Season 119 Episode 10050
124 Explore Technology Enabled Wellness with Craig DeLarge
The digital world is not all bad for our health. Discover the ways the digital world can actually enhance health. In this episode of ""Unlocked,"" host Madelyn Blair speaks with Craig DeLarge, a distinguished digital health strategist, to explore the intersection of technology and wellness. The discussion highlights how digital tools can be skillfully used to enhance mental, emotional, and physical health, transforming potentially stress-inducing technology into a means for improved well-being. Craig introduces concepts like ""tech-enabled wellness"" and emphasizes the importance of deliberate and mindful technology use to foster resilience and health. This episode challenges the stigma associated with digital health, offering practical strategies for both individuals and leaders to integrate beneficial tech habits into daily routines.-- Overview: In this episode, you will: 1. Understand the concept of digital health and its potential to improve overall well-being. 2. Learn about the symptoms and impacts of unskillful use of digital technology. 3. Explore practical tools and strategies for utilizing technology mindfully to enhance health. 4. Discover how leaders can implement digital wellness strategies for their teams. -- Guest Introduction: Guest name is Craig DeLarge. Craig DeLarge is a renowned digital health strategist and researcher currently associated with innovative organizations such as HandsOn L&D and Kasana Health. With extensive experience collaborating with leading healthcare providers like Merck, Novo Nordisk, and Johnson & Johnson, Craig has developed pioneering digital health strategies. In addition to his industry expertise, Craig contributes to academia as an adjunct professor of business ethics and organizational leadership at Temple University. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Unlocked 02:05 Introducing Craig DeLarge 04:04 The Impact of Technology on Stress 07:01 Cyberchondria and Skillful Use of Technology 12:21 Modeling Healthy Technology Use for Children 21:55 Sources of Stress and Coping Mechanisms 28:56 Understanding Digital Minimalism 29:33 Purposeful Leisure and Digital Addiction 30:08 Leveraging Technology for Wellness 30:47 Personal Tech Wellness Practices 33:41 Movement Snacks and Health Tracking 36:55 Virtual Reality for Health 39:09 Digital Health Strategies for Providers 41:42 Team Wellness and Leadership 44:44 Closing 46:04 Grounds for Thought: The Transformation by James Gordon My Website: wwwmadelynblair.com The Transformation by James Gordon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformation... Additional information from Craig: Information for posting to YouTube: Cal Newport, https://www.thedeeplife.com/ Jocelyn Brewer: https://jocelynbrewer.com/digital-nut...
