How To Deal With Phone Addiction and Get Safe Alternatives with Linsey Lunny

In this episode, you'll learn about "nomophobia" - fear of being without a mobile device - yes, that's a thing. What does a phone addiction look like? And what are the long-term effects they have on our children's mental health? Lindsay Lunny, founder and CEO of the Hidden Strength Foundation, discusses her organization's app designed to support the mental health of young people aged 13 to 24. In this interview, Lunny talks about the importance of early education about phone addiction and the effects of social media on youth mental well-being. She highlights that many young people are already aware of the negative impacts of phone addiction but need supportive guidance rather than strict prohibitions from adults. As a mom of two herself, she stresses the value of open conversations with children—focusing on teaching and discussing both the positive and negative aspects of social media and phone use—to help them navigate challenges and protect their mental health. Linsey Lunny is the CEO of Hidden Strength. Hidden Strength is a unique mental health platform for young people. They offer meaningful support, advice and guidance in a safe, anonymous environment. Support is both peer to peer, and in the form of fully qualified therapists available on demand using secure virtual environments. Find them here: Please listen and

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How To Deal With Phone Addiction and Get Safe Alternatives with Linsey Lunny is an episode from The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast by Marijo Tinlin.

This episode is 25:49 long.

This episode was published on Jun 30, 2025.

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