In a recent trip to Indonesia, Seth is asked a few times about technology and children. At the same time back home in America, his daughter tells his wife she doesn't feel loved by the way they use their phones. Once again, we are making adjust

#016: The Present Parent

Dec 1st, 2017 16m 53s

It's been awhile since the last episode, and I'm excited to be back. In this episode, we were on vacation and I didn't take my phone for the entire day at Legoland. What I noticed with myself and many other parents reminded me how important thi

#015: Humanity wants an honest conversation.

Jan 12th, 2017 28m 50s

This episode we bring in Life Consultant Justin Stumvoll. Our conversation goes from having honest conversations about social media to avoiding those closest to us. Although, the bottom line is we love social media and it's here to stay so let'

#014: Introducing The Disconnected Daughter

Jan 4th, 2017 27m 36s

In this episode Seth introduces “The Disconnected Daughter,” who will now join Seth full-time on the podcast. She recently turned her phone off while with her parents, and what happened was a bit surprising. Looks like the younger generation of

#013: Program or Be Programmed

Dec 28th, 2016 14m 36s

2 weeks into his plan and Seth shares some ideas he’s learned recently from the following books. Essentialism book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804137382/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=livhom06-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkC

#012: Moment by Moment Abundance

Dec 22nd, 2016 18m 50s

In this final episode of Disconnected Dad, Seth interviews Kevin Holesh, creator of the Moment app. The two discuss the difficulty we have with disconnecting from our phones, and how we can train ourselves to use technology less so we can live

#011: Back to Reality

Dec 14th, 2016 20m 10s

A week into his new plan of re-integrating phone use into his home life, Seth updates us on how he’s doing using his time more effectively, including checking and responding to texts and emails. He also shares about Phone Bootcamp, a two-week d

#010: Awareness and Intention

Dec 11th, 2016 20m 50s

As he nears the end of his journey, Seth leaves his house without his phone for the first time he can remember. With the help of a monitoring app, he becomes more aware of how much he picks up his phone at work and continues brainstorming how t

#009: Wielding Your Influence

Dec 8th, 2016 14m 18s

Still going strong over three weeks into being “disconnected,” Seth explains how his fast has made life more fun and creative, expounds on his newfound ability to prioritize what really matters both at work and at home, shares part of his socia

#008: Digital Dieting

Dec 5th, 2016 14m 15s

Like any other fast, ending the process of “digital dieting” requires a game plan. Along with his thoughts on re-entering the world of social media and technology and a lifestyle of being present, Seth shares about a friend who opts into a week

#007: Weapons of Mass Distraction

Dec 2nd, 2016 15m 55s

How would you react if you lost your phone? Seth makes a guess about how he would respond on day 16. Among other emotional and mental changes, this week, he notices an increase in applying stored-up knowledge to his life, an ability to communic

#006: Escaping the Victim Mentality

Nov 29th, 2016 15m 38s

How does undivided attention to our kids affect their need for discipline? In this episode, Seth addresses the encouraging increase of peace he has noticed in his family. He also explains the subtle victim mentality many of us live with and inv

#005: The Struggle is Real

Nov 26th, 2016 15m 37s

The struggle is real on day twelve--Seth opens up about the urge to bring out his phone halfway through the experiment, especially for texting. He shares how he’s been using the time he once spent on his smart phone at home, how being phoneless

#004: Fighting for Peace

Nov 23rd, 2016 16m 44s

Seth continues on his journey of self-discovery and mind renewal as he stays internet-free at home. This week, he explains the significance of “yes days” with his kids, how the Disconnected Dad experiment has brought peace to his family, and th

#003: Disengaging to Engage

Nov 20th, 2016 16m 5s

It’s only been about a week, and Seth is already noticing major changes in the dynamics of his home, especially when it comes to setting healthy boundaries and leading his kids by example. As he realizes the effect multi-tasking has had on his

#002: Instant Gratification & Impatience

Nov 17th, 2016 14m 39s

On day one of the Disconnected Dad experiment, airplane mode is officially on. Seth shares his initial impressions of being internet-free and fully present with his family for the first three days. How will disconnection increase the connection

#001: Turn Back Toward Your Family : An Interview with Becky Thompson

Nov 17th, 2016 34m 6s

In this first episode of Disconnected Dad, Seth chats with author, social media maven, and mom Becky Thompson about the many dynamics between family and the internet, including practical strategies for streamlining technology use at home.

Introduction : The Disconnected Dad

Nov 15th, 2016 8m 33s

The Disconnected Dad follows Seth Dahl a pastor from Northern California as he disconnects from the internet and all media whenever he’s with his family for 30days. Come along on his enlightening, honest and heartfelt journey of reconnecting wi

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