You hear a lot today about how our ample screentime is affecting our mental health. But how is it affecting our bodies, and how is that impact on our bodies affecting, well, our mental health?My guest today will unpack the ways that digital technology is sapping our vitality, and offer a simple protocol to get it back. Her name is Manoush Zomorodi, and she's the host of the TED Radio Hour and the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4ekR4lG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Body Electric</a>. In our conversation, Manoush explains why a day spent sitting in front of screens can leave you exhausted, even though you haven't really done anything, and how small bouts of movement throughout the day can counteract that drain and keep you feeling energized and focused. She shares how much activity you need to offset periods of being sedentary, and how to realistically incorporate these movement breaks into your routine. We also get into the specific effects digital technology is having on our eyes and ears — and what you can do to prevent the damage.Resources Related to the Podcast<ul><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/podcast-boredom-creativity-productivity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manoush's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #342 — Why Boredom is Good for You</a></li><li><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45472/i-sing-the-body-electric" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"I Sing the Body Electric" by Walt Whitman</a></li><li><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9jQTbfUAAAAJ&hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keith Diaz's studies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/the-importance-of-building-your-daily-sleep-pressure/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AoM Article: The Importance of Building Your Daily Sleep Pressure</a></li></ul>Connect With Manoush Zomorodi<ul><li><a href="https://www.manoushz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manoush's website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.manoushz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manoush on IG</a></li></ul>&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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