Distraction
Summary: Struggling with distractions in this amped up world? We guide you through it all with stories, guests, tips, calls, and lots of surprises too. If you’re pulled and prodded all day from many directions or tied to your smartphone and apps, this insightful and entertaining journey will help you regain control of your life in a fun and novel way. Give it a listen and … wait, did you see that bird?
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The rise of the "hook up culture" and Snapchat has made teen dating decidedly different from their parents' experience of the 80s. Alisyn Camerota is joined by her twin 16-year old daughters and psychiatrist Dr. Lea Lis for an open and revealing conversation about sex and dating. It's a must-listen if you have teens!!
Our guest-host, CNN's Alisyn Camerota shares a candid conversation with Gloria Riviera of ABC News about why parents feel pressure to be perfect, and guilty about not being able to balance work and home life. They also talk about what needs to change in childcare and where we can look for inspiration.
CNN's Alisyn Camerota and ABC News' Gloria Riviera talk about the pressures on working parents, why the childcare system in the US is set up for failure, and how the news business has changed over the past few years to allow room for journalists to show more of their emotions. What do YOU think? Reach out to us with your thoughts at connect@distractionpodcast.com!
Alisyn and Heather swap parenting stories and advice on juggling successful careers and raising a family. They both agree that it's okay to miss some of your kids' events!
Season 6 starts today! Guest host Alisyn Camerota speaks with actress, entrepreneur and mother of four, Heather Dubrow. Alisyn and the star of The Real Housewives of Orange County talk about the challenges of raising teenagers who are prepared to leave the nest, talking to your kids about sex, drugs and alcohol; and whether nature or nurture has more sway when it comes to who your kids grow up to be. Listen to part two of their conversation on Thursday!
CNN's Alisyn Camerota joins Distraction for our sixth season. She'll be guest-hosting a series of episodes on parenting, mental health and motherhood. Take a listen to hear the details. Season 6 starts next week!
There's a reason why people with ADHD often excel at sports!
The suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade over two years ago stunned many of us. Listen back to Dr. Hallowell's reaction to the news in this mini Distraction from June 2018. (Season 6 starts later this month.)
Marie Forleo's timeless advice will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. See what we mean in this episode from our very first season! Stay tuned because Season 6 is coming soon!
What does music do for us? Dr. Dan Levitin and Ned talk about how our brains interpret music, why we find it so captivating, and what all those piano lessons really did for us when we were younger in this throwback episode... the first mini ep we ever released back in Season 1! Season 6 of Distraction is coming in August!
Ned answers a variety of questions from listeners about their neurodiverse brains and ADHD.
Whether it's the job you didn't get, a broken relationship, or your favorite team losing the biggest game of the year, dealing with the down sides of life can be tough.
Meygan and Casey Caston have had plenty of their own relationship ups and downs. Now they help other couples navigate theirs.
How do you deal with a change in plans without getting angry?
Dr. H answers listener questions about ADHD in this episode that was originally released in 2018.
