The Focus Report
The Focus Report
Podcast Description
What does it take to focus in the modern world? Hear from those who are figuring it out. From Opal, the world's #1 app for cutting distraction.
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The podcast focuses on digital wellness, mindfulness, and intentional living, with episodes covering topics like dopamine addiction, digital decluttering, and the impact of technology on mental health, exemplified by discussions with experts like neuroscientist TJ Power and bestselling author Johann Hari.
Your focus is under attack in the digital age. The Focus Report fights back through expert conversations exploring digital wellness, productivity, and the cultural forces reshaping how we think. Uncover cutting-edge focus strategies, breakthrough research, and proven work methods that maximize your output. From app blockers to screen time mastery, we reveal how technology rewires your brain—and how to take control. Ready to reclaim your attention? The revolution starts here.
Today we’re joined by Tyler Rice, co-founder and CEO of the Digital Wellness Institute and author of the bestselling book Tactical Disconnection. After experiencing digital overwhelm during his first job in Silicon Valley, Tyler pursued advanced education at Stanford and NYU to develop solutions for our digital wellness in today’s always-on culture.
He’s now a sought-after speaker who has addressed audiences from the World Happiness Summit to Fortune 500 boardrooms, helping organizations like Delta Airlines, Mastercard & others to optimize their focus, productivity, and digital wellness programs.
Tyler’s research-backed approach teaches us how to master our relationship with technology, achieving what he calls the “Goldilocks Zone”—where tech enhances rather than depletes our well-being. Whether you’re exploring slow living, a social media detox, or using tools like an app blocker to stay focused, Tyler offers practical ways to live and work better.
Interviewed by Kenneth Schlenker, CEO of Opal – the world's favourite screen time app.
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