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How to Stop Scrolling with Ruby Ryba

September 14, 2026 · 51 min

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If you find yourself mindlessly scrolling and want to better manage the habit, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Ruby Ryba, screen time strategist and author of How to Stop Scrolling: A Clear Path from Phone Dependency to Digital Empowerment, to explore how we can build a healthier and more intentional relationship with our phones.

Ruby explains why mindless scrolling can be so difficult to stop, what may be driving the habit, and how we can make practical changes that help us use our phones less and with more intention.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why scrolling can be so difficult to stop
  • The common triggers that make us reach for our phones
  • What mindless scrolling may be costing us in terms of time, attention and well-being
  • Why willpower alone often isn’t enough
  • Simple changes you can make to your home and phone settings to reduce distractions
  • Why replacing scrolling with something better can make change easier
  • How to scroll more intentionally without falling down a rabbit hole
  • How to think differently about the time and attention you get back

Be inspired to rethink your relationship with your phone so you can make more room for the people, experiences and things that matter most.


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