SCROLLING 2 DEATH PODCAST​

Weekly update for parents on all things social media and Big Tech.

A candid conversation about the subtle harms of social media and how Gen Z is leading the movement to take back control.

Sextortion scams are targeting our teens and there is blame to share. In this urgent conversation, we expose how Apple is failing to protect our kids from this threat.

AR pioneers Jennifer and Luke Richey reveal how gaming platforms fuel child exploitation—and how parents can fight back.

Why parents must push Congress to pass key kids' safety laws now.

Meta Whistleblower Kelly Stonelake reveals how the company repeatedly ignored internal safety warnings.

A candid discussion about our mental health, therapy, and Bark’s new partnership with Talkspace to support parents and kids.

15-year-old Atiksh Bhan joins Nicki to share how smartphones stole the joy from his childhood—and how he's fighting back.

Tim Estes of AngelQ shares eye-opening new research on the growing screen time crisis—and introduces AngelQ as a powerful solution for families.

A discussion about the national push to remove phones from classrooms.

Why I'm suing Seesaw and answering parent questions about edtech

Are phones ruining school? One principal said yes

A deep dive into the dark side of AI, exposing the dangers of deepfakes and the urgent need to protect kids in an increasingly deceptive digital world.

Weekly update for parents on social media and Big Tech.

A doctor reveals the hidden health risks of screen time—and what every parent must do now to protect their kids.

What happens when parenting meets the digital age? In this episode, Nicki Reisberg sits down with family therapist Joanne Doucette to unpack the growing mental health challenges families face—especially when screens, gaming, and social media are part of everyday life.

What’s really going on with Meta and what does it mean for kids? In this episode, Nicki Reisberg sits down with Titania Jordan—chief marketing officer at Bark Technologies—to unpack what the latest headlines actually mean for parents and kids.

t 20, Maya Englehorn reflects on getting her first smartphone when she was a freshman in high school, but being allowed on Instagram – via tablet – at age nine. Back then, Instagram was simpler - no ads, sponsored posts, or TikTok-like reels. Even so, she wishes her parents had also delayed her social media use.

In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, child psychologist Dr. Richard Freed exposes how Big Tech is using persuasive design to keep kids hooked on social media and video games—no matter the cost to their mental health.

Today, April 16, 2025, Jonathan's Haidt's team at the Anxious Generation released an in-depth report into the harms of Snapchat.

In this episode, Nicki Reisberg sits down with Jack Hughes, a passionate 18-year-old and online safety advocate, for a candid and eye-opening chat about what it really takes to keep kids safe in the digital world.

I gave up my iPhone for a healthier phone (for 30 days).

Weekly update on all things social media and Big Tech.

Girl meets Instagram. And then her childhood – and her life - are forever altered by the effects of social media.

In this episode, Nicki Reisberg sits down (virtually) with Chris Vineis, founder of Unite for Safe Social Media, to dive into the critical role grandparents can play in protecting kids online.

In this episode, Titania Jordan dives into her book Parental Control, sharing real-world advice for parents trying to navigate the wild world of raising kids in the digital age.

In 2015, Tessa Stuckey noticed a troubling trend as teenagers began flooding her therapy office. Their grievances were no different than those she faced as a teen - failing tests, feeling left out, disappointing mom and dad – but their discomfort was leading straight to thoughts of self-harm and suicide.

Andy Liddell of EdTech Law Center joins Nicki of Scrolling 2 Death to discuss the risks of school-issued devices and share ways parents can protect their kids from exploitative tech.

Avery's dad, Aaron Ping, joins Nicki on Scrolling 2 Death to expose the dark reality of social media’s role in the fentanyl crisis, focusing on the devastating loss of Aaron’s son, Avery.

Weekly update on all things social media and Big Tech.

In this eye-opening episode, Nicki Reisberg and Denise Champney dive deep into the growing influence of technology in education—unpacking both its false promises and its perils.

Diving into the growing presence of EdTech in classrooms—how it’s shaping learning, where it’s helping (and where it’s hurting), and what parents really need to know.

Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams reveals the dark reality behind the platform.

Messaging apps can be a scary place for a child.

[REPORT] What was being online like for kids in 2024?

Safer social media is coming.

What parents need to know about AI chatbots on Replika.

Weekly update for parents on social media and Big Tech.

Worried about your child’s smartphone use? It’s not too late to make a change.

Unpacking the Threat of Chatbots (with Adam Dodge)

A conversation about smartphone addiction -- in adults

Liam Walsh is suing TikTok for the death of his 13-year-old, Maia

Weekly updates for parents on social media and Big Tech.

Why is Ellen suing TikTok for the death of her 14-year-old child, Jools?

Find out why I'm ditching my iPhone for a healthier phone.

Lisa is suing TikTok after the loss of her 13-year-old son, Isaac.

Why Hollie is suing TikTok after the death of her son Archie (forever 12)

What are kids asking us about tech?

Are school-issued devices fueling children’s screen addiction?

Weekly update for parents on all things social media and Big Tech

According to Mackenzie Price of 2 Hour Learning, "traditional school is broken." This episode outlines her solution.

How parents can keep their kids safe online

A breakdown of why our kids aren't safe online.

As parents, our need to be constantly connected and productive is affecting the relationships with our kids. How can we be better?

U.S. Supreme Court upholds the TikTok ban. What's next?

How parents can protect our kids from deadly opioids.

Schools join parents in fight against social media

Weekly updates for parents on social media and Big Tech

How can we (as parents) improve our tech-life balance and set a better example for our children?

Parents worry so much about our kids' use of tech...what about us?

Weekly update for parents on all things social media and Big Tech.

What happened in tech in 2024? A recap for parents

A youth perspective on what it's like to have a smartphone and social media in High School.

How do we protect our children from unregulated A.I. chatbots?

All the details about Australia's U16 social media ban

Weekly update for parents on social media and big tech

Thousands of child sexual abuse survivors sue Apple for negligence. Here's what parents need to know.

How to protect your child from fentanyl (yes, your child)

Weekly update for parents on all things social media and Big Tech

How do we talk to our kids about A.I. (and protect them from threats)

AI chatbots on Character.AI revealed to be sexually and emotionally abusing children

A new report shows that YouTube pushes eating disorder and self-harm content to teens

Weekly update for parents on social media and Big Tech

A social media influencer walks away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle.

Rep. Guffey's son took his life after becoming a sextortion victim on Instagram. Here's what parents need to know.

The Bark Watch is here. Get all the deets in my conversation with Titania Jordan.

Trafficking of children is happening every day, in-person and on social media.

Finally...a social media platform that unites us.

Why aren't our children safe online? And how we fix it.

How to raise kids successfully in the digital age.

An update from the road! Ben Tracy is running across America to keep kids safe online

A parent's guide to online safety and digital wellness.

Weekly update for parents on social media and Big Tech

How do we talk to our kids about AI chat bots?

How to guide our kids successfully in this digital world

How to talk to your kids about porn (and why you need to)

What is empathetic AI and is it safe for our kids?

Weekly update for parents on all things social media and Big Tech

What parents need to know about grooming.

The Snapchat speed filter is a deadly example of how tech companies put profit over people's lives.

Sewell Setzer III died by suicide after being emotionally manipulated and abused by an AI chatbot.

Why is Roblox being called a "pedophile hellscape for kids?"

Weekly update for parents on all things social media and Big Tech

How has the decline in free play affected our kids and how to foster their independence

Ava Smithing shares how being tracked affected her relationship with her parents.

Catching up with High School teacher Matt Brady about screens at school

Weekly update for parents on all things social media and Big Tech.

Two moms talk about the threat of exploitation in today's digital world.

Weekly update for parents on all things social media and Big Tech

How do I get involved in advocating for kids online safety? Advice for parents.