#39 - Mark Saxby - Reclaiming Connection: Beyond Screens

About this episode

Mark Saxby discusses the importance of intentional technology use and its impact on relationships and mental health.

In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, I chat with Mark Saxby, a UK-based journalist-turned-social-media-reformer who’s on a mission to help us use technology intentionally—without letting it steal our time or joy. From his “Be More Colin” campaign to his work with kids through Positive Social, Mark shares how stepping back from screens can unlock richer relationships, better mental health, and a life lived on our terms. We dive into: ✅ Why social media doesn’t always deliver the conne...

People in this episode

Host: Shelley Doyle

Guest: Mark Saxby

Topics covered

• technology
• social media
• mental health
• relationships
• intentional living

Keywords

• technology
• social media
• mental health
• relationships
• intentional living
• screen time
• social media reform

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Positive Social, Be More Colin

Places: UK

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