Miami, Florida (Hexa PR Wire–February 20, 2026)–Dr. Nidhi Gupta joins The Michael Peres Podcast to discuss digital wellness, screen overuse, and how attention is shaped by modern devices. Gupta, a pediatric endocrinologist, author of Calm the Noise, and founder of the Phreedom Foundation, explains what she has observed through both clinical work and research on the relationship between technology habits and health outcomes.
In the episode, Dr. Gupta frames screen overuse as a broader behavioral issue affecting both adults and children and discusses the difference between using technology as a tool versus falling into patterns that undermine focus. She explains how dopamine-driven habits can influence motivation and mood and shares what she is seeing in younger patients, including sedentary health effects, sleep disruption, anxiety patterns, and escalating behaviors. The conversation also covers practical ways parents can discuss screens without stigma, how workplace distraction affects productivity, and why AI-driven platforms raise the stakes for attention management.
About Dr. Nidhi Gupta
Dr. Nidhi Gupta is a pediatric endocrinologist, TEDx speaker, and internationally recognized expert on digital wellness. She is the author of Calm the Noise and an award-winning researcher with more than 100 publications. In 2019, she founded the Phreedom Foundation, a nonprofit focused on helping individuals and organizations build healthier relationships with technology and reclaim time and attention.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, author, tech investor, and radio host known for founding and building technology, media, and news ventures. He hosts The Michael Peres Podcast, where he explores questions at the intersection of science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events.
About The Michael Peres Podcast
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
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