Be Bored 🐝📵💬 Deep Dive Discussion with Dr. Matt Larsen
Boredom gets a bad rap. In a world where every free moment is filled with a screen, we’ve forgotten that boredom is the birthplace of fun, creativity, and even deep relationships.
In this episode of JOYrific, Dr. Matt Larsen—child psychiatrist, father of five, and expert in raising awesome kids—joins me to explore what happens when we allow ourselves (and our children) to be bored. We discuss the powerful link between boredom and imagination, the hidden dangers of constant distraction, and how reclaiming unstructured time can transform the way we engage with the world.
🎭 What happens when kids don’t get bored enough to create their own fun?
📵 How can you actually cut back on phone time (without hating your life)?
🛑 Why are we so afraid of risk—and what’s that costing our children?
And of course, we talk about Taco Tuesday, road trips, and the power of unplugging. So, put your phone away (yes, really) and take a listen.
Be Curious. Be Creative. Be Fun.
And most importantly—Be Bored.