#434: Reclaiming Presence: Joey Odom on Parenting, Technology, and Building a Life That Truly Connects
In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Joey Odom, co‑founder of a technology‑health company and a leading voice on digital wellness, to explore how technology shapes our relationships, parenting, and spiritual lives. Joey offers honest insight into the tension between a tech‑driven world and the desire to be fully present with the people who matter most.
Together, Tony and Joey unpack the importance of modeling healthy tech habits for our children, cultivating meaningful daily disciplines, and creating memories that outlast any digital distraction. Joey shares the story behind launching a tech‑health company and reflects on redefining success—not by financial metrics, but by impact, transformation, and deeper relational connection.
This conversation is both challenging and hopeful, offering parents, leaders, and communities practical guidance for building a healthier relationship with technology while strengthening the bonds that make life meaningful.
✅ Three Actionable Takeaways
Create intentional moments of presence.
Protect small daily windows—meals, car rides, bedtime—to connect without devices, helping your family build memories that matter.
Model the tech habits you want your kids to adopt.
Put your phone down first. Your behavior becomes their baseline for what “normal” looks like.
Define success by impact, not metrics.
Whether in parenting or leadership, measure progress by relational health, spiritual growth, and the fruit of daily disciplines—not by numbers or performance.
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