Dawnversations: In My Head

This week on Dawnversations, I chat with author Katy Allen about her new book Stuck in Our Screens. Spoiler alert: the drama isn’t just with teens—adults are just as guilty (maybe worse!). We dive into how our phones, scrolling habits, and social media antics are messing with real-life conversations, family dinners, and friendships. But don’t worry—we keep it real, relatable, and yes, even a little funny. If you’ve ever side-eyed someone at the table glued to their phone (or been that person), this episode is for you. 

KATHLEEN P. ALLEN is a  graduate of the University of Rochester, Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Rochester, NY. A lifelong educator, she worked with the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, SUNY from 2012 to 2023. Dr. Allen is a program evaluator, researcher, educator, writer, parent, and grandparent. She has published several articles on adolescent social drama.
Book: “Stuck in Our Screens: Setting Aside Social Drama and Restoring Human Connection”
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Creators and Guests

DW
Host
Dawn Wecker

What is Dawnversations: In My Head ?

⭐ Ranked Top 7 in Improv Podcast of the Month on Goodpods, and Top 10 in Funny & Life categories. Apparently talking to myself is working.

Welcome to Dawnversations: In My Head — Part Funny. Part Therapy. The podcast where the real conversations happen inside Dawn’s brain… and yes, it’s a lot. Join me every week as I talk honestly about life, overthinking, identity, style, midlife chaos, and whatever strange spiral I'm riding that day — often interrupted by my inner nag, Carol, who ALWAYS has something to say.
This isn’t self-help. It’s self-talk — relatable, raw, and slightly sarcastic in the best way.
If you’ve ever wondered “Is it just me?” — good news. It isn’t.
Ready or not… here we go. You can watch me on YouTube or listen anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!

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