GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 19
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
swimmingupscreen@gmail.com
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Host
Kathleen Barlow - A mother, grandmother, former French teacher, and advocate for healthier screen habits and more intentional technology use.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Bill Brady - Age-appropriate Phones, Safer Technology For Children, Social Media Restrictions, Parental Technology Habits, And Reducing Screen Dependence
Avery Gonzales - Intentional Disconnection, Social Media Boundaries, Digital Habits, Friendships, Attention, Mental Health, And Using Technology To Block Distracting Apps
Tara Flora Johnston - Family Memories And Intergenerational Connection
Barbara Butler - Childhood Memories And Family Life In Lowell, Massachusetts, During The 1940s And 1950s
Emily Cherkin - Screen-conscious Parenting, Phone-free Schools, Education Technology, Smartphone Boundaries, Social Dynamics, And Modeling Healthy Technology Habits
Recent Topics
Episodes
Hillary Hall - Middle School Librarian/Educator for 20+ Years
October 15, 2026
I recently had a lovely conversation with my friend and neighbor, Hillary Hall. Hillary has been an educator in the Alpine School District here in Utah for 28 years. Most recently, she has been the teacher librarian at Frontier Middle School for the last 10 years. She enjoys getting to know individual students and helping them discover life-long learning through reading! The best feeling for Hillary is putting a book into a student’s hand and having them come back to tell her how much they en...
Bill Brady - Troomi Wireless, on Protecting Childhood in a Digital World
September 22, 2026
Immediately after our podcast episode, Bill Brady and I were finishing up our convo and he said something fantastic: "I wanna have the phone that gets kids off their phones." And I believe that he means it.Bill and I talked about all kinds of things related to protecting kids from unsafe screen use, including "Troodi", the AI chatbot that Troomi introduced late in 2024. Although families reported positive experiences with Troodi, Troomi ultimately discontinued the tool b...
Avery Gonzales - College Student and Advocate for Low-Screen Living
May 29, 2026
In this episode, Kathleen Barlow speaks with Avery Gonzales, a Utah Valley University student and advocate for cutting back on digital technology, about her personal journey navigating technology, social media, and intentional disconnection. Avery shares how growing up in a close-knit Utah community shaped her childhood, how she experienced the gradual introduction of smartphones and social media, and why she eventually chose to remove certain platforms from her life.The conversation explores...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect?
GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect is hosted by Kathleen Barlow. Its publicly listed email is swimmingupscreen@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect?
The publicly listed email for GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect: swimmingupscreen@gmail.com.
How many listeners does GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect have?
Podseeker estimates GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect?
GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise or lived experience related to screen time, digital wellness, child online safety, technology boundaries, youth mental health, education technology, or intentional disconnection. The show also welcomes credible Gen Z advocates and leaders of products or organizations addressing healthier technology use. Common among recent guests: Authorship or recognized expertise in screen-time or digital-wellness education; Leadership of a child-safety, survivor-advocacy, or technology organization; Professional experience in education, youth advocacy, or mental-health-related work. Recent guests include Bill Brady, Avery Gonzales, and Tara Flora Johnston.
How hard is it to get booked on GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does GenFree: Unplugging 2 Connect cover?
Recent episodes cover Technology, Digital Wellness, Screen Time, Parenting, and Online Safety. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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