Gaming the System: Gaming Addiction & Screen Time
Presented by Game Quitters, Gaming the System is the essential podcast for gamers, parents, and families navigating video game addiction, excessive screen time, and phone addiction in our digital age. Whether you're struggling with gaming disorder, concerned about your child's internet safety, or seeking guidance on modern parenting, this show provides practical strategies to help you find balance and thrive in our tech-centric world.
Each week, we explore the intersection of technology and mental health, covering everything from video game addiction recovery stories to screen time management techniques. Our episodes feature expert insights on internet safety for families, digital wellness strategies, and real-world solutions for overcoming phone addiction and gaming-related challenges.
Join us as we tackle industry news, examine the psychology behind addictive game mechanics, and spotlight solutions to addressing gaming disorder. Most importantly, we share inspiring stories of people who've transformed their relationship with technology and now live lives they're proud of.
Gaming the System isn't about eliminating technology—it's about mastering it. Perfect for concerned parents seeking digital parenting advice, gamers looking to establish healthier habits, and anyone wanting to create sustainable boundaries with screens and technology.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 111
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
What Social Media Does to Your Brain
Episode 73 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - What Social Media Does to Your Brain
Social media can have a detrimental affect on your brain. Here's why and what to do about it.
Res…
9 Signs You Are Addicted to Gaming
Episode 72 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 9 Signs You Are Addicted to Gaming
How do you know if you are addicted to video games? Well in this episode we talk about the 9 warni…
Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook Interview
Episode 71 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook Interview
Kate Hook was concerned about her son's screen time during the summer so she…
How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!
Episode 70 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!
Caleb has successfully quit gaming for 94 days and counting, after struggling to do s…
Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert Interview
Episode 69 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert Interview
Bubba lost 40 pounds after he took a 90 day break from gaming. In this intervie…
How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli Interview
Episode 68 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli Interview
WoW hooked Dario from the moment he started playing. But his story has…
How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator Interview
Episode 67 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator Interview
This 24 year old reveals how gaming almost ruined his life - and he's no…
Why I Quit Gaming for 4 Years (Leo Interview)
Episode 41 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why I Quit Gaming for 3 Years featuring Leo
In this episode we cover:
- How Leo's gaming addiction started
- What advice we have for gamers…
Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhD
Episode 40 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhD
In this episode I cover:
- Practical steps to make friends and improve your social sk…
How to Stop Escaping into Video Games
Episode 39 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How to Stop Escaping into Video Games
In this episode I cover:
- Why you use games to escape from your life
- What is the difference betwee…
Dealing with Gaming Nostalgia
Episode 38 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Dealing with Gaming Nostalgia
In this episode I cover:
- Why you get nostalgic about games
- How to practically overcome nostalgia and avoi…
037 - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?
Episode 37 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?
In this episode I cover:
- The 4 reasons why you get addicted to gaming
- The Game Quitters …
036 - The #1 Habit to Start When You Quit Gaming
Episode 36 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The #1 Habit to Start When You Quit Gaming.
In this episode I cover:
- Why I hated journaling in the past
- How I've implemented it into my…
BONUS: How to Manage Gaming During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Kids are at home and uncertainty is in the air... how do you find balance with technology use without constantly fighting and being stressed?
1) Get in the right mindset!
Reframe this crisis as an oppo…
035 - Are Online Games More Addictive than Offline?
I couldn’t see myself spending more than a few hours on something like Solitaire, but if you put me in front of Dark Souls then it’s a disaster waiting to happen.
At Game Quitters, we see the same nam…
034 - How to Overcome Cravings
How can you overcome cravings for video games?
I've spent over 5 years battling with a video game addiction, and almost 1 year working with Game Quitters. I've learnt a lot about how to overcome certa…
033 - Why Men Are 15x More Likely to Be Gaming Addicts + New Podcast Announcement!
What do you think the average gamer looks like? A man in his early 20’s, perhaps a college student? Wrong. It’s actually a woman in her mid 30’s.
Why is it then that the average gaming addict is a 24…
032 - Why Are New Activities Boring After You Quit Gaming?
It's one thing to quit gaming and find some new hobbies to fill your time, it's another to develop these hobbies into meaningful passions that bring you fulfilment, motivation, and growth throughout …
031 - Do Video Games Cause Violence?
With tens of millions of teenagers playing violent video games such as Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and PUBG do parents have cause for concern? Does playing video games make you violent? If you ar…
030 - Gaming in Moderation: Everything You Need to Know
The question of whether or not you can play video games in moderation is one of the most common problems we get asked at Game Quitters.
People post on our forum, on social media, and on the Stop Gami…