{"podcast":{"title":"On Your Terms®","slug":"on-your-terms-4083141","podcast_index_feed_id":4083141,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/onyourterms/","website_url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dcf17a6c-be5f-433f-9d97-06a949624bbe/Zw_iksMdISlQbnieoMtiZJjQ.jpg","author":"Sam Vander Wielen","episode_count":307,"summary":"A podcast for online business owners who refuse to choose between revenue and a real life. Most business advice tells you to hustle harder, post more, and \"always be on.\" I'm here to tell you that's BS—and I have the multi-seven-figure business to prove it. I'm Sam Vander Wielen, and I've built a thriving online business while protecting my mornings, unplugging at night, and actually living the life I built my business for. Every week, I share the marketing strategies, legal foundations, and lifestyle boundaries that keep my business profitable without stealing my peace. Whether you're building your first six figures or scaling past seven, this show will help you grow your revenue without sacrificing your presence, your sleep, or your sanity. Because success isn't just about how much you make—it's about having the freedom to actually enjoy your life. New to my world? I’m a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur who built an 7-figure digital product business helping thousands of founders legally protect and grow their online businesses. These days, I’m here to share not just the legal clarity but the lessons, stories, and strategies that make business and life more fulfilling. I'm the author o…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T18:21:15.191906+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141"},"episode":{"title":"272. What Happened When I Actually Took My Screen Time Seriously for 30 Days","slug":"272-what-happened-when-i-actually-took-my-screen-time-seriously-for-30-days","published_at":"2026-01-19T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/272-what-happened-when-i-actually-took-my-screen-time-seriously-for-30-days","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141","url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3cb1405c-5961-45f5-9da0-6fae4a5afa4b.mp3","summary":"We all know that moment. It’s Sunday. Your phone buzzes. And suddenly you’re staring down your weekly screen time report wondering… how did THAT happen? For me, those little reports started to feel like a mirror I didn’t really want to look into. The number on the screen didn’t line up with the life I said I wanted to be living—more present, less irritable, doing deeper work, and actually enjoying my days instead of scrolling through them. So I decided to stop ignoring it and actually take my screen time seriously. In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when I did just that—for 30 days. This isn’t about deleting every app or pretending your phone isn’t a major part of your business (because let’s be real… it is). It’s about creating a healthier relationship with your phone so it can be a tool instead of an appendage—and building a business that doesn’t require you to be glued to it 24/7. If you want to be more present in your life and more profitable in your business, this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why your screen time report can reveal way more about your life than you think How I reduced my screen time without shame, guilt, or extreme rules The difference between “productive” screen time and the kind that quietly drains you The app that consistently sends me into a doom-scrolling spiral (and what I do about it) How to find your personal tipping point with screen time—without comparing yourself to anyone else Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Get   Sam’s free weekly newsletter,  Sam’s Sidebar Subscribe to Sam's Substack Beyond Business Get Sam's book \" When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy\" Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out CONNECT: Get Sam's w…","meta_description":"We all know that moment. It’s Sunday. Your phone buzzes. And suddenly you’re staring down your weekly screen time report wondering… how did THAT happen? F…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1613,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-your-terms-4083141/episodes/272-what-happened-when-i-actually-took-my-screen-time-seriously-for-30-days/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/272-what-happened-when-i-actually-took-my-screen-time-seriously-for-30-days.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}