I help high-performing parents and professionals take back control of their time, attention, and energy in a world designed to distract them.

Through practical, realistic strategies—not extreme detoxes—I coach people on how to build a healthier relationship with their phones and model that for their families.

Book me for podcasts, workshops, and speaking events: contact me here.

Ruby Ryba, Author

Speaker on Intentional Phone Use, Focus & Digital Wellness

Topics and questions

A few of the things we might discuss:

  • How to stop scrolling without going off the grid

  • What to do when willpower isn’t working

  • Aligning phone use with your values

  • How curated, individualized feeds are making us less tolerant of others

  • Identifying purpose and life goals

Some suggested questions:

  • What advice do you have for listeners who are trying to manage their screentime, but need to use social media for their job?

  • Can you share a simple exercise or reflection from the book that listeners can try right now?

  • You talk about identifying triggers for phone use — what are some common ones, and how can we interrupt them?

  • In your book, you focus a lot on self-awareness and intentionality. Why are those so important?

  • You’ve said that our phones are tools — not villains. Can you explain that perspective?

Bio

Ruby Ryba is a former high school math teacher turned screen time strategist and the author of How to Stop Scrolling. After teaching algebra and AP statistics for years, Ruby pivoted after COVID to pursue writing and coaching, blending her analytical background with a passion for helping people be more intentional with their time and attention. She hosts a weekly writing circle through the Write Useful Books community and publishes The Scroll Shift, a weekly newsletter with actionable advice on redesigning your relationship with your phone.