Hello
We're Laura & Nicola
Founders of The Digital Detox Club
We're on a mission to reconnect people with the real world - improving their wellbeing, connection and resilience.
Together we bring knowledge, expertise and a shared passion for digital wellbeing, both for adults, children, and young people.
Nicola MacDonald is a Resilience Coach specialising in Technology Addiction, Mindfulness, Youth Mental Health, Conscious Parenting, and Workplace Support.
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Accredited Mindfulness Coach
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Founder of My Resilient Mind
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Author of Resilient Teen
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Digital Wellbeing Speaker & Facilitator
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MHFA England Mental Health First Aider
Nicola’s mission is to help people feel more connected to the real world. She supports others in building resilience, self-esteem, and emotional balance — and in creating everyday habits that nurture a deeper sense of wellbeing. As a mother, she cares deeply about the impact of smartphones on children’s mental health. She’s a passionate advocate for a smartphone-free childhood and loves sharing ideas, stories, and practical tools through workshops, talks, and media — all with the aim of helping families find more balance, presence, and connection.
Laura Hughes is a Life Coach and Digital Wellbeing Speaker, specialising in Human Connection, Attention, Life Purpose and Digital Boundaries.
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Digital Wellbeing and Life Skills Speaker and Facilitator
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Accredited Life Coach, specialising in helping people to reduce screen time and live a purposeful life offline
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MHFA, SFA and ASSIST Mental Health First Aider
Laura's mission is to help people find joy in the real world, to unplug from performance culture, and rediscover the value of time, attention, and human connection. She is passionate about people reclaiming their own lives from the grasp of technology, and wants to take her mission far and wide!