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Welcome back to Moving Offline. Today I’m joined by Richard Simon—author of Unplug: How to Break Up With Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life. We’re diving into a challenge that so many of us quietly wrestle with: what would it really look like to turn off our devices and live offline?
Richard spent an entire year without a smartphone, and in this episode, he shares the surprising, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately life-giving lessons he learned along the way. We talk about his “off by default” philosophy, what it takes to face digital withdrawal head-on, and how to rebuild a life centered on real connection and intentional living.
We also get personal about boundaries: how to set them for ourselves and our families, and we offer practical steps for anyone ready to reclaim their time and attention in a world that’s always on.
If you’ve been thinking about trying a dumbphone, reimagining your digital habits, or just craving space to breathe, this conversation is for you. Grab your drink of choice, and let’s unpack what it means to truly move offline.
Timestamps
00:00 Off By Default: A Year Unplugged
03:11 Navigating 'Off by Default' Fears
07:07 Smartphone Use: Off by Default
09:41 Balancing Convenience and Simplicity
13:20 Balancing Family Time and Technology
19:26 Offline Rooms for Digital Balance
20:47 Smartphones Banned for Team Synergy
24:11 Year Unnoticed: Digital Disconnect
28:45 Embracing Connectivity Over Isolation
32:49 Ritualize News Consumption Daily
37:00 Pursuing a Serene Life
38:14 Support and Share Podcast
Links for today
Get the book here —> Unplug: How to Break Up With Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life.
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