10. Digital Untethering: Breaking Free from my Phone

The Resilience and Grit Podcast · Mar 19, 2026 · 10m

Hello everyone! I thought social media was my problem.

So for Lent, I deleted it all. But what I discovered surprised me… social media wasn’t the problem. My phone was. Even without Apps, I was still reaching for my phone: scrolling, checking, searching, distracting.

In this episode, I share what I’m learning about breaking free from that constant pull, what the research says about our habits, and a few simple changes that are helping me feel more calm, present, and connected.

If you’ve ever felt tethered to your phone, you’re not alone. This episode might be just the nudge you need.

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