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Are digital detoxes worth it?

Episode Summary

Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of digital detoxes. They dive into screen-time guilt, generational shifts, and the rise of tech-free wellness trends. While some people unplug for peace of mind, others find disconnection brings a different kind of stress. This episode explores how logging off can help – or sometimes complicate – modern life.

Episode Notes

Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of digital detoxes. They dive into screen-time guilt, generational shifts, and the rise of tech-free wellness trends. While some people unplug for peace of mind, others find disconnection brings a different kind of stress. This episode explores how logging off can help – or sometimes complicate – modern life.

 

Main Topics

00:00 Introduction to Digital Detoxes

01:10 Running The Numbers Segment

02:35 The Costs of Digital Detox

08:38 Detoxing from Social Media

17:40 Managing Notifications and Digital Habits

24:13 Mindless Social Media Habits

26:52 Generational Differences in Digital Interaction

30:21 The Stigma of Not Using Social Media

36:41 Safety Concerns with Being Offline

39:47 20 Cents Segment

 

References for Statistics

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1342542/us-users-frequency-digital-detox/

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/technology-management/survey-users-admit-to-smartphone-overuse-implement-digital-detox.html

https://health.arizona.edu/digital-detox

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11392003/