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.
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/