What Phones Are Doing to Our Brains

In this episode, your host Giulia Okumus talks about how using phones too much can affect your brain, sleep, focus, and feelings. You’ll hear surprising facts and learn why taking breaks from screens can help you feel better, think clearer, and live more fully.

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Welcome to Life Outside the Phone the podcast where we unplug, reconnect with the real world, and rediscover how good it feels to simply live.Each episode is a celebration of life beyond the screen: from playing sports and reading books to drawing, dancing, and spending time outdoors. We explore what it means to be present, creative, curious, and free—without constantly checking our phones.You will hear from inspiring guests—authors, gym teachers, artists, and everyday adventurers—who share their favorite screen-free activities and the passions that light them up. We ask honest questions like:→ Why is it important to take a break from devices?→ What do you love doing in the real world?→ What inspired you to follow your joy?Whether you are a kid, teen, or grown-up who wants to reconnect with the simple magic of the present moment, this podcast will remind you: the best parts of life are happening off-screen.Let us press pause on the phone and press play on life.