What is the first thing we use to do when we wake up: Go and Pee. What is the first thin we do when we wake up: We grab our phone and go to pee.
We used to wake up, have breakfast, and go outside. Now, we wake up and check our phones before we even pee. This week, Rosie and Roula take a long, honest look at the ever-present device that’s quietly taken over our lives: the smartphone.
In a nostalgic, funny, and surprisingly deep episode, they explore how tech crept into every corner of our day and how hard it is to live without it. From screen time shame to talk of phone rehab, it’s a digital detox conversation we all need.
This episode explores:
- What mornings looked like before smartphones
- Why we treat phones like cigarettes and why the comparison works
- Screen time confessions that might make you gasp
- Whether two phones (one with no social media!) could be the fix
- Why quitting might not be possible, but mindfulness is
It’s not a preachy digital detox. It’s two women realizing they’re addicted to their phones —and maybe, just maybe, trying to change.
Takeaways
- Nostalgia for the 90s evokes memories of a simpler life.
- The first thing many do today is check their phones.
- Smartphones have created a dependency similar to addiction.
- There is a growing rage against the constant need for phones.
- Screen time averages can be alarming and revealing.
- Being present with family is often compromised by phone use.
- Cultural norms encourage excessive phone use and social media engagement.
- Recognizing phone addiction is the first step to recovery.
- Intentionality in phone use can lead to better mental health.
- Checking screen time can help individuals understand their habits.
Keywords
90s nostalgia, smartphone addiction, cultural norms, digital detox, screen time awareness, personal stories, social media impact, technology dependence, mental health, communication
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