160: The New Cigarette: Are Phones Ruining Live Events?

Roula shares how the sea of glowing screens at a recent show made her stomach turn, Rosie admits she hasn’t been to a concert in almost a decade (and would probably lose her mind now), and together we explore whether banning phones from concerts, theatres, and even restaurants might actually make life better.This episode also spirals into Roula’s dream of opening a no-phone café, Rosie’s struggle with being offline at a campsite, and why we’re starting to think phones are the new cigarette—an addiction that’s everywhere, all the time.Topics covered:The frustration of watching a concert through someone else’s screenWhy documenting moments can stop us from living themThe comparison between phone use and cigarette addictionRoula’s no-phone café dreamHow being present is harder than ever in a digital worldCould you actually handle locking your phone away at a concert or café?Key Topics & Highlights:The distraction of phones at concerts (02:22)Experiencing life vs documenting life (01:20)Phone addiction and modern social etiquette (07:18)Creative ideas for phone-free restaurants and spaces (10:36)Tips for being present and mindful without your phone (12:01) phone-free concerts, phone addiction, mindfulness, live events, being present, screen-free experiences, phone etiquette, digital detox, Rosie & Roula podcast--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast