EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 28 MIN
Does a Digital Detox Work? I turned my phone off for 7 days
from The Anxious Creative · host Dawn Bradley
Ever wondered what would actually happen if you turned your phone off for a week? Like, fully off—not just Do Not Disturb but buried-in-a-drawer kind of off?This week I’m sharing the raw, messy, and (surprisingly emotional) truth about my 7-day digital detox. I thought I’d find peace and clarity… instead, I found panic, discomfort, and a whole lot of unexpected revelations.In this episode, I talk about:The uncomfortable truth no one warns you about when the notifications stopHow phone addiction masks deeper emotional avoidanceSitting with big feelings when distraction isn’t an optionNervous system reactions, grief, disconnection—and surprising joyWhat I hoped would happen (and what really did)Whether you’re considering a detox, feeling overwhelmed by digital noise, or just wondering how the heck to be more present in a world of constant pings, this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: the transformation wasn’t what I expected—but it was exactly what I needed.Links & Resources:Join Rock Your Business to align your decisions with your goals.Get instant access to my FREE Masterclass on From Overwhelmed to ProfitableDive deeper with blogs, free resources, and all things biz boundaries: dawnbradley.comFollow me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dawnbradleyYoutube: www.youtube.com/dawnbradley
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Hey friend, I did something wild—I turned my phone off for a whole seven days. No texts, no scrolling, no sneaky “I’ll just check this one thing.” And while I expected better sleep and some peaceful quiet... what actually happened caught me totally off guard. 😳 In this episode, I’m getting real about what came up in the silence, how deep my phone addiction runs, what surprised me the most, and the one truth no one warned me about. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, numb, or like you're distracting yourself from your self, you’ll want to hear this.
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Does a Digital Detox Work? I turned my phone off for 7 days
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