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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 30 MIN

Ep 6: Death of the Bedside Scroll: Building a Phone-Free Bedroom

from Unplug & Thrive: Screen Time, Phone Addiction & Digital Detox for Families · host Raghav

Are you falling asleep to a blue-light glow and waking up to a flood of notifications? In this episode, we tackle the "bedside scroll"—one of the biggest enemies of deep rest and intentional living.Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, not a server room. When we take our phones to bed, we aren't just scrolling; we are inviting the stress of the world into our most vulnerable moments, disrupting our sleep cycles, and starting our mornings in a state of reactive anxiety.In this episode, we explore:The Biology of the Glow: How artificial light and constant stimulation hijack your melatonin and keep your brain in a "fight or flight" mode at night.The "Trojan Horse" Alarm: Why using your phone as an alarm clock is sabotaging your morning before you even get out of bed.The Phone-Free Blueprint: Three practical steps to reclaim your bedroom sanctuary, including the "Phone Hotel" method and how to build a 60-minute morning "output window."The Power of Analog: How simple tools like a physical book or a basic alarm clock can help you regain sovereignty over your time.If you’re tired of waking up exhausted and reaching for your phone before your feet hit the floor, this episode is your roadmap to a better, more focused life.Ready to join the challenge? Banish your device from the bedroom for the next 72 hours and let me know how your sleep—and your focus—changes.

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Are you falling asleep to a blue-light glow and waking up to a flood of notifications? In this episode, we tackle the "bedside scroll"—one of the biggest enemies of deep rest and intentional living. Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, not a server room. When we take our phones to bed, we aren't just scrolling; we are inviting the stress of the world into our most vulnerable moments, disrupting our sleep cycles, and starting our mornings in a state of reactive anxiety. In this episode, we expl...

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