Unplugging, Digital Detox, and the Overwhelming Urge to Throw it in the Ocean 🤳🌊

In today’s world, there’s an interesting juxtaposition between constant (and often necessary) use of technology coupled with conversations around unplugging. In this episode, we dive into digital detoxing, why everyone suddenly wants a flip phone, and how our nervous systems are begging for boundaries. From nostalgic phone memories to the psychology of being “always on,” we’re asking: can we ever truly unplug? (Spoiler: you don’t have to throw your phone in the ocean… but we get it.)This episode covers:05:48 - Tea & Crumpets: Tokyo Disney & Sunrise On The Reaping10:47 - Step Into My Office: Setting tech boundaries while working from home15:43 - The DSM: Digital Detox + Unplugging39:41 - Now That's What I Call...OKAAAAY!42:32 - Val's Pick: "All You Wanted" by Michelle Branch44:06 - Em's Pick: "Two Ghosts" by Harry Styles44:23 - Wait...What? - The concept of “reheating nachos46:46 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: Clarksville, TN 4 year old saves her daycare teacher’s life & an 81-year-old waitress said she couldn’t retire, so a stranger raised over $300K for herResources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:Sunrise On The ReapingBusiness of Apps Push Notifications Statistics of 2025How Multitasking Drains UsAll You Wanted by Michelle BranchLOVE/HATE LIST by DREAM BABY PRESSTwo Ghosts- Harry StylesClarksville, TN 4 year old saves her daycare teacher’s lifeAn 81-year-old waitress said she couldn’t retire, so a stranger raised over $300K for herConnect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: [email protected] But For Real on IG: @butforrealpodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.