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Moving Offline Podcast
by Jose Briones
Discussions and short thoughts about Digital Minimalism. Interviews from time to time. josebriones.substack.com
Episodes
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The Healing Power of Offline
Over the last two weeks, I’ve been reading Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body and connecting the dots between better health and spending more time offline. In this episode, I share research-backed reasons why too much digital engagement harms our sleep, mood, stress, relationships,...
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Hooked by Design: Instagram’s Protocol to Capture Our Attention
In this episode, I sit down with my wife, Melissa, to talk about her journey with social media and how quickly Instagram hooked her, even though she never struggled with other platforms before. We discuss the impact it had on our personal lives, the challenges of setting boundaries, and how she's...
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5 Free Ideas To Reduce Distraction
Newsletter link: https://josebriones.substack.com/p/dc41634c-5aa6-44fd-b4ab-2c4aba3ca05b In this episode, we talk about a growing problem in the digital minimalism world. The movement is starting to feel like it only welcomes two types of people: high paid executives who can afford every new...
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Are We Too Attached to Our Phones? with Shannon Algeo
In this episode, I sat down with Shannon Algeo to explore ideas from his new book The Power in Your Hands. We talk about our complicated relationship with technology and how smartphones shape our emotional lives. Shannon explains the idea of digital attachment and how our interactions with…
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Flip Phones Reimagined
In this episode of Moving Offline, I talk to Afreka and Jack from Dumb Co, a group building a modified dumbphone designed to help people break away from smartphone distractions and reclaim their time. We dive into their personal stories, what inspired them to go “dumb,” and how their initiatives...
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3 Reasons Dumbphones Work!
As dumbphones surge in popularity, skeptics are asking: Is this a sustainable lifestyle or just a fleeting digital trend? Is swapping your smartphone actually effective at reducing screen time and improving well-being? In this episode, we move past the anecdotes and look at the data. We dive into…
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Community-Powered Digital Minimalism
In this episode, I sit down with Ali Waseem, the creator of FOQOS, a free and open source app helping people regain control over their smartphones—without breaking the bank. We chat about why digital minimalism shouldn’t be seen as a luxury, the philosophy behind creating free tech resources, and...
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5 Hidden Forces Keeping You Stuck on a Smartphone
Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/jbriones95 In this episode of Moving Offline, I’m sharing the five main forces I've seen that keep people from truly embracing an offline life after seven years in the digital minimalism space. I talk about how unclear priorities, the temptation of...
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Why Dumbphone Apps Are So Hard to Build
In this episode of Moving Offline, I sit down with Thomas Barrasso, the developer behind PodLP, a podcast app made for dumbphones. We dive into why it’s tough to find your favorite apps on these minimalist devices, and Thomas shares what inspired him to build PodLP during the pandemic. We cover…
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Building the Distraction-Free Phone
In this episode, I sit with Eric Bouchard, founder of Bouchard Industries. Eric talks about his vision for the Basic Phone, a new device designed to minimize distractions while maintaining core utilities. The conversation explores the reasons behind the project, the technical and market…
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Tired of Online? Three Mindsets for a Calmer 2026
Buy Moving Offline a Coffee In this episode of Moving Offline, we explore three powerful mindsets to help you reclaim your time, attention, and peace of mind in 2026. If you’ve been feeling digitally fatigued, overwhelmed by constant notifications, or stuck in an “always on” rhythm, this…
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From 7 Hours to Freedom
Episode Summary In this episode, I unpack why most digital detoxes don’t work—and what’s helped me build a low-tech lifestyle that actually lasts. I share my own journey, from buying a Light Phone 2 in 2019 to falling back into old habits during the pandemic, and how the 1% method helped me shift...
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Back to School with a Dumbphone
Two ways to support Moving Offline: Buy Moving Offline a Coffee Subscribe to Moving Offline Article Link: https://josebriones.substack.com/p/back-to-school-with-a-dumbphone This school year, smartphones are being sidelined in classrooms, and I’m here for it. In this episode, I reflect on what…
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The Off By Default Approach: A Conversation with Richard Simon
Two ways to support Moving Offline: * Buy Moving Offline a Coffee * Subscribe to Moving Offline Welcome back to Moving Offline. Today I’m joined by Richard Simon—author of Unplug: How to Break Up With Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life. We’re diving into a challenge that so many of us quietly…
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Super Connected with Tim Arnold
Two ways to support Moving Offline: * Buy Moving Offline a Coffee * Subscribe to Moving Offline In this episode, I sit down with UK musician and filmmaker Tim Arnold to talk about his shift from smartphones to "dumb phones" and how technology influences creativity and human connection. We explore...
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Clarity, Curiosity, Choice, and Contentment
Two ways to support Moving Offline: Buy Moving Offline a Coffee Subscribe to Moving Offline Listen in as we dive into the four mindset shifts—clarity, curiosity, choice, and contentment—that transform digital minimalism from a temporary fix into a lifelong approach to living intentionally. Get…
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Building Better Digital Habits with Henry from Techlore
Two ways to support Moving Offline: * Buy Moving Offline a Coffee * Subscribe to Moving Offline Welcome back to Moving Offline! In this episode, I sit down with Henry Fisher, privacy advocate and founder of Techlore, to explore the intersection of digital minimalism, privacy, and security....
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Mastering Memory with Tansel Ali
Two ways to support Moving Offline: * Buy Moving Offline a Coffee * Subscribe to Moving Offline In this episode of Moving Offline, I sit down with memory expert and champion Tansel Ali to unpack the secrets of keeping our minds sharp in a world flooded with technology. We explore how smartphones...
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Nurturing Family Wellness: Insights with Christopher Sciullo
Two ways to support Moving Offline: * Buy Moving Offline a Coffee * Subscribe to Moving Offline In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Sciullo to talk about family digital wellness. As a father of four, Chris shares his experiences in balancing technology use in family life while ensuring...
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Delaying Smartphones with Hannah Oertel
Two ways to support Moving Offline: * Buy Moving Offline a Coffee * Subscribe to Moving Offline In today's episode of Moving Offline, we delve into the critical topic of why parents should delay giving smartphones to their children. I'm joined by guest expert Hannah Oertel , and together we…
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A Balanced Phone with Albert and Carlos
Two ways to support Moving Offline: * Buy Moving Offline a Coffee * Subscribe to Moving Offline Esta entrevista esta disponible en Español. Welcome to Moving Offline! Today, we dive into the world of digital minimalism with the founders of The Balance Phone, Albert and Carlos. Discover how…
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Un Telefono Balanceado con Carlos y Albert del Balance Phone
Two ways to support Moving Offline: * Buy Moving Offline a Coffee * Subscribe to Moving Offline This interview is available in English as well. ¡Bienvenidos a Moving Offline! Hoy nos sumergimos en el mundo del minimalismo digital con los fundadores de The Balance Phone, Albert y Carlos. Descubre...
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How Sunbeam Wireless Creates Devices for a More Focused Life
Two ways to support Moving Offline: https://josebriones.substack.com/subscribe https://buymeacoffee.com/jbriones95 Introduction In this episode, I chat with Timothy Casey from Sunbeam Wireless, a company dedicated to creating distraction-free, yet productive, dumb phones. Timothy shares the...
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The Offline Club: Creating Spaces for Humans with Ilya Kneppelhout
Introduction In this episode of Moving Offline, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ilya Kneppelhout, the founder of The Offline club. We dove into the significance of community in fostering human connections away from the lure of digital devices. Ilya shared his journey in creating spaces where...
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The Future of Calm Technology with Amber Case
Introduction In this episode of Moving Offline, we have a fascinating conversation with Amber Case, a leading figure from the Calm Tech Institute. Amber dives into the concept of Calm Technology, reflecting on her unique tech-rich upbringing, the inspiration she drew from Star Trek, and her...
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Calm Interfaces for Busy Lives with Joel Butler from Before Labs
Introduction Hello again everyone! In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Joel Butler from Before Labs. Ever wondered how a minimalist app can transform your daily routine? Joel shares the magic behind Before Launcher, a tool designed to strip away distractions and help you find peace in the...
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Dumbphones in Denmark
Introduction Welcome back to another episode of "Podcast Moving Offline"! Today, we are thrilled to have Arne Mathiasen from Dumbphone.dk join us. Arne has been making waves in the realm of intentional tech use, particularly focusing on the benefits of switching to dumb phones and guiding…
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Overcoming Vision Loss and Digital Addiction: Laura's Journey into Digital Minimalism
Description In today’s episode of Moving Offline, Laura Malvoyante, a digital minimalist from France, shares how her diagnosis of ADOA (autumnal dominant optic atrophy) led her to reconsider her relationship with technology and adopt a digital minimalist lifestyle. We discuss the challenges and...
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From Rabbinical School to Tech Innovator: The KosherOS Journey
Introduction Welcome back to another episode of Moving Offline! Today, we have a fascinating discussion lined up with Eli Samuel, founder of KosherOS and Safe Telecom. Eli's journey began in rabbinical school, where he saw a need for technology that aligns with a simpler, more intentional…
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Consciously Digital with Dr. Anastasia Dedyukhina
I am in the middle of developing a low tech course. It will be free of course! Check it out in the link below :) Introduction Welcome back to another episode of "Podcast Moving Offline." Today, we have a riveting conversation lined up with Dr. Anastasia Dedyukhina, a leading figure in digital...
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Escaping the Pressure
In this episode of the Moving Offline Podcast, I dive into the idea of "enough" and what it means for each of us. Social media constantly pressures us to want more—more wealth, more possessions, more success. But what if true fulfillment comes from defining what "enough" means for us…
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The Offline/Online Split
Welcome back to Podcast Moving Offline! I'm your host, Jose Briones, and today we dive deep into my latest endeavor—a year-long project to find the perfect balance between online and offline living. Starting September 1st, I'm planning to spend half the year offline to reconnect with life's...
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Embracing Slow Tech: Adam Yasmin on Mindful Tech Use and Human Connection
Welcome back to another episode of Moving Offline! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Slow Tech with our special guest, Adam Yasmin from the slow tech podcast. Slow Tech podcast is a unique initiative to explore our relationship with technology through a more thoughtful and mindful...
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Sleke Phone: Bridging Functionality and Minimalism
Welcome back to another episode of "Moving Offline"! In today's episode, we sit down with Austin Boer and Brennan Jordan, the innovative minds behind the Sleke Phone. This groundbreaking device aims to strike the perfect balance between essential smartphone functionalities and the minimalist…
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Password Locker with Max Gazeroglu
Welcome back to another episode of “Moving Offline." Today, we dive deep into the world of digital minimalism with a special focus on combating our screen addiction, a challenge many face in our increasingly digital lives. Our guest, Max Gazeroglu, developer of Password Locker, joins us to…
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Embracing Simplicity with Spencer Campbell
Welcome to a new episode of "Moving Offline," where we chat with fascinating guests about their journey towards a more intentional and offline lifestyle. Today, I'm excited to introduce Spencer Campbell, the man behind the channel "Spencer's Adventures." Spencer dives into his minimalist…
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Scrolling Sanely with Carmella Guiol
I'm thrilled to share our latest episode titled "Scrolling Sanely,” where I had an incredible conversation with Carmella Guiol from SCROLL SANITY . Together, we delved deep into her journey of digital minimalism, parenting, and personal well-being. In this enlightening discussion, Carmella…
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Why I Don't Drink Alcohol
Welcome to Moving Offline, the podcast where we explore intentional disconnection from the digital world and embrace real-life experiences. In today's episode, we delve into the reasons why I choose not to drink alcohol, and how this decision parallels with my choice to live a low-tech lifestyle....
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Owen Pye's Journey to Intentional Living
Description In this episode, Owen delves into how he's been conquering the voids once filled with the glare of a screen by shedding light on his experiences over the past two years with the Light Phone 2—a device designed to downgrade our digital consumption. He reflects on the surprisingly…
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30-Day No Phone Journey with Andrew Feinstein
Description In this episode of Moving Offline, I delve into the story of Andrew Feinstein, a YouTuber and content creator who took on the challenge of living without a phone for 30 days. I sit down with Andrew as he shares the emotional rollercoaster of his offline journey. From navigating...
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Making a Mindful Phone with Ari Greenfeld
In this episode of Moving Offline, I take you on a fascinating journey into the world of creating a "dumbphone" with Ari Greenfeld, the mastermind behind the Mindful Phone. Ari shares his unique experience growing up in the Orthodox Jewish community and how it inspired him to develop a phone...
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Automating Offline
Join me in this episode as I take you on a journey into the world of automation and its profound impact on our lives. I'll be sharing my personal experiences and insights, drawing intriguing parallels between automating financial well-being and automating our digital behaviors. Explore the power…
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DumbWireless: Helping People Reclaim Their Time and Attention
Description Welcome to another episode of Moving Offline, where we delve into the exciting world of digital disconnection and the perks of using non-smartphones. I'm Jose Briones, your host, and today I'm joined by Will from Dumbwireless. Will is here to share his personal story and insights from...
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3 Steps to Disconnect and Reconnect This Weekend
Introduction In today's fast-paced digital world, it's easy to get caught up in the constant stream of notifications and distractions that our smartphones and devices bring. However, finding a balance between the online and offline worlds is crucial for our overall well-being. In this article,...
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Rewinding Time: The Beauty of Embracing Slower Tech
Description In today's episode of Moving Offline, I do a short reflection on the beauty of deceleration. As the world continues to speed up around us, there's a counter-movement gaining momentum: the shift towards slower technologies. Can choosing simplicity over sophistication truly elevate our...
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Moving Offline Podcast Update
Description Share your story via audio: https://www.speakpipe.com/dumbphones Ask your questions: https://formaloo.net/un49c Podcast Scheduling: https://koalendar.com/e/meet-with-jose-briones Transcript Happy Monday everyone. Hope that you're having an amazing day. This is going to be a very short...
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Digital Fatigue (2 Suggestions to beat it)
Buy the book here: The future is analog. Transcript Today I have a short podcast where I would like to speak to you about digital fatigue. Digital fatigue is the reality that you don't want to go to the zoom meeting, you don't want to check your email. Again, you feel like your phone is...
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Personal Retreats
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Discussions and short thoughts about Digital Minimalism. Interviews from time to time.
josebriones.substack.com
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Jose Briones
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