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Two ways to support Moving Offline:* Buy Moving Offline a Coffee* Subscribe to Moving OfflineWelcome 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 wrestle with: what would it really look like to turn off our devices and live offline?Richard spent an entire year without a smartphone, and in this episode, he shares the surprising, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately life-giving lessons he learned along the way. We talk about his “off by default” philosophy, what it takes to face digital withdrawal head-on, and how to rebuild a life centered on real connection and intentional living.We also get personal about boundaries: how to set them for ourselves and our families, and we offer practical steps for anyone ready to reclaim their time and attention in a world that’s always on.If you’ve been thinking about trying a dumbphone, reimagining your digital habits, or just craving space to breathe, this conversation is for you. Grab your drink of choice, and let’s unpack what it means to truly move offline.Timestamps00:00 Off By Default: A Year Unplugged03:11 Navigating 'Off by Default' Fears07:07 Smartphone Use: Off by Default09:41 Balancing Convenience and Simplicity13:20 Balancing Family Time and Technology19:26 Offline Rooms for Digital Balance20:47 Smartphones Banned for Team Synergy24:11 Year Unnoticed: Digital Disconnect28:45 Embracing Connectivity Over Isolation32:49 Ritualize News Consumption Daily37:00 Pursuing a Serene Life38:14 Support and Share PodcastLinks for todayGet the book here —> Unplug: How to Break Up With Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life.Moving Offline is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Moving Offline at josebriones.substack.com/subscribe
