Outside the Fox: A Firefox Podcast

Why you need a digital detox in 2025

Outside the Fox: A Firefox Podcast

Show Notes

Feeling overwhelmed by endless scrolling, constant pings and zero time for yourself? You’re not alone. In 2025, tech burnout is more real than ever. In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim Horcher and Ajay Patel sit down with special guest Steve Flavin to explore the growing trend of digital detoxing and why more people are rethinking their screen time. From digital fatigue to detox retreats, we explore how constant connectivity affects your well-being and how to take back control. Learn simple ways to unplug, tools to curb distractions and whether smartwatches help or hurt your screen time goals. Could a digital detox challenge be right for you? Tune in for practical strategies to unplug, recharge and reset your digital habits. Download Firefox: https://firefox.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefox Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefox Follow us on Threads: https://threads.net/@firefox Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firefox.com

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