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. ▶ MORE EPISODES of Outside the Fox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZOX... 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. ▶ SUBSCRIBE NOW for more thought-provoking episodes and tech tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-CB... ▶ DISCOVER the Mozilla docuseries: Rise25: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1zAS... ▶ WATCH Related Videos: Are you spending too much time on screens? https://youtu.be/AoRLHLYoTjc Is doomscrolling ruining your focus? https://youtu.be/7fqqz5EYmiE ▶ EXPLORE the episode in chapters: 00:00 Why are digital detoxes trending? 01:17 Meet Steve Flavin 01:46 Why is social media burnout rising? 03:14 How do notifications fuel digital fatigue? 05:19 Best ways to manage notifications 06:22 Do smartwatches help or hurt screen time goals? 07:07 Turning off notifications: Does it help? 08:08 Does putting devices away help? 09:10 How Firefox’s Reader View cuts distractions 09:37 How Pocket helps you save articles 10:11 Staying busy to reduce screen time 11:13 Can hiding apps reduce screen time? 11:50 Would you try a digital detox retreat? 13:31 Steve’s tips for reducing digital burnout 14:41 Why switching to phone calls helps 15:37 The future of digital detoxing 15:55 Steve’s take on the slow reader Stay connected: ▶ Download Firefox: https://firefox.com ▶ 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 Are you ready for a digital detox? Let us know your thoughts on unplugging in the comments below! #DigitalDetox #TechBurnout #ScreenTime Kim Horcher is a host, show-runner, and digital creator. She started her career as an Emmy-winning broadcast journalist and is now the host of several news and feature programs - and Outside the Fox! She is very passionate about her work in gaming, technology and entertainment and enjoys sharing that feeling with others. Ajay Patel is a podcast host and a data analyst with a passion for tech and entertainment. He has worked for companies like Neiman Marcus and LEGO, prioritizing his passion of data-driven solutions. Over the course of his career he has crafted data narratives that fuel innovation and operational efficiency.
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