Brianne Davis
Brianne Davis
Breaking Free From Phubbing
Breaking Free From Phubbing
Breaking Free From Phubbing
Monday 15th December 2025
Brianne Davis discusses phubbing, its impact on relationships, and offers practical tips for prioritising real-life connections over screens.
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14 minutes
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Eye-opening
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About this podcast
Author:
Brianne Davis
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Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Success Stories
Relationships & Community
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Episode Overview
- Phubbing can lead to disconnection and resentment in relationships.
- Setting designated phone-free zones can improve interactions.
- Even children are affected by parents' phone habits.
- Practical tips include managing notifications and self-reflection.
- Seek help if phone usage becomes unmanageable.
"This device is murdering many relationships. It is making us never present."
What happens when your phone becomes more important than the person in front of you? In this engaging episode of Secret Life, Brianne Davis tackles the modern-day phenomenon of phubbing—where your phone steals the spotlight from face-to-face interactions. Through her candid storytelling and raw honesty, Brianne shares her own struggles with phone addiction, even recounting the moment her young son brought her phone to her, highlighting how deeply ingrained this habit has become.
Brianne doesn't just point fingers; she offers practical advice on setting boundaries, like designating phone-free zones during meals or dates. She candidly admits her own failures and successes, making the episode relatable and eye-opening. With humour and vulnerability, she explores how phubbing can erode relationships, create disconnection, and even affect children's emotional well-being. Whether you're guilty of checking your phone mid-conversation or tired of competing with a screen for attention, this episode is a must-listen.
Brianne challenges us to reflect on our own phone habits and encourages us to prioritise real-life connections. Ready to kick it 80s style and put down the phone? Dive into this conversation and find out how to be more present with the ones you love.