The Terrifying Truth About The Device In Your Pocket

In our 100th (!) Kosher Money episode, we sit down with Richard Simon, a man who decided to go offline for an entire year. What he found out might change the way you look at your phone forever. Our devices promised to make life easier and more connected, but for many of us, they’ve done the opposite. They’ve made us anxious, distracted, and always “on.”

Richard, author of the book Unplug, explains how our phones are quietly rewiring our brains, stealing our focus, and shaping our lives in ways we don’t even notice. (It’s sickening.) He breaks down what constant scrolling does to our minds, why it’s so hard to stop, and how it affects the way we work, learn, and even pray. You’ll also hear real stories of people who found more success and peace once they started living with fewer distractions. One baseball player ditched his smartphone and ended up performing better than ever, proving that less screen time can actually lead to more wins (and more success). If you’ve ever felt like your phone controls you, this conversation will hit close to home. It’s honest, eye-opening, and maybe the push we all need to take back our time and our attention.

Watch it, think about it, and maybe even try to unplug for a bit. Get the book: https://amzn.to/4naAcPc Contact: author@richard-simon.com