• Your Brain is Lying to You (And It’s Kind of Hilarious)
    May 13 2026

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    Your brain is supposed to be your best friend so why does it keep playing you?! In Episode 51, Giulia spills the wild facts about why we CANNOT put our phones down. It’s not your fault… but also maybe it is. Let’s get into it!

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    3 mins
  • Rainy Days in Italy Put the Phone Down and Live
    May 6 2026

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    In this episode, Giulia asking the big question: when life slows down and you’re stuck inside, why do we always reach for our phones? From a surprising fact about Mary Shelley to three simple things you can do today, this episode will make you want to put your phone down, light a candle, and actually enjoy the moment. Because some of the best things in life happen when you just… stop scrolling.

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    3 mins
  • Hippos Sweat Blood & Cows Have Best Friends
    Apr 29 2026

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    Hippos sweat blood. Cows have best friends. Your brain edits your memories like a bad film director. Episode 49 is two minutes of wild, true facts that sound completely fake but are 100% real. Listen once and you'll be telling everyone you know. Way better than scrolling.

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    2 mins
  • Fruit Roll-Ups, Fake Sugar & Why Making Things Slow Tastes Better
    Apr 22 2026

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    In Episode 48, Giulia reveals her secret identity: baker extraordinaire. From matcha white chocolate cookies to brownies to countless cakes, she's been busy in the kitchen. But this week, she tried something new homemade fruit roll-ups inspired by her childhood hometown, San Francisco. She breaks down the ridiculously easy recipe, talks about why store-bought ones are basically candy in disguise, and shares why making food from scratch (yes, even silly snacks) is a form of living outside your phone. Sweet, simple, and surprisingly deep.

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    5 mins
  • Mosquitoes, English Tests & Why "Boredom" is Actually a Gift
    Apr 15 2026

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    In Episode 47, Giulia takes a hilarious detour from digital detox to talk about something that buzzes, bites, and baffles her: mosquitoes. After a random English test article sparked a deep dive, she shares wild facts (spoiler: only the ladies bite), admits she got distracted by a fly during the test, and connects it all back to why putting down your phone lets your brain wander into the weird, wonderful, and totally unexpected. If you've ever gotten lost in a random thought instead of a scroll, this one's for you.

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    4 mins
  • Your Brain is Lying to You
    Apr 8 2026

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    Your phone buzzed. You checked it. Nothing there. Surprise your brain just lied to you. In this episode we uncover the creepy science behind phantom vibration syndrome and why your nervous system is literally addicted to notifications. This one will change the way you look at your phone. Forever.

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    3 mins
  • They Knew. And They Hid It.
    Apr 1 2026

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    Meta ran a secret study. They found out their apps were hurting people. And then they buried it. This is not a theory. This is in real court documents. Episode 45 the truth they didn’t want you to know.

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    3 mins
  • Your Brain Is Thirsty And You Don’t Even Notice
    Mar 25 2026

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    In this episode of Life outside the phone, Giulia talks about something simple but surprising water. Did you know your brain needs water to think clearly? When we spend too much time on our phones, we often forget to drink, and that can affect our focus, energy, and mood. This short episode is a fun and eye-opening reminder to take care of your brain in the easiest way possible.


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    2 mins