Life Outside the Phone with Giulia
Welcome to Life Outside the Phone the podcast where we unplug, reconnect with the real world, and rediscover how good it feels to simply live.
Each episode is a celebration of life beyond the screen: from playing sports and reading books to drawing, dancing, and spending time outdoors. We explore what it means to be present, creative, curious, and free—without constantly checking our phones.
You will hear from inspiring guests—authors, gym teachers, artists, and everyday adventurers—who share their favorite screen-free activities and the passions that light them up. We ask honest questions like:
→ Why is it important to take a break from devices?
→ What do you love doing in the real world?
→ What inspired you to follow your joy?
Whether you are a kid, teen, or grown-up who wants to reconnect with the simple magic of the present moment, this podcast will remind you: the best parts of life are happening off-screen.
Let us press pause on the phone and press play on life.
Episodes
42 episodes
She Called Me a Rat… What I Did Next
She Called Me a Rat, What I Did Next, I talk about a moment from school that could’ve broken me and how Bad Bunny’s words about responding to hate with love helped me flip the story. This is real, raw, and for anyone who’s ever felt judged, lab...
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Episode 41
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5:00
The Sewing machine!
Giulia teaches people to take a break from there phone and try a new hobby, for example her Godfather who is from Switzerland gave Giulia a new Memory hobby.Which is sewing! Giulia was sewing the last time when she was 10 and now she is ...
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Episode 40
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3:02
The Gum Time Machine: A Phone-Free Study Hack
Today we share a fun “brain hack” that can turn studying into a phone-free game: Chew one specific flavor while you study with your phone away, then chew the same flavor during the test to see if the matching cue helps you recall informat...
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Episode 39
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2:16
Just Ten minutes without your Phone!
Have you ever picked up your phone and forgotten why? This short episode is a gentle experiment, not a rule, not a detox, just ten minutes without your phone. A small pause that can quietly change how your day feelsNo guilt. No disciplin...
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Episode 38
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1:54
The Compliment Quest
Giulia sends listeners on a real-world mission to give and collect tiny compliments, all without using their phone, turning kindness into a playful offline adventure.
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Episode 37
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3:02
The Christmas Sound Hunt
Giulia sends listeners on a mini adventure to find real-life Christmas sounds without their phone and turns it into a fun challenge.
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Episode 36
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2:27
The Mini Time Traveler
Giulia invites listeners to become “mini time travelers” by imagining their future self for one minute and discovering what that version of them wants to tell them today.
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Episode 35
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2:43
The 5-Minute Challenge
In this short episode, Giulia challenges listeners to try a simple 5-minute phone break and explains what surprising things happen when we give our brain a moment to breathe.
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Episode 34
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3:26
What Are the Animals Saying? Snackies, Sunbeams, and Stories from My Pets
Have you ever wondered what your pets are really saying without words? In this episode, Giulia shares the funny, sweet, and silly things her dog and cat do every day from snackies victory dances to sunbeam naps. Learn how animals live fully in ...
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Episode 33
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3:14
Forest Sound Bath in Muir Woods
I just came back from my fall break in San Francisco, and one of my favorite things I did was walk in Muir Woods, a quiet forest full of redwood trees. Redwoods can live for a very long time many in Muir Woods are about 500–800 years old, and s...
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Episode 32
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10:52
The First Kid on This Podcast!
In this episode, I sit down with my friends Madda and Giulia to talk about what life feels like when we’re not on our phones. We share honest thoughts, small moments, and real stories about being present, feeling free, and connecting without sc...
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Episode 31
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9:30
Letting Go & Looking Back — A Special Interview
In this heartfelt episode, Giulia and her mom Crina Okumus talk about her past — the pressures, the success, the emptiness — and how she found a way forward through introspection and writing. Crina opens up about her transformation, and we dive...
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Episode 30
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33:32
The Little Stone Called Guilt
In this episode of Life Outside the Phone, Giulia talks about the feeling of guilt what it is, why it shows up, and how it can feel like a tiny stone in your pocket. She shares a childhood memory of pouring cream on her cat, how guilt turned in...
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Episode 29
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3:16
Why We Laugh (And Why It Matters)
In this episode, we explore the power of laughter why we do it, how it connects us, and why it’s more important than we often realize. From the science behind laughter to personal stories and cultural takes on humor.
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Episode 28
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2:18
One Week With My Phone: Feelings, Fun, and a Slime Memory!
In this episode of Life Outside the Phone, Giulia talks about her very first week with a phone the excitement, the funny moments, and how it feels to look at it before bed. She shares a sweet story about playing princesses and making sli...
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Episode 27
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2:28
A New Chapter Begins
In this episode, Giulia shares some unexpected news that might just change the way you see balance, creativity, and life beyond the screen. It’s a twist you won’t want to miss and it could inspire you to rethink your own relationship with techn...
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Episode 26
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2:19
Your Stories Without Phones – Episode 25
Join Giulia in this special 25th episode of Life Outside the Phone! Instead of sharing her own adventure, Giulia wants to hear from you. Have you had a holiday or a special day without your phone? What did you do, and how did it...
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Episode 25
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2:00
Swans, Sheepdogs, and Swiss Adventures
Join Giulia as she takes you on a little adventure through Switzerland the place where she was born! From swimming swans with their babies to sheepdogs guarding whole flocks, and from bubble tea in Zurich to hiking in the mountains, Switzerland...
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Episode 24
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3:19
Colors, Stories, and More Discussions with Alessandra Ciarmela
In this episode, Giulia sits down with author and illustrator Alessandra Ciarmela to explore where creativity begins from childhood stories to the magic of colors. They talk about imagination, nature, and finding inspiration without getting los...
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Episode 23
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43:13
Unlocking Your Everyday Superpowers
Discover the real-life superpowers we all possess from kindness and creativity to movement and connection without ever needing a screen. Join Giulia as she shares a family walk that sparked a powerful reminder: the greatest strength is in livin...
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Episode 22
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1:41
What I’d Say If I Interviewed Myself
Today, Giulia does something different she interviews herself! In this special solo episode, she answers 17 fun and thoughtful questions about life without screens, favorite memories, and creative moments. It’s honest, playful, and full of litt...
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Episode 21
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14:30
The Secret Language of Trees
In episode 20, Giulia shares something amazing trees and mushrooms can actually talk to each other underground! This episode is about nature, connection, and how the forest is one big family. It’s real. And it’s beautiful.
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Episode 20
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2:45
7 Days Without a Phone: Interviewing My English Teacher Victoria
I had the chance to interview my English teacher, Victoria! I asked her what her favorite books are she told me about an author she loved as a kid: George Saunders. And get this she once spent seven whole days with no phone, no laptop, no TV no...
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Episode 19
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19:34