Put Your Phone Down. It's Okay To Be Still

Put Your Phone Down. It's Okay To Be Still

From Let’s Toast To Life by Anu and Ololade

March 3, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the discomfort with silence and the impact of constant connectivity on creativity and peace.

In this episode, we’re talking about how uncomfortable silence has become. Why we reach for our phones the second there’s a pause. Why boredom feels almost illegal. And how all that noise might actually be affecting our creativity, our peace, and even our relationship with God. When was the last time you were just… quiet? Not watching something. Not listening to something. Not scrolling. Just you and your thoughts. We’re not here to bash social media or pretend we’re above it. We’re in it too. And we hope this conversation helps you be more productive with your time.

Topics covered

  • silence
  • boredom
  • creativity
  • social media
  • mindfulness

Keywords

  • phone addiction
  • mental health
  • relationship with God

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