#97 UnPlug to REBOOT: What Happens to Your Brain When You Disconnect
“Unplug to Reboot | If You Really Love Your Brain”
What happens to your brain, body, and spirit when you unplug from your phone?
When Rozanne Marsh arrived at a mountain retreat and discovered there was no Wi-Fi, no data, and no signal, panic set in. But what followed surprised her: peace, creativity, and clarity returned.
In this 13-minute episode, you’ll hear her real-life story of digital withdrawal, the fascinating neuroscience behind unplugging, and a step-by-step 48-Hour Unplug Sprint you can try at home.
If you’ve ever felt glued to your screen, constantly refreshing, or mentally exhausted by notifications — this episode is your invitation to reboot your brain, restore your focus, and reconnect with what truly matters.
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🕒 Chapters / Timestamps
0:00 The Unexpected Offline Moment — discovering there's no Wi-Fi, no data, no signal at a mountain retreat
0:44 Panic Sets In In — realizing how dependent we are on our phones and digital connection
1:15 The Twist: Peace in the Silence— how calm and clarity appear when the noise fades
1:52 What Happens in Your Brain When You Unplug — dopamine reset and breaking the phone addiction loop
3:19 What Happens in Your Body When You Unplug — lowering cortisol and restoring circadian rhythms
4:24 The Emotional Reset (FOMO → JOMO) — how joy replaces anxiety when you step back from screens
5:32 The 48-Hour Unplug Sprint Reboot Invitation — how to create your own mini-retreat without leaving home
5:56 Level 1: The Brain Love Challenge — structured phone-free pockets of peace throughout the day
8:44 Level 2: The Full Detox Challenge — a true 48-hour digital reset for mind, body, and soul – messages waiting for you as you become less distracted
11:19 Three Important Questions to Journal Each Night – while rebooting 21:00 The Real Connection – Results of unplugging from technology
12:37 The Challenge Invitation & The Promise – tweetable
🧠 Key Takeaways
• Why your brain craves dopamine hits from notifications • How silence heals your body and lowers cortisol • The science of attentional restoration (why focus returns) • 2 levels of digital rest: Brain Love Challenge & Full Detox • Nightly reflection prompts to deepen awareness
✨ Topics Covered: • digital detox benefits • dopamine reset and focus restoration • phone addiction and brain science • 48-hour unplug challenge • stress and cortisol reduction • attentional restoration and creativity • emotional balance and mindfulness • how to improve focus naturally • unplugging to reconnect with purpose •
💬 Join the Challenge • Comment below: Are you going for Level 1 (Brain Love) or Level 2 (Full Detox)? Let’s see who can stay unplugged the longest!
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