I quit instagram two years ago. It took me this long to deactivate my account.

If I don't have a social media profile anymore, do I even exist?

17 hrs ago

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February 2026

straight-forward digital>analog swaps

you don't have to go cold-turkey on technology to make a real change

Feb 2

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November 2025

an analog gift guide

not without an internal debate on gift guide culture

Nov 18, 2025

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October 2025

When algorithms prey on vulnerability

How social media systems identify our weaknesses and turn them into engagement

Oct 30, 2025

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Change is good

Break Free is back, but different. A good different.

Oct 16, 2025

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May 2025

Summer hours

Consider this my out of office auto-reply.

May 27, 2025

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Quick Question with Rachel Kastner

Today, I’m introducing a new series called “Quick Question” where I interview different people from all types of backgrounds on their own relationship…

May 21, 2025

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Practical ways to regain your attention span

We're more unfocused than ever, but we don't have to be.

May 13, 2025

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Master list of clubs & events you can host with friends

Need an excuse to invite everyone over? Look no further.

May 6, 2025

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April 2025

Quick Question with Francesca Phillips

Introducing a new interview series from Break Free from the Internet

Apr 29, 2025

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Revisiting the past

A round-up of 7 Break Free essays worth revisiting.

Apr 22, 2025

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Q&A #8 How do I recover after backtracking on my progress?

Slip-ups happen. How do you get back on the horse?

Apr 18, 2025

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