Scroll Sanity Nic DiBella & Carmella Guiol

On this episode of the Scroll Sanity Podcast, Nic and Carmella kick things off with their "Flows and Frictions" segment, discussing their experiences with minimalist smartphones and the ongoing challenges of balancing functionality and distraction. Nic shares his experience beta-testing a new device, the Sleek Phone, which strips down refurbished Android phones to their essential utilities, while Carmella reflects on her continued use of the Light Phone and its impact on her daily life.T...

In this episode of the Scroll Sanity Podcast, hosts Nic and Carmella delve into the balance between technology and daily life with Austin Boer and Brennan Jordan, co-founders of SLEKE. Inspired by their time in Asia, Austin and Brennan discuss the development of SLEKE, a device designed to provide essential smartphone functionalities with minimal distractions, filling the gap between basic phones and traditional smartphones. They also announce the launch of their pre-order campaign on Sleke.i...

On this episode of The Scroll Sanity Podcast, hosts Carmella and Nic interview writer Mehret Biruk, the mind behind the popular Substack newsletter, Time Spent Offline. The conversation delves deep into the essence of benefits and draw backs of living an offline life, exploring the myriad challenges one faces in disconnecting from the digital world. Mehret shares insightful anecdotes and personal experiences, shedding light on the tangible benefits of reducing screen time and fostering a deep...

On this episode of the Scroll Sanity Podcast co-hosts Carmella and Nic dive-deep in a thoughtful conversation with Joe Hollier, co-creator of The Light Phone. This episode explores Joe's journey from being an artist-turned-inventor and launching The Light Phone, a device aimed at simplifying customer's digital lives. As Light Phone marks its 10th anniversary, we dive into the motivations behind its creation, its challenges, and its successes.Throughout the discussion, Joe shares his experienc...

In this episode of The Scroll Sanity Podcast, Carmella and Nic share Alex Lyons' story. A subscriber and mother of two, Alex embarks on a digital detox by trading her iPhone for a dumb phone. Through her journey, we dive into the freedom and frictions of life with a dumb phone, exploring both the liberating escape from constant connectivity and the challenges it presents. Alex's story explores how to find balance in our tech-dominated lives, offering insights for anyone considering a similar ...

In the second episode of the Scroll Sanity Podcast, join us for an enlightening interview with Jose Briones, author, YouTuber, and pioneer in the digital minimalism movement. Jose Briones is the author of the acclaimed book "Low Tech Life," where he explores the benefits of embracing a minimalist approach to technology and living a more intentional, fulfilling life in today's digital age.During this captivating conversation, Jose shares his insights on the importance of disconnecting from tec...