What if your phone could stop following you around?

In Episode 159 of Medium Lady Talks, Erin Vandeven sits down with creator and stay-at-home mom Kassadi Gabriel—the mind behind the viral idea of “landline mode.” Together they unpack how simple technology boundaries can restore your patience, creativity, and peace of mind in a culture addicted to constant connection.

They talk about:

• What “landline mode” really is and how to try it yourself

• Why boundaries around your phone help you like yourself more

• How overstimulation and mental load show up in motherhood

• The myth of “consistency” as the new hustle culture

• How curiosity (not perfection) brings hobbies and creativity back to life

This episode is part of Erin’s Phone Free Fall series—a season-long experiment in reclaiming attention, slowing down, and noticing what real rest feels like.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Kassadi Gabriel on TikTok @kassadig

• Kassadi Gabriel on Instagram @kassadigabriel

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• Medium Lady Talks Episode 156 Phone Free Fall

If you’ve been craving fewer notifications and more presence, this conversation will help you find calm in a world that won’t stop pinging.

Keywords: phone boundaries, digital wellness, motherhood, mindful living, overstimulation, rest, burnout, attention span, social media use, phone free fall, Medium Lady Talks