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

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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