Have you ever been in the same room with your partner — but felt completely alone?
In this episode of Broken Traditions, we dive deep into how overconsumption of our phones is quietly destroying intimacy, communication, and trust in relationships.

From “phubbing” (phone snubbing) and technoference (technology interference) to the comparison traps on social media, this episode breaks down how smartphones have become the digital third wheel in modern relationships.

Using expert insights, emotional storytelling, and data-driven research, Leron explores:

How phones are replacing genuine connection with digital distraction

Why social media comparison is making relationships feel broken

The psychological impact of phone use in bed

Actionable steps from The Digital Release to start your relational digital detox

💬 Topics Covered:

Phubbing & relationship breakdowns

Technoference and emotional distance

Social media comparison & jealousy

Digital detox solutions for couples

📘 Featured Study References:

Utah State University: Smartphone use linked to less quality time & more anxiety

Institute for Family Studies: Phone habits tied to 20% lower relationship satisfaction

StudyFinds (2023): 75% of adults bring phones to bed, reducing intimacy

Harvard Business Review (2022): Screen limits boost focus & relationship productivity

🎧 Watch. Reflect. Reconnect.
Because love deserves more attention than your notifications.

We all carry a prison in our pocket — our phones. At Broken Traditions with Leron Gaskins, I call this digital incarceration. Every week, I break down how social media overconsumption, doomscrolling, and phone addiction are silently shaping our lives — and what we can do to break free.

This isn’t about quitting social media. It’s about controlling it before it controls you.