Giulia sends listeners on a real-world mission to give and collect tiny compliments, all without using their phone, turning kindness into a playful offline adventure.

Giulia sends listeners on a mini adventure to find real-life Christmas sounds without their phone and turns it into a fun challenge.

Giulia invites listeners to become “mini time travelers” by imagining their future self for one minute and discovering what that version of them wants to tell them today.

In this short episode, Giulia challenges listeners to try a simple 5-minute phone break and explains what surprising things happen when we give our brain a moment to breathe.

Have you ever wondered what your pets are really saying without words? In this episode, Giulia shares the funny, sweet, and silly things her dog and cat do every day from snackies victory dances to sunbeam naps. Learn how animals live fully in the moment and get inspired to take a break from your phone and enjoy life outside the screen!

I just came back from my fall break in San Francisco, and one of my favorite things I did was walk in Muir Woods, a quiet forest full of redwood trees. Redwoods can live for a very long time many in Muir Woods are about 500–800 years old, and some redwoods can reach around 2,000 years. They are also the tallest trees on Earth. The tallest known living tree is a coast redwood called Hyperion, and it is about 116 meters tall (around 380 feet). Because I loved this place so much, I decided to br...

In this episode, I sit down with my friends Madda and Giulia to talk about what life feels like when we’re not on our phones. We share honest thoughts, small moments, and real stories about being present, feeling free, and connecting without screens. A calm and open conversation about real life offline.

In this heartfelt episode, Giulia and her mom Crina Okumus talk about her past — the pressures, the success, the emptiness — and how she found a way forward through introspection and writing. Crina opens up about her transformation, and we dive into her book Let It Go, a piece of her soul offered as guidance and inspiration. The conversation invites listeners to reflect: what might we need to release in our own lives?

In this episode of Life Outside the Phone, Giulia talks about the feeling of guilt what it is, why it shows up, and how it can feel like a tiny stone in your pocket. She shares a childhood memory of pouring cream on her cat, how guilt turned into laughter, and how we can all learn to listen to that little stone, forgive, and let it go.

In this episode, we explore the power of laughter why we do it, how it connects us, and why it’s more important than we often realize. From the science behind laughter to personal stories and cultural takes on humor.

In this episode of Life Outside the Phone, Giulia talks about her very first week with a phone the excitement, the funny moments, and how it feels to look at it before bed. She shares a sweet story about playing princesses and making slime with a friend in America, and how those memories remind her to enjoy real-life moments too. Tune in for laughs, coziness, and a little challenge to notice what’s happening around you (and not just on a screen

In this episode, Giulia shares some unexpected news that might just change the way you see balance, creativity, and life beyond the screen. It’s a twist you won’t want to miss and it could inspire you to rethink your own relationship with technology.

Join Giulia in this special 25th episode of Life Outside the Phone! Instead of sharing her own adventure, Giulia wants to hear from you. Have you had a holiday or a special day without your phone? What did you do, and how did it feel? Send your story to giulia@lido.oo and maybe your experience will be featured in a future episode. Let’s celebrate living, creating, and exploring Life outside the phone!

Join Giulia as she takes you on a little adventure through Switzerland the place where she was born! From swimming swans with their babies to sheepdogs guarding whole flocks, and from bubble tea in Zurich to hiking in the mountains, Switzerland is full of magic you won’t find on a phone screen. Come explore in this special episode of Life Outside the Phone!

In this episode, Giulia sits down with author and illustrator Alessandra Ciarmela to explore where creativity begins from childhood stories to the magic of colors. They talk about imagination, nature, and finding inspiration without getting lost in screens. A warm, uplifting conversation for anyone who loves art, stories, and life outside the phone.

Discover the real-life superpowers we all possess from kindness and creativity to movement and connection without ever needing a screen. Join Giulia as she shares a family walk that sparked a powerful reminder: the greatest strength is in living fully, right here, right now.

Today, Giulia does something different she interviews herself! In this special solo episode, she answers 17 fun and thoughtful questions about life without screens, favorite memories, and creative moments. It’s honest, playful, and full of little surprises… just like Giulia herself. 🌿✨

In episode 20, Giulia shares something amazing trees and mushrooms can actually talk to each other underground! This episode is about nature, connection, and how the forest is one big family. It’s real. And it’s beautiful.

I had the chance to interview my English teacher, Victoria! I asked her what her favorite books are she told me about an author she loved as a kid: George Saunders. And get this she once spent seven whole days with no phone, no laptop, no TV nothing! In this episode, I ask her why she did that, when she feels her best, what makes her happy, and even more. It’s a really special conversation.

In this dreamy episode of Life Outside the Phone, Giulia takes us to Burano the colorful island near Venice where time moves slower, lace is made by hand, and tradition still lives in every corner. From visiting the Museo del Merletto (Burano’s lace museum) to tasting a warm, sweet bussolà cookie while recording, Giulia shares the quiet beauty of this tiny island and why it’s worth putting your phone away to truly see it. Wander through colors, cookies, and handmade traditions in this gentle ...