Unplug by Suze Yalof Schwartz Summary
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In a chaotic digital world, "Unplug" offers a 30-minute meditation solution endorsed by Arianna Huffington. Former fashion editor Schwartz transforms mindfulness into an accessible practice for busy skeptics, proving you don't need hours - just moments - to revolutionize your mental wellbeing.
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The Moment Everything Changed
Picture a high-powered fashion editor melting down over the wrong clothes at a photo shoot-screaming, crying, creating chaos that scorches everyone around her. Now imagine that same person years later, facing armed police officers with guns drawn, yet responding with three deep breaths and calm, decisive action. What bridged these two moments? Not therapy, not medication, not a personality transplant-just the simple practice of learning to unplug. This transformation reveals something profound about our modern predicament. We live in a state of constant emergency, our nervous systems hijacked by an endless stream of emails, notifications, deadlines, and demands. Whether it's a wardrobe mishap or an actual crisis, our brains react identically-flooding us with stress hormones, triggering fight-or-flight responses, and leaving us exhausted and reactive. But what if there was a way to step off this roller coaster? What if you could shift from panic to presence in seconds, not through willpower but through practice?
What It Really Means to Unplug
Breaking Through the Barriers We Build
The Science That Changes Everything
Making It Work in Real Life
Weaving Practice Throughout Your Day
The One Thing That Matters Most
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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