Catherine Price
Catherine Price is an American journalist and author focused on technology, health, science, and well-being. She is best known for How to Break Up With Your Phone and The Power of Fun, and also wrote Vitamania. Her work examines digital habits, attention, and how everyday behaviors shape physical and mental health.
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Break the self-help dopamine trap
In an era of constant digital stimulation, many find themselves trapped in a loop of superficial self-improvement without real change. This plan is essential for anyone feeling overwhelmed by screen time or 'productivity porn' who wants to reclaim their focus and mental clarity.
Psych, Body, Sex Health, Tech & Behavior Sci
In an era of digital distraction and rising stress, understanding the intersection of mind, body, and technology is essential for modern wellbeing. This plan is ideal for individuals seeking a holistic, science-based approach to improving their relationships, mental health, and daily habits.
Spend less time on phone
In our hyperconnected world, excessive phone use has become a major barrier to productivity, wellbeing, and meaningful human connection. This learning plan helps anyone feeling controlled by their devices to understand digital dependence, break distraction cycles, and develop healthier tech habits that align with their core values and life goals.
Love, Tech, Habits & Human Connection
This plan addresses the modern struggle of maintaining intimacy in a world dominated by screens. It is ideal for individuals seeking to balance their digital habits with the psychological foundations required for lasting, healthy relationships.
Tech, Nature, Mind, Body & Relationships
In an era of digital distraction and social isolation, this plan offers a vital path back to balance and authentic human connection. It is designed for individuals seeking to harmonize their technological lives with physical health, nature, and emotional maturity.
Tech, Mind, Health & Self-Improvement Focus
This comprehensive plan is designed for high-performers and professionals struggling with digital burnout and fragmented attention. It bridges the gap between technology management and biological optimization to help individuals reclaim their focus and physical vitality.
Self-Improvement, Body, Pleasure & Tech
In an era of digital distraction and burnout, this plan offers a holistic blueprint for high-performance living. It is designed for individuals seeking to align their physical health, mental mindset, and technological habits to achieve a state of true human flourishing.
I'm curious about Desire & Relationships, Technology, Environment, Communication, Love & Partnership, Parenting, Philosophy, Body & Pleasure
This comprehensive guide is designed for individuals seeking to harmonize their personal relationships, parenting, and self-care within a digital society. It bridges the gap between ancient philosophical wisdom and modern lifestyle challenges, making it ideal for anyone pursuing a more intentional and connected life.
Community Voices
"Catherine Price has written the best such book"
— Jonathan Haidt ((
"Catherine Price has written the essential guide for taking control of our lives"
— Arianna Huffington ((
"With clarity and levity, Catherine Price illuminates why our days are so dull"
— Adam Grant ((
"Catherine Price helped me work through my dysfunctional relationship with my smartphone"
— A.J. Jacobs ((
"Catherine Price is the Marie Kondo of brains"
— Kevin Roose ((
"The only thing that Catherine Price is selling here is good reporting, engaging storytelling"
— Scientific American ((
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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"
