#284 | What We Look Like Without Our Phones: What the ‘Removed’ Photo Series Reveals About Us with Eric Pickersgill

Have you ever wondered what you really look like when you’re lost in your phone?

In this thought-provoking conversation, Michael sits down with photographer Eric Pickersgill, creator of the viral photo series Removed, which shows everyday people holding invisible phones — a haunting reflection of our relationship with technology. Eric shares the story behind his work, how it began with a single moment in a café, and what it reveals about connection, awareness, and the cost of constant distraction. Together, they explore how mindfulness, intention, and small acts of awareness can help us reclaim presence in a screen-saturated world.

• Discover the origin and deeper meaning of the Removed photography project.
• Learn how our devices are reshaping human connection — and what we can do about it.
• Gain practical insight into building healthier digital habits and creating intentional space for real connection.

Press play to hear an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about presence, awareness, and the art of disconnecting — so you can reconnect with what truly matters.

Discover more about Eric, his TEDx, and Removed on his website: https://www.ericpickersgill.com/

You can also find his photos on IG at @ericpickersgill and don't forget to get your copy of Removed here: https://www.ericpickersgill.com/news/removed-elsewhere-everywhere-nowhere-artist-book-announcement

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