The 5-Week Phone Fight

A comprehensive online course that will set you free from addictive apps!

“I am very glad that I am doing The 5-Week Phone Fight. Why?

My attention is back. It is palpable.

I have more energy in the morning. I am doing more creative work and focusing for longer periods of time. I am filling my time with meaty, interesting things like reading and writing and thinking and being in nature and being present with others.

In short, instead of frittering away four or five hours a day on my phone, I am spending my precious, finite time on things I’m truly enjoying and that I’m not going to regret.

It feels GREAT. I’m SO glad I am doing this.”

Steve Pratt - author of Earn It; Unconventional Strategies for Brave Marketers and co-founder of the Midlife Field Guide

Hi, I’m Emmy Laybourne, a novelist, mom, and writing teacher.

Last spring I hit rock bottom with a phone addiction I was keeping a secret from everyone. For months, I had been in a digital nose-dive -- scrolling and gaming for hours a day. I felt crabby, foggy-headed,  my productivity was in the garbage, and I felt irritable with my kids, distant from my husband, and my life felt flat. 

After one particularly bleak, all-night mobile game-fest, I realized my behavior had to change.

To be fair, I’d already tried everything out there to break away from  my phone -- reading books, changing the settings on my phone, installing time-limit apps. None of it worked.

I needed something deeper, with structure, accountability, and a way to break out of the isolation and shame I was feeling.

So, I went all in -- researching phone addiction, dopamine cycles, and how to make a lasting change. I interviewed friends and family, then I studied how phones are rewiring our brains.

I created the online course The 5-Week Phone Fight because nothing else like it exists.

And, friends, IT WORKS!

“The course has actually made me feel younger because it’s taking me back to the time before cell phones when I was just living my life fully. ”

Sydney M. - Los Angeles, CA

“I just finished this fantastic course! I have learned a great deal and will have a much better relationship with my phone in the future! ”

Aimee M. - Baltimore, MD

“Now that I'm not on my phone like I was, I've developed a new habit: picking things I want to do and doing them! As it turns out, Citizen Kane is a masterpiece, The Goldfinch deserved its Pulitzer and The Wire really is as incredible as you've heard. ”

—Robby S., New York, NY

“Emmy has a way of making you feel both supported and challenged at the same time. Her course gave me practical steps I could actually follow, and I started noticing changes almost immediately. Instead of feeling chained to my phone, I feel more present, calmer, and more in control.”

—Jessica J., East Brunswick, NJ

“Something surprising has been how little I’ve missed Facebook and Instagram! Holy s#!*, I thought I’d be desperately resisting the urge to peek at them. Nope.”

Lexi L. - Bucks County, PA

“Emmy guided process for helping people break free of their phone addictions is not only grounding and informative, it is literally life-changing.”

—Johanna S., Valley Village, CA

“Me and my girlfriend did the Phone Fight together and I don't think I can imagine going back to my old phone habits. We found ourselves having longer, better conversations and spending more quality (phone free) time together. It also made me focus, relax, and overall feel better! I can't recommend it enough.”

—Jackson W., Los Angeles, CA

  • Distracted, anxious, and overwhelmed

  • Scrolling late into the night

  • Worried you’ve run out of good ideas

  • Feeling scattered and unable to focus

  • Guilty about how much time you waste

  • In serious pain from the constant tech-neck

  • Clear-headed, focused and energized

  • Sleeping better

  • Creativity soaring

  • Fully present with family and friends

  • More time for self-care

  • With energy for some good, old-fashioned fun

The 5-Week Phone Fight will get you there!

Emmy Laybourne is a novelist, mom, former character actress, research fanatic, and writing teacher who now uses her unique approach to help people break away from their phones. (See the About Page for more info!)

She deeply cares about helping you.

Yes, you.

  • You’ll get clear on the science of phone addiction and dig down to figure out what specific apps you need to break away from.

  • At the end of Prep Week, you fill out and sign a special document called THE PLEDGE and officially begin your 4 week abstinence period.

    During the next 4 weeks, you will continue to use your phone for daily tasks, but refrain from going onto the apps that cause you trouble.

    Don’t worry - you can do it! The course will support you! And you’ll be amazed at the changes to your energy, focus, and spirit!

  • The daily exercises are designed to be fun and informative. Lessons about the science of phone addiction will give you new insight as you literally feel your brain repairing the damage your phone has done to it.

  • The people who’ve taken the course report feeling YOUNGER and MORE ALIVE!

  • It’s up to you! If you want to try going back to your troublesome apps we lay forward methods to keep some safeguards up.

    But one thing’s for sure - you will feel better for having given your brain a break!

    Expect your creativity and problem solving to have come back big time, and you will also likely be sleeping better and find yourself able to focus on things that are important to you - whether it’s a good novel, a new project at work, or your loved ones.

NOT A LECTURE -- There is no guilt-tripping or scolding, just practical help.

NOT A CHEAP, POORLY-PRODUCED CLASS –- No way! This course was shot in partnership with Thrive Studios, with professional equipment. It’s gorgeous and really interesting!

NOT ABOUT GIVING UP YOUR PHONE COMPLETELY --You pick specific apps to set limits with.

NOT ABOUT WILLPOWER -- It’s about outsmarting the tech that’s outsmarting you.

How much do you think you’ll have to pay to get this course?

It’s a beautifully produced online course that thoughtfully leads you through a rigorous and supportive phone detox process that will change your life…

Well, it’s going to cost $498.

It’s worth every penny to have your focus back - your productivity back, your creativity back - your health boosted - your relationships made strong again - and to feel joyful and free in your spare time.

Heck, it’s worth that just to have your TIME back.

(Quick digression: the average American spends 4.5 hours a day on their phone. That adds up to over 31 hours a week - the equivalent of a part-time job. In a year, that’s more than 1,600 hours gone!

Now, if your time is worth even $20 an hour, that’s over $30,000 a year lost to addictive apps. So yep, this course is worth it!)

But, good news for you:

The 5-Week Phone Fight is in it’s last few days of Beta testing mode.

While it is in Beta mode, we are offering a discount of over 40%! 

Full Price:

$498

Beta Price:

$297

—ROAR!

And also, if you want to pay over time: Check out the PRICING PLAN here.

You’ll get:

✔ The full 5-Week Phone Fight online course

✔ Two exclusive bonus lessons

✔ The opportunity to be featured in a testimonial (and receive free merch!)

✔ Updates when we add new lessons

✔ Immediate access before the official launch!

Start RIGHT NOW!

Don’t wait another day!

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  • "Can I give this course to my spouse?"

    - Fed-up In Philly

  • “Could I anonymously give this to my mom?"

    - Annoyed in Andover

  • “Can me and my bestie do this together?"”

    - Wanna-do-it-but-not-alone in Winnipeg

The answer is YES! Here’s how:

  • It will prompt you to enter the recipient’s name and email address. Then you can add a message. How about: "I got you The 5-Week Phone Fight because I love you… and also because I’m a little tired of competing with your screen. You can do this! I got your back! xoxo, (Your Name here)"

  • You’ll enter their name and email address. But then, in the gift message section, sign it Anonymous

    And write a message like one of these:

    • "Your phone and I had a talk. We both agreed you should see other people."

    • "I’d say this is for productivity, but honestly, it’s so you’ll stop sending me TikToks at 2 a.m."

    • "I’m sending you this expensive course because I’m tired of competing with your phone for attention. And losing. Badly."

  • Reach out to emmy@fightyourphone and I’ll have someone send you a unique code for you and your friend. I’ll make it half-off for two people, and 2/3 off for 3 people.

  • Reach out to Emmy@fightyourphone.com and I’ll set you up with a special code that will give everyone in your group 2/3 off. (Must be 3 or more people in the group.) Hooray! It’s SO FUN to do this with a group! If you have 5 or more people, I will throw in a complementary Zoom call where I will answer questions and we can all hang out!

 FAQs, and make them snappy!

  • Yes! We offer a 14-day money back guarantee based on when you start the course. Once you start the course, which we can track in our software - if you don’t feel it is a good fit, we will give you your money back. Email the founder personally at emmy@fightyourphone.com and she will make sure it gets done.

  • Yes, we do see the irony there. But actually, it’s preferable to take the course on your laptop or desktop computer.

    In addition, much of the actual work you’l be doing is completely offline. But remember, this course is not about putting down your phone and never picking it up again.

    For most people, phones are tools that are used every day. We fully appreciate that. What this course does is help you identify the addictive patterns of usage you are trapped in and break those patterns.

  • Not at all! We all rely on our phones these days. Some of us (read: Emmy) can hardly drive to the grocery store without GPS!

    What you will do is decide, for yourself, which apps and behaviors are troubling for you. Then you will make a plan to eliminate the tricky apps and behaviors for 4 weeks.

    After that period of time, you will decide if and how you want to re-engage with the problematic apps and behaviors.

  • Looking at your phone IS totally fun! But is is also, sadly, really addictive. So like with all addictive substances, we need to be careful with it and put boundaries in place. There’s no Recommended Daily Allowance of phone use YET, but who knows, they might put one in place!

    In the meantime, it’s up to us to set limits. And the good news is that when you set limits with your phone you will almost immediately start to feel better, so you won’t even miss looking at it so much. I, Emmy, promise this to you. And hey, if I’m wrong - there’s that 14-day money back guarantee in place!

  • It’s possible to shave a few days off the start of the course by completing the Prep Week lessons in a short amount of time - like over a weekend.

    But the heart of the course is a 30-day abstinence period. This is the amount of time your brain needs to heal and recover from excessive phone usage. So - you can do the course in 4 weeks and 2 days, if you really clear your schedule for those first 2 days!

  • None beyond paper, a pencil, and a computer or phone to access the online platform.

    The 5-Week Phone Fight course focuses on practical, low-cost methods to help you break free from phone addiction. Emmy does recommend some additional reading, so you might want to purchase books or get them from a library. She also recommends you purchase some art/crafting supplies, but these are optional purchases. (These are laid out in the Prep section, so you will have time to get them if you want to.)

  • Absolutely! The course is designed to be accessible for everyone, regardless of your tech skills. The tasks are simple and straightforward, and we provide easy-to-follow instructions for everything.

  • Nope. Not if you do the work. This class is designed to be engaging, empowering, and highly motivating. Unlike other online courses you may have purchased and abandoned, this one has higher stakes—your mental and physical health. If you come READY FOR CHANGE, this course will DELIVER.

  • This course is designed for people who have recognized that their phone use is negatively impacting their lives and are ready to make a real change. It’s for those who are ready to take control, break free from unhealthy habits, and create a healthier relationship with technology. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or just know that it's time to reassess your phone use, this course will help guide you through the process of transformation.

  • Yes. You will need to invest time during the course for reflection and to do the exercises, but remember, within one week of beginning the course, you will change your behavior, significantly cutting down time you are wasting on social media, gaming, shopping, doom scrolling, etc. You will suddenly have a lot more time to get things done because all that time you were wasting will be available for work, organization, making plans with friends, attending to kids, etc.

  • The course is set up so that a bulk of the learning and deep-diving happens at the beginning, when your motivation will be strongest. After that, 5 short, daily lessons per week keep you engaged, supported, and your morale high. If you miss some of those, it’s no problem. Then at the end of the course, there’s an important reintegration process where you will figure out how to go forward now that your phone has been put in its proper place.

  • No problem! While the course is designed to be completed in five weeks, you can take breaks and go through it at a pace that works best for you. You’ll have lifetime access to the course content, so you can revisit any materials whenever you need.

  • For TECHNICAL QUESTIONS about using the course plaform, please reach out to Teachable fromt he course page.

    FOR CONTENT QUESTIONS or questions about the directions for any of the lessons, you can reach out to Emmy directly at emmy@fightyourphone.com

I'm going for it, Emmy! Let me buy that course!

Kitty, the official Fight Your Phone Tiger, wants you to know:

The 5-Week Phone Fight is the only course like this that exists right now. Imitators may follow, but right now, this is the only comprehensive online course that leads you through a compassionate yet rigorous process to break addictive patterns of behavior and rebuild brain health.

GET THE BETA DISCOUNT!

Still not sure? No worries, I get it.

Breaking free from an addiction is serious business and you may not feel ready yet.

What about taking one of these three steps?

  1. Buy the course now, while it’s at such a big discount and do it when you’re ready. Birthdays are a great day to start! Or at the start of a new month…

  2. Come check out my free webinar. It’s less than 20 minutes long and it’s got some great tips in it.

  3. Schedule a 15 minute discovery call with me. That way you can ask me questions, we can discuss the issues you’re coming up against, and see if the course is a good fit.

Take a stand! You can do this!

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NOTE: Prices will increase once the course officially launches!

We never plan on offering it at this price point again.

That’s it! Thank you for your time and attention.

Be well and take care! ❤️