DIS/CONNECTED

In this episode of the Disconnected Podcast, Lucia Ryan speaks with Wes Towers about the transformative impact of AI on businesses and industries. Wes shares his journey of embracing AI technology, the challenges of job displacement, and the importance of maintaining human connection in a digital world. They discuss the balance between leveraging technology and staying true to personal and busines...

Join Lucia on the DIS/CONNECTED podcast as she delves into the complexities of political polarization with author Alison Lea Sher. Discover insights from Alison's book : "The Social Contagion: Viral Ideologies & the Culture War for America's Future" exploring the rise of radical politics in the US and the impact of social media on our perceptions. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on...

In this insightful episode of the Disconnected podcast, host Lucia R. engages with Chris Rogers, a certified addiction recovery coach, to tackle the sensitive topic of porn addiction among today's youth. They explore the psychological and social impacts of high-speed internet access to pornography, discuss the challenges of overcoming this addiction and highlight the importance of recovery program...

Episode #6 of the DIS/CONNECTED is here after a brief 1-week-break due to many many exciting episodes that have to be prepared! In this episode of the DIS/CONNECTED Podcast, Lucia Ryan and guest Emmy Laybourne explore phone addiction. Emmy shares her journey to overcome it with her self-made program called "Fight Your Phone" , focusing on digital detox and real-world engagement. They discuss the p...

DISCLAIMER : If you should struggle with any form of addiction, please don't listen to this podcast episode alone or skip the episode and feel free to listen to my other content. END DISCLAIMER About: In this episode of the DIS/CONNECTED Podcast, Lucia Ryan speaks with John Borden, a hybrid athlete and personal coach, about his journey from being a high-functioning addict to finding clarity and pu...

In this episode I am talking to behavior designer and counselor Alexandra Velez about the change of the dating game since the rise of online dating and online dating apps.  With in-depth knowledge about the ins and outs of the design of applications and how are brain works once we start dating online she goes right into the deep end of the crises of deteriorating connectivity in modern life.    Fo...

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did when I recorded it with John van der Pouwkraan - an AI-expert and entrepreneur in his own right. An open discussion about AI today. How do we navigate our world since the rise of ChatGPT and other AI tools : new job possibilities, challenges and the question: will we become more like an AI or is AI becoming more like us. A matter-of-fact no-hype and t...

I had the great privilege of talking to Elif Durgel (psychologist) on the second episode of DIS/CONNECTED.  We talked about the challenges our society navigates when talking about smartphone / device usage in children and teenagers. Be prepared for a really insightful episode that provides some hands-on advice.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO BE A GUEST AT THE SHOW ABOUT THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:  AI - expl...

In this inaugural episode of the DIS/CONNECTED podcast, Lucia R. explores the intersection of technology, society, and mental health. She discusses her background as a full stack developer and sociologist, raising critical questions about the impact of social media and smartphone usage on communication and social interactions. The conversation delves into the effects of AI on the labor market, the...

DIS/CONNECTED is a podcast born from one striking observation: everywhere we go, we’re glued to our screens—but are we still truly connected with ourselves and with each other ? In this show, we explore how digital life is reshaping our society, our minds, and our relationships. From loneliness to addiction, from dating apps to dumb phones, from AI’s rise to the polarization of political discourse...