Dr. Adam Pah and Tim O'Connor

Kindrel Commons: AI Is For Everyone

Technology EN ↓ 7 episodes

Kindrel Commons is a non-profit and the world’s first human-first Artificial Intelligence / AI education podcast—sharing practical, relatable stories of how people around the world use Artificial Intelligence / AI to make life easier, smarter, and more fun. Billions still don’t understand AI or how to use it—not from lack of interest, but because AI education isn’t built for them. Our short, story-driven audio episodes teach the thinking habits, not technical skills, needed to use AI in everyday life. Real people. Real problems. Real confidence with AI.

Author

Dr. Adam Pah and Tim O'Connor

Episodes

Using AI to Deepen Faith and Self-Reflection 19.03.2026 36:36

Heather O'Donnell is a California-based Christian who uses AI as a reflective tool to support her spiritual growth and personal introspection. Drawing from years of journaling, prayer, and church involvement, Heather shares how AI helps her identify patterns, refine questions, and deepen self-awareness—without replacing her faith, community, or spiritual authority. From shaping “orienting ques...

Facing Stage IV Cancer with AI as a Support 25.02.2026 49:51

Tim O’Connor becomes the guest, sharing how he has been using Artificial Intelligence / AI as a learning and support companion after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. Tim describes how conversational AI helped him interpret complex medical reports, prepare for doctor visits, understand treatment options, and cope with uncertainty—without replacing medical professionals. Drawing on skills he fi...

Writing a Book with AI, One Passion Project 10.01.2026 41:26

Sophian Bensaou is a tech executive living in Japan who is using Artificial Intelligence / AI as a creative partner to write a nonfiction book on the carnivore diet—a way of eating focused exclusively on animal-based foods, with no fruits, vegetables, grains, sugar, or carbohydrates—despite having no formal background in writing. Sophian shares how AI helped him brainstorm ideas, build outlines, s...

Always-On Mentorship: How AI Levels the Playing Field 10.01.2026 35:50

Vivian Ly is a New York City-based marketing strategist who uses Artificial Intelligence / AI as an always-on mentoring partner. Drawing from her background in web personalization and her own experience seeking guidance without built-in networks, Vivian explains how she creates AI “mentors” tailored to different areas of life—career, finances, health, and personal growth. By programming values, co...

Parenting Smarter: Using AI to Create Everyday Magic 10.01.2026 38:46

Kelly Middendorf is a mom who uses Artificial Intelligence / AI to create joyful, memorable adventures with her young son. Living a busy parenting life, Kelly shares how she moved beyond unreliable searches and newsletters to use AI as a personalized planning assistant—one that learns her son’s interests, constraints like time and traffic, and even her communication style. From simple weekend outi...

Using AI to Expand Access to Justice in Uganda 10.01.2026 37:58

Matanda Abubaker , a lawyer and magistrate in rural Uganda, is using Artificial Intelligence / AI to expand access to justice. Serving a population of over 250,000 people—many unrepresented and unfamiliar with legal processes—Matanda shares how he uses AI as a support tool for writing judgments, conducting legal research, and reducing court backlogs. He also discusses his vision for an “Ask the Ma...

From Sourdough to Strategy: Learning AI Through Passion 09.01.2026 37:46

Tom Pitera is a seasoned business leader, board chairman, and longtime home artisan bread baker. He shares how he used his passion for baking as a low-pressure entry point to learning Artificial Intelligence / AI—using iteration, curiosity, and questions like “why” to diagnose and dramatically improve his bread. By incorporating real-world context such as environment and hydration, he discovered A...