Alex Rosalez is an AI/ML product executive with over 25 years of experience in tech. He is the host of the incredible podcast, "Transformational Journeys," where he explores how to get people to their most authentic selves.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why society's rigid categories around sexual orientation and relationship structures are being challenged and redefined in the 21st century.
- How homosexuality and heterosexuality exist on a spectrum rather than as fixed binary identities
- Why monogamy has been held as the gold standard of committed relationships despite mounting evidence that it may not suit everyone's emotional or relational needs
- What the rise of polyamory and ethical non-monogamy reveals about human connection and our capacity for multiple forms of love,
- How young people navigating their sexuality and relationship preferences can honor their authentic desires while respecting boundaries and practicing genuine consent
- Why the shame, stigma, and social conditioning around non-traditional relationships prevent many from exploring what truly fulfills them
- What practical frameworks anyone can use to assess whether monogamy, polyamory, or another relationship structure aligns with their values and emotional architecture
Connect with Alex:
YouTube: @TransformationalJourneys
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-rosalez-508a591/
Podcast Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
Joe is the host of the podcast Salty Ginger Talk.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why the crisis of modern masculinity is creating widespread confusion and anxiety among men of all ages.
- How masculinity and femininity are not opposing forces but complementary energies that exist within all people regardless of gender.
- Why the old paradigms of dominance, stoicism, and emotional suppression are no longer serving men or the communities around them.
- What young males need to understand about building healthy relationships, emotional intelligence, and purposeful lives in an era of rapid social change.
-How men can reclaim positive aspects of masculine energy—strength, presence, protectiveness—while releasing toxic patterns of aggression, isolation, and fear.
- What practical wisdom anyone can apply to foster a new vision of masculinity rooted in authenticity, vulnerability, accountability, and interconnection rather than competition.
Connect with Joe:
YouTube: @SaltyGingerTalk
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
Epiphany Jordan is a caregiver, and nurturer by nature and profession. She is the author of the book "Somebody Hold Me: The Single Person’s Guide to Nurturing Human Touch."
In a world where isolation and disconnection have become epidemic, leaving countless individuals starving for genuine human connection and nurturing touch, how do we reclaim the fundamental healing power of compassionate physical contact?
Expect to learn why modern society's touch starvation is contributing to widespread emotional and physical distress, how therapeutic touch and bodywork can unlock profound healing when integrated with traditional care approaches, why reconnecting with our bodies and allowing nurturing touch is often the missing piece in personal transformation, how individuals can safely explore healing touch modalities while honoring appropriate boundaries and consent, what practical approaches anyone can use to begin cultivating more meaningful physical connection in their daily lives, and how a shift from the old paradigm of separation and competition to a new story of interbeing and interconnection might be the key to healing our touch-starved, disconnected modern world through the revolutionary act of compassionate human contact.
Connect with Epiphany:
Website: https://www.nurturinghumantouch.com
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
Alisa Gracheva is a licensed mental health counselor and spiritual integration specialist who has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between traditional therapy and ancient healing wisdom.
In a world where mental health crises are reaching epidemic proportions and conventional treatments often fall short, how do we address the deeper spiritual disconnection that underlies many psychological struggles? This conversation with Alisa explores how she is revolutionizing mental health treatment by helping individuals reconnect with their Higher and Authentic Self through the integration of therapy, sacred plant medicine, sound healing, and energy work.
Expect to learn why traditional therapy alone often fails to create lasting transformation for those dealing with trauma and substance abuse, how sacred plant medicine and alternative healing modalities can unlock profound psychological breakthroughs when used responsibly, what role sound healing therapy and energy work play in addressing mental health disorders at their energetic root, why reconnecting with one's spiritual essence is often the missing piece in achieving true mental wellness, how individuals can safely explore alternative healing paths while maintaining grounding in evidence-based practices, what practical tools anyone can use immediately to begin their journey toward spiritual and psychological integration, and how a shift from purely symptom-focused treatment to holistic soul-centered healing might be the key to addressing the mental health crisis in our disconnected modern world.
Connect with Alisa:
Website: https://caringtherapistsofbroward.com/staff/alisa-gracheva
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisa_art/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisagracheva89/
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
Dr. Ran Anbar is a pediatric pulmonologist and hypnosis expert who has helped over 8,000 children harness their inner power to overcome mental and physical health challenges.
In a generation facing unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and social media-driven isolation, how do we empower teenagers to take ownership of their own wellness and tap into their inherent resilience? This conversation with Dr. Anbar explores how he is revolutionizing teen awareness, guidance, and mental health by teaching young people to become their own healers rather than simply prescribing solutions for them.
Expect to learn why today's teenagers are more likely to be lonely, depressed, and stressed than any previous generation, how the power of positive self-talk and mental imagery can transform a teen's relationship with anxiety and pain, what role hypnosis and mind-body techniques play in helping young people overcome everything from asthma to academic pressure, why teaching teens to listen to their inner wisdom is more effective than solving their problems for them, how parents can support their teenagers' journey toward independence while maintaining connection, what practical tools teens can use immediately to improve sleep, manage relationships, and make tough decisions, and how a shift from external fixes to internal empowerment might be the key to raising healthier, more confident young adults in our rapidly changing world.
Connect with Dr. Anbar:
Website: https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/provider/ran-d-anbar-md-faap
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randanbarmd/
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
Arik Brueckner is the CEO of Choice, a pioneering global online booking platform for paid companionship and intimacy.
In a world grappling with what his company calls "the global pandemic of loneliness," how do we address the growing disconnect between technology's promise of connection and our deepest human needs? This conversation explores how one entrepreneur is attempting to de-stigmatize paid companionship while increasing safety for everyone involved.
Expect to learn how technology is revolutionizing an industry that extends far beyond sex work, why traditional approaches to combating loneliness may be failing, what ethical frameworks look like when building platforms for vulnerable populations, how identity verification and safety technology can transform intimate services, why the stigma around paid companionship might be more harmful than the practice itself, what the intersection of business and basic human needs reveals about our society, and how we might redefine what healthy connection looks like in the digital age.
Find Arik:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arikbrueckner/
Website: choice.ch
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
Sally Raymond is a mother, speaker, and the author of The Son I Knew Too Late, a raw and deeply personal account of losing her son to suicide.
What happens when a parent realizes too late what their child was silently enduring? In a world where mental health is discussed more than ever, it’s still rare to hear such unfiltered truth from the inside of grief, regret, and love.
Expect to learn what signs often go unnoticed, why good intentions aren’t always enough, how boys are silently suffering under the weight of emotional isolation, why vulnerability must start at home, what conversations can save a life, how to make space for pain without fixing it, and why it’s time to redefine what it means to truly know someone and love them well.
Find Sally:
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Son-Knew-Too-Late-Survive-ebook/dp/B086HWN3KY
Website: https://sallyaraymond.com
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This is episode 140 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast.
Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 139 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast.
John M. O’Brien, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, professional speaker, and executive coach.
Find John:
Rudeness Rehab book: https://www.amazon.com/Rudeness-Rehab-Reclaiming-Civility-Workplace/dp/1957651911
Website: https://rudenessrehab.com
Timestamps:
0:00 Incivility and rudeness
10:11 Is rudeness learned behaviour?
14:05 Cultural relativism
20:41 Rudeness on social media
39:27 Communication styles
43:27 Anger
50:50 John's beginnings
53:19 Social dynamics
56:50 Health factors
59:09 Advice for rudeness
1:03:59 Magic wand
1:06:33 Hope
1:07:50 Find John
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 137 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast.
Dr. Zabina Bhasin (or Dr. Zee) is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and the visionary founder of Listen to the Kidz.
Connect with Dr. Zee:
Website: https://www.dr-zee.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrZee_md
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drzee_md
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drzee_md/
Timestamps:
0:00 Adults dismissing Gen Z
4:00 Misreading and entitlement
9:32 Intimidation
11:56 Listening skills
14:37 Listen to the Kidz
22:52 Unfairness
30:11 Conversations with Gen Z
35:30 Technology
47:00 Apolitical cancel culture
55:48 Dr. Zee’s purpose
1:00:42 Advice
1:02:16 The most successful ending question
1:04:17 Magic wand
1:05:46 Hope
1:05:55 Find Dr. Zee
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Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 138 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast.
Amy Love is the author of the forthcoming book Raising Entrepreneurs: Preparing Kids for Success in the Age of AI. In this new book, she explores how to foster entrepreneurial mindsets in children to help them thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3LWHNJJ/
Connect with Amy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydlove/
X: https://x.com/amydlove/
Timestamps:
0:00 AI in 2025
4:44 Parenting with AI
21:50 Community
41:40 AI and social media
52:19 Automation
58:19 Advice
1:03:52 Magic wand
1:04:27 Hope
1:05:54 Find Amy
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 136 of the (rebranded) Ayush Prakash Podcast.
G. Scott Graham works as an existential handyman — fixing what’s broken, realigning what’s off-kilter, and helping others rebuild their lives with meaning, purpose, and a bit of duct tape when needed. He’s also an author, a career coach, a business coach, and a psychedelic support coach in Boston, Massachusetts.
Connect with Scott:
Website: https://gscottgraham.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamgscott/
X: https://x.com/grahamgscott/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bostoncareercoach/
Timestamps:
0:00 True Azimuth
5:07 Grief
18:24 Superficiality with love
31:51 Meta-commitment
35:57 Meditation
39:57 Western destruction of Eastern concepts
46:05 The Soul
50:19 Critiques of LGBT community
56:15 Psychedelics
1:07:13 Against Cannabis legalization
1:16:28 Magic wand
1:17:29 Hope
1:20:05 Google Stalk Scott
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 135 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.
Dr. Ran Anbar is a leader in clinical hypnosis, and his 20 years of experience have allowed him to successfully treat over 5,000 children. He also served as a professor of pediatrics and medicine and the director of pediatric pulmonology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, for 21 years.
Connect with Dr. Anbar:
Website: https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/provider/ran-d-anbar-md-faap
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randanbarmd/
Timestamps:
0:00 Subconscious mind
6:34 The Self
11:15 Paranormal vs supernatural vs hallucination
13:51 Cultural hesitancy and receivers
18:40 Openness
31:47 Pharmaceutical companies
37:12 Signal vs noise
40:59 Flow
46:01 Incorporating into daily life
50:33 The Devil
52:45 The human condition
59:19 Hypnosis in Western society
1:03:31 Magic wand for the subconscious mind
1:08:31 Consciousness
1:10:23 Hope
1:13:06 Find Dr. Anbar
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 134 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.
Joshua Shea is a certified pornography addiction and betrayal trauma coach, author, and speaker who specializes in helping individuals and couples affected by pornography addiction and related trauma.
Connect with Joshua:
Website: thatcorncoach.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatcorncoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-shea-7b9932194/
Timestamps:
0:00 Does porn addiction really exist?
2:47 What's happening in the brain?
10:09 Effect on young people
17:10 Exposure
22:59 Male vs female usage
27:05 Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction
33:01 Emotional component
37:09 Sexual violence and consent
44:12 Healthy use
49:32 Magic wand
50:59 Hope
53:48 Find Joshua
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 133 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.
Tiffany Zehara is the Founder and Owner of Humanitarian Entrepreneur®.
Connect with Tiffany:
Bento: https://bento.me/tiffanyzehara
Timestamps:
0:00 Misunderstandings of sex work
7:04 Drive and personality
12:29 Emotional toll and legality
19:27 Acting in sex work
20:41 Sex worker community
25:11 Mental health
31:03 Ethical and unethical porn
41:56 Magic wand
43:19 Hope
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 132 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Mike Todasco is a former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and a current Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at San Diego State University, where he focuses on AI's impact on creativity and innovation.Connect with Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/Medium: https://medium.com/@todascoTimestamps: 0:00 AI-generated Ideas2:07 AI writing7:37 AI Art Turing Test9:16 AI Positivity, Bias, Negativity14:39 Fast forwarding a decade17:02 Biotechnology21:38 Agency23:42 Rewinding a decade30:36 Creativity and experimentation35:48 Innovation vs hype42:15 Magic wand45:01 Hope-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 131 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Nikhil Raval is the author of the book Generational Fusion: How to Master the Multi-Gen Workforce: Uniting Strengths Across Ages. He is also the host of the popular podcast Working with Gen Z, which examines all facets of the Gen Z generation at the workplace. Timestamps: 0:00 Who are Gen Z?7:52 Indian demographics12:15 Engagement and retention20:22 Managing Gen Z40:30 Couple’s therapy44:19 Generational Fusion48:47 Gen Alpha53:10 Magic wand54:53 Hope56:33 Find NikhilConnect with Nikhil:-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 130 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.
Henrik de Gyor is an active consultant, podcaster, and author. He often podcasts and writes about niche topics which he unpacks into essential elements.
Timestamps:
0:00 AI for individuals
3:05 Fear and curiosity
10:11 Blurred lines
17:01 AI in education
24:54 Valuable businesses
32:14 My AI Fluency
38:40 AI agents
41:03 Transitional automation
44:10 Cybersecurity
49:26 Insecure jobs
52:31 Advice to find jobs
56:11 Mental health
59:32 Advice in AI
1:01:01 Magic wand
1:01:19 Hope
1:01:40 Find Henrik
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Info:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135
This is episode 129 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.
Alex Rosalez is an AI/ML product executive with over 25 years of experience in tech.
Connect with Alex:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformationalJourneys
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lexrosa/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-rosalez-508a591/
Need Advice? Book a 1:1 w/me @ https://intro.co/alexrosalez
Timestamps:
0:00 Is technology actually accelerating?
9:26 Pandora's Box
15:22 Dystopia
19:47 Protopia
29:47 Work and meaning
46:50 Hope
47:49: Find Alex
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Info:
Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uW
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.pod
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/
Ankur Barua is University Senior Lecturer in Hindu Studies in the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in theology and religious studies from the University of Cambridge.
Connect with Ankur:
Faculty Website: https://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/directory/ankur-barua
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Info:
Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uW
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.pod
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/
Julien Belmont is the CEO and Co-Founder of Life, the Humane Social Network.
Find Julien:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienbelmont/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julienbelmont1/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julienbelmont1
Youtube: @JulienBelmont1
Timestamps:
0:00 Problems with Social Media
9:52 Bullying
22:45 Life, The Humane Network
27:45 Addiction and Connection
32:50 Life, Continued
46:43 Power and Corruption
53:53 Politics
1:08:13 Magic Wand
1:10:29 Hope
1:12:05 Find Julien
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Info:
Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uW
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W
Connect:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.pod
Books:
AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/
