ZENandTECH

By ZENandTECH

Society & Culture Technology Health Philosophy Gadgets

What's ZENandTECH about?

ZENandTECH centers you inner geek, helps you deal with the demands of a connected life, and nurtures your superhero in training

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ZENandTECH episodes:

10.24.2014
72: Saying goodbye
Endings are tough. Whether it's a TV show you love, an event or activity you enjoyed, or a relationship you've been in for a long time, saying goodbye can be hard. Georgia and Rene discuss ways of coping with endings.
08.23.2014
71: Helping with depression
Georgia and Rene talk about depression, what it is, how to know if you or someone you care about might be suffering from it, and how get or provide help.
08.02.2014
70: Inclusivity in tech and comics
Georgia and Rene talk about the concept of inclusivity and giving everyone access and opportunity with technology. Also, a female Thor and the Falcon as Captain America.
07.09.2014
69: Facebook, social experiments, and what you need to know!
Georgia and Rene talk about the recently reported Facebook psychology experiments, how social affects our moods, and how to handle online anxiety.
06.23.2014
68: Top 10 fitness don'ts!
Georgia and Rene talk about how to avoid the most common fitness failures, including overtraining, self-sabotage, procrastination, and more!
06.06.2014
67: How to get and stay motivated
Georgia and Rene talk all about getting and staying motivated. Whether it's for a new exercise problem, nutrition, or anything else, we have tech and tips for getting it done!
05.23.2014
66: Tech for living Zen
Georgia and Rene talk about all the gear and gadgets they use to make their lives easier and happier, including phone holders, coffee makers, kitchen knives, connected lights, phone and tablet chargers, and more!
04.24.2014
Debug 34: Sexism in tech [cross-post]
Serenity Caldwell of Macworld, Jessie Char of Pacific Helm, Georgia Dow of ZEN & TECH, and Brianna Wu of Giant Space Kat share their experiences with sexism in the tech industry, from coworkers to clients to conventions to culture and...
04.07.2014
65: How to cope with panic attacks
Panic attacks make you feel like you're going to die. They're natures fight or flight response gone wrong. So how can you handle them when they happen, and how can you reduce the chance and severity of future attacks?
03.22.2014
64: How to win friends and influence parties!
Georgia and Rene talk about how to make a great first impression, specifically at social gatherings like parties. How to dress, how to engage, how to disengage, and how to make connections!
03.14.2014
63: How to stop procrastinating
Georgia and Rene discuss procrastination, the many different reasons why we procrastinate, and how to overcome them and get things done!
03.03.2014
62: How to survive a breakup
ZEN & TECH is our lifestyle podcast where we discuss how to center your inner geek. On this episode Georgia and Rene talk about how to handle a breakup. From staying classy to killing connections to dealing with grief to...
02.27.2014
61: How to deal with social addiction
Georgia and Rene discuss why we're social, how we interact on networks, the differences between SMS/MMS, Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, BBM, Line, Instagram, etc., how we benefit, and what can go wrong.
02.05.2014
60: How to take the stress out of your studies!
Georgia and Rene talk about how to take the stress out of your — or your children's' —studies, including tips on getting it done faster and better, and the tools, tech, and apps that can help!
01.24.2014
59: 2014 reboot!
Georgia and Rene discuss their 2014 reboots: Not letting fear hold them back, doing less but better, getting healthy, and balancing life. What's your reboot?
08.30.2013
58: Zen in the workplace
Georgia and Rene talk about making the workplace a less stressful space. From de-cluttering to familiarizing to feng shui, ergonomics, and taking breaks.
07.31.2013
57: From NSA to cameras everywhere: Coping with privacy violations
Georgia and Rene talk about everything from camera phones in the locker room to wiretaps on the internet and how we, as private people, can cope in an age of where everyone from friends to family to strangers to governments...
07.16.2013
56: Why we hate people who love different phones
It's platform week on Talk Mobile 2013 and Georgia and Rene are back to discuss the elephant in every comment system - fanboyz, haters, trolls, and griefers. Namely, if we love a phone - or anything else - why do...
07.03.2013
55: Parenting: Keeping kids safe on social
Georgia and Rene tie into Talk Mobile 2013 and, as part of our ongoing parenting series, look at how we can handle kids going online and onto social networks, from when they're very young, to when they're legally adults.
06.28.2013
54: Change aversion
Windows 8 made us want our Start button back. iOS 7 caused icon strife. BlackBerry 10 was a huge departure. Going from TouchWiz to Sense can be stressful. And that's just technology! Imagine changing jobs, partners, and places in life!...
02.28.2013
53: Fitness month balance special
Georgia and Rene finish up Mobile Nations Fitness Month by talking about balance. Exercise, nutrition, and sleep are great, but how do you fit them into your hectic work, school, and family life? Find out!
02.21.2013
52: Fitness month sleep special
Georgia and Rene are joined by WPCentral's Daniel Rubino, a former sleep technicians, to discuss the importance of rest, relaxation, meditation, and... sleep! We talk ways to sleep better, and go over common sleep conditions. This is ZEN and TECH!
02.14.2013
51: Fitness month nutrition special
Georgia and Rene are joined by Phil Nickinson to talk Fitness Month 2013 and the benefits of good nutrition. We break down the habits, challenges, and importance of eating right and feeling great!
02.07.2013
50: Fitness month exercise special
Georgia and Rene are joined by Kevin Michaluk to talk Fitness Month 2013 and the benefits of exercise. From smartphones to pedometers to social scales, from sports to gyms to sex, we break down the urban myths and help get...
11.16.2012
49: Anger management
Georgia and Rene discuss why anger exists, how to tell if you have unhealthy levels of anger, how to find your triggers, and how to start taking back control of your anger. This is ZEN and TECH.
10.29.2012
48: Q&A
Georgia and Rene answer your questions on common parenting mistakes, getting kids to sleep in their own begs, how women can regain their interest in sex, and improving self-worth. This is ZEN and TECH!
10.21.2012
47: Parenting: Children and self-esteem
Georgia and Rene continues to talk parenting, this time focusing on children and self-esteem, how to help encourage a positive self-image, and how to allow them fail so they can learn to stand back up on their own. This is...
10.11.2012
46: Parenting: Sleep training kids
Georgia and Rene discuss how to instill good sleeping habits in babies and children, and how to handle the stress of sleep training for parents. This is ZEN and TECH!
08.25.2012
45: Parenting: Kids and food
Georgia and Rene discuss children and food faux-pas. Overeating, force feeding, rushing, controlling, worrying, and table manners. This is ZEN and TECH Parenting!
08.08.2012
44: Parenting: Boundaries and consequences
Georgia and Rene begin their special sub-series on parenting in the information age, and on the benefits of establishing boundaries and teaching children the importance of consequences. This is ZEN and TECH!
07.12.2012
43: Focus
Georgia and Rene discuss focus: what it is, why it matters, and how to get better at it. From breathing techniques to stress management to the difference between eliminating and overcoming distractions. This is ZEN and TECH!
06.25.2012
42: Public presentation
From tiny team meetings, to conferences and corporate events, to the gigantic Apple, Microsoft, or Google stages, Georgia and Rene go over the keys to giving successful, stress-free presentations. This is ZEN and TECH!
06.09.2012
41: Working from home
Georgia, Rene, and David Caolo from TUAW and 52Tiger talk about how to get the most out of working from home -- setting boundaries for yourself and your family, keeping work separate from home life, and getting the most done...
05.20.2012
40: Weight loss
Georgia and Rene discuss weight loss, the nature of hunger, eating while stressed, for control, or to fill voids, establishing proper eating habits, and instilling proper eating habits in kids. This is ZEN and TECH!
05.09.2012
39: Pain
Georgia and Rene discussing dealing with pain. Whether it's chronic or acute, physical or mental, pain is something that can be dealt with using the proper strategies.
04.21.2012
38: Fear
Georgia and Rene discuss fear, the difference between fear and phobia, between fear that keeps you safe and fear that stops you living your life, and how to handle it. This is ZEN and TECH!
04.08.2012
37: The ultimate bucket list
Georgia and Rene discuss Susie Steiner's Guardian article on the top 5 regrets of dying people: being truer to ourselves, not working as hard, being courageous in the expression of our feelings, staying in better touch, and allowing ourselves to...
04.02.2012
36: Care-taking
Georgia and Rene discuss care-taking -- when you put the needs of others ahead of your own to the point where it causes problem for them, for you, or both. What signs to look for, what steps to take to...
03.05.2012
35: Anxiety
Georgia and Rene discuss anxiety and stress, what it is, what causes it, how to better handle it, and ways your tech can help. This is ZEN and TECH!
02.14.2012
34: Sex and dating tips for Valentine's day
Georgia and Rene discuss sex and dating tips for Valentine's day, whether you're single, broken up, just starting a new relationship, ready to get serious, or been together forever and looking for new ways to re-light the sparks. This is...
02.11.2012
33: Review III
Georgia and Rene circle back around and review taking and giving criticism, dealing with work stress, handling the holidays, improving self-esteem, traveling with the family and for work, New Year's resolutions, forgiveness, dealing with depression, and the fitness challenge!
02.03.2012
32: Mobile Nations health and fitness kickoff
Georgia and Rene are joined by CrackBerry Kevin Michaluk to kickoff Mobile Nations Fitness Month. We break down how best to get started, set attainable goals, and get results, and address some of the most common questions and misconceptions. This...
01.26.2012
31: Dealing with depression
Georgia and Rene talk about depression: what it is, what forms it takes, how to tell if you’re dealing with it, and what steps to take to try and address it. This is ZEN and TECH!
01.18.2012
30: Forgiveness
Georgia and Rene discuss forgiveness, including the importance of judging the intention not just the act, figuring out what you want from any relationship, and understanding that ultimately we can only control ourselves. This is ZENandTECH!
01.07.2012
29: Business travel tips
Georgia, Rene, and special guest Phil Nickinson of Android Central talk tech for business travelers. Whether you're a road warrior or frequent flyer, a little planning and a lot of good apps and accessories can make your trips less stressful...
12.30.2011
28: New Year's resolution
Georgia and Rene discuss New Year's resolutions -- how to make reasonable goals and how to stick with them, including dieting and nutrition, exercise and weight loss, and getting more from your life.
12.23.2011
27: Family travel tips
Georgia and Rene talk about how to plan for stress-free travel and go over gadgets and apps that can help you relax and enjoy your time on the road, in the air, and away from home. This is ZENandTECH!
12.06.2011
26: Self-esteem
Georgia and Rene discuss self-esteem, the differences between internal and external, global and situational, what causes negative self-esteem, and how you can start building positive self-esteem back. This is ZENandTECH!
11.29.2011
25: Stress-free shopping
Georgia and Rene discuss ways to de-stress your holiday shopping, and our guide to the best zen and tech gifts for 2011. This is ZENandTECH!
11.22.2011
24: Handling the holidays
Georgia and Rene discuss strategies for coping with the holidays, including dealing with family, friends... and the in-laws. This is ZENandTECH!

What's ZENandTECH about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

ZENandTECH episodes:

72: Saying goodbye

71: Helping with depression

70: Inclusivity in tech and comics

69: Facebook, social experiments, and what you need to know!

68: Top 10 fitness don'ts!

67: How to get and stay motivated

66: Tech for living Zen

Debug 34: Sexism in tech [cross-post]

65: How to cope with panic attacks

64: How to win friends and influence parties!

63: How to stop procrastinating

62: How to survive a breakup

61: How to deal with social addiction

60: How to take the stress out of your studies!

59: 2014 reboot!

58: Zen in the workplace

57: From NSA to cameras everywhere: Coping with privacy violations

56: Why we hate people who love different phones

55: Parenting: Keeping kids safe on social

54: Change aversion

53: Fitness month balance special

52: Fitness month sleep special

51: Fitness month nutrition special

50: Fitness month exercise special

49: Anger management

48: Q&A

47: Parenting: Children and self-esteem

46: Parenting: Sleep training kids

45: Parenting: Kids and food

44: Parenting: Boundaries and consequences

43: Focus

42: Public presentation

41: Working from home

40: Weight loss

39: Pain

38: Fear

37: The ultimate bucket list

36: Care-taking

35: Anxiety

34: Sex and dating tips for Valentine's day

33: Review III

32: Mobile Nations health and fitness kickoff

31: Dealing with depression

30: Forgiveness

29: Business travel tips

28: New Year's resolution

27: Family travel tips

26: Self-esteem

25: Stress-free shopping

24: Handling the holidays