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26- Stephanie Thurrott: If It's Not Magical, Why Are You Using It?
Living Well with Technology. In this episode, Fabrice Neuman and Anne Trager speak with Stephanie Thurrott, a seasoned freelance writer and content creator with over 20 years of experience. Stephanie defines "living well with technology" through the concepts of energy management and magic. Our conversation explores digital boundaries. Stephanie recounts practicing balance over detox during a vacation, avoiding work email and social media but still using maps. This made her aware of mindless phone checks. Back home, she moved app icons to different screens to create a mental trigger, forcing her to ask, "Wait, why am I here? ».
A Work-from-Home veteran, Stephanie manages focus by killing most notifications and stressing the necessity of a dedicated physical office space for mental separation. Outside of work, she uses AI as a personal assistant to research complex topics like travel insurance or used cars. But the most profound "magical" technology in her life is her son's cochlear implant, which she calls extraordinary.
The episode concludes that living well with tech means embracing the magic, but also asking, "When it's not magical, …why isn’t it, and why are you using it?"
Our warm thanks to Stephanie Thurrott for this wonderfully practical and personal conversation.
Oh, and… 60 square meters equal 645 square feet.
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Recording Date: Oct. 31st, 2025
Hosts: Fabrice Neuman – Tech Consultant for Small Businesses & Anne Trager – Human Potential & Executive Performance Coach
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Connect with us
Fabrice Neuman
Connect with Fabrice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriceneuman/
Connect with Fabrice on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fabriceneuman.fr
Find out more: https://www.pro-fusion-conseils.fr
Anne Trager
Connect with Anne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetrager/
Connect with Anne on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/annetrager.com
Find out more: https://www.potentializer-academy.com
Book a call: https://calendly.com/potentializer-academy/lets-talk
We would also appreciate a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks for sharing.
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Resources & Links
Eternal Spring (Stephanie and Paul Thurrott’s Substack)
https://eternalspringcdmx.com
Stephanie’s Instagram: @stephthurrott
Stephanie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniethurrott/
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Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(01:54) The Magic of Technology in Daily Life
(04:55) Conscientious Tech Choices
(08:04) Managing E-mail and Work-Life Balance
(10:57) Creating Effective Work Environnements
(14:02) The Importance of Space in Remote Work
(16:20) Navigating Work-from-Home Challenges
(17:26) Technology Beyond Work
(20:34) Parenting in the Digital Age
(23:08) Consent and Communication in Tech Family Use
(27:40) The Magic of Technology in Daily Life
(30:02) Get in Touch with Stephanie and Conclusion
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By Anne Trager & Fabrice NeumanLiving Well with Technology. In this episode, Fabrice Neuman and Anne Trager speak with Stephanie Thurrott, a seasoned freelance writer and content creator with over 20 years of experience. Stephanie defines "living well with technology" through the concepts of energy management and magic. Our conversation explores digital boundaries. Stephanie recounts practicing balance over detox during a vacation, avoiding work email and social media but still using maps. This made her aware of mindless phone checks. Back home, she moved app icons to different screens to create a mental trigger, forcing her to ask, "Wait, why am I here? ».
A Work-from-Home veteran, Stephanie manages focus by killing most notifications and stressing the necessity of a dedicated physical office space for mental separation. Outside of work, she uses AI as a personal assistant to research complex topics like travel insurance or used cars. But the most profound "magical" technology in her life is her son's cochlear implant, which she calls extraordinary.
The episode concludes that living well with tech means embracing the magic, but also asking, "When it's not magical, …why isn’t it, and why are you using it?"
Our warm thanks to Stephanie Thurrott for this wonderfully practical and personal conversation.
Oh, and… 60 square meters equal 645 square feet.
⸻
Recording Date: Oct. 31st, 2025
Hosts: Fabrice Neuman – Tech Consultant for Small Businesses & Anne Trager – Human Potential & Executive Performance Coach
⸻
Connect with us
Fabrice Neuman
Connect with Fabrice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriceneuman/
Connect with Fabrice on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fabriceneuman.fr
Find out more: https://www.pro-fusion-conseils.fr
Anne Trager
Connect with Anne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetrager/
Connect with Anne on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/annetrager.com
Find out more: https://www.potentializer-academy.com
Book a call: https://calendly.com/potentializer-academy/lets-talk
We would also appreciate a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks for sharing.
⸻
Resources & Links
Eternal Spring (Stephanie and Paul Thurrott’s Substack)
https://eternalspringcdmx.com
Stephanie’s Instagram: @stephthurrott
Stephanie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniethurrott/
⸻
Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(01:54) The Magic of Technology in Daily Life
(04:55) Conscientious Tech Choices
(08:04) Managing E-mail and Work-Life Balance
(10:57) Creating Effective Work Environnements
(14:02) The Importance of Space in Remote Work
(16:20) Navigating Work-from-Home Challenges
(17:26) Technology Beyond Work
(20:34) Parenting in the Digital Age
(23:08) Consent and Communication in Tech Family Use
(27:40) The Magic of Technology in Daily Life
(30:02) Get in Touch with Stephanie and Conclusion
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.