Cyber Synapse Podcast

Todays episode features Gary Wilson who is the author of the book and website "Your Brain on Porn". This may not be a suitable podcast to listen to with little ones around but lets get the conversation started with adolescents and you'll see why in the conversation

This episode contains a serious amount of talk about pornography and the issues associated with it for both men and women, though much of our talk this week centres on the recovery stories of men.

Gary's site is

www.yourbrainonporn.com

Gary and I discuss many issues in this podcast ranging from the recent blog I produced after the suicide forest video appeared on Youtube, the Children's commissioners report, digital literacy (whatever that means). We discuss how you are the product of the internet and apps, how its monetised, how Cath despises the new gaming disorder diagnosis and why, we cover varying levels of consent, choice, connection, consciousness and veer off - listen for more information!

This week brings back Alan Mackenzie for a frank discussion about the YouTube videos that are unsuitable for children. This video has been on hold as the media storm has created a pandemic of both accurate and inaccurate news. We dissect this in this podcast

We discuss parenting, e-safety and the impact of these videos on children and their wellbeing (emotional, psychological and mental health) and much more

This episode covers what small business owners ought to know about protecting their online data and websites. 

From WAF's and firewalls to being hacked this is a really helpful podcast, also getting onto subjects such as the dark web and the C64

Rory from Counselling Tutor joins me to discuss online professionalism from those of us who work with the public. Roles such as counselling/teaching and social work. This conversation gets to the heart of recent behaviours that have been challenging for me to witness (and contravenes the ethical frameworks we are bound by as psychotherapists) and how data regarding professionals profiles affects their professional reputation.

This episode will ruffle some feathers and give you food for thought

Oyoty is an online personal safety assistant that helps children learn to navigate social media. This episode discusses how this works and how the AI behind this app helps children. Deepak's idea is one I was personally excited about the I first saw it and I spent much of my time at a conference talking to him about this app. In terms of how we create autonomy, choice and values in children is by using an approach such as this.

GDPR what is it? What do I need to know? How does this affect me and my storage of data? When does it come into effect?

This episode is slightly longer than usual as theres a whole heap of content to share with you and how this affects you, particularly aimed at professionals and with a slant towards counsellors and psychotherapists as Cath has been commenting on posts on social media for some time so decided to bring this information to you in a handy format.

You really need this information

Don't stream and drive campaigner Neil Dewson-Smyth joins Cath for a discussion about the perils of using your phone whilst driving.

Distractions cost lives and it only takes a moment. Neils discusses his work and passion around this topic and highlights why this is so important.

This episode discusses how you manage some of your data on social media. A discussion about insurance policies and how social media posts can render these null and void? Want to know more- listen to this episode!

This weeks guest is Alan Mackenzie; an e-safety specialist. He talks about how he uses his skills to help teach children about e-safety without scaremongering. Using the lessons Alan helps teachers identify possible safeguarding issues.

This is a must hear podcast for teachers and parents.

Alan can be found here :

Web: www.esafety-adviser.com

Twitter: twitter.com/esafetyadviser

Facebook: facebook.com/esafetyadviser