1. How did your own struggles with screens inspire the creation of Aro?

2. What troubling patterns are you seeing in how smartphones affect kids and adults today?

3. What is Aro, and how does it help counter these challenges?

4. Who is Aro designed for?

5. Why does putting the phone away matter and what do we gain when we do?

6. How should we think about distraction in workplaces where Aro may not be an option?

7. From a policy perspective, what changes would you like to see to better protect children?

About Heath Wilson

Co-Founder & CEO, Aro

Heath along with his co-founder, Joey Odom, started Aro to help parents address their relationship with their phones.

1. What inspired you to create A Touch of Gentleness?

2. Your work is built on three pillars: gentleness, touch, and non-judgmental listening. Why do these matter so deeply?

3. Why are these elements so missing from modern life?

4. What does training in the methodology of gentleness look like?

5. What has it been like to see volunteers offer this work freely in their communities?

6. How can we bring more gentleness, kind touch, and deep listening into our own lives?

About Helen Prosper:

Helen has over twenty-five years' experience as a counsellor, play therapist, havening practitioner, integrative nutritional health coach, massage therapist and instructor. She has trained in many different therapeutic modalities which she uses to support people of all ages and in 2021 she founded A Touch of Gentleness.

Throughout her working life, Helen has worked in a wide variety of settings including Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, hospices for children and adults, GP surgeries, schools, care homes, shelters for the homeless and in the corporate world.

Over this time, Helen has worked with and observed in children and adults alike the profound healing and joy that listening without judgement and gentle touch can bring people.

1. What is media ecology, and why does the interaction between technology, culture, and the human mind matter?

2. As our digital world has expanded, what trends give you hope and which ones concern you?

3. How did social media evolve from a simple connection tool into something that now dominates daily life?

4. How is AI reshaping the way we think, relate, and create across work, education, and relationships?

5. Is there such a thing as "going back to normal," or do we need to redefine what healthy tech use looks like?

6. How can we protect our mental health while still embracing modern digital tools?

7. With rapid tech advances ahead, how can consumers decide when adoption is wise and when restraint is necessary?

About Bob Hutchins:

Bob Hutchins is a digital marketing executive who also focuses on behavioral psychology. He loves to write, teach & communicate about the intersection of digital media, culture, & psychology with a restorative worldview.

He is the founder of Human Voice Media where he is an Expert in Consumer Psychology, organizational Psychology and AI transformations for organizations.

He founded and was the CMO of the nationally recognized digital agency, BuzzPlant for 17 years.

Having spent the last two decades in the digital marketing, linear platforms, consumer psychology, and social media advertising world, Bob has been responsible for creating and executing numerous campaigns and strategies for Hollywood blockbusters, and several Fortune 500 brands.

His latest book with Jenny Black is titled, Our Digital Soul - Collective Anxiety, Media Trauma, and a Path Toward Recovery.

1. How do digital product developers decide what is worth building and what is not?

2. Once a product is built, how is user interest measured, and what do clicks and engagement data really tell us?

3. How much psychology goes into app design and where does that cross into manipulation?

4. Is users' digital wellbeing ever prioritized during product development, especially around notifications and nudges?

5. How do companies identify moments when users are most vulnerable or motivated to buy?

6. With so many fitness and health apps available, what actually makes one better or more ethical than another?

7. Are food-tracking apps truly accurate, including those that claim to analyze nutrition from photos?

8. How is generative AI changing product development and is it living up to the hype?

About Ivana Ciric:

As the Director of Product, Practice at Thoughtworks, Ivana is at the helm of product strategy and delivery across diverse industries like Commodities, Automotive, Travel, and Consumer Electronics. Her skill in developing forward-thinking 0-1 software products, ranging from ML platforms to immersive retail experiences, has resulted in delightful products for millions of users and increases in revenue for her clients.

Her leadership style blends extensive coaching experience with a passion for evolving Product practices. Ivana is more than a strategist; she's a mentor and catalyst, dedicated to nurturing outstanding talent in product building and innovation. Her commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, and learning-centric environments has redefined team dynamics and performance.

Ivana's influence extends beyond client work to her role as a thought leader in the Product community. Her mentorship and insights have shaped numerous programs and initiatives, making her a key influencer in the field.

1. What is wellness design, and why does it matter for how we live and work?
2. Why are humans wired to need nature and how do biophilic design and biomimicry support that need?
3. How do light, materials, and art directly affect our stress levels, focus, and mental energy?
4. How do Scientific Feng Shui and the WELL Building Standard translate wellness into real-world design?
5. Can intentional spaces help us unplug from technology and reconnect with ourselves and others?

About Johanne Morin:

Johanne is the Editor-in-Chief of MOSS Lifestyle, your go-to blog dedicated to curating and crafting the finest and most groundbreaking content in the realms of wellness design, mindful architecture, and conscious travel. Our mission is to spotlight the latest trends and technologies that prioritize the nurturing of the body, mind, and spirit.

Our team is a growing and dynamic collective of experts within the wellness design industry, a group that includes designers, artisans, architects, travel aficionados, and creative visionaries. Together, we're here to bring you a constantly evolving and enriching perspective on these transformative fields.

1. You started as an English professor and are now a screenwriter, director, and producer. How did that journey unfold?
2. Was it scary to take that leap into a new career?
3. What inspires you most about writing?
4. Where do your characters come from, and what draws you to strong female stories?
5. You wear many hats; how do you balance it all and define "having it all, but not all at once"?
6. How did Short Film Lab, the incubator for teen female filmmakers, come about?
7. Tell us about your upcoming series, A Diwali Dilemma. When and where can listeners watch it?

About Mohana Rajakumar:

Mohana is a novelist, scholar, and screenwriter. She tells women-centric stories in unusual settings. Her short film, Me Against the World, was named an official selection at 8 international film festivals and winner in its category at 5. She is also the founder and creative director of the Short Film Lab, an incubator for first time female filmmakers in their teens and twenties based in the Middle East.

1. What are today's guests really seeking in a wellness experience?

2. How are their expectations evolving from the traditional traveler's?

3. Is the hospitality industry ready to deliver on those expectations?

4. Has automation taken the "human" out of hospitality—or enhanced it?

5. Where does digital wellness fit in—for both employees and guests?

6. Does "digital detox" still sound radical, or is it becoming a real draw?

About Sonal Uberoi:

Sonal Uberoi, a globally renowned wellness expert, is the founder of Spa Balance, a boutique consultancy specializing in creating wellness concepts for luxury hotels. She is the author of the best-seller, The Wellness Asset: How to Transform and Futureproof Your Hotel.

As the host of the Wellness in Hospitality interview series, Sonal has engaged with over 100 esteemed hoteliers worldwide. With 15+ years of experience on 40+ projects across four continents, her cross-disciplinary expertise and finance background from Goldman Sachs make her the go-to expert for optimizing businesses. Notable clients include Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, among others.

1. Why is technology the biggest parenting challenge for this generation?
2. What parenting trends or habits today seem most concerning?
3. What does the data say about self-harm and body image?
4. What are your thoughts on child-focused phones like Bark and Gabb?\
5. With schools handing out laptops by 5th grade, what are the pros and cons of this practice?
6. How did Digital Detox set out to change the world, and where is the company headed now?

About Forest Bronzan:

Forest Bronzan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Detox where he leads global initiatives for digital wellness. Forest has grown the company to a customer base in over 80 countries. He has a deep passion for improving the relationship society has with technology. Forest travels the world to better understand how technology impacts our lives. A father of two children, he is particularly passionate about how tech impacts kids of all ages and the challenges it presents parents.

1. You believe in self-discipline and proactivity. What strategies help you practice these in daily life?

   2. With most meetings shifting online post-COVID, what do you see as the pros and cons of this culture?

   3. Having worked in the auto industry for nearly 3 decades, how do you see millennial work culture differ from earlier generations?

   4. For young entrepreneurs, what should be the true metrics of success beyond profits and numbers?

   5. Before making high-stakes decisions, what kind of inner conversation guides your risk-taking?

About Tarun Garg:

Tarun Garg is the Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motors India. Previously, he was the Executive Director of Marketing at Maruti Suzuki India Limited. He has close to 3 decades of experience in the Indian automobile industry.

Tarun is an accomplished leader and believes in the power of team building, self-discipline, and work-life balance.

1. Does frequent use of platforms like Instagram and Facebook really promote narcissism, or can there be a healthy way to use social media?

   2. For those of us raising awareness on social media about social media itself, where is the fine line between sharing authentically and coming across as narcissistic?

   3. Why do you focus so much on families with teenagers—what patterns of tech impact are you seeing among youth today?

   4. Since children mimic what they see, what behaviors are we modeling for them in our own tech use?

   5. Can you tell us about Project BE and the vision behind it?

   6. How can tools like color-coding and psychometrics actually help us change behavior?

   7. Looking ahead, what do you think the digital landscape will look like in the next 3, 5, or even 7 years?

About Anya Pechko:

Anya is a Digital Wellness Coach, Speaker, and founder of ProjectBe, a platform raising awareness about the growing dangers of social media and digital attachment. She is skilled in team leadership, organizational workflow, and project management. She is committed to creating the conditions necessary for human relationships, communities, and personal well-being to thrive in the digital age.

Anya also created the "Digital Wellness for Families" course, an 8-week online program designed to teach parents and families how to live more authentic and connected lives by spending less time with technology.