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Soft Human and AI: A Conversation on Technology, Values, and Staying Human
What does it mean to stay deeply human in an age of rapidly accelerating technology?
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and fellow Honolulu-based astrologer, life expert, and Happiness U founder Alice Inoue for a conversation that feels more like a long-overdue catch-up than a podcast — which is exactly how we like it.
Alice and I are both early adopters of AI, and we come to this conversation from the inside. We talk honestly about what we’ve experienced, what excites us, and where we feel the genuine complexity. We explore why the backlash to AI is showing up in unexpected places, including among younger generations, and what that resistance is really pointing to. We look at the historical parallels: how every major technological revolution has carried both shadow and light, and how our task, now as then, is discernment.
We also get personal. Alice shares how she automated a five-hour task in five minutes and the surprising fear that followed. I share how I’ve been using a simple embodied practice (stop, drop, feel) to stay tethered to my body. And we discuss the AI agents experiment that had us both laughing out loud, including what it revealed about the very different personalities, and value systems, being built into these tools.
At the heart of it all is a message Alice keeps returning to: don’t speed up to meet the world. Slow down to meet yourself.
A grounded, wide-ranging conversation for anyone feeling curious, cautious, or just a little overwhelmed by where we are right now.
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A few YT links to what was mentioned on the pod:
What Does AI Do When No One’s Watching?
The Co-Founders of Claude AI Tell Oprah About the Impact Artificial Intelligence Has on Your Life
***
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Jessica Shepherd is a Honolulu-based astrologer, intuitive guide, and the author of five books, including A Love Alchemist’s Notebook. She is the host of the Soft Human Voice podcast and its companion newsletter, Soft Human Words, where she also shares qigong and embodiment practices through Soft Human Movement. Her work explores sensitivity, intuition, emotional honesty, and the power of returning to oneself.
Website: Moonkissd.com Instagram: @jessicashepherd
ABOUT THE GUEST
Alice Inoue (pronounced ee-no-way) is a 10-time nationally award-winning author, life expert, and astrologer, and the founder of Happiness U, a Honolulu-based company specializing in personal growth and workplace well-being. She has written 12 books on self-growth and happiness and works with local and global organizations including McDonald’s, Walmart, and Gap. For more than two decades, Alice has helped individuals and businesses navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose.
Website: AliceInoue.com Happiness U: YourHappinessU.com Instagram: @alice_inoue
PRODUCTION
Audio production by Noah Tetzner.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jessicashepherd.substack.com/subscribe
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By Conversations and practices for living in alignment with your inner knowing—because the world isn’t soft, but you can be.What does it mean to stay deeply human in an age of rapidly accelerating technology?
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and fellow Honolulu-based astrologer, life expert, and Happiness U founder Alice Inoue for a conversation that feels more like a long-overdue catch-up than a podcast — which is exactly how we like it.
Alice and I are both early adopters of AI, and we come to this conversation from the inside. We talk honestly about what we’ve experienced, what excites us, and where we feel the genuine complexity. We explore why the backlash to AI is showing up in unexpected places, including among younger generations, and what that resistance is really pointing to. We look at the historical parallels: how every major technological revolution has carried both shadow and light, and how our task, now as then, is discernment.
We also get personal. Alice shares how she automated a five-hour task in five minutes and the surprising fear that followed. I share how I’ve been using a simple embodied practice (stop, drop, feel) to stay tethered to my body. And we discuss the AI agents experiment that had us both laughing out loud, including what it revealed about the very different personalities, and value systems, being built into these tools.
At the heart of it all is a message Alice keeps returning to: don’t speed up to meet the world. Slow down to meet yourself.
A grounded, wide-ranging conversation for anyone feeling curious, cautious, or just a little overwhelmed by where we are right now.
***
A few YT links to what was mentioned on the pod:
What Does AI Do When No One’s Watching?
The Co-Founders of Claude AI Tell Oprah About the Impact Artificial Intelligence Has on Your Life
***
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Jessica Shepherd is a Honolulu-based astrologer, intuitive guide, and the author of five books, including A Love Alchemist’s Notebook. She is the host of the Soft Human Voice podcast and its companion newsletter, Soft Human Words, where she also shares qigong and embodiment practices through Soft Human Movement. Her work explores sensitivity, intuition, emotional honesty, and the power of returning to oneself.
Website: Moonkissd.com Instagram: @jessicashepherd
ABOUT THE GUEST
Alice Inoue (pronounced ee-no-way) is a 10-time nationally award-winning author, life expert, and astrologer, and the founder of Happiness U, a Honolulu-based company specializing in personal growth and workplace well-being. She has written 12 books on self-growth and happiness and works with local and global organizations including McDonald’s, Walmart, and Gap. For more than two decades, Alice has helped individuals and businesses navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose.
Website: AliceInoue.com Happiness U: YourHappinessU.com Instagram: @alice_inoue
PRODUCTION
Audio production by Noah Tetzner.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jessicashepherd.substack.com/subscribe