ZENandTECH
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 9 years ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsZENandTECH centers you inner geek, helps you deal with the demands of a connected life, and nurtures your superhero in training
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
72: Saying goodbye
October 24, 2014 00:53 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBEndings 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.
71: Helping with depression
August 23, 2014 16:49 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBGeorgia 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. Support our sponsors: Go to GoDaddy.com and enter promo code ZEN30 to save 30% on your order. Go Go to naturebox.com/ZEN for 50% off your first month. Note: ZEN & TECH is merging with Vector. Here are your new RSS and iTunes feeds to subscribe to! Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe in RSS Download directly Follow on Twitter Show notes: Z...
70: Inclusivity in tech and comics
August 02, 2014 13:52 - 47 minutes - 34.5 MBGeorgia 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.
69: Facebook, social experiments, and what you need to know!
July 09, 2014 14:41 - 43 minutes - 32 MBGeorgia and Rene talk about the recently reported Facebook psychology experiments, how social affects our moods, and how to handle online anxiety.
68: Top 10 fitness don'ts!
June 23, 2014 13:19 - 49 minutes - 35.9 MBGeorgia and Rene talk about how to avoid the most common fitness failures, including overtraining, self-sabotage, procrastination, and more!
67: How to get and stay motivated
June 06, 2014 04:56 - 56 minutes - 40.9 MBGeorgia 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!
66: Tech for living Zen
May 23, 2014 00:18 - 57 minutes - 28.5 MBGeorgia 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!
Debug 34: Sexism in tech [cross-post]
April 24, 2014 02:31 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBSerenity 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 beyond.
65: How to cope with panic attacks
April 07, 2014 03:12 - 33 minutes - 17.2 MBPanic 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?
64: How to win friends and influence parties!
March 22, 2014 03:56 - 40 minutes - 20.6 MBGeorgia 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!
63: How to stop procrastinating
March 14, 2014 13:54 - 39 minutes - 20 MBGeorgia and Rene discuss procrastination, the many different reasons why we procrastinate, and how to overcome them and get things done!
62: How to survive a breakup
March 03, 2014 16:55 - 31 minutes - 16.4 MBZEN & 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 finding distraction to moving on and finding love again.
61: How to deal with social addiction
February 27, 2014 04:21 - 57 minutes - 28.4 MBGeorgia 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.
60: How to take the stress out of your studies!
February 05, 2014 16:04 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBGeorgia 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!
59: 2014 reboot!
January 24, 2014 14:21 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBGeorgia 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?
58: Zen in the workplace
August 30, 2013 20:06 - 31 minutes - 16.1 MBGeorgia and Rene talk about making the workplace a less stressful space. From de-cluttering to familiarizing to feng shui, ergonomics, and taking breaks.
57: From NSA to cameras everywhere: Coping with privacy violations
July 31, 2013 13:44 - 42 minutes - 21.2 MBGeorgia 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 may be spying on us.
56: Why we hate people who love different phones
July 16, 2013 03:17 - 32 minutes - 24.3 MBIt'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 we feel the need to hate on people who love different phones?
55: Parenting: Keeping kids safe on social
July 03, 2013 18:47 - 24 minutes - 10 MBGeorgia 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.
54: Change aversion
June 28, 2013 17:38 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWindows 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! Georgia and Rene discuss the challenges of change!
53: Fitness month balance special
February 28, 2013 04:23 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBGeorgia 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!
52: Fitness month sleep special
February 21, 2013 05:33 - 52 minutes - 38 MBGeorgia 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!
51: Fitness month nutrition special
February 14, 2013 05:33 - 30 minutes - 22.4 MBGeorgia 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!
50: Fitness month exercise special
February 07, 2013 15:27 - 37 minutes - 27.6 MBGeorgia 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 you moving!
49: Anger management
November 16, 2012 16:28 - 30 minutes - 12 MBGeorgia 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.
48: Q&A
October 29, 2012 05:48 - 34 minutes - 25.6 MBGeorgia 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!
47: Parenting: Children and self-esteem
October 21, 2012 23:53 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MBGeorgia 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 ZEN and TECH.
46: Parenting: Sleep training kids
October 11, 2012 05:08 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBGeorgia 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!
45: Parenting: Kids and food
August 25, 2012 15:54 - 30 minutes - 15.6 MBGeorgia and Rene discuss children and food faux-pas. Overeating, force feeding, rushing, controlling, worrying, and table manners. This is ZEN and TECH Parenting!
44: Parenting: Boundaries and consequences
August 08, 2012 12:17 - 28 minutes - 14.7 MBGeorgia 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!
43: Focus
July 12, 2012 19:18 - 29 minutes - 15.2 MBGeorgia 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!
42: Public presentation
June 25, 2012 02:24 - 33 minutes - 16.9 MBFrom 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!
41: Working from home
June 09, 2012 13:34 - 35 minutes - 17.8 MBGeorgia, 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 with the time you have. This is ZEN and TECH!
40: Weight loss
May 20, 2012 04:47 - 35 minutes - 17.8 MBGeorgia 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!
39: Pain
May 09, 2012 00:59 - 25 minutes - 13.3 MBGeorgia 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.
38: Fear
April 21, 2012 16:44 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBGeorgia 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!
37: The ultimate bucket list
April 08, 2012 13:32 - 28 minutes - 14.5 MBGeorgia 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 be happier.
36: Care-taking
April 02, 2012 04:33 - 29 minutes - 15.1 MBGeorgia 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 turn it around. This is ZEN and TECH!
35: Anxiety
March 05, 2012 00:37 - 27 minutes - 14 MBGeorgia 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!
34: Sex and dating tips for Valentine's day
February 14, 2012 15:13 - 38 minutes - 19.1 MBGeorgia 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 ZEN and TECH.
33: Review III
February 11, 2012 17:56 - 29 minutes - 15 MBGeorgia 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!
32: Mobile Nations health and fitness kickoff
February 03, 2012 04:11 - 43 minutes - 21.7 MBGeorgia 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 is ZEN and TECH! Our podcast feed: Audio | Video Download Directly: Audio | Video Subscribe via iTunes: Audio | Video Related episodes A lot of the material discussed in this show has been gone over in more detail in previous episodes. Here are...
31: Dealing with depression
January 26, 2012 01:42 - 23 minutes - 12.6 MBGeorgia 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!
30: Forgiveness
January 18, 2012 23:40 - 28 minutes - 15 MBGeorgia 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!
29: Business travel tips
January 07, 2012 00:39 - 30 minutes - 15.8 MBGeorgia, 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 and far more successful. This is ZENandTECH! Hosts Georgia (@GeorgiaTiPb) Rene (@reneritchie) Phil (@philnickinson) Contact You can reach all of us @ZENandTECH, via email at [email protected], or leave a comment below! Thanks everyone, you're...
28: New Year's resolution
December 30, 2011 05:59 - 27 minutes - 13 MBGeorgia 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.
27: Family travel tips
December 23, 2011 20:40 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBGeorgia 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!
26: Self-esteem
December 06, 2011 15:29 - 27 minutes - 14.4 MBGeorgia 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!
25: Stress-free shopping
November 29, 2011 08:19 - 32 minutes - 16.4 MBGeorgia 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! Georgia's gift picks Blends for friends tea iSee Me personalized books for kids or Shutterfly photo books Use iMovie or Windows Movie Maker to make a personalized movie or movie trailer Rene's gift picks Global knives [iRobot Roomba vacuuming robot(http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=irobot%20roomba%20vacuuming%20robot&tag=mbn0c-20&i...
24: Handling the holidays
November 22, 2011 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBGeorgia and Rene discuss strategies for coping with the holidays, including dealing with family, friends... and the in-laws. This is ZENandTECH!