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Apple TalkFacebook's Massive New FacepalmGeorgia and Rene discuss the implications that Facebook considers itself only a megaphone and user content is not its responsibility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-12-1528 minApple TalkIs Tech YouTube Dying?Is tech YouTube becoming a thing of the past? Georgia and Rene delve into the details!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-12-0745 minApple TalkCyborgs vs Super SoldiersRene and Georgia discuss CRISPR, cybernetics and more on this episode of Apple Talk!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-11-3027 minApple TalkFacebook vs Apple VerseGeorgia and Rene discuss working in virtual reality and what Meta and Apple need to do to make virtual workplaces viable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-11-2334 minApple TalkWhy YouTube Killed DislikesGeorgia and Rene discuss the reasoning and the effect of YouTube removing the dislike count to public view.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-11-1831 minApple TalkPsychology of Thumbnails — Netflix & YouTubeRene and Georgia discuss the results of Netflix's study on how it uses thumbnails to attract viewers to click on a show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-11-0937 minApple TalkZuckerberg & The MetaverseRene and Georgia virtually deep dive into Mark Zuckerberg's idea of the future of social interactions, AR, VR and mixed realities!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-11-0928 minApple TalkRevenge of the Ports & #TeamSeas!Go to TeamSeas.org and for every $1 you donate, you'll remove 1 lb of trash from our oceans and rivers!Thanks to CuriosityStream.com/appletalk for donating the sponsor time on this video to #TeamSeas Rene and Georgia talk about Apple AirPods, MacBook Ports, and #TeamSeas! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-11-0324 minApple TalkTim Cook at 10 & Social HarmGeorgia and Rene discuss Tim Cook’s tenure at Apple for the last decade and the harms caused by social influencers. Plus, what are Georgia’s thoughts on the newest iPhones and Apple watches?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-10-2830 minApple TalkSteve Jobs & Facebook Down!Georgia and Rene remember Steve Jobs 10 years after his passing, how Georgia is liking the iPad Pro, Facebook’s white blower, and their major outage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-10-2028 minApple TalkiPhone 13 — Georgia Reacts!Georgia and Rene talk about Apple’s just-released iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro MaxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-10-0533 minApple TalkApple vs Epic & Facebook BansGeorgia and Rene talk about the Apple vs. Epic ruling, what it means for the companies and customers, and Facebook and Ray-Bans new recording glasses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-10-0531 minApple Talk"Your head is stupid!"Georgia and Rene are answering your questions on Apple, Instagram, social media literacy, extremism, tribalism, kids and tech, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-08-2441 minApple TalkApple Betrayal & Zero Attention SpanGeorgia and Rene talk about Apple’s new Child Safety features and why our attention spans have grown so short.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-08-1836 minApple TalkFacebook Pegasus & Apple CEO Elon!Georgia and Rene talk about Facebook’s previous flirtation with licensing Pegasus to spy on their own iOS users, and the absurd tale of Elon Musk demanding to be Apple’s CEO!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-08-1022 minApple TalkFacebook’s Metaverse & Apple’s Work From Home PoliciesGeorgia and Rene talk about Mark Zuckerberg’s plans for an AR, VR, and IRL metaverse, and Apple’s delayed plans for work-from-homeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-08-0427 minApple TalkFacebook Disinformation & App-less iPhonesGeorgia and Rene discuss how disinformation spreads on Facebook and anti-trust regulation that may strip our phones of default appsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-07-2235 minApple TalkRight to Repair Law & Mindfulness AppGeorgia and Rene are back, and this week they're discussing the new Right to Repair mandate, Apple's Mindfulness app, Samsung data-hungry appliances, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-07-1926 minApple TalkAirPods vs Apple Watch & Amazon Buys MGMGeorgia and Rene answer your questions, talk about AirPods Pro 3 rumors and if they affect Apple Watch, Amazon's move into medicine and buying MGMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-3029 minApple TalkApple Rage-Bait & Amazon Ring-GateGeorgia and Rene talk about Apple's surprising new accessibility and audio features, and Amazon's Ring doorbell surveillance systemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-2726 minApple TalkFacebook Opt-Out & Epic vs. Apple FalloutGeorgia and Rene talk about App Tracking Transparency and how many people are using it, and the first week of the Epic vs. Apple lawsuitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-1032 minApple TalkTim Cook Gets Zuckerburned!Georgia and Rene talk App Tracking Transparency, Tim Cook vs. Mark Zuckerberg, and the cost of Oculus privacy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-0731 minApple TalkSocial Media Literacy SpecialGeorgia and Rene talk to lawmakers about the modern realities of social media and how to work with constituents with extremely different influences and viewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-0156 minApple TalkApple's Puritanical App Store & What Happens to WhistleblowersGeorgia and Rene talk about Apple’s progressive views on privacy, civil rights, and social justice… contrasted with their aversion to sex on the App Store. Also, what happens to whistleblowers in big tech?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-04-1927 minApple TalkAirTag Trolling & Algorithmic PainGeorgia and Rene talk about Find My gear going live... but not AirTags, and when we suffer pain and loss but recommendation engines just won't let us forget and move on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-04-1122 minApple TalkApple VR Event & YouTube DislikesGeorgia and Rene discuss the rumors around Apple holding an *in-person* VR event in the next few months and YouTube testing removing the dislike count from videos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-04-0735 minApple TalkBatman Rage & Instagram InvasionGeorgia and Rene talk Batman fan rage, work-related guilt, Apple's HomePod with screens and Watch with ruggedness future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-03-3131 minApple TalkAn Intel Scorned & Regulating Dark PatternsGeorgia and Rene discuss Intel's new ad campaign targeting Apple and the M1 Macs, and why maybe it doesn't do what Intel was hoping it would do, as well as California's attempt to regulate dark patterns in online commerce so companies can't keep making it easy for us to subscribe but almost impossible to unsubscribe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-03-2128 minApple TalkApple's Leaker Lawsuit & Pokemon MoneyGeorgia and Rene discuss gamification and whether or not Pokemon Go's obsession with randomness will be their downfall, Apple's new lawsuit against an alleged leaker, and whether technology helps or hinders us from living a better life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-03-1440 minApple TalkAirTags Privacy Concerns & Google Cancelling Cookies?!Georgia and Rene discuss the concerns around AirTags and privacy, and Google's announcement that they'll be ending cookies and third-party tracking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-03-0828 minApple TalkRight to Repair & Pay-Per-TweetsGeorgia and Rene discuss new right-to-repair laws in France and if and how they'll affect us internationally, and Twitter's new Super Follow feature that brings Patreon and Facebook-style group options to a whole new platform.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-02-2835 minApple TalkTwitter Opinions & Hot Sauce TearsGeorgia and Rene answer your YouTube and Twitter questions while engaging in an ill-conceived, ill-advised, ill-considered hot sauce challenge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-02-1645 minApple TalkAI/AR Ethics & The Bezos FactorGeorgia and Rene talk about the ethical concerns facing an autonomous Apple Car, or any AI driving system, and advertising in the age of AR. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-02-0744 minApple TalkXiaomi AirCharger & Apple vs FacebookGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, we talk about Xiaomi's new distance charging clickbait, Facebook suing Apple, Tim Cook roasting Facebook and, in our Nebula bonus segment, what exactly is going on with Subway's 50% chicken?!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-02-0135 minApple TalkDongle Native & Apple HelmetGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, we talk about Apple hitting reset on the MacBook Pro... maybe. And whether or not Apple could deliver a compelling VR experience. It's double Apple Day!Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-01-2542 minApple TalkDeleting All Adapters & Clubhouse PartyThis week, Georgia and Rene talk about Samsung removing headphones and AC adapters from the Galaxy S21... just like Apple did with the iPhone 12. Also, Apple's free trial for TV+ gets another extension, what is Clubhouse — and why is Clubhouse? — and Georgia launches her YouTube channel!Plus, nebula subscribers also get a bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-01-2048 minApple TalkSorry, Siri & AppleTags AnticipointmentGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, we finish up our Q&A with AppleTags, how to avoid doom-scrolling, virtual assistants and politeness, and more!Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-01-1152 minApple Talk2021 Q&A SpectacularGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, we're answering your questions on screen time... when you have no other time, binging vs. weekly watching, and more!Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-01-0628 minApple TalkApple 2020 Review & Starting on YouTubeGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk. This week, topic one is all about how Apple survived — even thrived! — in 2020 from a dizzying array of new products to all-new virtual presentations.Topic two deals with Georgia and... her brand-new YouTube channel. But what does starting a new channel mean in 2021?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-12-3055 minApple TalkFitness+, AirPods Max, & Facebook FUDGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about how Apple brand new products and services — our first impressions of Fitness+ and the AirPods Max.Topic two deals with Facebook's all-out attack on Apple, the truth, and us.Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...2020-12-2148 minApple TalkExpensive Apple & Google AI... EthicsGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about how Apple prices their products and why it makes some people just oh so livid angry.Topic two deals with Google and ethical AI... and Google firing the person they hired to help them with ethical AI.Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Policy at...2020-12-1653 minApple TalkBest Apps of... 2020 & Influencer ApologiesGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about Apple's best apps of 2020 and how they really, uniquely are shaped and defined by the challenges and realities of 2020.Topic two deals with how influencers apologize and how we react — or don't react — when they do.Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Policy at https...2020-12-0848 minApple TalkApple Cringe Face & Social Stan CultureGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, we answer your questions about why we're staring at you, what's with celebrity worship, how come YouTubers make funny faces, is there a way to control screen time in 2020, avoiding new gadget envy, and more!Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...2020-11-3047 minApple Talk15% Off Apple & Conspiracy CousinsGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about Apple's new 15% small business program for the App Store... and some of the loudest reactions to it. That is, after Georgia reviews her new iPhone 12 Pro Max and the MagSafe Duo charger.Topic two deals with conspiracy theories and how you can handle the holidays with family members who have been caught up in them.Nebula...2020-11-2350 minApple TalkApple Event Anxiety & Delete FacebookGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about the Apple Silicon November Event... but also virtual vs. real world events in 2020, and how and when we'll go back to being together again.Topic two deals with Facebook intervening to remove policy violations from accounts that... keep violating policy. And is there freedom of speech on someone else's dime?See Privacy Policy at https://art19...2020-11-1846 minApple TalkApple N/ONE & Oculus REKTGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about Apple One. Kinda. Also subscription services in general and why we both love and hate bundles.Topic two deals with Facebook forcing their social media accounts onto Oculus users and the bans and other hassles that have followed. Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus topic — our favorite things of the week!See Privacy Pol...2020-11-0247 minApple Talk'Functional' Apple & Google Gets ServedGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about Apple's functional organization — how it works and... when it doesn't?Topic two deals with Google and the anti-trust case brought by the U.S Department of Justice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-10-2642 minApple TalkApple Anti-Trust & Anti Big-TechGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about Apple and anti-trust, both the hearings and the report that just came out from the U.S. House of Representatives.Topic two follows up with Amazon, Google, and Facebook, and the differences, similarities, concerns, and possible remedies they're facing as well.Nebula subscribers will also get the bonus segment — our favorite things of the week!...2020-10-1251 minApple TalkApple Clickbait & Google's Pixel PickleGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about Apple clickbait. Georgia and Rene used to work in big Apple media. They know all about it. But what is it? How does it work? Why does it work? And can it go too far?Topic two is all about Google's new announcements, including the Pixel 5, which Rene sees as yet another repudiation of the previous year's Pixel...2020-10-0537 minApple TalkApple Update Zero & Creepy Amazon DronesGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about Georgia's failure... er... informed choice not to update her operating system and apps, compared to Rene's reckless... er... enthusiastic embrace of all things beta. Humans hate change but also boredom. We're funny that way!Topic two is all about Amazon's new announcements, including a Ring security drone for inside your house that's either super cool or super creepy...2020-09-2833 minApple TalkApple Leak Culture & Social HypocrisyGeorgia and Rene are back! Their podcast is back! But... the world has changed. Technology is more advanced. Culture is more complicated. And our humanity... well, we need to talk.This week, topic one is all about Apple Leaker culture — something Rene knows a little about from way back in 2012 when he reported several high profile Apple stories.Topic two is how we can handle social networks when the U.S government is threatening Tik Tok and Facebook's behavior is making Instagram and Oculus increasingly untenable. Georgia has so many thoughts!Nebula subscribers wil...2020-09-2240 min
ZENandTECH72: Saying goodbyeEndings 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.2014-10-2439 minZENandTECH71: Helping with depressionGeorgia 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.
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ZEN &...2014-08-2351 minZENandTECH70: Inclusivity in tech and comicsGeorgia 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.2014-08-0247 minZENandTECH69: Facebook, social experiments, and what you need to know!Georgia and Rene talk about the recently reported Facebook psychology experiments, how social affects our moods, and how to handle online anxiety.2014-07-0943 minZENandTECH68: Top 10 fitness don'ts!Georgia and Rene talk about how to avoid the most common fitness failures, including overtraining, self-sabotage, procrastination, and more!2014-06-2349 minZENandTECH67: How to get and stay motivatedGeorgia 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!2014-06-0656 minZENandTECH66: Tech for living ZenGeorgia 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!2014-05-2357 minZENandTECH64: How to win friends and influence parties!Georgia 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!2014-03-2240 minZENandTECH63: How to stop procrastinatingGeorgia and Rene discuss procrastination, the many different reasons why we procrastinate, and how to overcome them and get things done!2014-03-1439 minZENandTECH62: How to survive a breakupZEN & 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.2014-03-0331 minZENandTECH61: How to deal with social addictionGeorgia 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.2014-02-2757 minZENandTECH60: How to take the stress out of your studies!Georgia 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!2014-02-0534 minZENandTECH59: 2014 reboot!Georgia 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?2014-01-2433 minZENandTECH58: Zen in the workplaceGeorgia and Rene talk about making the workplace a less stressful space. From de-cluttering to familiarizing to feng shui, ergonomics, and taking breaks.2013-08-3031 minZENandTECH57: From NSA to cameras everywhere: Coping with privacy violationsGeorgia 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.2013-07-3142 minZENandTECH56: Why we hate people who love different phonesIt'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?2013-07-1632 minZENandTECH55: Parenting: Keeping kids safe on socialGeorgia 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.2013-07-0324 minZENandTECH54: Change aversionWindows 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!2013-06-2831 minZENandTECH53: Fitness month balance specialGeorgia 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!2013-02-2829 minZENandTECH52: Fitness month sleep specialGeorgia 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!2013-02-2152 minZENandTECH51: Fitness month nutrition specialGeorgia 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!2013-02-1430 minZENandTECH50: Fitness month exercise specialGeorgia 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!2013-02-0737 minZENandTECH49: Anger managementGeorgia 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.2012-11-1630 minZENandTECH48: Q&AGeorgia 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!2012-10-2934 minZENandTECH47: Parenting: Children and self-esteemGeorgia 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.2012-10-2229 minZENandTECH46: Parenting: Sleep training kidsGeorgia 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!2012-10-1124 minZENandTECH45: Parenting: Kids and foodGeorgia and Rene discuss children and food faux-pas. Overeating, force feeding, rushing, controlling, worrying, and table manners. This is ZEN and TECH Parenting!2012-08-2530 minZENandTECH44: Parenting: Boundaries and consequencesGeorgia 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!2012-08-0828 minZENandTECH43: FocusGeorgia 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!2012-07-1229 minZENandTECH42: Public presentationFrom 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!2012-06-2533 minZENandTECH40: Weight lossGeorgia 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!2012-05-2035 minZENandTECH39: PainGeorgia 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.2012-05-0925 minZENandTECH38: FearGeorgia 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!2012-04-2128 minZENandTECH37: The ultimate bucket listGeorgia 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.2012-04-0828 minZENandTECH36: Care-takingGeorgia 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!2012-04-0229 minZENandTECH35: AnxietyGeorgia 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!2012-03-0527 minZENandTECH34: Sex and dating tips for Valentine's dayGeorgia 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.2012-02-1438 minZENandTECH33: Review IIIGeorgia 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!2012-02-1129 minZENandTECH32: Mobile Nations health and fitness kickoffGeorgia 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!
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Thanks everyone, you're the best community on...2012-01-0730 minZENandTECH28: New Year's resolutionGeorgia 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.2011-12-3027 minZENandTECH27: Family travel tipsGeorgia 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!2011-12-2326 minZENandTECH26: Self-esteemGeorgia 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!2011-12-0627 minZENandTECH25: Stress-free shoppingGeorgia 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&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)
Shopping...2011-11-2932 minZENandTECH24: Handling the holidaysGeorgia and Rene discuss strategies for coping with the holidays, including dealing with family, friends... and the in-laws. This is ZENandTECH!2011-11-2233 minZENandTECH23: Work stressGeorgia and Rene discuss how to deal with stress at work, including settings expectations, setting boundaries, communicating, taking breaks, and not becoming a slave to your smartphone. This is ZENandTECH!2011-11-1535 minZENandTECH22: CriticismCriticism is everywhere. But how well do we handle dishing it out, and how well do we take it? Georgia and Rene talk about why criticism exists, and how to get better at giving and taking it, especially in our modern, often anonymized internet world -- from constructive to destructive to flat out trolling and flaming. This is ZENandTECH.2011-11-0835 min