AmberMac Archive: mental health

#TheFeed: Social Media Hurting Teens & Robots on the Radio

TF341: We find out about a few of the 50 new upgrades at Airbnb with Jay Carney, Global Head of Policy & Communications. Plus, we dive into what Dove is doing to help the youth mental health crisis with the Self-Esteem Project. Also, Einride founder and CEO Robert Falck joins… Read More

#TheFeed: Twitter Media Labelling & the Loneliness Epidemic

TF338: We talk to Peace By Chocolate founder Tareq Hadhad about their move from Syria to Halifax, and getting some love from President Biden. The Washington Post’s Tatum Hunter discusses tech’s role in the loneliness epidemic. Plus, is it possible to teach happiness? We chat with Dacher Keltner, a UC Berkeley… Read More

#TheFeed: Misinformation; Mental Health; & Bionic Voice

TF297: We dive into the concepts of misinformation and disinformation, which are on the rise following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Harvard Medical School Psychiatrist, Dr. Roy Perlis, joins us to explain the effect of misinformation on our mental health. Also, we talk to Dr. Farzaneh Ahmadi, CEO of Laronix, about… Read More

Wellness Tech: 5 Tips, Tech, and Tools to Fight February Blues

We hear a lot about the February blues, that time of the year when people need extra help to stay healthy, connected, and well. Here are more of the latest tech, best apps, and newest tools to get through this winter. Track Wellness with Wearables: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 For many… Read More

Top 4 Apps for a Healthy 2021

So far, 2021 is looking a lot different than other years, so to make your days a little bit easier and to start some healthy habits, here are some new-and-improved apps to eat better, shop local, stay calm, and stop doomscrolling. 1. Get Healthy: WW App… Read More

#TheFeed: iPhone; Mental Health; TikTok; & the Polar Vortex

TF167: We chat with Brian Heater from TechCrunch who weighs in on the recent sales slump with iPhones and shares how Apple is rethinking their sales strategy for 2019. Also, we look into apps for helping you deal with mental health. Plus, Taylor Lorenz from The Atlantic joins us to… Read More