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EmpowerTech

S2 Ep.1 - Navigating tech and wellbeing

30 Jun 2025

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In the first episode of Season 2 of the EmpowerTech Podcast, Iyari Cevallos sits down with globally renowned positive psychology expert ⁠Sue Langley⁠, founder of the Langley Group and academic director of the Langley Group Institute.Together, they explore the evolving relationship between technology and human wellbeing - from the promises of AI in healthcare to the everyday mental toll of social media and binge-scrolling. Sue breaks down the science of human flourishing and how tech can either support or sabotage it.This episode covers:What “flourishing” really means in a digital context and how tech impacts emotional development - especially in young people. The episode also touches upon strategies for setting boundaries with devices (hello, grayscale mode 👋) and why the future of tech needs to be grounded in positive psychology.Sue also offers advice for parents, educators, and tech developers on how to design and model healthier digital behaviours, and the key question she believes all creators should ask before launching a product: “Does this enhance human wellbeing?”If you’re ready to rethink your tech habits and lead with intention, this is the episode to start with.⁠Sue's personal website⁠⁠Langley Group Website

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