In this debut episode of Hardwired: The Human Algorithm, host Lena sits down with @angeleesidar life coach, mother of three, and founder of Framr Media and host of Feel It In Your Soul podcast, for a raw, unfiltered conversation on what it means to parent, create, and live in the age of AI.
From using AI as a “co-parent” in moments of overwhelm to confronting the darker realities of tech’s impact on children’s mental health, Lena and Angelee explore both the promise and the perils of our digital world.
This conversation goes deep into:
How AI can empower entrepreneurs and creators
Parenting in a digital age of smartphones, VR, and social apps
The mental health impact on children and teens
What is conscious parenting
Building a “digital village” to support families and communities
Honest. Emotional. Urgent. This is the conversation we need to have.
Timestamps:
10:05 – Parenting in the Age of AI - Using ChatGPT as a “co-parent” and collaborator in moments of overwhelm.
15:20 – When AI Calms the Parent - How AI provides perspective during stressful parenting situations.
20:45 – Conscious Parenting & Emotional Triggers - The duality of tech: helpful guide or emotional crutch.
27:30 – Risks & Regulation - Concerns about online safety, scams, and weak regulation.
33:00 – Smartphones, Social Media & Mental Health - The reality of anxiety, self-harm, and peer pressure among children.
41:15 – Dark Side of the Metaverse - Personal account of harassment and assault in VR.
49:00 – Building the Digital Village - The importance of community, collective responsibility, and conscious parenting.
56:30 – Quickfire Round - Rapid-fire scenarios: screen time, digital friends, and AI companions.
59:45 – Closing Reflections - Duality, conscious use of tech, and gratitude for open conversations.
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