Technically Spiritual
Prerna Manchanda
Self Inquiry in a Digital Age
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Search vs. Research
Technically Spiritual
09/04/21 • 26 min
In a world where misinformation is profitable, we face a great responsibility and burden to educate ourselves AND trust those that have done the real research (not just used Google, a for-profit search engine that serves advertisers, not people).
We love information that fits our own worldview -- this is called cognitive bias. When you use Google, it serves up information and stories (humans love storytelling) that it believes you will enjoy. There is NO law saying the information it shows you must be true. The algorithm knows you personally, and will serve you the “answers” you want, whether or not that misinformation harms you.
But there are ways to combat truth decay and misinformation. In our world where information has never been more accessible, it’s a matter of choice -- choosing research and truth over blissful ignorance.
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The Impact of Agricultural Tech on The World & Its People
Technically Spiritual
04/24/21 • 50 min
In this episode of Technically Spiritual, we discuss how tech affects people and the world through the lens of agriculture, food systems, and the power that comes from access to data.
Jenny Melo, Fulbright scholar & PhD student, joins us this week to share her expertise on the socio-ethical impacts of agricultural technologies.
Tune in to learn how our current agricultural/food production system perpetuates deep inequality in our neighborhoods and all over the world.
And lastly, learn how spirituality, science, and curiosity intersect to help us become better citizens, with an opportunity to make a better world.
Jenny Melo is an applied scholar from Colombia with training in business, social sciences, and sociology. She had devoted her professional life to better understand the social implications of business, particularly in rural settings. Currently and through a Fulbright Scholarship, she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Rural Sociology at the University of Missouri - Columbia, where is researching the socio-ethical implications that digital agricultural technologies pose for small farmers in the Latin American context.
Show notes here: https://www.technicallyspiritual.com/podcast/15

The Social Dilemma: A Group Discussion
Technically Spiritual
10/31/20 • 41 min
On Oct. 6th, 2020 host Prerna Manchanda hosted a virtual conversation with the Technically Spiritual community to discuss the documentary ‘The Social Dilemma’. The group discusses the impacts of social media on our mental health and contemplate solutions that promote individual and collective healing. This episode presents the highlights from the discussion.

Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal
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02/24/21 • 72 min
Getting distracted isn’t just about how it affects your productivity. It’s about how it affects your level of suffering, as it pulls focus away from the people and things that matter most deeply to you. Especially in our current digital age, prioritization is incredibly tricky, and yet more important than ever.
In this episode, host Prerna Manchanda speaks speak with world-renowned author Nir Eyal about his book Indistractible, and he shares how to get the best from technology without it getting the best of us.
Prerna and Nir discuss how to start identifying the triggers that lead to distraction, as well as practical, realistic tools to help you make for time for traction—actions that pull you towards your intentions (and away from suffering).
They critically review what’s wrong with the current tech narrative, which currently leaves users (all of us) feeling helpless and Nir offers empowering advice about how to “hack back” tech. In this episode, Nir illustrates why becoming Indistractable is the skill of the century and he generously shares the framework for how we can all get there.
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When Hate is Monetized
Technically Spiritual
01/13/21 • 21 min
Should Facebook, YouTube, and other social media companies be held accountable for creating a culture of misinformation, polarization, and hate? Can they continue to hide behind ‘Freedom of Speech’ to absolve themselves of responsibility? Is it time for government to step in? In this episode, Prerna reflects on social media’s contribution to insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In a lit-review style, she shares research from world-renowned scholars to discuss how we got here and what Americans can do to get democracy back on track.
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The Upside of Social Media with Executive Coach Maya Gudka
Technically Spiritual
12/02/20 • 46 min
50% of people globally are on social media in 2020! Especially during the pandemic, social media represents a means of communication and connection for many, as well as a necessity for all types of businesses. So rather than seeing it as a burden, how can we learn to use it well? How can we use it to serve our psychological wellbeing and flourishing? This conversation with Executive Coach & Positive Psychology researcher, Maya Gudka, explores these questions.
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Maya’s Bio: An experienced Executive Coach, who transitioned from Consulting and Economist roles at Goldman Sachs, PwC and KPMG, to Coaching and Learning Advisor Roles. Maya spent 4 years designing, developing & delivering a portfolio of Executive Education Leadership & Strategy programmes at London Business School, before joining their contributor pool and commencing research into Executive Development with Julian Birkinshaw. Maya’s current MSc in Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology informs her coaching work and her YourPlate Podcast, as well as various other research and writing topics.

Special: Guided Body Scan
Technically Spiritual
03/27/21 • 12 min
It's Technically Spiritual's 1 Year Anniversary! As a special gift, Prerna offers a free guided body scan. This is a perfect relaxation exercise to be done anytime your body & mind needs a break. You can do it while lying down, as a tool to help you fall asleep, or even relaxing in a chair.
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Healing Through Dreaming
Technically Spiritual
10/06/20 • 54 min
Our dreams are “an untapped healing & transformational modality that we have access to every night” says Dream-Time Coach Eric Tyrone. In this interview, Prerna and Eric talk about how to remember, decode, and integrate our dreams into our waking lives. They discuss pre-cognitive dreams, lucid dreams, and the collective experience of dreaming up technology.
Eric Tyrone is a Dream-Time and Mindfulness coach, and the creator of the "Get Woke In Your Dream-Time" Masterclass. Prior to this, Eric ran a non-profit called "Awakening Through Art", founded a mindfulness App, and was a co-facilitator of a nationwide meetup called EcoTuesday. Eric has 15+ years of studies in yoga, meditation, mindfulness, energy medicine and shamanism, and now teaches students around the world to use their dreams as a healing and transformational tool.
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Why I Quit Instagram
Technically Spiritual
08/29/20 • 19 min
After years of being consumed, annoyed, and confused due to the platform, our host Prerna decided to take a one year break from her personal Instagram account. In this episode she shares the reasons behind her decision.
Shownotes: https://www.technicallyspiritual.com/podcast/why-i-quit-instagram

Gratitude’s Grisly Sibling: Guilt
Technically Spiritual
05/29/21 • 8 min
This episode of Technically Spiritual explores positivity and gratitude, and when it becomes toxic. Toxic positivity, especially in a culture overrun with systemic inequities, can create a scarcity mindset, among other detrimental effects. But we can collectively move away from this toxic positivity while remaining grateful for what we have. Tune in to explore how we, as humans, tend to cut off our emotions, and how we can better serve ourselves and the world moving forward.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Technically Spiritual have?
Technically Spiritual currently has 46 episodes available.
What topics does Technically Spiritual cover?
The podcast is about Leadership, Psychology, Yoga, Education, Religion & Spirituality, Technology, Productivity, Self-Improvement, Meditation, Mental Health, Parenting, Buddhism, Hinduism, Spirituality and Philosophy.
What is the most popular episode on Technically Spiritual?
The episode title 'Search vs. Research' is the most popular with 1 listens and 1 ratings.
What is the average episode length on Technically Spiritual?
The average episode length on Technically Spiritual is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Technically Spiritual released?
Episodes of Technically Spiritual are typically released every 16 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Technically Spiritual?
The first episode of Technically Spiritual was released on Mar 20, 2020.
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