Are tech buzzwords making you feel stupid? You’re not. You’re just burned out. In this episode, we’re demystifying the jargon you hear every day—like “The Cloud,” “Digital Transformation,” and “2FA”—and uncovering the hidden costs they have on your mental energy. We get to the heart of the tech that’s quietly shaping our lives so you can get back to what actually matters.

Pause. Breathe. Reboot.

In this episode, Shaun delves into the intricacies of AI and large language models (LLMs), emphasizing their capabilities and limitations. He discusses the mechanics of LLMs, the hallucination problem where AI generates plausible but incorrect information, and the black box issue that leads to biases in AI outputs. Shaun warns against the cognitive impacts of over-reliance on AI, advocating for AI literacy and the importance of maintaining human connection in communication. He concludes with practical tips for effectively using AI while preserving critical thinking and personal voice.

Your feed isn’t just showing you content — it’s shaping your brain.

In this episode, Shaun unpacks how algorithmic design traps us in an endless scroll loop that hijacks attention, motivation, and even identity. He explores how digital platforms create self-reinforcing feedback cycles that keep us hooked — and what it takes to break free.

You’ll learn:
• Why feeds feel addictive (and it’s not your fault)
• How algorithms train your behavior
• Simple tools to reclaim your focus and fight back

If you’ve ever opened your phone and wondered, “Where did the last 45 minutes go?” — this one’s for you.

In this episode, Shaun dives into the relentless pace of technology and its impact on our lives. Discover why you're not falling behind due to laziness, but because the system is sprinting ahead. Shaun uses vivid metaphors, like racing in Crocs and Mario Kart's red shells, to illustrate the overwhelming speed. Learn practical strategies to reclaim control and slow down without disconnecting from the digital world. Tune in to find your balance and avoid burnout in this fast-paced tech landscape.

Summary

In this conversation, Shaun explores the pervasive influence of algorithms on our digital choices and emotional well-being. He discusses how algorithms shape our content consumption, leading to a filter bubble that narrows our perspectives. Shaun emphasizes the importance of breaking free from algorithmic control by being mindful of our choices and reclaiming our digital experiences. He outlines the journey ahead in understanding the design of technology and its impact on our lives, encouraging listeners to take back control of their digital interactions.

Are you losing yourself online?

This episode of The Glitch in My Brain explores the growing tension between your digital identity and your real self. I share why we start curating our lives, how that slowly shifts our sense of who we are, and what it takes to stay authentic — even while staying online.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the person you’re performing as, this one’s for you.

🎙️ The Glitch in My Brain is a weekly podcast for tech-saturated minds and burned-out brains. New episodes every Monday.

It’s not that you’re lazy — it’s that your motivation’s being hijacked.

In this episode, I explore how dopamine works, how our devices exploit it, and why you can’t seem to care about the things that actually matter anymore.

This isn’t just a productivity hack. It’s a call to reclaim your drive — without deleting every app or pretending you’re a monk.

🔹 What dopamine really does (it’s not just about pleasure)
🔹 How tech trains your brain to chase pings, not progress
🔹 The 3 dopamine traps baked into modern life
🔹 How I rewired my habits and started winning offline

If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or like your spark is gone — this one's for you.

Pause. Breathe. Reboot. You’ve got this.

A 30-minute deadline. A leadership escalation. And a pressure spiral that nearly broke me.
This episode dives into how I stay calm under pressure — using a 3-step mindset tool I call the “Emergency Triage Rule.”

You’ll learn how pressure hijacks your thinking, why reacting too fast can backfire, and how to contribute meaningfully without checking out or burning out.

If you’ve ever asked:

• “Why do I freeze when urgency hits?”

• “How do I stay calm when leadership is panicking?”

• “Can I respond without losing control?”

This one’s for you.

Topics in this episode:
✅ What pressure actually does to your brain
✅ The Emergency Triage Rule: Contain. Clarify. Contribute.
✅ How to stop overreacting and regain control
✅ Staying focused when everything’s on fire 🔥

🎧 Part of The Glitch in My Brain — a podcast about burnout, mental clarity, and thriving in a tech-saturated world.