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By: Siara Joy
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 Welcome to log out, where we explore the delicate balance between our digital lives and our human tendencies. Hosted by Siara, a tech enthusiast who’s just as hooked on her phone as you might be, this podcast dives into how technology and the internet shape us and how we can use it to enhance, not overwhelm, our lives. Siara will talk to experts, internet personalities, tech enablers, and the "offline nomads" of the world. Artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, bots, social media, digital wellness, it's all on the table. Log out with us to make tech work for you, not vice versa.Siara Joy
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  • #005: Can AI Companion Bots Replace Real Friends? Danielle Bayard Jackson, The Friendship Expert, Weighs In

    #005: Can AI Companion Bots Replace Real Friends? Danielle Bayard Jackson, The Friendship Expert, Weighs In
    May 15 2025

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lna2C8Qj1Fo

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    36 mins
  • #004: Cybersecurity Girl on Digital Hygiene, Safe Online Dating, Sextortion, and Apps That Spy

    #004: Cybersecurity Girl on Digital Hygiene, Safe Online Dating, Sextortion, and Apps That Spy
    May 1 2025
    What if the biggest threat to your online security isn’t a hacker… but your own habits?In this episode, Siara sits down with Caitlin Sarian, better known as Cybersecurity Girl, to explore the digital risks most of us ignore. They unpack everything from personal cybersecurity tips and password security to employee surveillance, sextortion, and how apps might be spying on you. Caitlin shares the everyday decisions that make or break your online safety, the truth about Bluetooth and incognito mode, and why protecting your digital footprint has never been more important.Whether you’re worried about online scams, Apple Intelligence privacy concerns, or keeping kids safe online, this conversation offers a practical guide to protecting yourself in the age of convenience. It’s not about paranoia— it’s about control.Chapters00:00 – Teasers00:41 – Welcome: Why digital hygiene matters05:11 – How Caitlin became Cybersecurity Girl08:46 – Why personal cybersecurity is still an afterthought13:39 – The simple habits that protect 99% of people16:51 – Convenience vs. privacy: Do you really have to choose?24:08 – Apple Intelligence and the future of online privacy28:14 – Are your apps spying on you?35:38 – Is your phone actually listening to you?37:26 – The truth about Bluetooth and data exposure39:05 – How to stay safe while dating online51:03 – Tips for keeping kids safe online and avoiding sextortion53:40 – When cybersecurity crosses into employee surveillance58:23 – Caitlin’s daily digital safety habits1:02:17 –Logging Out of Imposter Syndrome/ Logging into PotentialKey TakeawaysCybersecurity is a critical conversation that needs to be more mainstream.Consumers must take responsibility for their own data privacy.Businesses invest heavily in cybersecurity to protect their interests.Basic cybersecurity practices can significantly enhance personal safety.Dating safety requires caution and limiting personal information shared.Family safety online is essential, and open communication is key.Employees should be aware of workplace monitoring and their rights.Personal habits, like avoiding suspicious links, are crucial for cybersecurity.Imposter syndrome can hinder personal growth and confidence.Community engagement and education are vital for improving cybersecurity awareness.Watch this episode on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edsJhsKVDzk&list=PLvlsTvFKxh1u0gTmkZTj-OiWH3pTJdYDn&index=5Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Log Out Report: ⁠https://www.logoutpod.com/subscribe-log-out-report⁠Find Cybersecurity Girl Online:InstagramCybersecurity Girl's WebsiteTikTokX: @cybersecgirl1LinkedInFind Siara on social:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siara-singleton⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/logoutwithsiara⁠Follow Log Out:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/log-out-report/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/logoutpod/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Bluesky: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/logoutpod⁠Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@logoutpod⁠Mastodon: LogoutpodOther ways to Listen:Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/log-out/id1768630796⁠Amazon Music: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3c258c5-cd4d-4ac3-92cd-de98c9fb359a/log-out⁠Watch the trailer: ⁠YouTube Link⁠Visit our website: ⁠logoutpod.com⁠
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • #003: Going Light with Joe Hollier – Why the Light Phone Founder Ditched His Smartphone for Privacy & Peace of Mind

    #003: Going Light with Joe Hollier – Why the Light Phone Founder Ditched His Smartphone for Privacy & Peace of Mind
    Apr 10 2025
    What if the solution to tech burnout… is using your phone less?In this episode, Siara sits down with Joe Hollier, co-founder of the Light Phone — a minimalist phone designed to be used as little as possible. They unpack the addictive nature of smartphones, the dark reality of the data economy, and why stepping away from the internet might actually bring us closer to ourselves.Joe shares what it’s like to live without a smartphone for over six years, how his design roots led him to rethink tech from the ground up, and why digital disconnection doesn’t mean opting out of modern life — it means reclaiming it.The conversation moves from AI and Big Tech ethics to the quiet rebellion of turning your phone into a tool, not a trap.Key topics include:Why “dumb phones” are smarter than you thinkWhat it's really like to give up your smartphone (and how it changed Joe’s life)The business model behind smartphone addiction — and who profits from your attentionHow the Light Phone is quietly building a counterculture of intentional livingWhy your data is the real currency of free apps — and how Light Phone avoids third-party surveillanceThe rise of minimalist tech and its growing appeal among kids, creatives, and schoolsWhy Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang partnered with Light Phone — and what it says about culture’s shift away from always-on livingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LogoutPodSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Log Out Report: https://www.logoutpod.com/subscribe-log-out-reportFind Joe online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-hollierJoe's Website: http://www.joehollier.com/Light Phone: https://www.thelightphone.com/ Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Snake-Oil-Artificial-Intelligence-Difference/dp/069124913X?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&gQT=2Find Siara on social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siara-singletonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/logoutwithsiaraFollow Log Out:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/log-out-report/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/logoutpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcBluesky: https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTwitter: https://x.com/logoutpodThreads: https://www.threads.net/@logoutpodMastodon: LogoutpodOther ways to Listen:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/log-out/id1768630796Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3c258c5-cd4d-4ac3-92cd-de98c9fb359a/log-outWatch the trailer: YouTube LinkVisit our website: logoutpod.com
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    1 hr and 7 mins

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