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Goddess of Technology is an educational podcast specializing in health, cultures, arts, business and technology. GT's mission is to educate, motivate and inspire women of color in the technology industry to achieve their career goals. For the long term, GT's vision is to foster a community wherein women of color mutually empower each other on their professional growth journey by passing on their skills, knowledge, experience and wisdom to each other. My name is Marie, and I'm your podcast host. | Contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
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- 5 days ago27 min
205. Menstrual Cycle, Perimenopause and Menopause: How Great Organizations Empower Female Leaders
Female leaders spend decades navigating physiological changes that influence energy levels, concentration, sleep, emotional regulation, physical comfort and overall wellbeing. Nevertheless, many organizations continue designing workplaces as though every employee experiences identical biological realities. This gap between scientific knowledge and organizational practice represents a significant opportunity for leaders, human resources professionals and executives to build healthier, more inclusive and higher-performing workplaces.In this podcast episode, we're exploring how the menstrual cycle, perimenopause and menopause influence many women's professional lives, why these life stages deserve greater attention within leadership discussions, and how organizations benefit from acknowledging these realities with empathy, evidence and strategic thinking. Rather than viewing women's health as a limitation, we're discovering how understanding biological diversity strengthens organizational culture, employee wellbeing, talent retention and long-term business performance.Furthermore, we're discussing five practical action items that organizations can implement to create environments where female leaders feel supported throughout every stage of adult life. Whether you are a leader yourself, a people manager, a founder, an HR professional or someone who simply wants to contribute to a more inclusive workplace, this episode provides practical insights that you can begin applying immediately.I would genuinely love hearing your opinion and, if applicable, your personal experience with today's topic. Feel welcome to send me an e-mail at coucou.goddess@gmail.com. Your perspective may inspire a future podcast episode and contribute to our growing Goddess of Technology community.REFERENCESAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2023) Menopause. Washington, DC: ACOG.Cleveland Clinic (2024) Menstrual Cycle. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10132-menstrual-cycleHealth Australia (2024) Understanding Perimenopause. Available at: https://www.health.gov.au/perimenopause/understanding/perimenopauseMayo Clinic (2024a) Menopause - Symptoms and Causes. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397Mayo Clinic (2024b) Perimenopause - Symptoms and Causes. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/perimenopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20354666National Health Service (2023a) Fertility in the Menstrual Cycle. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/fertility-in-the-menstrual-cycle/National Health Service (2023b) Menopause and Perimenopause. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause-and-perimenopause/National Health Service (2023c) Starting Periods. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/starting-periods/World Health Organization (2022) Women and Health. Geneva: World Health Organization.
- 1 weeks ago36 min
204. Peak-End Rule: The Psychology Behind Lasting Impressions
Every experience tells a story. Surprisingly, your brain does not remember that story by calculating the average of every moment you experience. Instead, psychological research demonstrates that two specific moments often influence your memories more strongly than the countless ordinary moments in between.In this podcast episode, we're exploring the Peak-End Rule, one of the most fascinating concepts in psychology and behavioural science. We're discovering how this principle influences your mental health, your workplace relationships, your leadership style, your friendships and even the way you remember significant moments throughout your life.Understanding the Peak-End Rule empowers you to become more intentional. Rather than leaving meaningful experiences to chance, you can begin creating moments that strengthen relationships, build trust, improve wellbeing and leave a lasting positive impression on the people around you, including yourself.If you would like to share your opinion or your personal experience with the Peak-End Rule, I would genuinely love hearing from you. Please send me an e-mail at coucou.goddess@gmail.com.REFERENCESFredrickson, B.L. (2001) The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), pp. 218–226.Kahneman, D. (2011) Thinking, Fast and Slow. London: Penguin Books.Kahneman, D., Fredrickson, B.L., Schreiber, C.A. and Redelmeier, D.A. (1993) 'When More Pain Is Preferred to Less: Adding a Better End', Psychological Science, 4(6), pp. 401–405.Psychology Today (2025) 3 Ways to Beat the Peak-End Rule in Your Relationship.Peer-reviewed article provided by the listener: PMC11343653.
- 2 weeks ago23 min
203. Anxiety and Panic Attacks at Work: Practical Tools for Employees and Managers
Panic attacks in the workplace are a reality that many professionals experience, yet they remain surrounded by misunderstanding, stigma and uncertainty. In this podcast episode, I’m exploring what panic attacks are, why they can happen during professional situations, how employees can respond when experiencing one, and how managers can create workplaces where people feel supported and respected.I’m sharing my personal story with panic attacks and the lessons I’m taking from this experience. I’m reflecting on the connection between health, identity, performance and human resilience. Furthermore, I’m discussing practical strategies that can help you understand your body’s responses, communicate your needs, support colleagues and continue pursuing your professional goals.This episode is uncovering how panic attacks are not a sign of weakness or failure. Instead, they are a powerful reminder that human beings are not machines. Behind every professional achievement, every meeting, every presentation and every career milestone is a person with emotions, experiences and a unique story.You’re invited to listen to this episode to discover practical workplace strategies, compassionate leadership approaches and personal insights about navigating panic attacks with courage and self-awareness.If you have an opinion about this topic or if you would like to share your personal experience with panic attacks in the workplace, I would love to hear from you. Please send me an e-mail at coucou.goddess@gmail.com.REFERENCESAnxiety and Depression Association of America. (2026). Anxiety and Stress in the Workplace. Available at: https://adaa.org/managing-stress-anxiety-in-workplace/anxiety-disorders-in-workplaceKeil, J. (2026). Panic Attacks At Work: A Manager’s Guide. nilo. Available at: https://nilohealth.com/blog/panic-attacks-at-work-a-managers-guide/Lightfully Behavioral Health. (2025). 5 Tips for When You Experience a Panic Attack at Work. Available at: https://lightfully.com/5-tips-for-when-you-experience-a-panic-attack-at-work/Mindable Health. (2025). Panikattacken am Arbeitsplatz. Available at: https://www.mindable.health/en/blog/panikattacken-am-arbeitsplatzTherapy Group DC. (2025). Panic Attacks at Work. Available at: https://therapygroupdc.com/therapist-dc-blog/panic-attacks-at-work/
- 3 weeks ago27 min
202. Yes, AI. Please Replace My Job.
What if we've been asking the wrong question about Artificial Intelligence?Instead of asking whether AI will replace our jobs, perhaps we should ask whether there are parts of our jobs we should be relieved to let go of.This isn't an episode about replacing humanity.It's an episode about replacing ego.And perhaps that's the most human conversation we could have.
- Aug 20, 202624 min
201. Cognitive Offloading: Why AI Should Support Your Brain Instead of Destroying It
AI writes emails, summarizes meetings, generates ideas and answers questions within seconds. It is becoming one of the most powerful technologies humanity has ever created. Yet an important question deserves our attention: what happens when convenience slowly replaces cognitive effort?In this podcast episode, we’re exploring how artificial intelligence influences memory, critical thinking, creativity and cognitive performance. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology and the latest scientific research, I’m explaining why the human brain develops through challenge, why cognitive offloading can become both an opportunity and a risk, and how you can use AI strategically without allowing it to replace your own intelligence.This episode is not about fearing artificial intelligence. It is about learning how to become a stronger thinker while embracing one of the greatest technological innovations of our time. If you want AI to become your greatest intellectual partner instead of your intellectual substitute, this episode is for you.I would absolutely love hearing your opinion and your personal experience. Has AI strengthened the way you think, or have you noticed yourself relying on it more than you expected? Feel free to send me an email at coucou.goddess@gmail.com.REFERENCESCarr, N. (2020) The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains. Updated Edition. New York: W.W. Norton.Gerlich, M. (2025) ‘AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking’, Societies, 15(1).Risko, E.F. and Gilbert, S.J. (2016) ‘Cognitive Offloading’, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 20(9), pp. 676–688.Thomas Germain (2026) ‘How to Stop AI from Turning Your Brain to Mush’, BBC Future.
- Aug 13, 202618 min
200. What Technology Taught Me About Being Human
After 200 episodes of Goddess of Technology, I realized something surprising: The most valuable lessons I learned were not actually about technology.They were about people.In this special 200th episode, I’m reflecting on 6 lessons that technology taught me about being human and why I believe our humanity will become even more important in the age of AI.I'd love to hear your thoughts.What has technology taught you about being human?Email me at coucou.goddess@gmail.com Beautiful, thank you for being part of this journey and for spending these 200 episodes with me.
- Aug 6, 202648 min
199. Missing and Missed Indigenous Persons (MMIP): Solving a Crisis Through Technology and Community
The crisis of Missing and Missed Indigenous Persons, often abbreviated as MMIP, affects countless Indigenous families and communities across North America. Despite decades of advocacy, many disappearances remain unsolved, many victims remain unidentified, and many families continue their search for answers, justice and healing.In this podcast episode, we’re exploring how historical injustices, jurisdictional challenges and gaps in data contribute to this crisis. We’re examining how Indigenous activists, researchers, governments and technology professionals are working together to improve investigations, strengthen communication and create systems that help bring people home.Moreover, we’re learning how technologies such as geospatial mapping, interoperable databases, social media campaigns, artificial intelligence and forensic innovations are transforming the search for missing persons and supporting Indigenous communities in their pursuit of justice.This episode is not merely about technology. It is about humanity, visibility and responsibility. It is about recognizing that innovation becomes most meaningful when it serves people whose voices have historically been overlooked.Beautiful, if you have personal experiences, reflections or opinions on this topic, I would absolutely love hearing from you. Please send me an e-mail at coucou.goddess@gmail.com and share your thoughts. Your voice matters and contributes to our growing Goddess of Technology community.REFERENCESAmnesty International (2009) No More Stolen Sisters: The Need for a Comprehensive Response to Discrimination and Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada. Ottawa: Amnesty International.Bureau of Indian Affairs (2026) About the Missing and Murdered Unit. Available at: https://www.bia.gov/mmu/about (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).Bureau of Indian Affairs (2026) Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis. Available at: https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).Federal Bureau of Investigation (2026) Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons. Available at: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/indian-country-crime/missing-or-murdered-indigenous-persons (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (2026) MMIWR Awareness. Available at: https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).United States Department of Justice (2026) Savanna's Act. Available at: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/mmip/SavannasAct (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).United States Department of Justice (2026) Tribal Law and Order Act. Available at: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/tribal-law-and-order-act (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).
- Jul 30, 202617 min
198. Thalidomide Scandal: The Price of Blind Trust in Health Advice
In this podcast episode, we’re learning about one of the largest pharmaceutical disasters in modern history: the Thalidomide scandal. We’re exploring how a medicine that is marketed as safe and revolutionary becomes responsible for thousands of devastating birth defects around the world and how this tragedy fundamentally changes drug safety forever.Moreover, we’re examining a question that is surprisingly relevant decades later: Why do people continue trusting health claims without sufficient evidence? From miracle cures to questionable wellness advice on social media, history repeatedly demonstrates how hope, fear, marketing and authority can influence our health decisions.This episode is not merely about the past. It is about you, beautiful. It is about understanding how scientific evidence works, why skepticism is a form of self-care, and how you can confidently navigate health trends in the age of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and artificial intelligence.If you’ve ever wondered whom to trust when it comes to your health, love, this episode is for you.I would love hearing your opinion and, if applicable, your personal experience with this topic. Please send me an e-mail at coucou.goddess@gmail.com.REFERENCESAmerican Lung Association (2026) Health TikTok Trends: Which Ones Are Safe and Which Ones Are Dangerous?BBC News (2011) The women behind the thalidomide scandal.Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2018) After 60 Years, Scientists Uncover How Thalidomide Produced Birth Defects.Frontiers in Public Health (2026) Health misinformation and social media trends.Guardian (2012) Thalidomide scandal timeline.McBride, W.G. (1961) Thalidomide and congenital abnormalities. The Lancet.Science Museum (2026) Thalidomide.Stephens, T.D. and Brynner, R. (2001) Dark Remedy: The Impact of Thalidomide and Its Revival as a Vital Medicine.Thalidomide Trust (2026) About Thalidomide.Vargesson, N. (2011) Thalidomide-induced teratogenesis: history and mechanisms. Birth Defects Research Part C.
About Goddess of Technology
Goddess of Technology is an educational podcast specializing in health, cultures, arts, business and technology. GT's mission is to educate, motivate and inspire women of color in the technology industry to achieve their career goals. For the long term, GT's vision is to foster a community wherein women of color mutually empower each other on their professional growth journey by passing on their skills, knowledge, experience and wisdom to each other. My name is Marie, and I'm your podcast host. | Contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
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