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ZEN & TECH 53: Fitness month balance special

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:23:02 -0500

Georgia and Rene finish up Mobile Nations Fitness Month by talking about balance. Exercise, nutrition, and sleep are great, but how do you fit them into your hectic work, school, and family life? Find out!

ZEN & TECH 52: Fitness month sleep special

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:33:55 -0500

Georgia and Rene are joined by WPCentral's Daniel Rubino, a former sleep technicians, to discuss the importance of rest, relaxation, meditation, and... sleep! We talk ways to sleep better, and go over common sleep conditions. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN & TECH 51: Fitness month nutrition special

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:33:46 -0500

Georgia and Rene are joined by Phil Nickinson to talk Fitness Month 2013 and the benefits of good nutrition. We break down the habits, challenges, and importance of eating right and feeling great!

ZEN & TECH 50: Fitness month exercise special

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:27:59 -0500

Georgia and Rene are joined by Kevin Michaluk to talk Fitness Month 2013 and the benefits of exercise. From smartphones to pedometers to social scales, from sports to gyms to sex, we break down the urban myths and help get you moving!

ZEN & TECH 49: Anger management

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:28:59 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss why anger exists, how to tell if you have unhealthy levels of anger, how to find your triggers, and how to start taking back control of your anger. This is ZEN and TECH.

ZEN & TECH 48: Q&A

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:48:02 -0400

Georgia and Rene answer your questions on common parenting mistakes, getting kids to sleep in their own begs, how women can regain their interest in sex, and improving self-worth. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 47: Parenting: Children and self-esteem

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:53:24 -0400

Georgia and Rene continues to talk parenting, this time focusing on children and self-esteem, how to help encourage a positive self-image, and how to allow them fail so they can learn to stand back up on their own. This is ZEN and TECH.

ZEN and TECH 46: Parenting: Sleep training kids

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:08:06 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss how to instill good sleeping habits in babies and children, and how to handle the stress of sleep training for parents. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 45: Parenting: Kids and food

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:54:00 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss children and food faux-pas. Overeating, force feeding, rushing, controlling, worrying, and table manners. This is ZEN and TECH Parenting!

ZEN and TECH 44: Parenting: Boundaries and consequences

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:17:05 -0400

Georgia and Rene begin their special sub-series on parenting in the information age, and on the benefits of establishing boundaries and teaching children the importance of consequences. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 43: Focus

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:18:11 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss focus: what it is, why it matters, and how to get better at it. From breathing techniques to stress management to the difference between eliminating and overcoming distractions. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 42: Public presentation

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:24:36 -0400

From tiny team meetings, to conferences and corporate events, to the gigantic Apple, Microsoft, or Google stages, Georgia and Rene go over the keys to giving successful, stress-free presentations. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 41: Working from home

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 09:34:29 -0400

Georgia, Rene, and David Caolo from TUAW and 52Tiger talk about how to get the most out of working from home -- setting boundaries for yourself and your family, keeping work separate from home life, and getting the most done with the time you have. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 40: Weight loss

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:47:11 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss weight loss, the nature of hunger, eating while stressed, for control, or to fill voids, establishing proper eating habits, and instilling proper eating habits in kids. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 39: Pain

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:59:53 -0400

Georgia and Rene discussing dealing with pain. Whether it's chronic or acute, physical or mental, pain is something that can be dealt with using the proper strategies.

ZEN and TECH 38: Fear

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:44:23 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss fear, the difference between fear and phobia, between fear that keeps you safe and fear that stops you living your life, and how to handle it. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 37: The ultimate bucket list

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:32:18 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss Susie Steiner's Guardian article on the top 5 regrets of dying people: being truer to ourselves, not working as hard, being courageous in the expression of our feelings, staying in better touch, and allowing ourselves to be happier.

ZEN and TECH 36: Care-taking

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:33:14 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss care-taking -- when you put the needs of others ahead of your own to the point where it causes problem for them, for you, or both. What signs to look for, what steps to take to turn it around. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 35: Anxiety

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:37:02 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss anxiety and stress, what it is, what causes it, how to better handle it, and ways your tech can help. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 34: Sex and dating tips for Valentine's day

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:13:31 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss sex and dating tips for Valentine's day, whether you're single, broken up, just starting a new relationship, ready to get serious, or been together forever and looking for new ways to re-light the sparks. This is ZEN and TECH.

ZEN and TECH 33: Review III

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:56:14 -0500

Georgia and Rene circle back around and review taking and giving criticism, dealing with work stress, handling the holidays, improving self-esteem, traveling with the family and for work, New Year's resolutions, forgiveness, dealing with depression, and the fitness challenge!

ZEN and TECH 32: Mobile Nations health and fitness kickoff

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:11:29 -0500

Georgia and Rene are joined by CrackBerry Kevin Michaluk to kickoff Mobile Nations Fitness Month. We break down how best to get started, set attainable goals, and get results, and address some of the most common questions and misconceptions. This is ZEN and TECH!

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Hosts

Georgia (@GeorgiaTiPb)
Rene (@reneritchie)
Kevin (@crackberrykevin)

Contact

You can reach all of us @ZENandTECH, via email at podcast@zenandtech.tv, or leave a comment below!

Thanks everyone, you're the best community on the web and we love having you with us!

Disclaimer

While Georgia is a therapist, she's not YOUR therapist. Everything said or implied on this show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. And shouldn't be taken in any way as a replacement for proper, professional care.

Credits

Music is Peace on Earth by wellman.

ZEN and TECH 31: Dealing with depression

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:42:48 -0500

Georgia and Rene talk about depression: what it is, what forms it takes, how to tell if you’re dealing with it, and what steps to take to try and address it. This is ZEN and TECH!

ZEN and TECH 30: Forgiveness

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:40:37 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss forgiveness, including the importance of judging the intention not just the act, figuring out what you want from any relationship, and understanding that ultimately we can only control ourselves. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 29: Business travel tips

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:39:56 -0500

Georgia, Rene, and special guest Phil Nickinson of Android Central talk tech for business travelers. Whether you're a road warrior or frequent flyer, a little planning and a lot of good apps and accessories can make your trips less stressful and far more successful. This is ZENandTECH!

Hosts

Georgia (@GeorgiaTiPb)
Rene (@reneritchie)
Phil (@philnickinson)

Contact

You can reach all of us @ZENandTECH, via email at podcast@zenandtech.tv, or leave a comment below!

Thanks everyone, you're the best community on the web and we love having you with us!

Disclaimer

Credits

Music is Peace on Earth by wellman.

ZENandTECH 28: New Year's resolution

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:59:42 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss New Year's resolutions -- how to make reasonable goals and how to stick with them, including dieting and nutrition, exercise and weight loss, and getting more from your life.

ZENandTECH 27: Family travel tips

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:40:27 -0500

Georgia and Rene talk about how to plan for stress-free travel and go over gadgets and apps that can help you relax and enjoy your time on the road, in the air, and away from home. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 26: Self-esteem

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:29:13 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss self-esteem, the differences between internal and external, global and situational, what causes negative self-esteem, and how you can start building positive self-esteem back. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 25: Stress-free shopping

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:19:12 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss ways to de-stress your holiday shopping, and our guide to the best zen and tech gifts for 2011. This is ZENandTECH!

Georgia's gift picks

Blends for friends tea
iSee Me personalized books for kids or Shutterfly photo books
Use iMovie or Windows Movie Maker to make a personalized movie or movie trailer

Rene's gift picks

Global knives
[iRobot Roomba vacuuming robot(http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=irobot%20roomba%20vacuuming%20robot&tag=mbn0c-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)

Shopping tips

Make a list before leaving to shop
Set a budget -- for each person -- before leaving to shop
Shop at off hours to avoid crowds
Shop online to avoid crowds
Get the store to gift wrap
Don't shop when you're feeling guilty
Make a note of refund/exchange policies

ZENandTECH 24: Handling the holidays

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:33 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss strategies for coping with the holidays, including dealing with family, friends... and the in-laws. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 23: Work stress

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:56:22 -0500

Georgia and Rene discuss how to deal with stress at work, including settings expectations, setting boundaries, communicating, taking breaks, and not becoming a slave to your smartphone. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 22: Criticism

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:02:05 -0500

Criticism is everywhere. But how well do we handle dishing it out, and how well do we take it? Georgia and Rene talk about why criticism exists, and how to get better at giving and taking it, especially in our modern, often anonymized internet world -- from constructive to destructive to flat out trolling and flaming. This is ZENandTECH.

ZENandTECH 21: Review II

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:51:59 -0400

Georgia and Rene circle back around and review taking care of yourself, working on passive relaxation, setting goals, dealing with negative thinking with positive counter-statements, the importance of play, helping others deal with death, and getting better at communications. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 20: Communications

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:04:50 -0400

Georgia and Rene talk about communication, why it's important, what challenges it faces, and to become better at it. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 19: Consolation

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:25:18 -0400

In a very special episode of ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene discuss the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and the challenges involved in helping someone close to you deal with the loss of a loved one.

ZENandTECH 18: Play

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:27:35 -0400

http://www.zenandtech.tv Rene and Georgia discuss the importance of play, how to re-discover your childlike sense of joy, overcome perfectionism, and take things a little less seriously. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 17: Positive counterstatements

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:42:19 -0400

Georgia and Rene recap negative thinking, then talk about common types, ways to counter, and the power of positive counterstatements and ways to develop them. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 16: Negative Thinking

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:25:35 -0400

We can be our own worst bully. If our inner voice pushes us down the path to worry, criticism, victim-hood, perfectionism, and avoidance, our thinking has turned negative and we need to do something about it. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 15: Goal setting

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:11:23 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss goal setting -- how to set yourself reasonable challenges, better yourself and enrich your life, and how to recover from the stumbles that inevitably crop up along the way. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 14: Passive relaxation

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:04:03 -0400

Georgia and Rene take breathing to the next level with a guided, passive relaxation exercise to help you take the stress from your mind and body and help you focus, recover, and heal. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 13: Priority one

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:35:02 -0400

Nokia dumped Symbia, HP dumped webOS hardware, Google bought Motorola, Steve Jobs resigned from Apple -- it's a stressful time in technology and now more than ever you need to take care of yourself. Georgia and Rene discuss how. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 12: Review

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:08:34 -0400

Georgia and Rene go over all the episodes, tips, and tools to date, from breathing to the foundations of sleep, exercise, and food, to dealing with death, physical and mental de-cluttering, perfectionism, avoidance, mindfulness, and boundaries -- including your feedback, examples, and progress. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 11: Bounderies

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:42:33 -0400

Georgia and Rene talk about the importance of boundaries. From doormat to control freak, just like good fences make good neighbors good boundaries make good self-images and good relationships. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 10: In the moment

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:16:58 -0400

Georgia and Rene discuss mindfulness and the importance of being in the moment. Enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to a friend. Watching a movie without BBM or dinner without Twitter. If both Yoda and Miagi agree, it has to be ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 09: Avoidance

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:29:27 -0400

Georgia and Rene talk viewer tips on perfectionism when it comes to email and task management, including "getting one thing done", and then tackle avoidance -- why we do it, what we get out of it, and what it costs us. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 08: Perfectionism

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:50:01 -0400

The plague of perfectionism -- when what you do is never good enough for yourself or for someone around you. Georgia and Rene discuss what it is, why it can negatively people, and tools to help you identify and deal with perfectionistic tendencies. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 07: Mental de-cluttering

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:50:53 -0400

Like the spinning hourglass or beachball on a computer, our heads can get stuck stuck thinking the same negative thoughts over and over again. This week on ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene discuss ways to figure out why you're perseverating and how you can deal with it.

ZENandTECH 06: De-cluttering

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:25:34 -0400

Do you own your stuff or does your stuff own you? This week on ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene talk about the joys of de-cluttering your life, and how getting rid of the physical clutter can help you get rid of the mental clutter as well.

ZENandTECH 05: Nutrition

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:03:16 -0400

Georgia and Return talk about nutrition. And phasers. Okay, mostly nutrition. Why it's important, how you can get the fuel you need even while living a fast-paced, tech-filled life, and some tips, tricks, and picks on how to eat and feel better.

ZENandTECH 04: Exercise

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:57:19 -0400

Returning to your regularly scheduled ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene discuss the benefits of exercise and how it alleviates depression, burns away stress, helps you sleep, improves your concentration, and otherwise works wonders. Plus, some app picks to help you keep track of your progress and build good habits.

ZENandTECH 03: Dealing with Death

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:57:58 -0400

We were scheduled to talk about exercise on ZENandTECH this week, but after suffering a death in the family, Georgia discusses the stresses and strains, and offers some tools and tips for dealing with them, including... video games. Then it's back on topic and we somehow end up on whether or not sex counts as exercise. (Listen to find out!)

ZENandTECH 02: Sleep

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:19:35 -0400

Georgia and Rene kickoff ZENandTECH second episode by talking... sleep -- what it is, why it's important, and what it does to your body and your stress levels if you don't get enough of it. We've got some app and gadget suggestions to help you sleep better, and some exercises to bring it all together.

ZENandTECH 01: Just breathe

rene@zenandtech.tv (Georgia, Rene Ritchie) — Mon, 30 May 2011 01:12:50 -0400

ZENandTECH centers you inner geek, helps you deal with the demands of a connected life, and nurtures your superhero in training. In the debut episode, George and Rene introduce the new show, try to define stress, recommend some apps (and non-apps!), and go over basic breathing exercises. Follow along!