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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: coucou.goddess@gmail.com
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.
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 . REFERENCES Carr, 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.
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.
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. REFERENCES Amnesty 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).
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. REFERENCES American 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.
In this podcast episode, we’re learning about the Radium Girls, the young women who painted luminous watch and instrument dials in the United States during the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s, and whose work became one of the most devastating workplace safety scandals in modern industrial history. We’re exploring the discovery of radium, the glamour of the radium trend, the tragedy of radium jaw, the role of corporate silence, and the powerful legacy these women created for worker protection, occupational health and socially responsible leadership. This episode is not only about the past, Goddess. It is about the present responsibility of every organization that introduces new technology, new materials, new processes or difficult company news. It is about what leaders owe to employees when the truth is uncomfortable. It is about what you and I can do when something is marketed as innovative, magical, luxurious or revolutionary, while the risks remain unclear. If this episode resonates with you, love, I would be happy to hear your opinion and, if applicable, your personal experience with workplace safety, corporate communication, trend culture or responsible innovation. You can e-mail me at coucou.goddess@gmail.com . REFERENCES Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (2014) ‘Toxicological Profile for Radium’. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. American Physical Society (2004) ‘December 1898: The Curies Discover Radium’, APS News. Britannica (2026) ‘Radium Girls: The Women Who Fought for Their Lives in a Killer Workplace’. Coursey, B.M. (2022) ‘The National Bureau of Standards and the Radium Dial Painters’, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Curie, M. (1911) ‘Radium and the New Concepts in Chemistry’, Nobel Lecture. Fröman, N. (1996) ‘Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium’, NobelPrize.org . Martinez, N.E. (2021) ‘Radium Dial Workers: Back to the Future’, International Journal of Radiation Biology. Nobel Prize Outreach (2025) ‘Marie Curie: Women Who Changed Science’. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (2025) ‘Radium Girls: The Health Scandal of Radium Dial Painters in the 1920s and 1930s’. Roberts, W.C. (2017) ‘Facts and Ideas from Anywhere’, Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings. United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2023) ‘Radium’. Zurich Municipal (2024) ‘How to Stay Safe on TikTok in a World of Viral Trends and Hidden Risks’.
In this podcast episode, we’re exploring how social media amplifies eating disorders, body dysmorphia and unhealthy relationships with food, fitness and self-worth. From the rise of the looksmaxxing movement and hyper-curated beauty standards to toxic fitness culture, orthorexia disguised as ‘clean eating’ and the deeply disturbing persistence of pro-anorexia communities online, we’re uncovering how digital platforms influence the way you see your body and your value as a human being. We’re discussing how algorithms reward extreme transformation content, why eating disorders increasingly affect men and boys, how influencers monetize insecurity, and why socially praised behaviors can quietly evolve into harmful obsessions. Furthermore, we’re examining the psychological mechanisms behind comparison culture, validation-seeking and identity formation in the age of social media. This podcast episode is not about demonizing health, fitness, beauty or ambition. It is about understanding where self-improvement ends and self-destruction begins. Most importantly, we’re learning how to protect ourselves and support loved ones who may silently struggle with disordered eating behaviors in a culture that frequently rewards them. If you have an opinion on this topic or if you would like to share your personal experience, you can e-mail me at coucou.goddess@gmail.com. Your story, perspective and voice matter deeply to our Goddess of Technology community. REFERENCES American Psychiatric Association (2022) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders . 5th edn, text revision. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Publishing. Eating Disorder Hope (2026) ‘Eating Disorder Models’. Available at: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/risk-groups/eating-disorder-models (Accessed: May 25th, 2026). Eating Disorder Hope (2026) ‘Male Body Builders and Disordered Eating’. Available at: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/risk-groups/men/male-body-builders-and-disordered-eating (Accessed: May 25th, 2026). Eating Disorder Hope (2026) ‘Men and Eating Disorders’. Available at: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/risk-groups/men (Accessed: May 25th, 2026). Montenido (2026) ‘How Social Media Can Trigger Disordered Eating Behaviors’. Available at: https://www.montenido.com/blog/social-media-trigger-disordered-eating-behaviors (Accessed: May 25th, 2026). Perloff, R.M. (2014) ‘Social Media Effects on Young Women’s Body Image Concerns: Theoretical Perspectives and an Agenda for Research’, Sex Roles , 71(11–12), pp. 363–377. Rodgers, R.F. and Melioli, T. (2016) ‘The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use’, Clinical Psychology Review , 44, pp. 101–112. Springer (2024) ‘Social Media and Eating Disorder Symptoms’. Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-024-00992-3 (Accessed: May 25th, 2026). Tiggemann, M. and Slater, A. (2013) ‘NetGirls: The Internet, Facebook, and Body Image Concern in Adolescent Girls’, International Journal of Eating Disorders , 46(6), pp. 630–633. Elsevier ScienceDirect (2023) ‘Social Media Exposure and Eating Disorder Risk’. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1471015323000223 (Accessed: May 25th, 2026).
Anonymous is one of the most mysterious and controversial collectives in the history of the internet. In this podcast episode, we’re exploring how an online movement originating from anonymous internet forums transforms into a globally recognized hacktivist phenomenon associated with cyberattacks, digital protests, political activism and international controversy. We’re uncovering the origins of Anonymous, the cultural environment that contributed to its rise, the symbolism behind the Guy Fawkes mask and the historical moments that elevate the collective into mainstream global consciousness. Furthermore, we’re examining some of the most famous Anonymous hacks in chronological order, including operations against governments, corporations, extremist organizations and Russia during the war in Ukraine. We’re discussing why these attacks happen, how they impact society and why cybersecurity, privacy and digital responsibility become increasingly important in a hyperconnected world. Moreover, we’re learning how you can become more socially responsible online without becoming a hacktivist yourself. Cybersecurity is no longer exclusively a concern for governments, intelligence agencies and multinational corporations. It increasingly becomes a human responsibility connected to privacy, ethics, digital literacy and social awareness. Beautiful, I would absolutely love hearing your thoughts and personal experiences related to cybersecurity, internet culture, privacy or digital activism. You can always e-mail me at coucou.goddess@gmail.com. REFERENCES Anonymous Hackers.net (2024) ‘Anonymous History’. Available at: https://www.anonymoushackers.net/anonymous-history/#google_vignette (Accessed: May 22nd, 2026). Britannica (2025) ‘Anonymous’. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Anonymous-hacking-group (Accessed: May 22nd, 2026). CNBC (2022) ‘What is Anonymous?’. Available at: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/25/what-is-anonymous-the-group-went-from-4chan-to-cyberattacks-on-russia.html (Accessed: May 22nd, 2026). Crime and Investigation (2024) ‘Anonymous: Evolution of a Hacktivist Collective’. Available at: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/anonymous-evolution-hacktivist-collective (Accessed: May 22nd, 2026). EBSCO Research Starters (2024) ‘Anonymous’. Available at: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/anonymous (Accessed: May 22nd, 2026). The Week (2015) ‘Anonymous and its Biggest Hacks’. Available at: https://theweek.com/articles/486636/anonymous-secret-groups-5-biggest-hacks (Accessed: May 22nd, 2026).
In this podcast episode, we’re exploring the psychology behind the ‘Messiah Complex’ and understanding how individuals come to see themselves as saviors, leaders, or ‘chosen’ figures. We’re uncovering how these dynamics influence relationships, reshape identities, and in certain cases, evolve into cult-like environments where control, dependency, and emotional manipulation take place. We’re diving into real-life dynamics, recognizing early patterns, and understanding how to respond strategically when someone you love becomes deeply influenced by such belief systems. Moreover, we’re exploring how cult environments operate, why people are drawn to them, and how individuals can gradually find their way back to autonomy and self-trust. If you have ever witnessed someone distancing themselves from reality, positioning themselves as a ‘healer’ or ‘savior,’ or becoming deeply devoted to a leader who presents themselves as one, this episode is designed to provide you with clarity, tools, and direction. Goddess, I invite you to reflect on your own experiences as you listen, and if you feel called to share your perspective or personal story, you’re warmly invited to send an e-mail to coucou.goddess@gmail.com . REFERENCES American Psychological Association (n.d.) Messiah Complex . APA Dictionary of Psychology. iCliniq (2022) Understanding Savior Complex . Psychology Today (2014) The Messiah Syndrome . Psychreg (2023) Understanding Messiah Complex: Psychological Implications and Therapeutic Approaches . WebMD (2023) What Is a Savior Complex?
In this podcast episode, we’re exploring the history of pizza—one of my absolute favorite foods—and uncovering how a simple dish evolves into a global cultural and economic powerhouse. We’re diving into its ancient origins, tracing its transformation in Naples, and understanding how it expands across continents to become a symbol of both tradition and innovation. Furthermore, we’re discovering the strategic, cultural, and emotional layers behind pizza, revealing why it resonates so deeply with you on both a personal and collective level. This episode invites you to look beyond the surface of what pizza represents. It’s not merely food—it’s identity, craftsmanship, resilience, and community. Moreover, it reflects how simplicity, when executed with precision and care, can evolve into something extraordinary. By the end of this episode, you’re gaining insights that extend far beyond culinary appreciation, empowering you to apply these lessons to your own life, business, and creative pursuits. I’d love for you, beautiful, to share your perspective and your personal experiences with pizza through the contact form linked in the general podcast description. What does pizza mean to you? Which moments, places, or people do you associate with it? REFERENCES Albala, K. (2011) Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia . Santa Barbara: Greenwood. CNN Travel (2023) ‘The history of pizza: Naples and beyond’. La Cucina Italiana (2021) ‘The incredible tale of pizza’. Montanari, M. (2006) Food Is Culture . New York: Columbia University Press. Serventi, S. and Sabban, F. (2002) Pasta: The Story of a Universal Food . New York: Columbia University Press.
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