Season 2 Ep.1 - Navigating tech and wellbeing
In the first episode of Season 2 of the EmpowerTech Podcast, host Iyari Cevallos sits down with globally renowned positive psychology expert Sue Langley, founder of the Langley Group and academic director of the Langley Group Institute.
Together, they explore the evolving relationship between technology and human wellbeing—from the promises of AI in healthcare to the everyday mental toll of social media and binge-scrolling. Sue breaks down the science of human flourishing and how tech can either support or sabotage it.
This episode covers:
What “flourishing” really means in a digital context
How tech impacts emotional development - especially in young people
Strategies for setting boundaries with devices (hello, grayscale mode 👋)
Why the future of tech needs to be grounded in positive psychology
How to assess if your app, device, or tool is really serving your wellbeing
Sue also offers advice for parents, educators, and tech developers on how to design and model healthier digital behaviours—and the key question she believes all creators should ask before launching a product: “Does this enhance human wellbeing?”
If you’re ready to rethink your tech habits and lead with intention, this is the episode to start with.