Confessions of a CyberPsychologist

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Carolyn Freeman, a leading CyberPsychologist from Cybercology, chats to CyberPsych and DigiTech experts to share insights, practical tips and tools that help you better manage your digital mental health and well-being.

  1. Dr Brigitte Viljoen - Relating with Social Al

    FEB 6

    Dr Brigitte Viljoen - Relating with Social Al

    Dr Brigitte Viljoen explores how humans relate to social AI, examining cyberpsychology, mental health, attachment and the psychological risks and possibilities of chatbot relationships.

    52 min
  2. Dr Jessica Piotrowski - Communication in a Digital Society

    JAN 14

    Dr Jessica Piotrowski - Communication in a Digital Society

    Dr Jessica Piotrowski discusses empowering children through digital competence, evidence-based approaches to media use, and what it truly means to be pro-children in a digital world.

    1h 11m
  3. Dr Scott Debb - leveraging cyberpsychology to navigate life in the digital age

    11/06/2025

    Dr Scott Debb - leveraging cyberpsychology to navigate life in the digital age

    Dr. Scott Debb joins to discuss how cyberpsychology helps us understand behaviour, technology, and connection in the digital age.

    1h 25m
  4. Neil Coulson - Online Peer Support Communities

    10/16/2025

    Neil Coulson - Online Peer Support Communities

    In this episode, we talk with Professor Neil Coulson on how online peer support communities impact people living with long-term health conditions and their carers.

    1h 2m
  5. Camila Caro - The Psychology of Online Gaming

    10/09/2025

    Camila Caro - The Psychology of Online Gaming

    In this episode, I talk with CyberPsychologist Camila Caro about the psychology of online gaming, the wellbeing benefits of play, VR experiences, girls in gaming, parenting and multiplayer games, and why every tech company should have a cyberpsychologist focused on user wellbeing.

    57 min
  6. The Interconnectedness of the Social Sciences and Computing - Guest Louise O'Dea

    08/27/2025

    The Interconnectedness of the Social Sciences and Computing - Guest Louise O'Dea

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the human side of AI. Louise O’Dea brings both insider experience from Google and fresh academic insight into how technology is shaping society—and why the future of AI can’t be left to engineers alone.

    1h 9m
  7. The Psychological Impact of Grief Bots - Guests Dr Melissa Lunardini and Tara Steele

    07/04/2025

    The Psychological Impact of Grief Bots - Guests Dr Melissa Lunardini and Tara Steele

    This time, we uncover the potential psychological impact of Grief Bots. We explore the intersection of grief, childhood development, and AI. I’m joined by Dr Melissa Lunardini, an international expert in child bereavement, and Tara Steele, Director at Safe AI for Children Alliance. From emotional vulnerability to ethical design, they unpack how children process loss, the myth of innate resilience, and why tech solutions must include young voices.

    1h 13m
  8. The Psychology of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust - Guest Dr Jason R. C. Nurse

    07/01/2025

    The Psychology of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust - Guest Dr Jason R. C. Nurse

    We speak with Dr Jason R.C. Nurse about the vital role psychology plays in cybersecurity. Why people ignore best practices, how attackers exploit human biases, and why many awareness campaigns fail to change behaviour? Jason shares insights into cultural differences, the importance of reducing friction, and how organisations can design human-centred security systems.

    44 min
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Carolyn Freeman, a leading CyberPsychologist from Cybercology, chats to CyberPsych and DigiTech experts to share insights, practical tips and tools that help you better manage your digital mental health and well-being.

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