Reach Out

Yohay Elam
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The loneliness epidemic is growing and cuases mental and physiological damage around the world. Technology can hinder staying in touch – and can also be used to empower individuals to reaching out. I’m Yohay Elam, founder of TouchBase, which tackles loneliness by nudging and empowering people to reach out to loved ones. In this podcast, I will speak with experts in the field, sharing from their wisdom and growing wealth of studies.

Episodes

  1. Feb 13

    Melvin Adekanye of Jam Social interviewed by Yohay Elam of TouchBase

    Melvin Adekanye is the founder of JamSocial, helping introverts actually connect at events with icebreakers that make networking feel like playing a fun game.This conversation is about something many of us experience but rarely discuss—feeling disconnected, even when we’re surrounded by people.Melvin works at the intersection of technology, psychology, and events, helping people, especially introverts, feel more at ease starting real conversations.We discuss networking, loneliness, the role of technology, and why sometimes a small nudge is all it takes to help people connect.I'm Yohay Elam of TouchBase, an app which helps connect with loved ones through reminders and conversation starters. Melvin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvin-adekanye/Check out Jam Social https://thejamsocial.com/And download TouchBasehttps://blog.gettouchbase.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TouchBaseStore.html

    50 min

  2. Jan 27

    Vladislav Andreev discusses important well-being practices, evolution, technology and loneliness

    Vladislav Andreev is the creator of Creator, SapiensOS,, and provides Neuroscience-Based Performance Systems for Founders & Execs. In an interview with Yohay Elam of TouchBase, he talks about a wide variety of topics such as loneliness, connection, technology, the importance of sleep and lots more.

    1h 3m

  3. 08/15/2025

    Sonia Ponzo of Outset Wellness talks about ADHD, exercise and more with Yohay Elam of TouchBase

    Sonia Ponzo is a psychologist, behavior change expert, and founder of Outset Wellness, an ADHD-friendly platform that helps people stay active without overthinking it. Sonia brings a decade of experience in digital health and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection to everything she builds.In the interview with Yohay Elam of TouchBase, Sonia discusses ADHD, exercise and many more interesting topics. Check out Outset Wellnesshttps://www.outsetwellness.com/ Download TouchBase https://gettouchbase.com

    36 min

  4. 06/27/2025

    Kevin Gibbs, a wellbeing specialist for high achievers, discusses loneliness, communication, more

    Kevin Gibbs who combines communication, organizational strategies, and employee wellbeing speaks with Yohay Elam of TouchBase about empowerment, wellbeing in the workplace, the role of technology, leadership and the role of childhood traumas and lots more with Yohay Elam of TouchBase. This is part of the Reach Out series.Visit Kevin's Wellbeing Mastery Academyhttps://wellbeingmastery.academy/Follow Kevin's activity on LinkedIn herehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-gibbs-405377306/Download TouchBase https://gettouchbase.com

    1h 15m

  5. 06/20/2025

    Nobody should be able to say "I don't know how to make friends" Nadia Devita Oktarini Artonne presents her bold mission at Nadia Devita Oktarini Artonne talks about Loneliness Global Action (LGA)

    Loneliness is a growing problem and some are taking action all over the world. Yohay Elam TouchBase gettouchbase.com speaks with Nadia Devita Oktarini Artonne of Loneliness Global Action (LGA), her background the magnitude of the issue and lots more. About LGA:Read the Executive Summary: https://tinyurl.com/LGAExecSummary Sign up to join the movement: bit.ly/JoinLonelinessActionWe’re launching an influencer-first strategy to make connections go viral — as loneliness deserves the same attention and urgency as any global crisis. And if you're ready to take bold action, add your voice to our global petition calling for a Ministry of Loneliness in every country: lonelinessglobalaction.org

    41 min

  6. 03/09/2025

    Eli Strzelecka of Conspicuis discusses shame, loneliness, mental health, AI, art with Reach Out

    Eli Strzelecka LLM is the founder of Conspicuis and the mind behind the playful and thought-provoking "Guilty Gallery." In a conversation with Yohay Elam founder of TouchBase, Eli talks about her personal journey and provides insights about happiness and loneliness – not necessarily total opposites. She also discusses the role of shame and art in mental therapy. Check out Conspicuis https://www.conspicuis.xyz/And play around with the Guilt Gallery https://guilty-gallery.conspicuis.community/Eli on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-strzelecka-llm-91584851/Download TouchBase https://blog.gettouchbase.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TouchBaseStore.html

    26 min

  7. 02/08/2025

    Tamára Saribekyan, Founder & CEO at HappyUI Design Studio discusses happiness and technolgoy

    Tamára Saribekyan, Founder & CEO at HappyUI Design Studio and a Product Designer, speak with Yohay Elam, founder of TouchBase, about happiness, loneliness, social media, mental health, and everything in between in a wide-ranging interview.

    29 min

  8. 08/29/2024

    Jeffrey Hall, Prof. of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, on staying in touch (full)

    In this episode of the Reach Out series, I’m excited to speak with Jeffrey Hall, Jeffrey Hall, a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas and an internationally recognized expert on friendship, courtship, and mobile and social media. He has spoken to major media outlets, so I’m lucky to have him here. His book, The Social Biome, is coming out soon. You can pre-order it here: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Biome-Everyday-Communication-Connects/dp/0300272146 Follow TouchBase on social media and on gettouchbase.com

    29 min
  9. Loneliness, technology and urbanization – interview with Dr. Sena Aydin Bergfalk

    07/28/2024

    Loneliness, technology and urbanization – interview with Dr. Sena Aydin Bergfalk

    This is our first episode in the Reach Out series I’m Yohay Elam, founder of TouchBase, which tackles loneliness by nudging and empowering people to reach out to loved ones. Check out https://gettouchbase.com I’m excited to host Dr. Sena Aydin Bergfalk, a UX/CX Researcher & Strategist, and a cultural anthropologist by training. Follow Sena   / senaaydin

    17 min
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About

The loneliness epidemic is growing and cuases mental and physiological damage around the world. Technology can hinder staying in touch – and can also be used to empower individuals to reaching out. I’m Yohay Elam, founder of TouchBase, which tackles loneliness by nudging and empowering people to reach out to loved ones. In this podcast, I will speak with experts in the field, sharing from their wisdom and growing wealth of studies.

Information

  • Creator
    Yohay Elam
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yohay Elam
  • Show Website
    Reach Out