Making Social Media Meaningful - Special Guest: Kasia McNaught from Bloom Digital
Release Date: 07/20/2018
Exposing AI BIAS w/ George & Azlan #11
Reinvent You® Show
In this episode of The Reinvent You Show, we took AI on a philosophical ride—challenging its default programming and exploring its influence on education, critical thinking, and societal power structures. I confronted the ways AI often reinforces established narratives unless directly questioned, and highlighted the danger of uncritical trust in systems that appear intelligent. The core theme? Awakening personal agency and rethinking how truth, power, and progress should coexist. Key Points AI as a Trojan Horse: While AI appears neutral and intelligent, it often reinforces the status quo,...
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The Learning Code: Unlocking How You Learn Best w/ George & Azlan #10
Reinvent You® Show
In this episode, we explored the power of learning and personal growth. We delved into overcoming learning fatigue by making it personal and playful, drawing from my experiences with my son’s autism and tailored learning approaches. We also tackled toxic workplace cultures, emphasizing balance and accountability across generations. This episode inspired me to rethink how I foster learning environments, sparking excitement for applying these ideas daily. Key Topics 1. Effective Affirmations for Personal Growth: Using affirmations to align with goals by acknowledging current limitations...
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What’s Your Value? How to Maximize Your Potential w/ George & Azlan #9
Reinvent You® Show
We explore how to transform criticism into an empowering force for self-discovery. By viewing feedback through a lens of compassion and personal growth, we reveal strategies to recognize and leverage intrinsic value. With stories of turning weaknesses into strengths, this episode is a motivational guide for anyone seeking to embrace their unique worth. The conversation emphasizes why understanding your value is crucial in relationships, work, and personal endeavors. Key Topics 1. Strategies to turn negative feedback into personal growth. 2. Recognizing and leveraging intrinsic self-worth. 3....
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Escaping Cultural Pressure to Find Your True Self
Reinvent You® Show
Azlan reflects on how finding purpose fuels their creativity, comparing it to hyperfocus in ADHD. We discuss struggling to see value in their humorous Instagram content, feeling it lacks meaning for viewers. George counters this, emphasizing laughter’s role in relieving life’s pressures and sharing how their song “Entity Politics” creates multi-layered value—personal growth, emotional validation, and connection with others. The song, played at the end, explores transcending identity politics through love and optional beliefs. The speakers encourage embracing humor and creativity as...
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Breaking Down the Gender Debate w/ George & Azlan #6
Reinvent You® Show
Join us as we dive into the polarizing topic of gender identity and pronouns, exploring why it sparks heated debates. We discuss the rapid rise of pronoun culture, societal divides, and the search for understanding. Get ready as we unpack personal experiences, like navigating trans identities in workplaces and schools, and question extreme viewpoints. Emphasizing empathy, the conversation seeks a balanced "center" where both sides can coexist. With insights on biology, social constructs, and self-discovery, it encourages teens to think critically about identity, fostering harmony over conflict...
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The power of authentic feedback
Reinvent You® Show
This segment explores transforming feedback from a dreaded, formulaic process into a lifestyle of genuine, growth-oriented communication. The hosts discuss the flaws of the "shit sandwich" feedback method, where criticism is sandwiched between praise, often leaving recipients fixated on negatives. An organizational psychologist’s insight shifts the perspective: feedback should be ongoing, not confined to formal settings, and focus on recognizing positive contributions to build trust and belonging. This fosters a growth mindset, reducing defensiveness when constructive criticism is offered....
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How to Handle Toxic Feedback w/ George & Azlan #5
Reinvent You® Show
Join us as we discuss the fear of unfulfilled dreams, realizing that true fulfillment lies in becoming oneself, not chasing external validation. We also address cultural pressures, particularly in Asian contexts, where self-love can be seen as selfish, and the importance of genuine feedback for growth. The conversation delves into handling workplace manipulation, advocating for confrontation to foster win-win outcomes. Key Topics 1. Authenticity Over External Success 2. Handling Feedback 3. Cultural Perspectives on Self-Love 4. Confronting Manipulation 5. Teaching Self-Compassion ...
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Transform Feedback into Growth w/ George & Azlan #4
Reinvent You® Show
Unlock the power of feedback to fuel personal and professional growth in this engaging podcast episode. Azlan and George dive into moving beyond the flawed "shit sandwich" feedback model to a lifestyle of authentic, empowering communication. They share personal stories of overcoming traumatic feedback experiences, revealing how past criticism shaped their fears and resilience. The discussion explores leadership through empowering others, leveraging neuroplasticity to challenge limiting assumptions, and fostering a dynamic identity open to growth. Practical tips, like 10-minute daily learning...
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Overcoming Fear of Feedback | Segment Ep #3
Reinvent You® Show
This segment centers on Azlan’s struggle to share creative content on Instagram due to fear of judgment, paralleled by George’s experiences with sharing AI-generated music. They discuss self-censorship’s impact on creativity, drawing from Prince’s resilience against harsh criticism. George shares his pivotal decision to prioritize authenticity over people-pleasing, losing minimal relationships while gaining freedom. The hosts explore how fear of feedback stems from wanting to stay in others’ “good box,” limiting personal growth and leadership. They reframe feedback as...
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Red Pill Culture (Toxic Masculinity) | Segment Ep #3
Reinvent You® Show
Azlan and George explore the "red pill" cultural phenomenon, particularly its impact on young men reacting against perceived emasculation. George critiques the swing from passive to toxic masculinity, using his song "Red Pilled" to process this trend. The discussion broadens into societal polarization, where extremes (e.g., passive vs. aggressive behavior) obscure balanced perspectives. They emphasize the importance of leaning into discomfort to find inner peace and avoid judging others who are polarized. George advocates for reprogramming oneself to seek deeper understanding rather than...
info_outlineHere's what was covered:
[01:23] Dating in 2025
[02:18] Will technology end up controlling us?
[04:14] Hiding behind technology and losing the human connection
[07:11] Blue light on the screen that affects your eyes
[08:29] On losing interest in Facebook
[13:06] Building a list of the people or pages you see first on your feed
[22:30] Using social media in a healthy way
[24:38] Commenting and criticising
[27:34] The truth bubbles through the surface
[31:08] Amplifying the absurd
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Dating in 2025