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S3E23 From Fear of AI to Shaming AI Users
In this episode we explore the growing stigma around AI use in education, creative work, and the workplace. From accusations of cheating to fears about authenticity and job loss, we examine how…
S3E22 Are AI Companions Making Us Less Lonely or More Alone?
As AI companions become more emotionally responsive and always available, they’re changing how we experience loneliness, attachment, and connection. In this episode, explore the psychology behind AI…
S3E21 The Future Is Here. Are We Ready?
AI is moving fast. Work, creativity, and identity are changing with it. This episode explores the tension between human values and machine speed, and what the future could hold if technology outpaces…
S2E20 2025 in Reflection
This final episode of 2025 looks back on a year of exploring connection, emotional loneliness, and the questions that shape how we live today. From defining friendship to understanding youth…
S2E19 Human Glitch - Chapter 8: Quinn
As the holidays approach, Joyce explores how division at work and in society affects our well-being. A listener’s story about two rival managers sparks a new question: What’s the difference between…
S2E18 Human Glitch - Chapter 7: Caleb
This week kicks off with a big question: Is this generation of youth fundamentally different, or are we just seeing familiar struggles through a new lens? Between tech overload and deepening…
S2E15 Human Glitch – Chapter 6: Quinn
In this new episode of Human Glitch, Quinn heads into a long-awaited therapy session with Dr. Han. As they talk, buried questions about trust, identity, and being “the strong one” begin to…
S2E16 Human Glitch – Chapter 5: River
In this new chapter of Human Glitch, River confronts the pain of his mother’s absence and a father who won’t step in. As tensions rise at home, River begins to question what family really means.We…
Human Glitch – Chapter 4: River
In this chapter of Human Glitch, River wrestles with belonging, loyalty, and the courage to stand up for what’s right. As summer unfolds in Los Angeles, River finds himself caught between two worlds,…
S2E14 Human Glitch – Chapter 3: Caleb
In this episode, we continue the Human Glitch series with Chapter III, told through the eyes of Caleb, a 16-year-old football standout in South Central L.A. Balancing school, sports, and caring for…
S2E13 Human Glitch – Chapter 2: Quinn
We’re back with Chapter Two of Human Glitch, a new coming-of-age novel from the YRV team, featured on the Thought-Partner Podcast. This serialized story follows a group of teens as they navigate…
S2E12 Introducing Human Glitch (A YRV Novel)
Get an exclusive first listen to Human Glitch, a new coming-of-age novel from the YRV team. Set in Los Angeles, the story follows a group of teens as they navigate identity, loneliness, and belonging…
S1E11 Alone Together: The Silent Epidemic
In this episode of the YRV Thought Partner Podcast, host Joyce Coffey discusses emotional loneliness with guest Diana Aleksanyan, a sophomore at NYU Abu Dhabi. They explore how young people often…
S1E10 Loneliness
Loneliness is a growing crisis among young people, deeply tied to mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. But what type of loneliness affects them most? In this episode, youth from…
S1E9 Friendship: A New Year’s Gift
Welcome to the first Thought-Partner episode of 2025! As we step into a brand-new year, we explore one of the most profound aspects of human connection: friendship. Anchored by a touching poem, What…
S1E8 Tackling Food Insecurity
Lori Cosgriff, President of the 29 Palms Food Pantry, discusses her background and the pantry's operations. They serve 200-250 families per month through three distribution programs, including a USDA…
S1E7 Leadership, Purpose, and Empowering Future Generations
Joyce interviews Linda Wong, a dynamic individual whose journey spans from humble beginnings in rural China to becoming an influential educator and leader. Linda shares her story of immigrating to…
S1E6 Local Action Drives Global Change
In this episode of Youth Research Vox - Thought-Partner Podcast, host Joyce Coffey sits down with Søren Hermansen, Director of Samsø Energy Academy, to explore the power of community-driven…
S1E5 Gen Z's Message to Generations Before
In this episode, Joyce Coffey explores the complexities of Generation Z, a group often misunderstood by older generations. Through a heartfelt poem, the podcast gives voice to Gen Z's desires for…
S1E4 Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, Joyce Coffey interviews Sandy Smith, executive director of the Copper Mountain College Foundation, delving into her motivations and dedication. Sandy discusses her deep connection to…
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YRV Thought-Partner Podcast has published 24 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Society & Culture.
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