Episodes

  • Sonia Ponzo of Outset Wellness talks about ADHD, exercise and more with Yohay Elam of TouchBase
    Aug 15 2025

    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

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    36 mins
  • Kevin Gibbs, a wellbeing specialist for high achievers, discusses loneliness, communication, more
    Jun 27 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 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)
    Jun 20 2025

    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

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    41 mins
  • Eli Strzelecka of Conspicuis discusses shame, loneliness, mental health, AI, art with Reach Out
    Mar 9 2025

    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

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    26 mins
  • Tamára Saribekyan, Founder & CEO at HappyUI Design Studio discusses happiness and technolgoy
    Feb 8 2025

    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.



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    29 mins
  • Jeffrey Hall, Prof. of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, on staying in touch (full)
    Aug 29 2024

    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

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    29 mins
  • Loneliness, technology and urbanization – interview with Dr. Sena Aydin Bergfalk
    Jul 28 2024

    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

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    17 mins