In this grab bag episode, Barry and Bobby cover everything from scams and digital hygiene to emotional moments in caregiving. Barry opens up with a story about learning the hard way that being “right” isn’t always helpful—especially in caregiving situations. They debunk the overhyped 16-billion credential breach, share essential password and scam-spotting tips, give an update on DMV ID changes, and dive deep into how fear often hides behind our need for control. Barry wraps with a reflective story inspired by a bicycle ride and some programming wisdom that unexpectedly applies to caregiving.
⏱️ Timestamps:
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00:00 — Barry’s “do you want to be right or do you want it to work?” story
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01:20 — Summer heat check-in and life updates
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02:00 — The overhyped “16 billion credential leak” explained
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04:45 — Why password managers and multi-factor auth still matter
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06:00 — Have I Been Pwned? and cleaning up your password hygiene
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07:45 — Email scams, AI-powered phishing, and red flag spotting
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09:00 — Barry’s real-life PayPal scam attempt and how to respond
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12:00 — The psychological toll of scams on older relatives
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13:00 — South Carolina DMV changes: no more same-day IDs
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15:00 — Real ID, fraud prevention, and planning ahead for ID renewals
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15:45 — Deep thoughts from Barry’s morning ride: why we nitpick and correct
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18:00 — Fear, control, and the importance of talking to others
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19:30 — The power of shared fears and building emotional support
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21:00 — Listener email invitation and how to reach out
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21:45 — Tech meets psychology: Perl’s “3 virtues” and how they don’t always serve you in caregiving
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24:08 — Final thoughts and sign-off
Key Topics:
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Caregiving psychology: control vs compassion
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Digital hygiene and password safety
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Phishing and AI-powered scam prevention
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South Carolina’s DMV shift & Real ID changes
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When tech virtues don’t serve caregiving moments
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Emotional self-awareness and fear sharing
Resources Mentioned:
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Have I Been Pwned? – Check if your email was in a breach
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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
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DMV state list for Real ID policies (see show notes)
- Show notes and resources are here: https://bit.ly/caretechandtips-resources
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