- 6 minutes 53 seconds#142: Why is AI Making Us Dumber?
We’re facing a crisis worse than an economic downturn, and most people are still asleep.
This isn’t just a tech problem.
AI misinformation isn’t a glitch. It’s actively degrading how we think and make decisions.
While we worry about the stock market, global leaders are watching something else entirely.
The collapse of human intelligence.
It’s time to wake up and see how day to day AI is changing who we are.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Is AI Making Us Stupid
00:00:35 Gregory Favazza
00:00:47 AI-generated Content
00:01:18 Global Risks Report 2026
00:01:39 Misinformation and Disinformation
00:02:30 Everywhere has The Greatest Cup of Coffee
00:03:04 Too many people sound qualified until they're not
00:03:16 Tank Freezes Water So it Can Ride on it
00:03:30 Submarine Takeoff
00:04:50 Death Rays
00:05:14 Let Me know if You Think There's No Such Thing as a Death Ray
00:05:30 People are still Dating AI...
00:05:36 Contextual AI | Overthinking and Digital Transformation
00:05:54 Critical Thinking is Under Attack
00:06:07 What if humans could no longer distinguish fact from fiction?
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30 March 2026, 4:13 pm - 28 minutes 43 seconds#141: Contextual AI | Overthinking and Digital Transformation
"Why do I overthink everything?"
It’s the questions you would ask yourself at one point in your life, especially when the creative process feels like it’s stalling.
In this episode of Your Transformation Station, authentic podcast host Gregory Favazza takes personal growth listener engagement past the creative process to look at the mechanical "why" behind our mental loops.
We’re diving deep into self-evaluation around the future of work and business psychology, specifically examining ai and leadership blind spots.
As we integrate ai-powered voice assistants into our daily operations, we have to ask:
does study ai have instant homework solutions for the modern executive, or are we just automating our biases?
We even explore how ai transforms online dating to ai relationships, shifting how we connect personally and professionally.
Gregory blends thought provoking questions psychological and soical psychology and observational humor to bridge the gap between education and execution.
We discuss the importance of ai contextual organizational knowledge and the necessity of data transparency in a digital age.
Plus, a look at how growing up in the 1990s affected the 90s kids through "Happy reading, read2succeed free program sponsored by six flags theme parks."
Join us as we expose the patterns behind your decisions and help you see yourself clearly in an AI-driven world.
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23 March 2026, 3:58 am - 27 minutes 39 seconds#140: AI Leadership: Why You’re Still Stuck (Human Behavior Explained)
In this episode of Your Transformation Station, Gregory Favazza breaks down AI leadership, human behavior, and decision-making patterns that cause leaders to fail in high-pressure environments.
Topics include:
AI leadership
human behavior patterns
decision-making psychology
organizational leadershipIf you're struggling with clarity, execution, or leadership direction, this episode explains why.
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10 March 2026, 5:33 am - 7 minutes 47 seconds#139: Trauma Explains Behavior, But It Should Not Become Your Identity
In this episode of Your Transformation Station, Gregory Favazza, M.S. breaks down trauma, human behavior, and identity formation—showing the difference between understanding your past and allowing it to define your future.
Topics include:
trauma and behavior
identity and self-perception
emotional patterns
personal responsibility
psychological growth
behavioral changeIf you use your past to explain everything, you’ll never change anything. This episode shows where awareness helps—and where it becomes a trap.
Sources:
Psychological research on trauma, behavior, and identity formationEpisode Notes: https://www.ytsthepodcast.com/s5e139
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6 March 2026, 6:15 pm - 34 minutes 50 seconds#138: AI Leadership: Fix the System, Not the People (Why Leaders Get It Wrong)
In this episode of Your Transformation Station, Gregory Favazza sits down with Grant Harris, MBA, CDE, In this episode of Your Transformation Station, Grant Harris, MBA, CDE, to break down how organizational systems—not people—drive failure in modern workplaces.
Topics include:
AI leadership
human behavior patterns
decision-making psychology
organizational leadership
neurodiversity in the workplace
performance model failureIf you're struggling with burnout, disengagement, or leadership direction, this episode explains why.
🎧 Episode: https://www.ytsthepodcast.com/ep138
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18 February 2026, 11:16 pm - 22 minutes 15 seconds#137: AI at Work 2026: You’re Not Behind Because of AI (You’re Behind Because of This)
In this episode of Your Transformation Station, Gregory Favazza, M.S. breaks down AI leadership, human behavior, and decision-making patterns behind why AI adoption is stalling while a small group of power users pulls ahead.
Topics include:
AI leadership
human behavior patterns
decision-making psychology
organizational leadership
AI adoption in the workplace
workforce trends 2026If you think AI is the problem, you’re missing what’s actually happening. This episode shows you why adoption is slowing, who’s accelerating, and what’s really holding people back.
Sources:
Gallup (2025). AI in the Workplace: Workforce Trends
IBM SkillsBuild: https://skillsbuild.orgEpisode Notes:
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17 February 2026, 9:05 pm - 36 minutes 36 seconds#136: Employee Appreciation vs Recognition: Why Your Team Still Feels Unappreciated
In this episode of Your Transformation Station, Gregory Favazza, M.S. sits down with Dr. Paul White (@drpaulwhite) to break down employee appreciation, human behavior, and why recognition programs fail to fix disengagement in the workplace.
Topics include:
employee appreciation at work
recognition vs appreciation
employee disengagement
burnout and turnover
organizational culture
leadership and communicationIf you think recognition is enough, you’re missing what actually drives engagement. This episode shows why employees still feel unappreciated, how leaders misread the problem, and what it’s really costing organizations.
Sources:
Dr. Paul White — Workplace Appreciation research and frameworksEpisode Notes: https://www.ytsthepodcast.com/s5e136
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10 February 2026, 9:26 pm - 33 minutes 31 seconds#135: Justin Groth — Mindset Variance, Why Some People Adapt Faster
Mindset variance explains why some people adapt, stay disciplined, and perform under pressure while others stall. In this episode, Greg Favazza speaks with Justin Groth (@justincraiggroth), a natural bodybuilder who cuts through fitness industry hype by focusing on simplicity, consistency, and execution.
The conversation explores supplementation fundamentals, compound training, and leadership parallels—showing why restraint and clarity often outperform optimization culture.
Topics
• mindset variance and adaptation • supplement simplicity • discipline vs hype • compound movement fundamentals • sustainable performance systems
Timestamps
- [00:00:01] Fitness fundamentals
- [00:11:40] Compound movements and core strength
- [00:20:03] Performance, leadership, and adaptation
- [00:31:55] Coaching and app development
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27 February 2024, 6:46 pm - 42 minutes 8 seconds#134: Jeanell Green — Where Do We Begin, Creating Clarity When Everything Feels Stuck
When life destabilizes faster than clarity can form, most people don’t know where to begin.
In this episode, Gregory Favazza and Jeanell Greene examine personal transformation under pressure. Gregory shares the lived reality behind his “2440” process, navigating relationship breakdown, fatherhood, unresolved trauma, and the loss of stability while fighting to rebuild clarity and accountability.
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26 February 2024, 7:58 am - 56 minutes 20 seconds#133: Katherine McCord — Neurodiversity at Work, Unlocking Untapped Talent
Neurodiversity reflects natural differences in how people think, learn, and process information. In this episode, Gregory Favazza speaks with Katherine McCord about how conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and OCD are often misunderstood and how traditional workplace systems unintentionally exclude capable talent.
The conversation focuses on self-awareness, practical self-advocacy, and organizational design, reframing neurodiversity as a performance and systems issue rather than a deficit.
Topics
• neurodiversity in the workplace
• self-awareness and identity
• regulation and coping mechanisms
• self-advocacy at work
• inclusive systems and performanceOutline
(00:01) Neurodiversity and work environments
(07:18) Personal experience and awareness
(15:38) Adaptation and self-management
(23:35) Regulation and ego mechanisms
(35:24) Advocacy and communication
(43:25) Workplace inclusion in practice
(53:44) Interview dynamicsLinks
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25 February 2024, 7:14 am - 54 minutes 3 seconds132. Psychological Capital: The Hidden Driver of Performance
Psychological capital explains why some people sustain confidence, motivation, and performance over time. In this episode, Gregory Favazza speaks with Lindsay Tsang about self-efficacy, reflection, and how past achievement builds future capability.
The conversation focuses on clear, challenging, and measurable goals supported by consistent daily habits—not short bursts of motivation—showing how confidence is built through structure, execution, and learning over time.
Topics
• psychological capital and performance
• self-efficacy and confidence
• goal clarity and measurement
• daily habits vs motivation cycles
• learning goals and long-term growthOutline
(00:00) Visionary leadership and strategic direction
(11:39) Building confidence through goal setting
(18:04) Setting and sustaining challenging goals
(29:56) Learning goals and adaptability
(43:14) Personal growth and purposeLinks
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