Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

Today Chris and Mike are joined by Carrie Hatton. Carrie lives in Northeastern PA near Lake Wallenpaupack. A single mother of two boys, Carrie became disabled in 2021 after a severe case of COVID-19. She was hospitalized for three months, during which doctors had declared her clinically dead.

A former private music teacher and vocalist, Carrie can no longer sing but continues to teach private music lessons from her studio. She also collaborates with DNF Brass and Woodwind in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. In addition, she works as a substitute teacher for the local school district and is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction online through Eastern University.

Although her daily activities may seem normal, Carrie still relies on supplemental oxygen for exertion and while sleeping. [Oct 27, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:28 - Mike Holfeld Intro

01:02 - Today's Guest: Carrie Hatton

01:54 - Carrie’s Story

08:02 - Going Public

-          Book: Clinically Dead - Carrie Hatton

11:53 - MasterClass Ad

13:39 - Declared Dead

17:42 - Long Covid

21:23 - Being Your Own Advocate

22:55 - Preventive Health

25:41 - The Future

27:36 - Sharing Stories

28:14 - Wrap Up

29:01 - Next Month: Elizabeth Moses

29:25 - Outro

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-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Carter Zupancich. Chris and Carter explore the evolving landscape of social engineering threats, focusing on the rise of vishing attacks and the role of AI in enhancing these tactics. Their discussion underscores the importance of empowering employees as a human firewall and the need for continuous education and testing to strengthen organizational security. [Oct 20, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:31 - Carter Zupancich Intro

-          Website: https://carterzupancich.com/

01:30 - Intro Links:

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                               

03:35 - Tools, Tactics and Procedures

05:19 - Tech Advances

08:16 - The Classics

10:01 - The Need for Testing

12:16 - Callback Phishing

17:26 - Setting Expectations

21:56 - Approved Language

23:56 - Verify!

25:16 - Empowerment

26:17 - And Now a Horrible Story

28:47 - Investing In Employees

31:19 - Wrap Up & Outro

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-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Today we are joined by Jay Izso. Jay is a high-energy mindset and resilience coach, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and media personality. Known as “Coach Jay,” he helps people shift their thinking, master their mindset, and unlock their potential in business and life. Drawing on his background in psychology and years of coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes, Jay blends humor, science, and real-world stories that resonate with audiences everywhere. As the host of A New Direction and Real Estate Right Now, he’s built a reputation for engaging conversations that inspire action, growth, and results. [Oct 13, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:53 - Intro Links

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                               

01:58 - Jay Izso Intro

02:48 - Lessons From the Farm

-          Book: Lessons From the Farm - Jay Izso

09:11 - Kindness as a Core Value

14:37 - MasterClass Ad

16:16 - The Electric Fence

23:24 - I'll Figure It Out

29:16 - Losing Your Ego

34:40 - The Gift of Servitude

37:07 - 100% Rule

38:14 - I Was Wrong

39:17 - Find Jay Izso Online

-          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-jay/

40:14 - Book Recommendations

-          Human Hacking - Christopher Hadnagy

-          Iron-Sharpened Leadership - John L. Gronski

-          Success Mindsets - Ryan Gottfredson

-          The Creator Mindset - Nir Bashan

42:11 - Mentors

45:29 - Wrap Up & Outro

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-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

 

In today’s episode, Chris and Dr. Abbie explore the intriguing phenomena of dreams, the placebo effect, and déjà vu. They delve into the mysteries of why dreams can feel more emotionally intense than reality, how belief can trigger real physiological changes, and the perplexing sensation of déjà vu that leaves us questioning our memories. Through engaging discussions, they uncover what science knows and the many questions that remain unanswered about these fascinating topics. [Oct 6, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:54 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

01:14 - Intro Links

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                

03:17 - The Topic of the Day: Dreams, Placebo and Deja Vu

04:11 - Why Do We Dream?

07:01 - Information Integration

09:36 - Second-Hand Emotion

11:41 - What We Don't Know

14:28 - Uploading Your Dreams

17:26 - The Placebo Effect

22:57 - Context Dependent

26:09 - Non-Responders

28:21 - Deja Vu

30:01 - The Smell Trigger

31:31 - The Emotional Aspect

34:43 - What's Your Sign?

35:44 - Wrap Up

35:59 - Next Month: Ambition   

36:34 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

-          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

 

 

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