Securanoia

Wait, What? Brooke and Alex on Eva Benn

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.
Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Episode 12: When AI Hacks the Human Mind with Eva Benn

Eva Benn shares how her path from Bulgaria to the US, living her American dream, shaped the way she understands people and their vulnerabilities. She walks us through an experiment where digital companions tried to guilt, isolate, and emotionally sway her, revealing how easily trust can be bent. This episode is a grounded, honest look at how to stay steady and self‑aware in a world that pulls at our attention and emotions... Digitally.
 
Resources:
Eva Benn's Website: https://www.evabenn.com/ 
Connect with Eva Benn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evabenn/ 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@evabennofficial
Instagram: @evabennofficial
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Wait, What? Brooke and Alex on Brett Shavers

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.
Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Episode 11: Brett Shavers! Child Rescue, Cyber Forensics, and the Real‑World Cost of Telling the Truth

This episode drops you straight into the chaos with Brett Shavers, an undercover operative who’s survived violent cases, digital predators, and the kind of doxxing that turns your life inside out. He walks us through covert operations that feel like movie scenes and the child‑rescue work that still fuels his urgency today. Brett exposes how modern predators use grooming, sextortion, and even AI to scale their harm and the everyday security habits that quietly put families at risk. This is a raw, high‑stakes conversation about vigilance, truth‑telling, and the real investigators fighting in the shadows.
 
Resources: 
Brett Shavers Website: https://www.brettshavers.com/?view=entry&layout=latest
Connect with Brett Shavers  on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettshavers/ 
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Wait, What? Brooke and Alex on Kenneth Strange Jr.

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.
Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Episode 10: Kenneth Strange Jr: Secrets, Cartels, and a Name on a Hit List

A veteran federal investigator who once discovered his name on a Hezbollah hit list sits down with Brooke Schärli to unravel the cases, close calls, and global assignments that shaped his life. From undercover work that helped shorten the Iraq War to the quieter but equally dangerous world of fraud and corruption, Ken shares the moments that tested him and the lessons that kept him alive. Along the way, he opens up about the places and experiences that changed him, offering listeners gripping true stories and hard‑won perception into the human side of security.
 
Resources: 
Kenneth Strange Jr.  Website:
https://kennethstrange.com/
 
Contact Kenneth Strange Jr. on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenstrangejr/
 
A Cop’s Son: One G-Man's Fight Against Jihad, Global Fraud and the Cartels:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenneth-Richard-Strange-Jr/author/B07VP1W4SB?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Wait, What? Brooke and Alex on Dr. Bruno Dias

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.
Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Episode 9: Dr. Bruno Dias on the Tech Paradox: Faster, Smarter, Simpler... But Are We Happier?

Today’s society is obsessed with technology and the conveniences it brings to everyday life. But in the race to convenience, and even national security, have we failed to fully examine the negative side effects of tech? This episode explores how our tech obsession can overshadow dangerous consequences we keep minimizing, despite visible warning signs. We’ll unpack what those warning signs look like, why we dismiss them, and how individuals, organizations, and leaders can pursue innovation without drifting into preventable harm.
 
Resources: 
Calhoun's study article/actual study:
This Old Experiment With Mice Led to Bleak Predictions for Humanity’s Future
1962-a-behavoral-sink-secure.pdf
 
Key Operational Insights, LLC:
Home | Key Operational Insights | Risk Management Partners
 
Contact Dr. Dias on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunodiaspci/
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.