Voices of the Vigilant podcast: humanizing cybersecurity
with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond
About the Voices of the Vigilant podcast
Voices of the Vigilant is a cybersecurity podcast about the humans behind the work — their stories, their pivots, their hard-earned lessons. Each episode is a candid conversation with practitioners, leaders, and thinkers doing meaningful things in the field.
New episodes drop monthly. Find the full catalog below or on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.
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Voices of the Vigilant episode catalog
Voices of the Vigilant EP11 | Calm Under Fire: The Psychology of Thriving in Cybersecurity
This episode features Sara Rabinovitch, PhD, Workplace Psychologist | Clinical Psychologist | Behavior Scientist | Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer, Pacific Mindful Wellbeing @ Work
Why does your brain feel razor-sharp at 2 p.m. but foggy by 7? In this episode of Voices of the Vigilant, we sit down with psychologist and behavioral scientist Dr. Sara Rabinovitch to explore the hidden cost of constant vigilance—and how small, evidence-based resets can bring your nervous system back online.
Sara translates cutting-edge stress science into practical tools for high-pressure fields like cybersecurity and tech, turning recovery into a measurable skill rather than a wellness cliché. From understanding heart rate variability and polyvagal-informed breathing to mastering quick, tactile resets, she shows how flexibility—not calm—is the true mark of resilience.
We also dive into the tougher stuff: emotional masking in hybrid teams, the loneliness of leadership, and how reframing recovery as readiness boosts performance and retention. If you’re ready to protect your edge without burning it down, this episode offers grounded science, compassionate strategy, and a fresh definition of vigilance—sustained attention you can direct on purpose.
Listen now and try a two-minute reset at learn.pacificmndfl.com
The human side of tech
As a gifted speaker and connector, Jess is super excited to share this project with you! Each episode features a candid conversation with folks in the infosec space on a specific topic and is designed to educate and inspire you to take action on your own terms.
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Know someone, or are someone, with a story worth hearing? We’re always looking for practitioners, leaders, and unconventional voices from across the security landscape.