In this episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, Michael and Phil are joined by Amanda Berlin, Senior Product Manager at Blumira and the CEO and Founder of Mental Health Hackers. Amanda shares her unconventional path into cybersecurity and the story behind founding her nonprofit. The group discusses burnout, anxiety, and the lasting effects of isolation within the cybersecurity community as well as how to make conferences more accessible to all.
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Things Mentioned:
- Mental Health Hackers – https://www.mentalhealthhackers.org/
- Vulnerable U - https://www.vulnu.com/
- Meet Mental Health Hackers at:
- DEFCON 2026 (Blue Team Village and Diana Initiative)
- Blue Team Con 2026
- HECC 2026
- BSides Delaware
In this episode:
- Host: Michael Farnum
- Host: Phillip Wylie
- Guest: Amanda Berlin
- Director: Bill Brenner
- Producer: Lauren Andrus
- Editor: Ivan Basconcillo
- Music by: Kike Gutz
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