VirWave Founder Kate Julia on Breathwork, Journaling & Connection-First Wellbeing Tech

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Kate Julia, founder of VirWave, to talk about “emotional regulation technology” and how wellbeing tools can feel more accessible when they’re designed for different learning styles. We discuss how VirWave began (from a plush robot prototype to an app), why the platform focuses on visual, customisable breathwork (including a box-breathing style you can personalise), and how the app aims to help users manage emotions rather than suppress them.We also cover VirWave’s connections/community feature (designed around consent/approval rather than adding strangers), its built-in journaling options for everything from full entries to “one-word” check-ins, and the ideas and methods that influenced the approach (including Kate’s background in yoga training and DBT-inspired tools).If you’re curious about practical, low-pressure tools for getting through hard moments  and how wellbeing tech can be built with real humans in mind this one’s for you.Try VirWave / sign up: head to virwave.com to join the email list and get updates. The app is out on the 27th of MarchSupport the show: If you enjoyed the episode, please follow, share, and leave a quick rating/review. You can also donate via the show notes — it really helps keep the podcast going.Support the show