About Sarb Johal

I’ve always lived in the space between things. Between the analogue world I grew up in and the digital one I now explore. Between my deep-seated fascination with the human mind and my curiosity for the tools that shape it.

This website is the gateway to that intersection.

My Story

For over 35 years, my professional life has been dedicated to psychology. For two of those decades, I worked as a clinical psychologist, specialising in the demanding fields of disaster recovery and public mental health. This work, helping entire communities navigate profound uncertainty and find a path forward, led me to write the best-selling book, Finding Calm.

But alongside this work, another passion was growing. I created TheTechPacker, a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying modern technology. What started as a hobby evolved into a significant part of my professional life, leading me to publish over 1,000 videos on everything from professional camera gear to the creator economy. This journey also led to successful, long-term partnerships with some of the most respected brands in the tech world, including multi-year collaborations with major camera companies. I learned not just how the tools worked, but how they were changing the way we work, think, and connect.

What This Space Is For

These two paths—the public health psychologist and the tech creator—weren’t separate. They were always leading to the same place.

That’s what this new chapter is all about.

My video podcast, Side B, is my journal for exploring the human side of our digital lives. It’s where I apply my understanding of large-scale stress to the personal chaos of our modern world. My newsletter, Notes to Selves, is where I share my more personal, reflective writing on finding our own signal in the noise.

This space is for the curious. For the Gen Xer who remembers mixtapes but now has to understand AI. For anyone who believes that to master the tools of the modern world, we first have to understand ourselves.

I invite you to watch the podcast, read my notes, or explore the tools I trust.

Thanks for being here.

Sarb