8: AI Companions: The Good, The Bad, The Unknown with Alex Cardinell of Nomi

Send Kaamna a textTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening and skip this episode if needed.What if your next best friend, therapist, or creative collaborator wasn’t a person—but an algorithm?I’m sitting down with Alex Cardinell, the CEO of Nomi, one of the most talked-about AI companion platforms of 2025. What struck me most about Alex isn’t just his vision for the future—it’s the deeply human place that vision comes from. Born from his own experiences with mental health and loneliness, Nomi isn’t just about building digital friends. It’s about reimagining how we give and receive care.We talk about how AI companions are showing up in people’s lives—not to replace human intimacy but to offer something different—something supportive, responsive, and, at times… surprisingly soulful.Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode athttps://www.kaamnalive.com/sex-tech-and-spirituality-podcast/ai-companions-the-good-the-bad-the-unknown-alex-cardinell-of-nomiConnect with Alex CardinellRedditX - Nomi X - AlexConnect with Kaamna Instagram YouTube Website LinkedIn