AI & Therapy: What Helps, What Hurts, and What No One Tells You

Episode 107: AI, Mental Health & Why “Support” Isn’t Always SupportIn this episode, Caitlan dives into one of the most relevant (and controversial) topics right now: AI and mental health.As both a licensed therapist and business mentor, she breaks down the real role AI is starting to play in how we seek support, process emotions, and make decisions and where it can quietly start doing more harm than good.From accessibility and late-night spirals to AI psychosis and the erosion of self-trust, this episode explores the nuance behind using tools like ChatGPT for emotional support and where to draw the line.What You'll Learn in This Episode: The real benefits of AI for emotional support (and why accessibility matters)  Why AI acts as a “yes machine” and how that impacts your growth  The critical role of co-regulation—and why AI can’t provide it  What AI misses about your body, nervous system, and unspoken cues  The rise of AI psychosis and why it’s becoming a clinical concern  How over-reliance on AI erodes self-trust and decision-making  Practical guidelines for when to use AI—and when to absolutely notChapters:00:00 — Welcome back + gratitude + human connection moment 02:00 — The good: accessibility, availability & why AI feels supportive 05:30 — The bad: the “yes machine” problem + lack of challenge 08:30 — What AI can’t do: co-regulation, body awareness & missing cues 12:00 — The ugly: AI psychosis, delusion reinforcement & real risks 15:00 — How to use AI safely (and when not to use it) 17:30 — Building self-trust + better alternatives to AI supportLinks & Resources: 🎧 Next Level Decisions (Free Private Audio Course) — Learn how to trust your decisions using IFS + Human Design  🌐 Caitlan’s Website: https://www.caitlansiegenthaler.com/ 📩 DM or email Caitlan with your thoughts on AI + mental health  ✨ Upcoming retreat details coming soonSupport the showProduced by Caitlan SiegenthalerCover Art by Kiara OparaIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify. That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.