Big plans in 2026? This AI helps you deal with stress & anxiety (ft. Karin Stephan, COO at Earkick)

Meet the amazing Karin Andrea Stephan, co-founder and COO at Earkick, an AI mental health app.Karin shares her journey from a music career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of creativity, community, and mental health. She discusses the transformative power of AI in mental health solutions, the need for breaks to recharge creativity, and the role of community support in entrepreneurship. Karin also highlights the significance of data-driven approaches in mental health and the importance of personalizing mental health solutions to enhance wellbeing.Our conversation delves into the complexities of navigating mental health knowledge and real-life implementation, emphasizing that having access to information and wisdom is not sufficient for overcoming personal struggles. Karin highlights the importance of support systems in dealing with trauma and mental health issues, as well as the role of AI in providing assistance. If you have big plans in 2026, building healthy habits while managing stress and anxiety are critical. Karin shares her personal best practices and explains how Earkick makes a real difference in the lives of their users.Chapters00:00 Karin's Journey from Musician to Entrepreneur03:24 Creativity and the Importance of Breaks05:48 The Role of Community in Entrepreneurship10:29 Mental Health as a Business Opportunity13:40 The Evolution of Mental Health Awareness17:16 Introducing Earkick A New Approach to Mental Health 20:13 The Science Behind Earkick's Effectiveness23:28 Personalization in AI Therapy26:38 Real-Life Impact of Earkick29:54 The Role of Employers in Mental Health33:14 Building Trust in Mental Health Solutions36:55 The Future of AI in Mental Health--------------------------------------------------------------Don't be shy and come say hi:Connect with Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdeubener/Follow Karin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinstephan/ Check out Earkick: https://earkick.com/--------------------------------------------------------------More about AI To Go:✨ Watch more Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiL3_cC9nmXALQiaqlYs2Kw✨ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-to-go-podcast/id1866997458✨ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X9XgIv1qtCYtExziNMyXK✨ Receive all Updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-to-go-podcast/