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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 24 MIN

Inside The Ambulance: Saving Lives While Overworked And Underpaid | Are AI Chatbots Causing Psychosis?

from In Good Health · host Kristen Farrah, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt, Elizabeth Westfield

Inside The Ambulance: Saving Lives While Overworked And Underpaid   Despite what Hollywood shows us, the daily life of a paramedic rarely includes life or death emergencies. In reality, resources are thin, burnout runs high, and medics often face issues that would be better handled by social workers and lawyers. This week, Joanna Sokol details her experience on the job and why the field is desperate for better worker rights.   Guests: Joanna Sokol, author, A Real Emergency Host: Elizabeth Westfield  Producer: Kristen Farrah     Are AI Chatbots Causing Psychosis?   AI chatbots have become a helpful tool, but for some vulnerable people, interacting with these programs can be dangerous. The constant validation these chatbots provide can feed into users’ delusions and cause psychosis. Our expert this week digs into what’s causing this psychosis, who’s most at risk, and how clinicians can intervene.   Guests: Dr. Alexandre Hudon, psychiatrist, assistant clinical professor, University of Montreal Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farrah     Medical Notes: The Ticking Clock On Male Fertility, Why FDA Research Needs To Be More Inclusive, And The Shocking Effects A Specific Diet Has On Breast Milk FDA drug trials may not be getting enough information. Is there a ticking clock on male fertility? Building public trust in science may rely on appearances. How a woman’s diet majorly affects her breast milk.  Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite what Hollywood shows us, the daily life of a paramedic rarely includes life or death emergencies. In reality, resources are thin, burnout runs high, and medics often face issues that would be better handled by social workers and lawyers. Then, AI chatbots have become a helpful tool, but for some vulnerable people, interacting with these programs can be dangerous. The constant validation these chatbots provide can feed into users’ delusions and cause psychosis.

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