Tim Thayne, Rebuilding Trust at Home with AI

Family therapist and Trustyy founder Dr. Tim Thayne joins host Dr. Ken Huey to tackle the hardest part of treatment: coming home. Tim shares why discharge plans often fail, why trust is a fragile currency, and the crucial role of parental unity. He explains how Trustyy’s AI coach helps teens earn back freedoms through an 8-step trust-building process, why 24/7 coaching changes follow-through, what surprises him about teens opening up to AI, and how to balance autonomy and accountability. The conversation ends with real stories of rapid family change—and a concrete case for hope.You’ll learn:What breaks most discharge plans - and how to fix itThe two biggest post-treatment mistakes parents makeHow AI complements (not replaces) live coachingA practical framework for teens to earn back trust and freedomsWhy small, consistent changes create momentum at home