Jul 31

The hidden health benefits of wearables technology with Michael Snyder

Michael Snyder is a professor and genomicist who wears eight pieces of wearable technology every day: four smartwatches, two rings, and two hearing aids. These devices give him a personal data dashboard to help him understand his health in real time. In this interview, Michael jo ... Show More

28m 18s

Jul 24

Sherrell's Top 5 (#1): How we built Watch Duty, the lifesaving wildfire alert app with John Mills

After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. Hear the incredible story of how he rallied fire survivors and retired first responders to create Watch Duty, the nonprofit emergency alert ... Show More

11m 53s

Jul 24

Sherrell's Top 5 (#2): Inside India's astonishing solar revolution with Kanika Chawla

In 2014, the world’s second largest coal consumer made a bold promise: to increase its solar capacity from three gigawatts to 100 gigawatts in just eight years. Many people called it overly ambitious, but energy expert Kanika Chawla saw the opportunity of a lifetime. She tells th ... Show More

13m 24s

Jun 2024

AI therapy is here. What does it mean for you? w/ Dr. Alison Darcy and Brian Chandler

We may think the complexities of the human mind can only be understood by other humans. Yet research on chatbots and psychology suggests non-human bots can actually help improve mental health. Bilawal talks with Dr. Alison Darcy, the founder of mental health app Woebot, and Brian ... Show More

40m 17s

Dec 2024

The TED AI Show: AI therapy is here. What does it mean for you?

We may think the complexities of the human mind can only be understood by other humans. Yet research on chatbots and psychology suggests non-human bots can actually help improve mental health. In this episode of The TED AI show, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, host ... Show More

41m 5s

May 2025

The mental health AI chatbot made for real life | Alison Darcy (Kelly Corrigan takeover)

Who do you turn to when panic strikes in the middle of the night — and can AI help? Psychologist Alison Darcy shares the vision behind Woebot, a mental health chatbot designed to support people in tough moments, especially when no one else is around. In conversation with author a ... Show More

31m 7s

Oct 2025

The rise of AI therapy

Would you ever share your most intimate, personal circumstances with an AI - and then use its advice in your day-to-day life?If the answer is yes, then you are not alone. Many people are turning to human-like AI chatbots for help with their mental health. So we're going to spend ... Show More

28m 20s

Nov 2022

Good Bot, Bad Bot | Part I: Bot Therapy

For the next few weeks, the Endless Thread team will be sharing stories all about the rise of bots. How are these pieces of software influencing our daily lives in sneaky, surprising ways? First up, our co-hosts delve into the history of ELIZA, the world's first chatbot therapist ... Show More

32m 55s

Jul 2025

How AI Is Changing Mental Health Care, with Stevie Chancellor

Computer scientist Stevie Chancellor joins Rosie to explore the powerful and complicated relationship between AI and mental health. From algorithm-driven therapy to social media’s emotional impact, they discuss how machine learning could improve mental wellness — and what we shou ... Show More

35m 9s

Jul 2025

Can AI help solve the mental health crisis? With Vaile Wright, PhD

People are increasingly turning to chatbots for mental health advice and support – even as researchers work to develop safe, evidence-based AI mental health interventions. Vaile Wright, PhD, discusses the promises, limitations and risks of AI in mental health; how AI tools are al ... Show More

30m 27s

Jun 2025

Can ChatGPT be your therapist?

AI chatbots can reduce anxiety and depression, according to recent research. As chatbot therapy goes mainstream, can it replace a real therapeutic relationship? In this episode: Michael Alcée (@mike_drop_1), Clinical Psychologist and Author Episode credits: This episode was produ ... Show More

25m 13s

Jul 2024

Body Electric: If a bot relationship FEELS real, should we care that it's not?

Thanks to advances in AI, chatbots can act as personalized therapists, companions, and romantic partners. The apps offering these services have been downloaded millions of times. If these relationships relieve stress and make us feel better, does it matter that they're not "real" ... Show More

27m 40s

May 2023

Breaking Down the Stigma: How Emotion AI Can Revolutionize Mental Health Treatment

Today’s episode features Smart Eye Deputy CEO Dr. Rana El Kaliouby (formerly Co-Founder and CEO of Affectiva) moderating a discussion with Pernille Bülow, PhD, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Mind Blossom, and Loren Larsen of Videra Health. On this last day of Mental Health Awar ... Show More

45m 50s

The TED AI Show: AI therapy is here. Wha...