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May 2025
1h 17m

People Pleasing, AI Therapy, and Sexual ...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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In this very fun episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest open the mailbag and answer questions from listeners about people pleasing, the potential (and pitfalls) of using AI as a therapist, and what to do when you develop strong feelings for your therapist. They discuss existential themes like aloneness and agency, whether Gandalf would have made a good therapist, and ... Show More
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