In this special episode, Dr. K is joined by Dr. Kirk Honda and Dr. Michaela Thordarson for a head-to-head comparison of how real therapists and AI (ChatGPT) respond to mental health questions. Together, they react to anonymous community submissions and live prompts, discussing whether AI can truly replicate the depth, nuance, and humanity of therapy.
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How Gambling Devours Young Men
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down how sports betting, prediction markets, and crypto platforms exploit young men by legally framing their products as "prediction contracts" rather than traditional gambling. He exposes how this legal distinction feeds a dangerous "illusion of con ... Show More
31m 36s
Sep 2025
AI Therapy Deep Dive: Can a Chatbot Be Your Therapist? w/ Dr. Nick Jacobson
AI chatbots may already be the largest providers of mental health services in the United States, raising big questions about safety, effectiveness, and oversight. Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Dr. Nick Jacobson to explore the risks and opportunities of AI therapy: Can a chat ... Show More
1h 25m
Aug 2024
E2 - Manipulating my AI Therapist
In this episode of <em>Break the Psycle Podcast</em>, Elijah, Danny, and Kyla dive deep into the cutting-edge world of innovative mental health treatments. From the transformative effects of ketamine therapy to the rise of AI-driven therapy sessions, they explore the future of me ... Show More
43m 51s