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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Yesterday
What Everyone Gets Wrong About ADHD
In this episode, Dr. K reacts to a viral ADHD skit to break down what the internet frequently gets wrong about the condition. Moving beyond surface-level symptoms, he explains the neurobiology of time blindness, why high-stakes pressure paralyzes the neurodivergent mind, and how ... Show More
29m 43s
Jul 19
Thoughts Your Therapist Has, But Doesn't Tell You
In this episode, Dr. K provides a play-by-play clinical analysis of his Jubilee appearance, where he spoke with a Marine veteran named Lamar. Breaking down their interaction, Dr. K demonstrates why true therapy is "literally so much more than talking about your feelings," explori ... Show More
40m 18s
Jul 13
How To Actually Have An Elite Mindset
In this episode, Dr. K dissects the mindsets of legendary athletes—including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods—to uncover the psychological mechanisms behind peak performance. He explains why common advice like "strive to win" or "prove your ... Show More
31m 39s
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
Nov 2024
Partners in Diagnosis: ChatGPT, a Mother’s Intuition, and a Doctor’s Expertise with Courtney Hofmann and Dr. Holly Gilmer
<p>In this episode of NEJM AI Grand Rounds, hosts Raj Manrai and Andy Beam interview <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mheebcnd7tznbm5q/Bio_Morales_Hofmann.pdf'>Courtney Hofmann</a>, a mother whose use of ChatGPT led to her son’s diagnosis of tethered cord syndrome after s ... Show More
40m 6s