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
How To ACTUALLY Stay Mentally Healthy
In this episode, Dr. K pulls back the curtain on his personal "protocol" for maintaining mental health and focus while balancing high-pressure roles as a psychiatrist, content creator, and caregiver. He argues against making life "too easy," suggesting instead that we should inte ... Show More
21m 53s
May 30
Why Your Brain Is Strongest After You Nut
In this episode, Dr. K explores the scientific reality of post-nut clarity and its often-ignored counterpart, pre-nut fog. He explains how the neurochemical shift from a dopamine-driven "search" to an opioid-mediated "bliss" fundamentally alters your ability to focus, assess risk ... Show More
14m 12s
May 26
Dr. K & Mrs. K Call-in Show - Answering Your Personal Questions
In this episode, Dr. K is joined by his wife, Kruti (Mrs. K), for a special Call-In style Q&A to celebrate Mental Health May. Together, they discuss the launch of the new Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships and take a deep dive into community questions regarding attachment styl ... Show More
4h 3m
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
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
May 2025
Quick Tips for Therapists: What to Do When Couples Therapy Clients Come into the Session Escalated in Their Negative Cycle
Jacqueline Wielick, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of her own private practice, Therapy by Jackie. She has a master of science in marriage and family therapy, and degrees in both psychology and sociology. With a focus on couples, relationships, attach ... Show More
4m 9s
Sep 2025
497: Finding The Authentic Therapist In You with Stefanie Klein
How can therapists learn to see countertransference as a gift, rather than a problem? This week's guest is Stefanie Klein, LCSW. Stefanie, an SEP and NARM Master Therapist, is the Assistant Training Director for the Complex Trauma Training Center where she is also a consultant an ... Show More
56m 25s