About this episode

Earl Wagner, PhD discusses the implications of AI in therapy and the irreplaceable aspects of human healing.

AI researcher and former Google employee Earl Wagner helps unpack AI therapy bots, emotional attachment to technology, and what makes healing deeply human. You know how I'm always encouraging therapists to sit with the unknown? Well, fair warning: this episode may test your limits in the same way that a good fitness coach might test your stamina. It's time for the AI conversation. AI's growing role in therapy, healing, and emotional support Why loneliness and disconnection make AI companions appealing What human therapists can offer that AI can't replicate How therapists may need to evolve in an AI-driven future The importance of community, embodiment, and real connection Maybe therapists can't counter all of our dystopian daydreams, but we can expand our capacity to connect. Join The Therapist Network and receive 20% off your subscription tier when you enter the code SARAHROCKS. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy…

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