Mental Health and the Finch App
About this episode
In this episode, Charles Daily discusses his experience with the Finch app for mental health and habit tracking.
Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988 then press 1) National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) Fosterdaddirective@gmail.com In this episode of The Foster Dad Directive Podcast, I talk about my experience using the Finch, a mental health and habit-tracking app I originally discovered through one of my foster kids. I explain how it works through a small digital companion that grows as you complete daily goals, routines, and self-care tasks. You unlock items, outfits, and small adventures over time, and your Finch responds to your inputs in a way that’s meant to encourage reflection and consistency. I also share that I named my Finch after my dog Jade, who passed away in 2023, which sometimes leads to an emotional notification that says “Jade is waiting for you.” From my perspective, I really like what the app is trying to do, especially for kids or anyone working on mental health or building better habits. I’ve seen foster kids respond well to it for things like hygiene routines, taking medication, and building structure, and I appreciate how it creates a safe, low-pressure way to express emotions. At the same time…
More episodes of The Foster Dad Directive
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Foster Dad Directive podcast page.