Dr. Daniel Siegel: Mental Health, Connection & AI | Guest Co-Host Patricia Freebery, LMFT
From We're Out of Time by Richard Taite
June 9, 2026 · 1h 10m
About this episode
Dr. Daniel Siegel discusses the impact of modern culture and technology on mental health and human connection.
On this episode of We're Out of Time, host Richard Taite and guest co-host Patricia Freebery, LMFT, Executive Clinical of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa, sits down with renowned psychiatrist, bestselling author, and interpersonal neurobiology pioneer Dr. Daniel Siegel for a wide-ranging conversation on human connection, consciousness, relationships, and the future of mental health. Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Siegel discusses how modern culture, social media, and emerging technologies are shaping the way people connect with themselves and one another. He explores the role of awareness, integration, and relationships in overall well-being, while sharing insights from neuroscience, psychology, and human development.The conversation also examines the rise of artificial intelligence and the growing trend of young people forming relationships with AI companions. Dr. Siegel offers his perspective on how technology may influence human connection, emotional development, and social interaction in the years ahead. In one of the episode's most memorable moments, Dr. Siegel reflects on a near-fatal accident in his youth that temporarily altered his sense of identity and…
People in this episode
Host: Richard Taite
Guests: Patricia Freebery, Dr. Daniel Siegel
Topics covered
- mental health
- human connection
- artificial intelligence
- neuroscience
- relationships
- social media
Keywords
- mental health
- connection
- AI
- neuroscience
- relationships
- social media
- consciousness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa
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