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The information in this show is not intended to be therapy or to address your individual situation. It is information based on experiences, opinions, and research. If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources at the end of the show notes, or others in your area.
🎙️ Welcome to This Week’s Episode!
Michelle and I started off trying to be super organized, but AI is such a HUGE topic that we found ourselves wandering down different rabbit holes! So, today’s episode is all about laying the groundwork—what AI is, how it can actually help with mental and emotional well-being, and why you don’t need to be afraid of it taking over your life. 😆
We also sprinkled in some fun AI-generated jokes, absurd wellness tips, and a guessing game where AI shocked us all by figuring out Michelle’s mystery object (you’ll have to watch/listen to find out!).
So buckle up, because we’re about to take a lighthearted but informative dive into the world of AI! 🚀
🧠 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
1. AI: A Tool, Not a Human Replacement
AI can be a fantastic assistant for mental and emotional well-being, but it is NOT a substitute for therapy, medical advice, or human connection. Think of it as your assistant—helpful, but not a replacement for real people!
AI can help with journaling, organization, and stress management.
It can’t offer deep human empathy or replace face-to-face connection.
It’s a tool to enhance your well-being, not a magic solution.
2. The Fun (and Slightly Awkward) Side of AI
We asked AI to generate some jokes for us, and well… let’s just say we don’t think it’s ready for stand-up comedy just yet! Here are some of the gems it gave us:
📢 AI-Generated Jokes:
"I asked AI how to reduce stress. It suggested deep breathing and gentle movement. I was hoping for a full-body reset button."
"AI therapist: 'How does that make you feel?' Me: 'Sad.' AI therapist: 'Noted. Would you like a list of cat videos?'" 😂
📢 Absurd AI Wellness Tips:
"For mindfulness, stare at a potato for 5 minutes a day. Potatoes have no stress. Be the potato." 😆
(Okay, maybe AI is kind of funny, just not always in the way it intends to be! 😂)
😨 Addressing AI Fears: It’s Normal!
Let’s be honest—new technology always brings fear. AI is no different.
📌 A Look at Tech Fears Through History:
1876: People feared the telephone would ruin face-to-face conversation.
1969: The Internet (ARPANET) sparked privacy concerns.
1980s: Home computers made people fear job automation.
1999: Y2K panic—many believed computers would crash at midnight!
Today: AI fears include job loss, misinformation, and loss of human connection.
Bottom Line: Every major technological shift has come with anxiety, but learning about AI helps us use it to our advantage instead of fearing it.
✨ How AI Can Improve Mental & Emotional Well-Being
✅ Journaling & Self-Reflection Apps: AI-assisted apps like Reflectly, Journey, and How We Feel help you track emotions and recognize patterns.
✅ Guided Meditation & Mindfulness: Apps like Calm and Headspace use AI to tailor meditations for stress relief.
✅ Organization & Productivity: AI can generate to-do lists, prioritize tasks, and even help with meal planning!
✅ Creativity & Fun: AI-generated writing prompts, story ideas, and even joke-writing tools can spark creativity.
AI isn’t just about efficiency—it can actually enhance personal growth and emotional balance.
🎯 What’s Coming Up Next?
🔜 Next Week: AI for Mental & Emotional Well-being
AI-powered journaling, guided meditations, and mood tracking apps.
Our personal experiences with AI for mental wellness.
🔜 Practical AI: Simplifying Life & Saving Time
Using AI to manage daily stress and stay organized.
How AI can act as your personal assistant to free up time.
🔜 Staying Safe & Smart with AI
AI privacy concerns and protecting your personal data.
How to spot AI scams and misinformation.
📌 This Week’s Show Notes & Resources:
✅ AI-generated video on tech fears throughout history.
✅ AI Glossary to help decode some of the jargon.
✅ Click here for Akinator, the Fun AI App we used for our guessing game!
✅ Ask the Expert: Got AI questions? Send them in for our upcoming chat with Jamie!
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🎤 Final Thoughts
AI isn’t here to replace us—it’s here to assist us! Whether it’s helping with organization, stress relief, or even playing a fun guessing game, AI can be a great tool when used mindfully.
So what do you think—are you excited or scared about AI? Let us know! And don’t forget to send in your Ask the Expert questions for Jamie!
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And next time, Consider Yourself Hugged 😘🤗
Mental Health Resources:
Michelle Kixmiller, MSN, MAE, RN, APN, PMHNP-BC
Michelle Kixmiller is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Educator. She works with children and adults with mental health needs including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Michelle served as a public school teacher and science department chair for over a decade when a family tragedy pulled her in a different direction. The death of her younger brother after a multiple year battle with depression and alcoholism led her to pursue a career in the mental health field. She went back to school to become a registered nurse graduating and gaining experience as a critical care nurse at a level 1 regional burn center prior to completing a graduate degree to become a mental health nurse practitioner. Her vision is holistic care through teamwork to create a more peaceful school environment for students and staff alike. No one should have to struggle alone. Michelle currently works full time for a non-profit community mental health center at an outpatient clinic and works PRN for an inpatient crisis stabilization unit. When not at work she loves spending time with family, traveling, watching movies (not scary ones), running (slowly), and Crossfit. Contact Michelle at Silver Lining Psychiatric Solutions, 615-378-7713 or mkixmill@gmail.com.
Tami West, PhD
Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life’s challenges.
Tami has worked in a variety of industries including healthcare, school nutrition, corporate sales, and 10 years as a public-school teacher. In 2013 she received her PhD in Human Development, studying the connections among stress, emotions, and identity.
Dr. West has spoken in 48 states across the US, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. In any given year, Tami speaks to groups with audiences consisting of anywhere from 100 to 3,000 people.
Dr. West is the author of several successful publications including three books: The Stress Club, Life Without the Monsters and Thrive. When she's not speaking or writing, you might find her with her traveling with her husband and family, reading historical fiction, or watching Big Bang Theory.
Tami connects with audiences through real experience, cutting edge research, and transparent stories – all sprinkled with humor! She will make you laugh, cry, and shine a refreshingly new light on life's challenges.
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