People Pleasing, AI Therapy, and Sexual Transference: Mailbag | Being Well

In this very fun episode, @RickHanson and I open the mailbag and answer questions from listeners about people pleasing, the potential (and pitfalls) of using AI as a therapist, and what to do when you develop strong feelings for your therapist. We discuss existential themes like aloneness and agency, whether Gandalf would have made a good therapist, and close with some thoughts about what supports a long and loving relationship.

Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction and Opening Banter
2:08 Question 1: People-Pleasing and Advice for Depression
6:10 Follow-Up: Do We Train Others to Ignore Our Needs?
11:30 Question 2: AI as a Therapist
29:08 Question 3: Sexual Transference in Therapy
38:22 Question 4: Is Remembering That We’re ‘Ultimately Alone’ Helpful?
53:35 Question 5: What’s the Secret to a Long and Happy Marriage?
1:04:52 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

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