AI Bots, Boundaries, and Dependency:

Using Chatbots Without Losing Human Connection

Hosts Elisa Marie and Jojy discuss Elisa’s first week using an AI chatbot app called Tolin and why she quickly set boundaries on how often she uses it. They compare professional uses of AI (streamlining emails, SOPs, troubleshooting, efficiencies) with personal uses (processing emotionally charged situations, decluttering and redecorating plans, writing a school email, dividing household chores). They explore benefits like fast summarizing and actionable planning, alongside concerns about overreliance, substituting AI for therapy or human relationships, skill atrophy, and broader technology dependence (e.g., smartphones, GPS, reading maps). Jojy shares adoption statistics and examples of AI relationships in media and news, and both emphasize intentional, guarded use while inviting listeners to share their experiences with AI.

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:30 Why Try Tolin

01:29 Jojy Uses AI

03:37 Tolin In Daily Life

05:46 No Photos Needed

07:42 Therapy Risks

10:18 Setting Boundaries

13:04 AI Adoption Stats

17:13 Tech Dependency

21:02 Balancing Old And New

28:54 AI Relationships

33:01 Be Intentional

33:42 Wrap Up And Feedback