Dating apps are dying. What once promised connection now feels transactional. Swiping has replaced spontaneity, and AI-generated messages blur the line between real and artificial. In a world of bots, ghosting and performance, intimacy is becoming harder to find. This episode explores why digital dating is collapsing and what it means for human connection.

A sharp exploration of how language, intelligence, and alignment intersect as artificial general intelligence moves closer to reality. This episode examines whether machines can truly understand, what alignment really means beyond the headlines, and how the evolution of AI is forcing us to reconsider the nature of consciousness itself. Insightful, provocative, and grounded in real-world implications for the future of human and machine thinking.

What happens in psychotherapy when language no longer feels sufficient? This episode explores how non-religious spiritual practices - including prayer-like reflection, intention-setting, and silent attention - can support emotional regulation and meaning-making. From grief and trauma to existential unease, we look at why some inner experiences require something slower, quieter, and less cognitive than traditional talk therapy. Not about belief, but about presence, humility, and psychological containment when control falls away.

This week, I want to acknowledge the UKCP for taking a decisive and timely step in addressing the rapid advance of AI in psychotherapy. With chatbots and digital avatars already beginning to disrupt clinical practice, the technology is evolving at a pace that invites both innovation and concern. AI is moving fast and breaking things. The real question is whether it should be allowed to unsettle the foundations of therapeutic work itself. Join me for a considered exploration of what is at stake, and how the profession can respond with both curiosity and care.

A grounded psychotherapeutic exploration of anger - where it comes from, why it erupts, and how we can work with it rather than fear it.

A deep dive into how language shapes consciousness, why alignment remains the fault line in AGI research, and what it all means for the future of the human mind.

In this episode of Shrinked by Quint, I dive into the fascinating world of visual storytelling and its growing impact on mental health treatment. I explore how animation has evolved into a powerful communication tool and why its ability to simplify emotion and complexity makes it uniquely valuable in therapeutic work. From its roots in early creative experimentation to its current use across sectors like finance, IT, and healthcare, I break down how animation helps people understand themselves in new ways. 

We’re told to chase contentment as if it’s the ultimate goal - but what happens when comfort turns into complacency? In this episode of Shrinked by Quint, I explore why the pursuit of constant peace can sometimes hold us back from genuine growth. Drawing from therapy room insights and lived experience, I unpack how our obsession with “feeling okay” might be stopping us from feeling truly alive.

As chatbots and digital avatars reshape therapeutic spaces, technology is evolving faster than regulation or reflection can keep pace. But can - or should - AI ever replace the human connection at the heart of therapy? Join me for an exploration of how awareness, empathy and ethics must guide this unfolding conversation.

This week on Shrinked by Quint, I take a relaxed, informative look at how counselling and psychotherapy overlap - and where they diverge. Join me as we explore what each approach offers, and how knowing the difference can help you or someone you love find the right kind of support.