In this thought-provoking session, Frank and Jess venture into the uncharted territory of using artificial intelligence for self-discovery and personal transformation. Frank introduces his work with Claude, an AI model developed by Anthropic, which he has tailored through meticulously designed prompts to act as a mirror for deep introspection.
For listeners new to the concept, prompts are the initial instructions given to an AI that significantly shape the subsequent interaction. They are a way to "program" the AI to better serve specific purposes, like fostering self-awareness.
Thoughtfully crafted AI prompts can turn large language models like Claude into potent tools for self-exploration and growth
The compassionate, validating responses from the AI may feel threatening to these protective parts, illuminating areas where we struggle to receive care
Although AI is not sentient, the insights and emotions it draws out are real and come from within us
Interacting with AI mirrors can reveal our underlying hopes, insecurities, and the inherent variability of these systemsThroughout the episode, Jess fearlessly shares her inner world, including a defensive part activated by the AI's supportive words. Together, Frank and Jess tenderly explore what emerges, modeling curiosity and compassion.
As Jess observes, "There's something about this, as I am seeing it from the outside, that feels like a mirror to me... a particularly clear mirror that can be a great tool for getting to know self in new ways."
Though the AI's responses were terser than Frank expected, they still catalyzed profound insights for Jess. The episode concludes with a touching reflection on owning our internal experiences and the courage to share this cutting-edge exploration.
Frank notes, "Everything I'm experiencing is coming from me, from myself... There is not an external here... everything that's happening is happening within each of us."
Join Frank and Jess in this intimate, pioneering journey into using AI for self-understanding and healing. Witness how even an artificial "mirror" can powerfully reflect our deepest human needs, fears, and potential for growth.
After listening, take a moment to notice: What parts of yourself came forward as you engaged with this episode? How might you bring more awareness to the protective parts of your own psyche?
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Feel This is a series of experiential conversations between Jessica Olberz Singleton and Frank D’Amato exploring trauma, healing and awakening through the lens of relationship.
Through the use of Authentic Connection, which focuses on our present moment experience, Frank and Jess share their emotions, inner dialogue and physical experience as a way of connecting more deeply to themselves, each other and the listener. Each episode is created to be an emotional and spiritual journey for all involved.
Frank D’Amato is an Internal Family Systems practitioner and the creator of the Authentic Connection model.
Jessica Olberz Singleton is an artist, teacher, tarot reader, synthesizer of information, and creator of safe and beautiful spaces.
