AI therapy chatbots are reshaping mental-health help — but not for the reasons most people assume. Drawing on user patterns, market data, and interviews, this episode argues people “hire” AI for three distinct jobs that human therapists often can’t fill. We analyze psychological needs, product design trade-offs, and clinical risks to show when AI is a useful bridge and when it becomes a dangerous substitute.

What We'll Discuss:
- 🕒 The 3 AM Vent-er: immediate relief
- 🧭 Functional Optimizer: performance-focused tools
- 🛡️ Wary Reflector: neutrality vs. avoidance
- ⚠️ Risks: crises, stigma, emotional stagnation
- 🔐 Privacy and data-use dangers
- 🪜 Best practice: AI as a stepping stone

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Hire vs. Heal: When AI Therapy Helps — and When It Hurts

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