In this episode of the Healthy Rhythms Podcast, Mark sits down with his friend and colleague Doug to explore one of the most important conversations happening right now: the intersection of AI and coaching. Together, they unpack how AI is already reshaping the coaching world — from supporting reflective practice to strengthening coaching competencies — and why leaders can’t afford to ignore what’s coming. But the episode also goes much deeper. Mark and Doug talk honestly about the growing epidemic of loneliness and the surprising fact that the number one use of AI today is companionship, therapy, and meaningful conversation. They discuss what this means for coaches, leaders, and for a world struggling to find connection amid so much noise. This is a grounded, hopeful, and practical conversation about the future of human growth. It’s about what AI can do, what it shouldn’t do, and why the heart of coaching will always remain profoundly human.

In this episode:
• Why AI is becoming central to the coaching conversation
• The loneliness epidemic and the rise of AI companionship
• How AI can support and improve coaching competencies
• The lines we need to guard to keep coaching genuinely human
• What the future of coaching might look like

If you’re a coach, a leader, or just someone curious about where all this is heading, this episode will give you plenty to think about — and maybe even a wee bit of hope.