Where do you stand on AI? Are you all in, a little nervous, or still figuring it out? Maybe you’re somewhere in the middle - curious, cautious, and ready to see what it really means for us.

In this episode of But Are You Happy, hosts Ashani Dante and Dr. Anastasia Hronis go past the headlines to explore the psychology of AI. They look at how these tools aren’t just changing what we do - they’re changing how we think, solve problems, and even seek emotional connection.

You’ll also learn:
Why leaning on chatbots might be weakening your problem-solving skills
How reflecting more and embracing messy drafts can protect your creativity
Why AI can make us feel so “seen”
How AI voices, not just text, can trigger the brain’s bonding chemicals

Watch the podcast on YouTube here.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Where do you stand on AI? Are you all in, a little nervous, or still figuring it out? Maybe you&rsquo;re somewhere in the middle - curious, cautious, and ready to see what it really means for us.
In this episode of But Are You Happy, hosts Ashani Dante and Dr. Anastasia Hronis go past the headlines to explore the psychology of AI. They look at how these tools aren&rsquo;t just changing what we do - they&rsquo;re changing how we think, solve problems, and even seek emotional connection.
You&rsquo;ll also learn:
<ul>
<li>Why leaning on chatbots might be weakening your problem-solving skills</li>
<li>How reflecting more and embracing messy drafts can protect your creativity</li>
<li>Why AI can make us feel so &ldquo;seen&rdquo;</li>
<li>How AI voices, not just text, can trigger the brain&rsquo;s bonding chemicals</li>
</ul>
Watch the podcast on YouTube&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ButAreYouHappyPodcast/featured">here</a>.
If you or someone you know needs support, contact <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14 or <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">Beyond Blue</a> on <a href="tel:1300 22 4636">1300 22 4636</a>. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.&nbsp;
GET IN TOUCH
Want to get in touch with us? DM <a href="https://www.instagram.com/butareyouhappypod/">@butareyouhappypod</a> on Instagram or <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">send us a voice memo</a>. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas&mdash;think of it as free therapy!
Listen to more Mamamia podcasts <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">here</a>.
Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
CREDITS:
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashanidante/">Ashani Dante</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anastasia.hronis/?hl=en">Dr Anastasia Hronis</a>
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zotheysay/?hl=en"></a>
Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Join Ashani Dante and Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as they give you the no-bullsh*t self-development and mental health information you really need. Because no, another personality quiz won’t fix you.

Join Ashani Dante and Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as they give you the no-bullsh*t self-development and mental health information you really need. Because no, another personality quiz won&rsquo;t fix you.

But Are You Happy?

How To Use AI Without Turning Your Brain Off

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