🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Carlos, my former professor at Pepperdine, to explore how AI is reshaping therapy, education, and even parenting! We dive into his fascinating book 🐕 Dog Psychology: How Dogs Think, Feel, and Bond with Humans, unpack how AI tools like chatbots and VR are being used in mental health, and tackle the ethics of balancing scientific truth vs. influencer storytelling.We also explore parenting in the digital age 👨👩👧👦, why movement & community 🏃♂️ are powerful mental health tools, and how ultra marathons can teach us about resilience and self-efficacy.Chapters00:00 – 👋 Welcome & Introduction00:43 – 📚 Dr. Carlos’s Background & Books01:45 – 🤖 AI’s Impact on Therapy & Education04:00 – 🧠 Thinking with AI: Pros and Cons05:20 – ⚖️ Fact-Checking, Influence, and Ethics07:43 – 🔬 Scientists vs. Influencers & Public Perception09:47 – 💪 Applying Research in Real Life11:16 – 🤝 AI in Medical and Mental Health Settings14:00 – 🎭 Virtual Therapy & Exposure Therapy16:30 – 🧘 AI as a Tool for Personalized Mental Health18:17 – 🏃 The Importance of Exercise in Mental Health21:15 – 🌲 Community, Ultra Marathons, and Mental Strength23:57 – 🚀 Parallels Between Ultra Running & Startups26:04 – 🔗 Social Support, Self-Efficacy & Growth29:09 – 💬 Using AI for Daily Therapy Habits30:39 – 🤩 The Elon Musk AI Avatar Discussion32:17 – 🏋️ AI in Coaching & Fitness Programs34:30 – 👨👩👧 Parenting, Screens, and Emotional Development39:20 – 📱 Managing Screen Time & Family Routines43:35 – 💡 Decompressing After Work & Family Bonding45:55 – 🔥 Dr. Carlos’s Top 3 Psychological Tips48:49 – 🎤 Final Thoughts & Guest LinksGuest Links & Resources🎧 Podcast LinksChoosing Yourself, Soft Power & Transformation (Apple Podcasts)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosing-yourself-soft-power-and-transformational/id1751343193?i=1000717494635Circle of Insight Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-of-insight/id1041544530Forensic Psychology Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forensic-psychology/id1441379320Special Forces Operators Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-forces-operators-stories/id1557544789📚 BooksDog Psychology: How Dogs Think, Feel, and Bond with Humans (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5P6T7J7Apocalyptic Psychology (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7PKT0O📸 Social LinksInstagram – Dr. Dining Delicacieshttps://www.instagram.com/doctordiningdelicaciesThreads – Dr. Dining Delicacieshttps://www.threads.com/@dr_dining_delicacies?xmt=AQF0fjVoEhJCmIsiVjCRYF5FVGlZxlkmk1_IvkwL_thkrL4
