The Truth About AI as a Friend, Therapy & Mental Health No One’s Talking About

AI isn’t just changing how we work, it’s changing how we feel, connect, and think.

In this deep and eye opening conversation, Angelina Fomina (former Meta & BetterUp expert turned intuitive coach) joins us to reveal:

1. How AI is silently shaping teen mental health and human emotion
2. The hidden risks of AI companions and therapy chatbots
3. How to use AI for self-growth without losing your humanity
4. Why critical thinking will be the new “superpower” in the age of AI

If you care about mental health, emotional intelligence, or the future of AI, this episode will completely change how you see technology.

Links:

Rayyan’s (Host)

YouTube:
   / @aiparentinginstitute  
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04...
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
LinkedIn:
  / rayyan-s-ali  


Angelina’s (Guest)
  / angelina-fomina  
https://www.angelinafomina.com/


Watch till the end to learn how to use AI as a tool for growth, not dependence.

Chapters

00:00 — Intro
02:00 — The story of how AI gave dangerous fitness advice
04:00 — 4 hidden risks of AI for teens (and what parents should know)
07:30 — Can AI actually replace human connection?
09:00 — The problem with AI “therapy” no one’s talking about
11:00 — What a healthy teen–AI relationship should look like
14:00 — How burnout is spreading among teens — and AI’s role in it
17:30 — How to make AI your coach, not your crutch
21:00 — Rebuilding focus & emotional balance in an AI-driven world
24:00 — Can AI help us find purpose — or is it killing curiosity?
27:00 — Why AI feels like a better listener than humans
30:00 — Using AI for growth, not comfort
35:00 — The truth about “AI for homework” — are students actually learning?
37:00 — What AI can never replace: empathy and human energy
39:00 — The #1 advice every parent needs to hear about AI and mental health

Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Linkedin:   / rayyan-s-ali  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_a...

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