Wired for Connection: AI, Emotion, and the New Mental Health Frontier

As AI companions like Replika and Pi become emotional lifelines for millions, the mental health world stands at a tipping point. In this episode, we explore how digital relationships are reshaping human psychology, the emerging risks of AI dependency, and what therapists, psychiatrists, and caregivers must understand to support a generation bonded to bots. This is where emotion meets algorithm—are we ready for what's next?