The Skills Podcast

Ep. 15: AI & Mental Health with Special Guest Dr. Kibby McMahon of KulaMind

In this episode, Meredith and Dr. Kibby McMahon bring their clinical wisdom to bear as they explore the intersection of AI and mental health through the lens of Dr. Kibby's work with KulaMind. If you're curious about how AI is being merged with clinical support, why (like social media) it's built to be so addictive, or tips for how to choose between AI models, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 Dr. Kibby's Journey into Mental Health and AI 03:30 AI in Mental Health: Opportunities and Challenges 09:23 KulaMind: Merging AI with Clinical Support 18:05 Understanding AI's Addictive Qualities and Skills for Balance 19:00 Navigating AI in Mental Health 21:34 Understanding AI Tools and Data Privacy 26:06 The Role of AI in Personal Growth 27:57 Supporting Younger Generations with Technology 34:21 Distinguishing Between AI Models 39:48 Ethics and Regulations in AI Therapy References: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] https://kulamind.com/ [https://kulamind.com/] A Little Help For Our Friends Podcast: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a-little-help-for-our-friends/id1534779912] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6x83w7AgYfIEQ4droFaakV] Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or wellbeing. Connect with Meredith & Faith: Visit The Skills Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] Visit the BLOG: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog] Follow On Point Practice on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/ [https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/] Follow The Skills Podcast on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/]  Connect with Meredith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/] Connect with Faith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/]

Ep. 14 DBT Skills: Emotion Regulation — Checking the Facts & Opposite Action

Welcome back to Emotion Regulation! Today, Meredith walks us through the skills of Checking the Facts and Opposite Action (all the way!), both of which can help us respond more skillfully to our emotions and their accompanying urges. Chapters: Chapters 00:00 Recap of Model for Describing Emotions 02:20 Intro to Checking The Facts 06:11 The Skill of Checking the Facts 11:45 Assessing Threats and Catastrophes 17:05 Coping Ahead: Preparing for Emotional Challenges 23:05 Checking the Facts: Understanding Emotional Responses 27:04 Opposite Action: Transforming Emotional Responses 30:21 Practical Applications of Opposite Action 42:52 Building Awareness and Support in Emotional Regulation References: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, Marsha M. Linehan https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Training-Manual/Marsha-Linehan/9781462556359 [https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Training-Manual/Marsha-Linehan/9781462556359] Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or wellbeing. Connect with Meredith & Faith: Visit The Skills Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] Visit the BLOG: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog] Follow On Point Practice on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/ [https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/] Follow The Skills Podcast on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/]  Connect with Meredith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/] Connect with Faith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/]

Ep. 13 AI & Mental Health with Special Guests Shirali & Arul Nigam of Circuit Breaker Labs

We sat down with Shirali and Arul Nigam of Circuit Breaker Labs to explore the intersection of AI and mental health. We cover how AI is designed to work (not just LLMs), shared tips for how we as consumers can more skillfully interact with AI, where the creators of AI can do more to enhance both ethical considerations and general safety testing, and talk about our hopes for what AI can help unlock within mental health and business. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI and Mental Health 01:30 The Founders' Journey and Circuit Breaker Labs 05:17 Understanding AI: How Large Language Models Work 07:56 AI's Role in Mental Health: Opportunities and Concerns 10:52 Navigating AI's Empathy and Limitations 13:39 Safety in AI Systems & the Role of Creators in Enhancing AI Safety 18:58 Evaluating AI Platforms for Mental Health Support 21:22 Circuit Breaker Labs: Testing AI for Vulnerabilities 26:28 Collaborating with Clinicians for Trustworthy AI 28:29 Empowering Consumers with Information 30:06 Maintaining Critical Thinking in the Age of AI 36:53 Speculating About the Future of AI and Human Connection References: Circuit Breaker Labs [http://circuitbreakerlabs.ai/] | Read their whitepaper [http://circuitbreakerlabs.ai/whitepaper] here! https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or wellbeing. Connect with Meredith & Faith: Visit The Skills Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] Visit the BLOG: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog] Follow On Point Practice on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/ [https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/] Follow The Skills Podcast on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/]  Connect with Meredith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/] Connect with Faith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/]

Ep. 12 DBT Skills: Emotion Regulation — What Makes Regulation Hard + a Roadmap for Understanding

In Part 2 of Emotion Regulation, Meredith takes us through the different elements of emotion regulation, including biological, environmental and cognitive factors that influence our ability to manage emotions effectively. We also share a roadmap and practical insights to better understand and work with our emotional responses. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Emotion Regulation 00:59 Understanding Emotional Sensitivity 03:26 The Role of Environment in Emotion Regulation 06:02 Lack of Skills and Emotional Models 08:30 Mood and Energy Levels in Regulation 11:14 High Arousal and Emotional Overload 13:56 Myths Surrounding Emotions 16:18 The Model for Describing Emotions 22:17 Understanding Emotional Prompting and Interpretation 25:20 The Cycle of Emotions and Action Urges 28:29 Vulnerability Factors in Emotional Regulation 30:49 Building a Foundation for Emotion Regulation 34:13 The Importance of Awareness in Emotional Responses 38:53 Judgment and Self-Reflection in Emotional Understanding References: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, Marsha M. Linehan https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Training-Manual/Marsha-Linehan/9781462556359 [https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Training-Manual/Marsha-Linehan/9781462556359] Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or wellbeing. Connect with Meredith & Faith: Visit The Skills Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] Visit the BLOG: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog] Follow On Point Practice on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/ [https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/] Follow The Skills Podcast on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/]  Connect with Meredith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/] Connect with Faith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/]

Ep. 11 DBT Skills: Emotion Regulation — The Function & Myths of Emotions

Welcome to Emotion Regulation! In this episode, Meredith walks you through what it means to regulate our emotions. She double-clicks on some of the core emotions that we all experience to unpack not only their message but the action urges that accompany them so we can not only be more skillful in how we interact with them, but also understand some of the myths we buy into around our emotions. Chapters: 00:00 Understanding the Core Functions of Emotions 02:09 What Our Emotions Do for Us 07:51 The Actions Emotions Prepare Us For 08:58 Joy & Sustaining the Feeling 13:23 Masking & Agency in Regulating Emotions 16:18 Anger & Blocked Goals 20:46 Naming the Emotion and/or the Need 24:47 Fear & Anxiety 26:51 Guilt & Shame 29:58 Navigating Guilt, Shame & Mistakes with Your Team 33:11 Envy & Jealousy 36:53 The Importance of Sadness 39:42 Practical Steps for Growing Emotional Awareness References: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, Marsha M. Linehan https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Training-Manual/Marsha-Linehan/9781462556359 [https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Training-Manual/Marsha-Linehan/9781462556359] Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or wellbeing. Connect with Meredith & Faith: Visit The Skills Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcast] Visit the BLOG: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog [https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blog] Follow On Point Practice on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/ [https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/] Follow The Skills Podcast on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/]  Connect with Meredith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/] Connect with Faith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/]