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Should AI ever replace human therapists? Or should it empower them? In this foorum Nexus Podcast episode, Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay sits down with Saroosh Khan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/saroosh-khan/], CTO of Allia Health [https://allia.health/], to unpack how AI is reshaping mental health for better or worse.They tackle the surge of biased research papers funded by AI startups, the ethics of AI-powered therapy, and why human empathy remains irreplaceable. Saroosh shares his journey building Allia Health, a free platform that centers therapists, not just patients and breaks down how they use context-driven AI to actually support, not overshadow, mental health professionals.Learn more about Allia Health: https://allia.health/Connect with Saroosh Khan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saroosh-khan/Subscribe for more honest conversations about mental health innovation and integrated care.#MentalHealth #AI #Therapists #HealthcareTech #foorumNexusPodcast #AlliaHealthChapters00:00 Intro & Setting the Stage01:15 The Problem with AI Therapist Research04:00 Real Example: Flawed Study Designs06:30 What Makes Good AI Research?08:00 Should AI Replace Therapists?10:15 The Role of Logic & Context in AI12:30 How Allia Uses Context-Driven AI15:30 Why Most AI Startups Miss the Human Piece18:00 Saroosh’s Personal Story & Founding Allia21:00 Moving Beyond Diagnostic Labels23:00 Following the Whole Patient Journey25:00 Therapist Burnout & The Workforce Crisis28:00 Allia’s No-Charge Model for Therapists31:00 The Future: Value-Based Care & Better Contracts34:00 The State of AI Startups & ‘Cookie Cutter’ Pitches36:30 Final Thoughts: Staying True & Listening to Therapists42:00 Wrap-Up & Where to ConnectWelcome to foorum Insider, where we break down the systems shaping our health and mental well-being. From why healthcare costs so much to real stories of people affected by the system, we’re here to make these complex topics clear, relatable, and actionable.What to Expect on This Channel:✔️ Decoded – Breaking down big healthcare & mental health topics✔️ Core Sessions – Conversations with experts & thought leaders✔️ foorum Originals – Real stories & documentaries✔️ foorum Nexus – How businesses & advocates are shaping the futureIf you care about health, mental wellness, or just want to understand how things work, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to foorum Insider, where we break down the systems shaping our health and mental well-being. From why healthcare costs so much to real stories of people affected by the system, we’re here to make these complex topics clear, relatable, and actionable.Healthcare System is confusing, expensive, and—let’s be real—broken. But what if we could make sense of it together?What to Expect on This Channel:✔️ foorum Insider: Core Sessions – Conversations with experts & thought leaders✔️ foorum Nexus Podcast – How businesses & advocates are shaping the future ✔️ foorum Originals – Real stories & documentaries ✔️ Decoded – Breaking down big healthcare & mental health topicsIf you care about health, mental wellness, or just want to understand how things work, you’re in the right place.

In this eye-opening episode of Core Conversations, clinical psychologist and CBT expert ⁠Dr. Caroline Danda⁠ [https://www.carolinedanda.com/] joins us to talk about the pressure, guilt, and emotional weight modern parents are carrying and why your biggest parenting superpower might be something no one ever told you about: emotional regulation. We explore what it means to truly show up for your child, even when you feel overwhelmed or uncertain. From avoiding the trap of "parenting out of anxiety" to learning when to stop fixing and start listening, this episode will challenge and comfort every parent trying to do their best even when it feels like too much. 🧠 What you'll learn: * Why saying “I’m doing my best” can unintentionally add pressure to your child * What emotional hoarding is and why it’s damaging * The power of pausing before reacting * How to stop parenting out of fear, and start parenting with connection * Why your child doesn’t need you to be perfect, just present Whether you're navigating tantrums, teenage silence, or your own self-doubt — this conversation is for the parent who’s trying, tired, and wondering if they’re getting it right. 🎙 Featuring: Dr. Caroline Danda, PhD | Clinical Psychologist 📍 Hosted by Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay | Core Conversations by foorum Insider

In this intimate episode of Core Conversations, therapist Crystal Rodenbaugh [https://www.tenfoldcounseling.com/] joins me to talk about the one thing that can change everything in a relationship: feeling understood. Fresh off celebrating her 15-year wedding anniversary, Crystal shares what it really takes to keep love alive from the moments of deep connection to the hard conversations behind closed doors. I share my own relationship experiences too, and together we reflect on how respect, emotional safety, and real communication shape lasting love. We also dive into:–What couples get wrong about “being heard” vs. “being right”–The difference between love and respect (and why both matter)–How therapy can help you reconnect when things feel stuck–What Crystal has learned from 15 years as a therapist, wife, and woman If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, unseen, or just tired of talking in circles with someone you love, this conversation might be the mirror you didn’t know you needed. Guest: Crystal Rodenbaugh [https://www.tenfoldcounseling.com/], Therapist & Co-Host Learn more about Crystal: www.tenfoldcounseling.com

In this powerful episode of foorum Insider's Core Conversations, Dr. Katie Gaebel [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiegaebel/] unpacks the stories of Turkish women navigating identity, education, and belonging in Germany and why their experiences might hold the key to healing America’s own cultural divide.We explore what happens when multiculturalism fails, how language and policy shape who belongs, and what the U.S. can learn from Germany’s mistakes and resilience. Drawing from her dissertation, Dr. Gaebel reveals the human impact of being caught between two cultures and why their strength and agency are exactly what America needs right now.Watch to discover: – Why identity is more than where you're from – How assimilation harms more than it helps – What the U.S. must do to prevent a deeper divide 🎓 Guest: Dr. Katie Gaebel Connect with Katie: iconoclastadvisors.com [iconoclastadvisors.com]🗂 Based on her dissertation: An Intersectionality Approach to Understanding Turkish Women’s Educational Attainment in GermanySubscribe to foorum Insider for more deep conversations at the intersection of mental health, identity, and society.