foorum with Ebrima Abraham Sisay

AI isn’t coming to therapy, it’s already here. In this Core Conversations episode, Dr. Rachel Wood, founder of the AI Mental Health Collective, explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping mental health care for both clinicians and clients. From note transcription and session summaries to clients turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, AI is now part of the therapeutic process whether we like it or not. Dr. Wood takes an AI-centrist approach, neither alarmist nor evangelist, offering clarity on what’s at stake and what opportunities exist. We discuss: - How clinicians are already using AI tools in therapy - Why millions of people rely on AI companions for emotional support - The ethical risks around confidentiality, boundaries, and misinformation - How therapists can prepare for the rise of AI in practice - The mission of the AI Mental Health Collective (AIMHC) If you’re a therapist, client, or curious about the future of mental health, this conversation will challenge how you see AI and equip you to engage with it responsibly. Guest: Dr. Rachel Wood — Founder, AI Mental Health Collective [https://www.dr-rachelwood.com/] Hosted by Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay

Would you spend $1 million and run 30 rounds of testing just to prove your wellness product is safe?Steve Marchese, CEO of LightStim, did exactly that.In this revealing conversation, Steve joins the foorum Nexus Podcast to expose what’s really happening in the red light therapy industry and why so many full-body LED wellness devices are on the market illegally. He shares how LightStim became the only FDA-cleared full-body LED bed, why safety and efficacy matter more than ever, and what motivated him to build a product that could help save lives, including his own son’s.If you’re a clinician, health innovator, or just someone who wants to know what’s real in wellness — this episode will change how you view the industry.Hosted by Ebrima "Abraham" SisayLearn more: foorumnexus.comNote:LightStim has offered our listeners 10% off all of our devices, including their LightStim LED Beds, using the code "FOORUM" on their retail website below 👇LightStim: https://lightstim.com Athlete testimonials: https://lightstimpro.com/pages/athletes

Why is saying NO so hard? In this Core Conversations episode, therapist Crystal Rodenbaugh and host Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay dive into the fear of rejection, shame, and people-pleasing that keeps so many of us from setting healthy boundaries. We explore: - Why we’re afraid of saying no - How people-pleasing takes over when we lose our boundaries - The connection between shame, rejection, and identity - Why saying “no” is not rejection but self-respect - How therapy can help you find freedom in boundaries If you’ve ever said “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” this conversation will help you rethink what boundaries really mean. Saying no doesn’t make you bad — it makes you whole.

What happens when parents and children don’t feel understood? In this Core Conversations episode, therapist Crystal Rodenbaugh and host Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay dive into the heart of parent–child relationships. From Ebrima’s personal story about communication struggles with his dad to Crystal’s insights from therapy, this conversation explores why feeling understood is often more important than being right. We talk about:- The weight of parental expectations- How children carry unspoken emotions- Finding balance between respect and love in families- The role of therapy in breaking cycles- Why Taylor Swift’s storytelling resonates with family dynamicsTimestamps: 00:00 – Opening: Taylor Swift and cultural storytelling01:00 – How parents influence communication styles02:30 – Ebrima’s story: struggling to talk with his dad04:00 – Stuttering and unspoken emotions in families06:15 – Empathizing with parents while setting boundaries08:30 – The weight of expectations and comparisons12:00 – Why parents and kids misread each other’s intentions15:00 – How therapy reframes family conversations18:30 – The superpower of making someone feel understood21:00 – Closing thoughts: respect, love, and breaking cyclesWelcome 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 happens when you create a fake AI therapy startup, claim $120 million in funding, and watch mental health professionals react in real-time? In this episode of the foorum Nexus Podcast, Daniel Sorochkin, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-sorochkin/] CEO of TakeOne [https://www.takeone.video]shares the story behind RoboTherapy.ai [https://www.takeone.video/robotherapy], a satirical company he created to expose fears, biases, and blind spots in the mental health industry's response to AI. This conversation is about more than just viral marketing, it’s about how smart people respond to perceived threats… and what they miss in the process. Watch the full episode to learn what RoboTherapy revealed and how real tech like TakeOne is helping therapists showcase what AI can’t replace.