Badass Confidence Coach | Your Personal Trainer for Your Mind
The Badass Confidence Coach is your go-to podcast for high-achieving women and men ready to step into their full potential. Hosted by Anna Marolin, therapist, life coach, and 20-year triathlete, this show is not your average therapy session. Anna is on a mission to empower everyone to overcome their self-doubt, crush their goals, and live their most badass lives.
Tune in to discover practical strategies, candid conversations, and actionable advice to conquer the challenges holding you back. From battling loneliness and anxiety to mastering mindset shifts and embracing self-love, Anna dives deep into the struggles we all face, alongside insightful guest interviews and engaging discussions with her husband, Tim.
Expect raw honesty, unwavering support, and a hefty dose of inspiration as Anna shares her expertise gained from over two decades of counseling and coaching experience. Whether you're seeking to boost your confidence, redefine success, or simply kick ass in life, The Badass Confidence Coach is your personal guide to unlocking your full potential.
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Badass Confidence Coach | Your Personal Trainer for Your Mind
246. Teens, Chatbots and the New Attachment Curve
What does it mean when a teen turns to Nova at midnight instead of texting a friend? When emotional support comes coded in streaks, avatars, and instant replies? This episode takes a raw look at the growing intimacy between adolescents and AI companions.
Join Anna and Tim as they break down how chatbots are reshaping attachment, self-expression, and emotional development in kids and teens. From the illusion of secure connection to the risks of outsourcing vulnerability, they hold nothing back in this urgent conversation for parents, educators, and anyone raising a human in the age of AI.
This Episode Covers:
- Why teens are emotionally bonding with AI instead of peers
- Chatbots as judgment-free “best friends” and secure attachments
- How adolescent brains respond to emojis, praise, and streaks
- The rise of pro-ana and self-harm content through AI companions
- Parenting red flags: secrecy, late-night usage, and mood swings
- What to actually say when your kid says “Nova gets me”
- The myth of AI as therapist and the risks of digital disclosure
- Practical steps to co-learn AI and build real-life skills together
Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!
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