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Therapists Rising Podcast
Welcome to the Therapists Rising Podcast, where we share real, raw, and behind-the-scenes stories and lessons from Therapists who are thinking outside the traditional clinical box and choosing to do things differently in their careers. I’m your host, Dr. Hayley Kelly, and I myself have made the journey from a very experienced, but burnt out and unhappy, Clinical Therapist - to a successful entrepreneur who runs a business she loves, is thriving financially, and working and living life on her own terms. Join me, and be inspired, as I speak with other Therapists who too are broadening their horizons, and experiencing more abundance, joy, and fulfilment than ever before. Together we will laugh, soak up priceless wisdom and take actionable steps, to help you transition from clinical practice to non-clinical offerings, and diversify and amplify your income - all while honouring your wellbeing and having a work-life balance. If you’re ready to be inspired and take action on your dreams, then you’re in the right place, friend. This is the Therapists Rising Podcast.
Therapists Rising Podcast
Will AI Replace Therapists? What You Actually Need to Worry About
So… apparently therapists are being replaced by chatbots now. Clients are rolling into sessions with ChatGPT transcripts like,
“This helped more than our last three appointments. Oh, and it’s free.”
Yeah. That’s happening. And if you’re even mildly freaking out, you’re not being dramatic. You’re being awake.
In this episode, I’m not here to sprinkle affirmations over your fear or convince you to go become a tech bro. I’m here to talk about the real threat to therapists — and spoiler: it’s not AI.
It’s being invisible. Complacent. Undifferentiated in a profession that taught us to color inside the lines… while the world evolved around us.
We’re talking about what AI actually means for the future of therapy — and how to stay radically human, relevant, and in integrity while everything changes.
💣 What You’ll Get (Other than a Friendly Kick in the Pants):
1️⃣ The truth about why AI feels like such a gut-punch to therapists
(Hint: It’s not because it’s good — it’s because we’ve been trained to play small.)
2️⃣ Why arguing “AI doesn’t have empathy” is the wrong hill to die on
(And how to stop defending your existence and start leading.)
3️⃣ What to focus on instead — if you want to actually matter in five years
(You already have what makes you irreplaceable — now use it.)
📝 Your Integration Homework (Don’t Skip This)
Grab your journal. Pour a drink. Stare at the ceiling dramatically if you must.
Then ask yourself:
- What part of your work could never be replicated by a robot — and are you actually leading with that?
- Where are you hiding behind scripts, systems, or safety blankets that don’t serve you anymore?
- What would your business look like if you stopped trying to be professional, and started being powerful?
🔗 Nerdy But Useful Links:
- Join the the waitlist for our brand spanking new offer: The AI Marketing Hub.
- My behind-the-scenes rambles + rants: @dr.hayleykelly on Instagram
🎧 If You Liked This Episode…
Hit subscribe. Leave a review. Tell your therapist bestie who’s low-key panicking about the future.
And if this stirred something in you — good. That’s the part we build from.
