In this first episode of The AI Therapist, ⁠Steve Wasserman⁠, a personality-focused psychotherapist and host of the podcast, shares their own discoveries of using this cutting edge and potentially revolutionary AI system for the first time, revealing some of its potential to transform the field of psychotherapy and personal development.  Delving into an experiment involving a series of unanswered emails sent to their former partner after a painful and confusing breakup, Steve explores how this new technology could provide us with valuable insights into our relationship dynamics as well as how to recover from endings where we are unable to find closure with another person. NOTES:  Portrait of the ⁠Self-Preservation Nine personality style⁠ (Zabka) Portrait of the ⁠Sexual/Intimate Four personality style⁠ (Steve) The relationship between ⁠our three instincts (sexual, social, self-preservation)⁠ and personality style Fours & Nines in relationship: ⁠joys & the trouble spots⁠ Psychotherapist and fellow Sexual Four ⁠Drew Newkirk's exploration of the 4-9 dynamic⁠ Zabka and Steve's relationship "recast" as a Standard Heterosexual Romcom [⁠iTunes⁠] [⁠Spotify⁠] Playlist of all the music used in this episode THEMES EXPLORED IN THIS EPISODE:  The nature of heartbreak and loss Duty and responsibility in personal relationships Coping with grief The ethics of AI and technology Authenticity and truth The role of closure in healing Privacy and consent The nature of forgiveness Emotional vulnerability Cultural and gendered expectations in relationships  Ghosting and stonewalling in modern relationships The role that technology plays in shaping emotional experiences  Resilience and adaptability Empathy and understanding Authenticity and vulnerability The evolving landscape of therapy and emotional support