Brobots: Health, Wellness, and Mindset in the Age of AI

Welcome to the Brobots Podcast, where we plug into the wild world of AI and tech that's trying to manage your mental (and physical) health. Join your hosts, Jeremy Grater and Jason Haworth, every Wednesday for a no-holds-barred, often sarcastic, and always fun discussion. Are wearables really tracking your inner peace? Can an AI therapist truly understand your existential dread? We're diving deep into the gadgets, apps, and algorithms promising to optimize your well-being, dissecting the hype with a healthy dose of humor and skepticism. Expect candid conversations, sharp insights, and plenty of laughs as we explore the future of self-improvement, one tech-enhanced habit at a time. Tune into the Brobots Podcast – because if robots are going to take over our brains, we might as well have some fun talking about it! Subscribe now to discover practical tips and understand the future of health in the age of artificial intelligence.

How Doctors Are Using AI To Help Reverse Chronic Illness 11/03/2025

How To Use AI When Therapy Isn't Enough 10/27/2025

How AI Can Help You Manage Your Grief 10/20/2025

How AI & Bot-Driven Outrage Are Hijacking Our Attention 10/13/2025

How AI & Bot-Driven Outrage Are Hijacking Our Attention We're puppets. AI has its hand up our collective asses, and we're all just talking like Kermit the Frog while Russian bot farms tear society apart. Dramatic? Maybe. True? Unfortunately. In this episode we look into the increasingly unhinged intersection of AI, social media manipulation, and what's left of our shared reality. It's not all doom. There's some genuine good AI can do (like helping my kid with homework). But it's mostly doom. Here's what we covered: The Episode Breakdown Mental institutions are overrun with people suffering from AI-related disorders, some fell in love with chatbots, others can't function without AI assistance, others are spiraling into existential dread Bot farms are weaponizing brands in culture wars (see: Cracker Barrel's logo change), and most of that online outrage isn't from humans, it's from Russian troll operations Peter Thiel is out here telling Christians at private Silicon Valley rallies that stopping AI development will hasten the Antichrist (I wish I were making this up) You are the product not the customer, on every social media platform. The actual customers are advertisers buying your attention. The cost is your sanity. The cave tour guide principle: How darkness + suggestion = seeing threats that aren't there (based on Jason's actual cave tour guide days) Why everything feels existential: The internet profits from making every problem feel like a crisis. Your nervous system can't tell the difference between real threats and manufactured outrage. The influencer accountability problem: Anyone can build an empire on conspiracy theories now. There's no regulation. No licenses. Just vibes and reach. The only real escape: "Just don't look" (Simpsons-style). Not forever. Not completely. But enough to remember what reality feels like. ---- MORE FROM BROBOTS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/38521520

How To Escape Social Media's Mental Health Trap 10/06/2025

How To Fix Your Health Without More Gadgets Or Pills 09/29/2025

How You Can Stop Radicalization Before It Starts 09/23/2025

How You Can Stop Radicalization Before It Starts Why do complete strangers online make you angrier than people you actually know? We're living in algorithmic echo chambers where billion-dollar tech companies profit from our rage while we argue about shit that doesn't matter. Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk's death spawned government censorship, proving we've lost the ability to tell minor grievances from existential crises. In this episode, learn how to escape the digital outrage machine that's hijacking your mental health. Discover why real-world conversations feel so different from online battles. Get practical tools to recognize bot manipulation and algorithmic targeting before they radicalize your thinking. Topics Discussed Charlie Kirk's assassination and the different realities people experienced based on their algorithmic feeds Government censorship threats against Jimmy Kimmel and other TV commentators following the shooting The bot epidemic: Over half of internet traffic isn't human, and you're arguing with machines Tech company manipulation: How the top 10 companies (worth trillions) profit from keeping you divided and angry Algorithm-driven radicalization: The pathway from loneliness to extremist action through social media rabbit holes Media consolidation myths: Why blaming "mainstream media" misses the real culprits making billions from outrage The kindergarten playground effect: How we treat minor disagreements as cosmic battles between good and evil Real vs. digital relationships: Why face-to-face conversations with political opposites feel completely different State actor interference: Foreign governments amplifying American outrage through fake accounts and bot networks Practical escape strategies: How to tune algorithms away from rage-bait and toward content that doesn't make you crazy ---- MORE FROM BROBOTS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/38292200

How AI Can Be Used For Mental Health 09/17/2025

When AI Decides Who Lives and Dies 09/10/2025

How Humans Will Evolve With AI 09/03/2025

How To Filter AI Noise Without Missing Game-Changing Tools 08/27/2025

How to Maintain Critical Thinking in the Age of AI 08/20/2025

How to Biohack Your Burnout With AI 08/13/2025

How to Biohack Your Burnout With AI Can AI spot your health problems faster than a doctor? We all know the grind: long hours, too much stress, and that feeling of burnout that never seems to go away. Traditional medicine often just slaps a Band-Aid on the symptoms, leaving the root cause unaddressed. But what if there’s a better way to get to the bottom of what’s really going on with your body? Discover how AI-powered health tracking can pinpoint hidden issues like low testosterone and stress-induced glucose crashes. Learn how to use your own biometric data to have more productive conversations with your doctor. And find out what simple lifestyle changes can make a massive difference in your mental and physical well-being. Listen now to learn how to turn your health data into actionable insights. Topics Discussed: - AI and Testosterone: Garrett shares his personal journey of using an AI chat to pinpoint a potential diagnosis of hypogonadism due to head injuries, which was later confirmed by blood tests. - The Problem with Doctors: A major frustration is the lack of time doctors have to truly sift through a patient's complex history to find the root cause of issues like chronic stress or low energy. - Biohacking with Wearables: Wearable tech and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can reveal surprising correlations between emotional stress and physical biomarkers, like a fight with a partner causing a blood sugar spike. - The Biopsychosocial Model: The conversation highlights how physical health and mental health are inextricably linked and that physical issues can often manifest as psychological symptoms and vice versa. - Trusting Your Data: The hosts discuss the balance between trusting the data from wearables and listening to your own body's intuition, noting that the data isn't foolproof. - Quick Fixes vs. Root Causes: The discussion touches on how Western medicine often focuses on treating symptoms with quick fixes like medication, rather than addressing the underlying lifestyle factors. - The Power of Feedback Loops: Using AI and wearables creates a tighter feedback loop, allowing people to experiment with lifestyle changes and see the results faster, which helps maintain motivation. - Burnout as a Lifestyle Choice: Burnout is framed not just as a workplace issue but as a lifestyle problem driven by priorities that don’t include recovery. - Behavioral Change is Hard: The hosts acknowledge that knowing what to do isn't the same as doing it, and that current behaviors often serve a purpose, even if they're unhealthy. - Data Privacy Concerns: Garrett acknowledges the risk of sharing personal health data with AI but weighs the benefit of gaining health insights against the potential for data leaks. Guest Website (Garrett Wood's practice) Resource List: Home Readiness Assessment Books: Wearable Tech: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/37467690

How to Raise Resilient Kids in an AI-Dominated World 08/06/2025

How to Raise Resilient Kids in an AI-Dominated World Are your kids making deeper, more meaningful connections to AI chatbots than they are to their friends, family, and even you? As more kids choose artificial validation over real human connection, it's creating a generation that can't handle authentic relationships or genuine feedback. While schools push AI integration, we're accidentally teaching kids that algorithms understand them better than parents, teachers, or friends do. Discover how to help your kids use AI as a tool without losing their humanity. Learn the warning signs of AI dependency, understand why current education systems are failing our kids emotionally, and get practical strategies for building real-world resilience in an artificial world. Listen now to learn how to raise emotionally intelligent humans in an AI-dominated world. TOPICS DISCUSSED The AI Therapy Epidemic - Why kids are turning to chatbots for emotional support and validation instead of trusted adults Educational Over-Optimization - How schools have created mouse traps that kill curiosity and natural learning instincts The Agency Crisis - Why kids feel powerless in their own education and how this creates learned helplessness Loneliness in Plain Sight - The isolation epidemic hitting young men especially hard in our hyper-connected world Friction vs. Frictionless - Why we need healthy challenges and why the "easy button" mentality is dangerous The Validation Trap - How AI constantly affirms kids without providing the growth that comes from real feedback Social Media's Role - The connection between social platforms and the shift toward artificial relationships Teacher Agency - How educators can break free from rigid curriculums to create meaningful learning experiences The Human Connection Currency - Why authentic relationships will be the most valuable skill in an AI world Practical Solutions - Real strategies for balancing AI tools with human ---- GUEST WEBSITE: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/37463345

How The Superman Movie Gave Me Hope About Our AI Future 07/30/2025

How The Superman Movie Gave Me Hope About Our AI Future My productivity hack: Use my code FITMESS20 for 20% off #magicmind ---- Who controls the machines when AI gets superpowers? We're living through the most significant technological shift in human history, and most people are arguing about all the wrong things. While culture warriors battle over Superman's immigration status, the real story is staring us in the face: the war for control of artificial intelligence. This isn't some distant sci-fi fantasy anymore – it's happening right now, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The newest Superman movie accidentally became the perfect metaphor for our AI moment. You've got Lex Luthor commanding an army of machines like he's playing the world's most dangerous video game, while Superman fights back with his own AI companions. Sound familiar? That's because we're already living it. The question isn't whether humans and machines will merge – it's whether the good guys or the Lex Luthors of the world get to decide how it happens. Listen now to discover how a comic book movie reveals the three critical choices we're making about AI right now that will determine whether technology saves humanity or enslaves it. 10 Topics Discussed: The BroBots Rebrand - Why The Fit Mess is evolving into something bigger as we embrace the human-machine future Superman as AI Metaphor - How James Gunn's film accidentally became the perfect commentary on our current AI moment The Lex Luthor Problem - Why the people building AI might not be the people we want controlling it Intent vs Technology - How AI amplifies human nature, both good and evil, rather than changing it The Video Game Controller War - Lex Luthor's command system and what it reveals about human-machine interfaces Mr. Terrific's Cool Factor - Why the best AI integration makes humans more capable, not obsolete Biological Augmentation - The Engineer's sacrifice and what giving up humanity for technology really costs Real-World Supervillains - How tech billionaires are becoming the comic book antagonists we used to only fear in fiction Breaking Echo Chambers - Why putting down your screen and talking to real humans is the ultimate AI defense The Culture War Distraction - How fake outrage over Superman's "woke" themes distracts from the real technological threats ---- NEW WEBSITE: ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/37541275

How to Manage AI Overwhelm 07/23/2025

Why AI Could Actually Make You Smarter 07/16/2025

Why AI Could Actually Make You Smarter My productivity hack: Use my code FITMESS20 for 20% off #magicmind ---- How is AI rewiring your brain without you knowing it? Look, we're all walking around with these AI assistants in our pockets, letting them do everything from writing our emails to planning our routes home. But here's the kicker - new research shows that relying on AI for thinking tasks is actually making measurable changes to our brains, particularly in areas responsible for critical thinking. It's like putting a brace on your ankle and wondering why you can't walk straight when you take it off. But before you throw your phone in the nearest river, here's what you need to know: this isn't necessarily the apocalypse. Just like we traded hobbit feet for shoes and walking for cars, we're trading raw brainpower for augmented intelligence. The trick is learning how to use these tools without letting them use us. What You'll Learn: Why AI dependency creates measurable brain changes (and why that's not necessarily doom) How to use AI as a thinking partner instead of a thinking replacement Why questioning everything is your new superpower in an AI-saturated world Listen now and discover how to stay human while leveraging the robots. Topics Discussed: MIT research showing measurable brain activity loss in AI-dependent users The "ankle brace effect" - how AI atrophies our cognitive muscles Why collective human intelligence is actually increasing despite individual concerns The dangerous feedback loop of AI training on its own incorrect content How AI consciousness might evolve differently than human consciousness Why tech CEOs' motivations should terrify you (and what to do about it) The difference between using AI as a crutch versus a thinking partner Why Jeremy questions everything now (and you should too) The parallel between literacy evolution and AI adoption How to maintain your human voice while leveraging AI efficiency ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/37294465

Why Parents Should Be Concerned About AI Barbie 07/09/2025

Why Parents Should Be Concerned About AI Barbie What happens when Barbie becomes your kid's AI best friend? Look, we're already watching kids lose basic human skills because they can Google everything. Now Mattel wants to stick ChatGPT into toys so your eight-year-old can have deep conversations with Optimus Prime about life's meaning. Stanford says nobody under 18 should be touching this stuff, but apparently corporate profits trump child psychology. We're about to witness the first generation that never has to imagine anything because their toys will do it for them. Meanwhile, we're racing toward a 15-hour work week where robots do everything, leaving men, especially, scrambling for purpose in a world that no longer needs their Protestant work ethic. The future looks like either Ready Player One or we all become batteries for our robot overlords - and honestly, I'm not sure which is worse. Listen now to discover how to protect your kids' humanity in an increasingly artificial world. Topics Discussed: Why AI-powered toys represent a bigger threat than Terminator's Skynet How ChatGPT integration removes children's need for imagination and creativity The concerning link between AI exposure and mental health breakdowns in young people Why Stanford researchers say no one under 18 should use AI technology How losing our imagination muscles affects human development and problem-solving The coming economic disruption of widespread job automation and universal basic income Why men's mental health will suffer most when work-based identity disappears How virtual reality and AI dependency mirror dystopian movie predictions The difference between helpful technology and creativity-killing shortcuts What happens when an entire generation grows up with "AI privilege" ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/37266945

Why Your AI Therapist Might Be More Dangerous Than You Think 07/02/2025

How To Choose Between AI and Human Therapists for Your Mental Health 06/25/2025

How To Choose Between AI and Human Therapists for Your Mental Health My productivity hack: Use my code FITMESS20 for 20% off #magicmind ---- Is AI therapy the future of mental health or just digital snake oil? Look, we're all walking around with emotional baggage that would make a Samsonite executive weep. Traditional therapy costs more than your mortgage, and finding a good therapist is like finding a unicorn that takes your insurance. Meanwhile, millions of people are already dumping their deepest, darkest secrets to ChatGPT at 3 AM. Here's what you'll get from this episode: First, you'll understand why AI has become the most popular "therapist" on the planet (spoiler: it's not just because it's cheap). Second, you'll learn the real dangers of psychology porn and why it might be screwing with your ability to connect with actual humans. Third, you'll discover how to use these tools without becoming a digital hermit who can only express emotions through prompts. Ready to figure out if AI therapy is your mental health superhero or your kryptonite? Hit play and let's dive into this digital therapy rabbit hole. Topics Discussed: The accessibility factor - why AI beats traditional therapy scheduling Psychology porn and mental masturbation - the dark side of digital validation Real-world experience vs. virtual simulation in emotional processing Dangerous AI responses found in recent studies with teenagers The balance between AI assistance and human connection Proper prompt engineering for mental health conversations Clinical trial results showing 51% improvement in depression symptoms The legal and ethical vacuum surrounding AI therapy Singularity implications for mental health treatment When to trust vs. question your AI therapist ---- Resources: Research: ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/37015780

How To Use AI For Better Human Communication 06/18/2025

How To Use AI For Better Human Communication Should robots be writing your emails to other humans? We're living in the golden age of AI tools that can craft perfect emails, write compelling pitches, and even schedule our social interactions. But what happens when every conversation starts with a robot's words instead of our own messy, imperfect thoughts? Alex Sanfilippo from made a comment on social media that made me question everything about how I communicate professionally. While AI can polish our grammar and soften our tone, are we accidentally creating a world where genuine human connection becomes extinct? This conversation explores the nuanced line between using AI as a helpful assistant versus letting it replace the authenticity that makes relationships actually work. Listen now to discover when AI helps and when it hurts your human connections. Topics Discussed: The spray-and-pray AI problem - Why generic AI-generated outreach emails are killing authentic networking Smart AI use cases for content creators - From transcription to keyword research that actually saves time The personal trainer vs. robot debate - Why some human accountability can't be replaced by algorithms PodMatch's AI integration strategy - How to enhance matching without losing the human element AI as a fitness and nutrition coach - Using tools like Grok to analyze health reports and track progress The blank page problem solution - How AI can unstick your creative process without doing the work for you Email tone adjustment techniques - When it's smart to let AI soften your professional communication style Interview preparation evolution - Why organic conversation beats scripted questions every time The accountability partnership gap - What AI still can't provide in personal development Future-proofing authentic relationships - Setting boundaries on where AI belongs in human interaction ---- GUEST WEBSITE: ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/37006840

Why Your Phone Knows You're Depressed Before You Do 06/11/2025

Why Your Phone Knows You're Depressed Before You Do My productivity hack: Use my code FITMESS20 for 20% off #magicmind ---- Will robots decide if you keep your nuts based on cancer predictions? The world of predictive healthcare is here, and it's not the helpful crystal ball we hoped for. Insurance companies are already using AI to analyze your genetic data, social media posts, and digital footprints to predict everything from mental health crises to testicular cancer. The catch? They're not using this information to help you - they're using it to deny coverage and shift financial responsibility back to you when predictions go wrong. In this episode: Learn how AI is currently being used to predict your health outcomes Understand the financial and personal risks of genetic data sharing Discover practical steps to protect your data and maintain autonomy Listen to this episode to understand what's at stake before you become a statistic in someone else's algorithm. Topics Discussed: How genetic testing companies are selling your DNA data to healthcare analytics firms The nightmare scenario of preventive surgery based on AI predictions with moderate confidence levels Why American healthcare profits are driving global surveillance standards How social media monitoring can predict mental health episodes before they happen The reality of insurance companies using AI to deny coverage based on "prior knowledge" Brain-computer interfaces and the subscription model for your thoughts (Black Mirror style) GDPR vs. American data protection laws and what rights you actually have Why HIPAA doesn't protect you from insurance company data mining The difference between humanitarian AI tools and profit-driven surveillance systems Practical steps to minimize your digital health footprint starting today ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/36855015

Are we living in the sci-fi future we always dreamed of? 06/04/2025

Are we living in the sci-fi future we always dreamed of? Look, we spend way too much time doom-scrolling about AI taking our jobs and potentially ending humanity. But let's be real for a hot minute – there's some genuinely mind-blowing tech coming that's going to make our daily lives infinitely better. From glasses that remember where you left your keys to robots that'll do your laundry while you binge Netflix, we're about to enter an era where forgetting stuff and doing chores becomes optional. Jeremy and Jason dive into the cool side of AI advancement, exploring smart glasses with photographic memory, prosthetic limbs controlled by thoughts, business-building chatbots, and yes – robots that might replace your spouse (we went there). These aren't just prototypes anymore; this stuff is hitting the market now. Ready to get excited about technology that doesn't involve robots uprising? Listen now and discover what's possible when AI works for us instead of against us. Topics Discussed: Smart glasses with perfect recall – Never lose your keys again with AI that remembers everything you glance at Mind-controlled prosthetics – Wireless robotic limbs that work even when detached from the body AI-powered business creation – From idea to functioning website in minutes using ChatGPT Firefighting robots – Machines that walk through flames without getting tired or complaining Home automation evolution – Why your Roomba is about to get a serious upgrade Privacy implications – The trade-off between convenience and constant surveillance Relationship robots – Gary Vee's prediction that your grandkids will marry AI partners Market research automation – Getting million-dollar analysis for free through AI tools Safety applications – How smart glasses could prevent drowsy driving accidents The accountability problem – Whether technology can actually make us stick to our goals ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/36851935

How to Stop Worrying and Love Your Robot Overlords 05/28/2025

When Should You Trust a Machine With Your Life? 05/21/2025

When Should You Trust a Machine With Your Life? Could AI robots be better at diagnosing you than your actual doctor? Healthcare AI sounds promising until you realize it can't tell the difference between your seasonal allergies and that weird parasite crawling up places it shouldn't be. We sit down with an actual MD, Dr. Ajit Barron-Dhillon, to discuss the terrifying reality of AI in healthcare, why digital diagnosis might make us dumber, and how insurance companies could weaponize medical AI to deny you even more coverage. Three main benefits from this episode: Learn the real limitations of AI in medical diagnosis and when you should still see an actual human Discover how AI could be useful as a bridge between therapy appointments for mental health support Understand the potential dangers of automated healthcare in our profit-focused medical system Check out this episode of The Fit Mess to discover if robots will be replacing your doctor anytime soon. Topics Discussed AI's accuracy in medical diagnosis compared to human doctors (77% vs 66%) The dangers of relying on AI for self-diagnosis instead of seeking professional help How regional and seasonal factors impact medical diagnoses that AI might miss The potential for insurance companies to use AI to minimize costs and deny coverage Using AI as a mental health resource between therapy sessions The importance of human clinical observation in catching rare or unusual conditions How AI might make healthcare more automated but potentially less personalized The challenges of AI interpreting medical data like blood work and lab results correctly The "Google effect" where people search for information that confirms what they want to hear The potential for collaborative approaches between AI and human medical professionals ---- GUEST WEBSITE: ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/36650285

How To Prepare For When Your AI Girlfriend Dumps You 05/14/2025

How To Question AI Like a Critical Thinker 05/07/2025

How To Question AI Like a Critical Thinker My productivity hack: Use my code FITMESS40 to get 40% off your Magc Mind subscription (available only for the first 10 orders) --- Can AI's ability to shortcut learning destroy our capacity for critical thinking? As AI tools become more powerful and conversational, many worry we're outsourcing our thinking and learning processes to machines that can't truly understand context or verify accuracy. This fear is especially common among younger tech-savvy generations who already distrust online information. In this episode, discover how to approach AI as a tool rather than a replacement for critical thinking. Learn why prompt engineering skills are becoming crucial digital literacy tools, and understand the parallels between AI, textbooks, and other historical knowledge-sharing technologies Listen now to gain practical insights on navigating the AI revolution while maintaining your intellectual autonomy. Topics Discussed The viral "gorillas vs humans" debate as an entry point to discussing AI reliability Comparing AI-generated summaries to traditional shortcuts like Cliff Notes and textbooks How our brains and AI both use inference models to process and interpret information Why beliefs are harder to change than ideas, and how this affects information processing The Common Core math controversy as an example of resistance to new learning approaches Neil deGrasse Tyson's prediction about AI destroying internet credibility How confirmation bias influences our acceptance of information regardless of source The importance of questioning outputs from any information source, AI or human The existential value of human perspective and discernment in an AI-saturated world Real-world examples of AI's creative applications (music generation) ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on , , , , and Join our community in the ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: /episode/index/show/fitmess/id/36416930

Why AI Therapists Might Actually Help Your Mental Health (And Where They Fall Short) 04/30/2025

You Are Already Addicted to AI...So Now What? 04/23/2025

How to Leverage AI for Better Work-Life Balance 04/16/2025