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Future of Therapy: AI Tools for Coaches and Therapists with Dr. Stephanie Thrower | Pulling Threads Podcast

In this episode of Pulling Threads, host Leslie Mathews, MSW sits down with Dr. Stephanie Thrower — a psychologist, business coach, and the visionary creator behind AI Tools for Change — to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of therapy and coaching.

Together, they discuss how AI can enhance human connection, simplify business systems, and help heart-centered practitioners scale sustainably — without losing authenticity or burning out.

Dr. Thrower shares her powerful journey from psychologist to AI innovator, explaining how her deep background in vocational and identity psychology intersects with technology, mindset, and soulful entrepreneurship. You’ll hear how she helps values-driven therapists and coaches build AI tools that generate revenue, attract ideal clients on autopilot, and create more freedom in their practices.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How AI can enhance (not replace) human connection in therapy and coaching

Practical ways to use AI for marketing, content creation, and client engagement

Why understanding your mindset and messaging is key to scaling sustainably

How to integrate AI ethically while protecting client trust and privacy

The psychology of resistance to technology — and how to move through it

The future of therapy, coaching, and entrepreneurship in an AI-driven world

🧠 This conversation weaves together vocational psychology, maternal mental health, and innovation — offering real tools and inspiration for therapists, coaches, and creatives ready to lead in a new era of helping work.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Pulling Threads

00:47 Meet Dr. Stephanie Thrower

01:38 Stephanie’s Journey from Psychologist to AI Innovator

03:20 The Intersection of AI and Vocational Psychology

03:58 AI in Course Creation and Client Engagement

05:36 Navigating Career Changes with AI

10:56 Building AI Tools for Therapists and Coaches

15:39 Ethics and Privacy in AI for Therapy

19:43 The AI Content Gym: Enhancing Marketing with AI

22:06 Exploring Human Design and AI Integration

23:37 Qualitative and Quantitative Assessments

24:24 Integrating AI with Traditional Assessments

25:27 Marketing and Entrepreneurship Insights

35:08 Navigating Technology Resistance

39:49 Future of Therapy and Coaching with AI

44:02 Work-Life Balance and AI

46:28 Closing Reflections & Contact Info

👩‍💻 Connect with Dr. Stephanie Thrower

Website: coachingwithdrthrower.com

Email: stephanie@coachingwithdrthrower.com

Instagram: @aitoolsforchangemakers

Facebook Group: AI Tools for Change

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