Intimacy in the Age of AI: Buddhism, Psychology, & Spirituality on Substack with Daniel Thorson

In today’s insightful episode of the Growth, Grace and Gratitude podcast, host Ari Bliss engages in a profound conversation with Daniel Thorson about spirituality, emotional health, and the impact of AI on personal growth. They explore the nuances of intimacy, attachment styles, and the importance of self-awareness in navigating relationships. Daniel shares insights from his Substack and extensive experience in Buddhism and emotional healing, emphasizing the need for authenticity and the dangers of over-dependency on external systems. The discussion highlights the journey of self-discovery and the role of faith in fostering deeper connections with oneself and others.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Spirituality in the Age of AI

05:57 Buddhism and Emotional Withdrawal

10:51 Understanding Attachment Styles

16:16 The Essence of Spirituality

21:17 Intimacy and Vulnerability

26:43 Navigating Personal Growth and Healing

Daniel Thorson (@dthorson in X) is a professional spiritual friend and creator of The Intimate Mirror on Substack.

https://substack.com/@dthorson

https://intimatemirror.substack.com

Ari hosts the Growth, Grace, Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, columnist, & author who grew up performing at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, & at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse & motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness & success!

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