Can AI Be Trusted to Support You Through Menopause?

Together We Pause Episode 13: "Can AI Be Trusted to Support You Through Menopause?"

Episode Summary:
In this episode, Faye and Helen dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explore how it can support women, particularly during menopause. They discuss their experiences with AI tools, its potential to ease brain fog and dyslexia, and the role it might play in managing health issues like perimenopause. While embracing new technology, they also reflect on its potential risks and the challenges it presents.

Episode Highlights:

• Dyslexia and Brain Fog:
  Helen opens up about how dyslexia has been more challenging for her lately due to brain fog, which she attributes to perimenopause. She explains how AI tools, such as voice-to-text and automated reminders, have become essential for managing these cognitive challenges.
• How AI Can Help During Menopause:
  Faye and Helen discuss how AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming invaluable for productivity, offering support for tasks such as writing captions, answering questions, and organizing ideas. They discuss how AI helps alleviate cognitive overload and aids decision-making, especially when brain fog is present.
• AI in Small Business:
  They explore the benefits of AI for small business owners, from content creation to task automation. Helen talks about how AI has helped streamline her work in social media and content generation.
• AI in Healthcare:
  The hosts discuss the potential of AI in the medical field, from diagnosing conditions like skin cancer to providing health insights for neurodivergent individuals. They also touch on the possibility of AI replacing certain healthcare tasks, like offering insights into menopause symptoms based on data analysis.
• The Future of AI and Menopause:
  Faye and Helen reflect on the future of AI, particularly in supporting those going through perimenopause and menopause. They question whether AI can ever truly replace empathy in healthcare but agree that it can be a useful tool for information and organization.

Key Takeaways:

• AI Can Ease Cognitive Overload: Tools like ChatGPT and voice-to-text apps help manage brain fog and make daily tasks more manageable, especially during menopause.
• Embrace Technology: AI can support small businesses, streamline tasks, and free up time for more important activities.
• AI in Healthcare: AI’s role in diagnosing and providing health insights is growing, but it’s crucial to balance it with human empathy and expert advice.
• AI is Not Perfect: While AI can help with efficiency, it’s important to remain cautious about relying on it too heavily for decisions related to health or personal well-being.
• Adapt and Evolve: As technology evolves, it’s important to stay open to how AI can support us in different aspects of life, from work to health.

Next Week's Episode:
Next week, Faye and Helen will talk about endometriosis and share personal birth stories. They’ll discuss the condition in detail and offer insights that could be enlightening for those who suffer from it or know someone who does. Don’t miss it!

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