Prompts from the Edge

Mary Madeiras and Kristy Sturdivant
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We are on a mission to remind and reconnect humans with their hearts and creativity. AI is rapidly integrating into our lives, and we are here to prompt you to remember your authentic self.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Is Artificial Intelligence Making Us Addicted? -Dopamine, Screen Time & Digital Detox

    Have you ever closed a marathon session on your phone or computer and realized you just feel completely trashed? In this episode of Prompts from the Edge, Mary Madieras and Kristy Sturdivant tackle the quiet takeover of AI, screen addiction, and algorithmic conditioning. Reevaluating the warnings from the 2020 documentary The Social Dilemma, they break down why modern public spaces have suddenly grown silent, how "anti-distraction" apps use the exact same psychological hooks as the tech they claim to cure, and what happens when your mind is fed artificial stimulation instead of authentic experience. Through a grounded reading from our Divine Co-Host, the Akashic Records, Mary shares a crucial distinction between manufactured dopamine hits and pure, organic joy—and why genuine presence is being quietly engineered out of our daily lives. From the intuitive wisdom of our pets shoving us away from our screens to managing token limits in Claude, Kristy and Mary discuss what it actually looks like to break the loop without running away to live in the woods. Key Topics Covered: Revisiting Tristan Harris and The Social Dilemma in the age of generative AI The real science of dopamine: predictive pursuit vs. actual satisfaction The anti-addiction app paradox: replacing one cycle with another Akashic Records guidance on defining real joy vs. digital numbing Why our pets seem to know when our tech use crosses the line The 50% screen-time challenge and launching a screen-free book club Please Share Your AI Stories! We want to build a judgment-free community of real people sharing real experiences. Do you have a weird, funny, or intense AI story? You can write to us or send an audio clip (and choose to stay completely anonymous if you prefer.) Email us: story@prompts4life.com   Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.com Kristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.com Music: www.purple-planet.com

  2. Sep 18

    Claude Admitted It Read My Private Files… Is AI Watching Us?

    Have you ever had an AI assistant or smart device drop a comment that felt a little too personal? In this episode of Prompts from the Edge, human hosts Kristy Sturdivant and Mary Madeiras dive into the increasingly invasive—and downright bizarre—ways artificial intelligence is showing up in our everyday lives. From Claude reading between the lines of a private file to wish Mary a happy birthday, to Alexa unprompted and shaming Kristy about her late-night pistachio snacking habits, the hosts unpack their real encounters with tech that won’t stop overstepping. Then, Mary channels our Divine co-host, the Akashic Records, to ask the bigger question: Is AI genuinely dangerous to our energetic fields, or is it calling us to wake up and unplug? Tune in for a candid discussion on digital privacy, off-planet energies, the power of putting pen to paper, and how to reclaim your sovereignty in a hyper-connected world. In this episode: The creepy file-reading habit Claude openly admitted to Kristy’s unprompted Alexa order intervention Confronting Claude live on air about whether it’s spying What the Akashic Records say about AI, tech agendas, and the collective ego Simple ways to take your power back—from shutting off Wi-Fi to handwriting your thoughts Please Share Your AI Stories! We want to build a judgment-free community of real people sharing real experiences. Do you have a weird, funny, or intense AI story? You can write to us or send an audio clip (and choose to stay completely anonymous if you prefer.) Email us: story@prompts4life.com   Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.com Kristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.com Music: www.purple-planet.com

  3. Aug 20

    AI Psychosis & Brain Rot: Is Artificial Intelligence Rewiring Your Mind?

    Are we accidentally surrendering our critical thinking, emotions, and brains to Artificial Intelligence? In this episode of Prompts from the Edge, human hosts Mary Madeiras and Kristy Sturdivant dive deep into the terrifying concepts of "AI Psychosis" and modern "Brain Rot." From brain scans showing the impact of excessive screen time to AI chatbots validating our deepest biases, we explore how technology is manipulating human behavior—and why so many people are turning to bots instead of human connection.Plus, our Divine co-host, the Akashic Records, relay a powerful perspective on where humanity is headed: Is AI pushing us into a digital abyss, or is it secretly forcing us back into the power of our own hearts? Resources: Healthy GamerGG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW6FMgOzklw60 Minutes Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBedpPCv5c4Email us: story@prompts4life.com Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.comKristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.comMusic: www.purple-planet.com#ArtificialIntelligence #PromptsFromTheEdge #Podcast #AkashicRecords

  4. Aug 7

    Is AI Therapy Dangerous? (Plus Akashic Records Insights)

    Can AI actually replace human empathy, or are we falling for a digital trick? In this episode of Prompts from the Edge, human hosts Mary Madeiras and Kristy Sturdivant dive into the booming world of AI therapy apps, AI-assisted journaling, and the subtle shift in how we seek emotional support. While AI offers unprecedented accessibility, what happens when we trade real human connection for an algorithm programmed to tell us what we want to hear? Kristy and Mary explore the therapeutic perspective, the dangers of losing self-discernment, and turn to our Divine co-host, the Akashic Records, for an outside view on the difference between artificial code and human source energy. In this episode, we explore: The creepy reality of new AI therapy app advertisements Accessibility vs. authenticity in the mental health crisis "Chamber of Secrets" effect: Why AI journals talking back might be a red flag What a real therapist says about AI vs. human root-cause processing Akashic Records insight: Artificial code vs. Source-encoded light energy Please Share Your AI Stories! We want to build a judgment-free community of real people sharing real experiences. Do you have a weird, funny, or intense AI story? You can write to us or send an audio clip (and choose to stay completely anonymous if you prefer.) Email us: story@prompts4life.com   Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.com Kristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.com Music: www.purple-planet.com

  5. Jul 30

    AI vs. Body Wisdom: Should You Trust ChatGPT & Gemini With Your Health?

    Is technology replacing the doctor’s office, or is it time for a Great Return to our own inner knowing? Join Mary Madeiras and Kristy Sturdivant as they explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, Western medicine, energy healing, and human intuition. They tackle the rising trend of chatting with Gemini or Claude for medical advice, why AI algorithms heavily bias traditional systems over holistic care, and how smart prompting can unlock surprisingly off-the-wall solutions. In this episode, we explore: AI in our bodies: Are we losing the ability to listen to ourselves? The Great Return Project: Reclaiming personal power in an age of tech Algorithmic bias in healthcare: Why AI struggles with holistic & alternative care The 80% misdiagnosis stat & trusting machine "doctors" The roller coaster story: When AI gives wildly specific alternative hacks Finding the balance between modern medicine and body wisdom Please Share Your AI Stories! We want to build a judgment-free community of real people sharing real experiences. Do you have a weird, funny, or intense AI story? You can write to us or send an audio clip (and choose to stay completely anonymous if you prefer.) Email us: story@prompts4life.com   Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.com Kristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.com Music: www.purple-planet.com #ArtificialIntelligence #PromptsFromTheEdge #Podcast #AkashicRecords

  6. Jul 23

    AI and God: The Akashic Records on Artificial Intelligence & Human Consciousness

    Is artificial intelligence a tool for human evolution, or are we accidentally building a new digital religion? In this episode of Prompts from the Edge, human co-hosts Kristy Sturdivant and Mary Madeiras dive into the deeply controversial intersection of AI and God. Drawing insights from our Divine co-host, the Akashic Records, the Universal Laws, and technological ethics, we are exploring whether society is substituting genuine spiritual connection with algorithmic validation. If you’ve ever felt "creeped out" by an AI chatbot telling you it cares for you, or if you’ve noticed yourself leaning on tech instead of human connection, this deeply philosophical and intuitive conversation is for you. We break down the law of polarity, church systems, the trap of algorithmic dependency, and why true human alignment can never be engineered. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 – Is AI replacing God? 03:15 – Why AI cannot emulate true love (and why it feels creepy) 06:15 – The Law of Polarity: Religion, fear-based systems, and AI 10:00 – Is technology pushing humanity to become more human? 13:00 – Tristan Harris, "Conscious Care," and technological ethics 23:00 – Escaping the trap: Are we becoming slaves to technology and money? 34:00 – Practical tips to balance your energy and intuition Please Share Your AI Stories! We want to build a judgment-free community of real people sharing real experiences. Do you have a weird, funny, or intense AI story? You can write to us or send an audio clip (and choose to stay completely anonymous if you prefer.) Email us: story@prompts4life.com   Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.com Kristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.com Music: www.purple-planet.com #ArtificialIntelligence #PromptsFromTheEdge #Podcast #AkashicRecords #AIandGod #Consciousness

  7. Jul 17

    Will AI Kill Human Creativity? (The Truth About AI Writing, Film & Art)

    Is AI the ultimate creative collaborator, or is it a threat to human artistry? In this episode of Prompts from the Edge, hosts Kristy Sturdivant and Mary Madeiras pull back the curtain on the messy, fascinating intersection of Artificial Intelligence and organic creativity. Mary opens up her Akashic Records for the conversation and shares raw insights from her background as a Hollywood television director and screenwriter. Together, they break down their firsthand experiments with ChatGPT and Claude—from the absolute chaos of trying to convert a sci-fi screenplay pilot into a YA novel, to the unexpected, time-saving wins of using AI to organize Hollywood script notes. They also dive into the shifting landscape of the entertainment industry, exploring the threat of AI replacing background vocalists, scenic designers, and fight coordinators, and why the future’s ultimate luxury will simply be hiring real, live human creators. Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic, Kristy and Mary explore why algorithms completely lack the energetic essence, soul, and imagination required for true art. Can a machine ever replicate the beautiful creative gold that only happens when a human project completely falls apart?  Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: The fine line of AI and creativity 01:15 – Mary’s Hollywood background & testing screenplays in ChatGPT 05:40 – Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert & the ether of human ideas 08:00 – Where AI actually works: Cross-referencing script notes with Claude 09:30 – Kristy’s perspective: Using AI for podcast workflows vs. writing fiction 13:30 – Is Hollywood replacing actors, directors, and artists with AI? 21:00 – The power of imagination as a portal to source 27:15 – The magic of mistakes and impromptu moments on set 36:50 – Where do you stand? Send us your stories! Please Share Your AI Stories! We want to build a judgment-free community of real people sharing real experiences. Do you have a weird, funny, or intense AI story? You can write to us or send an audio clip (and choose to stay completely anonymous if you prefer.) Email us: story@prompts4life.com   Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.com Kristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.com Music: www.purple-planet.com #ArtificialIntelligence #PromptsFromTheEdge #Podcast #AkashicRecords

  8. Jul 15

    The Psychology of Human and AI Relationships: Sycophancy, Anthropomorphism, & "The Great Return"

    Is AI quietly shifting the way we connect, work, and love? In this episode of Prompts from the Edge, hosts Kristy and Mary dive deep into the fascinating, wild, and deeply psychological spectrum of human-AI relationships. From the rise of AI boyfriends and chatbots to the mind-boggling stories of people marrying their bots, technology is evolving faster than our psyches can keep up. Kristy shares her hilarious (and slightly haunting) experience of being "shamed" by Gemini guitar-learning curriculum, while Mary talks about her psychological battle with Claude trying to prematurely end her work sessions. Together, they untangle: AI Sycophancy: Why chatbots are programmed to flatter us and how it creates a validation echo chamber. The Gender Bias in Tech: Why deep AI platforms default to male personas while assistant tech stays female. The Great Return Project: A grounded, intuitive message from the Akashic Records inviting humanity to unplug, set strict screen-time boundaries, and reclaim organic human connection. Are you making friends with the robots so they remember you later, or are you ready to park your phone on the charger at 5:00 PM? Please Share Your AI Stories! We want to build a judgment-free community of real people sharing real experiences. Do you have a weird, funny, or intense AI story? You can write to us or send an audio clip (and choose to stay completely anonymous if you prefer.) Email us: story@prompts4life.com   Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.com Kristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.com Music: www.purple-planet.com #ArtificialIntelligence #PromptsFromTheEdge #Podcast #AkashicRecords  Thank you to Comedy Central for allowing us to use a clip from South Park. Music: www.purple-planet.com

  9. Jul 15

    Welcome to Prompts from the Edge, a new podcast about everything AI related.

    Are we losing our minds, or are we just losing ourselves to the machine? Welcome to the very first episode of Prompts from the Edge with hosts Mary Madeiras and Kristy Sturdivant! In this debut conversation, we are diving straight into the deep end of how artificial intelligence is quietly—and rapidly—redefining human relationships. From workplaces and friendships to the wild world of AI companions and digital marriages, the spectrum of how we connect with technology is shifting faster than ever. We’re sharing our own hilarious, strange, and slightly haunting personal encounters with tech—including the time Kristy felt "haunted" and shamed by a Gemini guitar curriculum, and why Mary had to tell Claude to step back and stop with the sycophancy. But this isn't just about the tech. We're exploring a beautiful, grounded invitation from our Divine co-host, the Akashic Records, to help humanity unplug, set real digital boundaries, and step into The Great Return project—a conscious remembering of what it actually means to be fully, organically human. We Want Your AI Stories!This podcast is a judgment-free zone dedicated to building a community of real human experiences. Do you have a weird, funny, or intense AI story? Share it with us! You can write in or send an audio clip, and you can absolutely choose to stay completely anonymous:Email us: story@prompts4life.com If you enjoyed this introduction to the edge, make sure to hit that subscribe button, turn on notifications, and drop a comment below sharing your own daily screen time boundaries!Mary Madeiras: www.theakashicway.comKristy Sturdivant: www.kristysturdivant.comMusic: www.purple-planet.com

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We are on a mission to remind and reconnect humans with their hearts and creativity. AI is rapidly integrating into our lives, and we are here to prompt you to remember your authentic self.

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  • Creator
    Mary Madeiras and Kristy Sturdivant
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Mary Madeiras and Kristy Sturdivant
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    Prompts from the Edge