Listen as Jackie Carroll, a health coach withUK HR Health and Wellness, leads you through a unique mediation powered by ArtificialIntelligence. This meditation showcases how we can use AI as a collaborativeresilience tool to deepen our well-being—as something that doesn’t replace intentionalwell-being practice, but as another tool to face life’s diverse resiliencechallenges. Each month, Jackie will deepen the ideas presented by AmyRodquist-Kodet's practice. Thank you for listening, and as always, be well!

Listen as host Amy Rodquist-Kodet, a healthcoach with UK HR Health and Wellness, tells us how we can use artificial intelligence in mindful ways. Amy says, “AI [is] a tool for well-being, not as a replacement for human connection or a shortcut to avoid discomfort but as a powerful partner to help us stay present and focused and even more aligned with our values.” With this attitude,AI can be leveraged as a partner or collaborator! Thank you for listening; and as always, be well!

Key Points:

1. Intentional AI Use Supports Well-Being: AI can be a helpfulpartner in emotional and intellectual wellness when used with purpose. It helpsreduce stress and improve focus—not by replacing human connection, but bysupporting it.

2. If-Then Planning Builds Resilience: Using “implementationintentions” like “If I feel overwhelmed, then I’ll use AI to clarify mynext step” helps shift from stress to action. These simple plans boostfollow-through and reduce mental clutter.

3. Tech Should Enhance, Not Replace, Connection: AI canstreamline tasks and communication, but its role is to free up space formeaningful human moments. Clear boundaries and purpose ensures AI use supportsresilience.

Listen as host Sebastian Calmes, Wellness Specialist, and Trey Conatser, Assistant Provost for Teaching & Learning, discuss the essential topic of intellectual well-being. As work and education further integrate with artificial intelligence, what should we be mindful of when using AI, so we take care of our intellectual well-being? What’s the difference between large language models and AI? What is a balanced approach to using AI in a complementary way to our creative and learning endeavors, as opposed to replacing our capacity for creativity, critical thought and engaged learning. It’s time to become more wildly resilient! Key Takeaways: 1. Intellectual well-being is multi-dimensional It includes having a clear sense of purpose, feeling empowered to act (agency), believing in your ability to learn (self-efficacy), connecting with others and knowing your work matters. These elements help people stay engaged and resilient in a changing world. 2. Active learning and motivation awareness are essential Learning is most effective when it’s hands-on and reflective. Understanding what motivates you—and how to activate that motivation—helps you overcome challenges and grow intellectually. 3. AI should support, not replace, human learning Generative AI can enhance learning and creativity when used thoughtfully. Be mindful of what you choose to up-skill and de-skill. The key is to use AI as a tool to practice, reflect and build expertise—not just to get quick answers.