The sound of engagement: assessing the feasibility and acceptability of an AI-generated personalized podcast as a between-session resource for therapy - Scorecard - MDSpire

The sound of engagement: assessing the feasibility and acceptability of an AI-generated personalized podcast as a between-session resource for therapy

  • By

  • Emily E. Peake

  • Mackenzie S. Swirbul

  • Michael J. Rodio

  • Aarthi Padmanabhan

  • June 10, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluating the Practicality and Acceptance of an AI-Created Customized Podcast as a Resource for Therapy Between Sessions

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPsychotherapy engagement
Key MechanismsAI-powered personalized audio discussions for session reinforcement
Target PopulationClients engaged in individual therapy via Talkspace
Care SettingOnline therapy platform

Key Highlights

  • 46.27% of providers generated a Talkcast
  • 12.97% of clients received a Talkcast, with 52.70% opening it
  • Over 90% of providers rated Talkcasts as 'Helpful' for session reinforcement
  • 76.02% of clients found Talkcasts 'Helpful' for personalization and relevance
  • Significant positive association between Talkcast usage and client engagement metrics

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Clients using Talkspace for individual therapy

          Talkcast provides personalized reinforcement of therapeutic concepts

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Utilize AI tools to enhance between-session engagement
          • Ensure content is personalized and relevant to client needs
          • Monitor client engagement metrics to assess tool effectiveness

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            Original Source(s)

            The sound of engagement: assessing the feasibility and acceptability of an AI-generated personalized podcast as a between-session resource for therapy

            • by Emily E. Peake, Mackenzie S. Swirbul, Michael J. Rodio, Aarthi Padmanabhan

            • June 10, 2026

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