Jon Cheney and the Mental Health Side of AI & the Future of Work

<p>What happens to our sense of purpose, identity, and mental health when AI starts handling the tasks we’ve always done? In this episode of <em>Mental Health Momentum</em>, Dr. David Morgan sits down with entrepreneur and AI educator John Cheney to unpack the real psychological impact of rapid technological change.</p><p>They explore why so many people feel anxious about AI “taking jobs,” how adaptability and emotional resilience have become essential workplace skills, and why creation — not just productivity — sits at the core of human purpose. John also shares his personal story of building a company, facing a near-collapse, battling depression, and learning to reframe failure as fuel instead of a final verdict.</p><p>A grounded, honest conversation about using AI as a lever for people rather than a replacement — and what it takes to stay mentally steady while the future of work keeps shifting.</p>