Rethinking AI’s Role in Behavioral Health and Well-being with Donna Mitchell and Jason Padgett

Pivoting to WEB3

Welcome to another episode of the Pivoting To Web3 Podcast, where innovation meets real-world impact. I’m your host, Donna Mitchell—founder, CEO, and dedicated guide to businesses navigating the ever-shifting digital landscape.
Today, we’re exploring the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and the future of human-focused technology. Our special guest is Jason Padgett, Chief Strategy Officer at Phoenix Paramedic Solutions. Jason recently returned from Human+Tech Week in San Francisco, an AI conference that showcased the latest trends transforming healthcare.
In this conversation, Jason shared his journey as an early AI adopter in healthcare, gave insights from the frontlines of AI innovation, and unpacked the newest developments in behavioral health tech, personalized medicine, dream analysis apps, and even the bold concept of giving plants and animals a digital wallet.
If you’re curious about where AI is really headed and how it can strengthen human connection rather than replace it.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. AI + Healthcare = Transformation, But Not Without Humans: The best innovations keep humans in the loop—like behavioral health chatbots that support, but don’t replace, therapists.
2. Personalization Is the Next Frontier: From AI-driven “one pill for all your needs” to agentic health assistants, the emphasis is on tailoring solutions, not just in medicine but across industries.
3. Ethics, Access, and Governance Can’t Be Ignored: While AI holds promise for better care and efficiency, issues around privacy, data access, and societal readiness demand proactive leadership and open conversation.
Chapters:
00:00 AI's Role in Healthcare Transformation
05:06 "Exploring Innovative Health Tech Trends"
07:32 Future of Personalized Medicine
13:31 "Digital Wallets & Dream Tech"
15:31 Healthcare Access and AI Challenges
18:39 Humans in Healthcare Technology Loop
23:02 "Integrating AI into Career Skills"
26:23 Understanding Chatbots and Custom GPTs
30:27 AI Misunderstandings: Security Concerns
34:34 Connecting on AI and Culture
35:08 Connect on LinkedIn for Networking
About Jason Padgett:
Jason Padgett is a Senior Partner and Human-AI Collaboration Coach at Phoenix Solutions Group, where he guides organizations through digital transformation with a focus on human-centered innovation. Drawing from extensive experience in strategic planning and organizational change, he specializes in developing practical AI implementation strategies that enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. Through his work in AI literacy, workforce development, and ethical technology adoption, Jason helps organizations build confident, future-ready teams while ensuring technology serves human needs and values.
Connect with Jason Padgett:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/

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Chapters

1. AI's Role in Healthcare Transformation (00:00:00)

2. "Exploring Innovative Health Tech Trends" (00:05:06)

3. Future of Personalized Medicine (00:07:32)

4. "Digital Wallets & Dream Tech" (00:13:31)

5. Healthcare Access and AI Challenges (00:15:31)

6. Humans in Healthcare Technology Loop (00:18:39)

7. "Integrating AI into Career Skills" (00:23:02)

8. Understanding Chatbots and Custom GPTs (00:26:23)

9. AI Misunderstandings: Security Concerns (00:30:27)

10. Connecting on AI and Culture (00:34:34)

11. Connect on LinkedIn for Networking (00:35:08)