Archive - Between the Lines with Dr. Susan O'Grady

Emotional Affair with an AI: Intimacy, and the Modern Love Triangle

AI is not just another “digital distraction.” It can become part of the emotional life of a person—which is why it can feel like a third in the…

14 hrs ago •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

Hyperbolic Leaders, Large Language Models, and the Drift Toward Passivity

On hyperbolic leaders, large language models, and the quiet erosion of critical engagement.

Jul 1 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

June 2025

Self-compassion in Being Bold: Bighorn boldness crossing the Colorado River

Watch now | Sometimes the most compassionate thing we can do for ourselves is to be bold.

Jun 28 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

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The Stepwell: Descent into sacred geometry

Stepwells, particularly Chand Baori in India, are labyrinthine—with repeating geometric stairs, precise symmetry, and a visual logic that invites us to…

Jun 21 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

The Fledgling: A Lesson in letting go

How we grow with the right amount of frustration.

Jun 5 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

May 2025

The Dangers of AI Coaches and Therapists

A story from my clinical practice about a couple caught in a surprising emotional triangle—with an AI “coach” giving relationship advice laced with…

May 27 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

The Unseen Mourner: Saying goodbye to a patient after 20 years

On grief, and the loss felt on both sides of the therapeutic relationship.

May 14 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

Memorizing Beauty Before It Vanishes

First, to my paid subscribers, I want to let you know that I’ve made this publication entirely free and paused all paid subscriptions indefinitely.

May 7 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

September 2024

Fear of the Different: How our projections create division and harm.

The current climate of division leads to dehumanization. We can foster greater empathy and connection by understanding our projections and embracing…

Sep 17, 2024 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

February 2024

How Our Memory Affects Mood: A meditation for healing

When someone is depressed, their memory of moments of joy becomes overwritten by the more pervasive dark cloud over their world. The meditation that…

Feb 22, 2024 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

Meditation: Remembering and Savoring the Good

Listen now | A mediation for revisiting the good moments. From Mindfulness-based Compassionate Living by Erik van den Brink and Frits Koster.

Feb 20, 2024 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

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January 2024

Perfect: You can't make it perfect

Watch now | Let this lovely poem by Irish poet, Rachael Holstead, be a salve for your soul as you work on your goals and aspirations.

Jan 24, 2024 •

Susan J. O’Grady, Ph.D.

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