Key takeaways Hearten AI has released an updated mobile app that embeds somatic therapy videos directly within AI-powered coaching conversations. The app was developed by Helsinki-based startup Somabr...
Unlike traditional therapy apps that focus primarily on cognitive approaches, Hearten AI embeds short somatic exercise videos directly within its chat interface.
Users can launch these nervous system regulation exercises at moments when they feel triggered, overwhelmed or emotionally activated during coaching sessions.
As someone who's worked at the intersection of wellness, design thinking, and AI, my philosophy for Hearten is simple: accessible healing, personalized safety, and actionable tools, says founder Shanshan Gong.
From breakup recovery to rebuilding after infidelity and shifting long-standing patterns, our roadmap is about giving people clear, guided pathways for the specific relationship challenges they are facing - not just generic advice.
The platform targets individuals dealing with recurring relationship difficulties across romantic partnerships, family dynamics, friendships, and workplace relationships.
The company describes its target users as often in midlife stages, potentially recovering from divorce or infidelity, or questioning long-established relationship patterns.
Hearten AI structures its approach around what the company calls a regulate, resonate, regenerate framework.
The first phase focuses on helping users regulate their nervous system responses to avoid emotional overwhelm.
The second phase guides users to better understand their emotional needs in specific relationship moments.
The final regeneration phase supports users in developing new patterns through healthier boundaries, improved communication, and different behavioral choices.
The app offers six coaching functions: Talk It Out for emotional processing, Toxic or Not for identifying unhealthy patterns, Calm and Center for accessing somatic exercises, Clarify My Thinking for addressing cognitive patterns, Communicate with Care for developing communication skills, and Act and Progress for setting actionable steps.
The release comes amid increasing interest in AI-assisted mental health and relationship tools.
Multiple platforms now offer AI-driven relationship coaching, though Hearten AI's integration of somatic therapy videos within the chat interface represents a distinct approach in the market.
Somabrain, founded by Gong in April 2023, previously launched a web-based version combining somatic exercises with situational AI relationship advice in 2022.
The company describes its mission as making nervous system-aware relationship support widely accessible.
The app uses subscription pricing, with options for monthly, quarterly, and annual access to premium features including AI coaching plans, video exercises, and progress tracking tools.
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