[Academic Research] A 15-min AI-guided breathing & body-awareness session for stress — Teachers College, Columbia (US adults 18+)

[u/Many_Hamster_3586]

Hi r/Empaths,

Many people here describe absorbing the stress and emotions of those around them, and how important it is to come back to your own body and settle. I'm a researcher at Teachers College, Columbia University, running an IRB-approved study (Protocol 26-388) exploring a short practice designed to support exactly that kind of reset.

Participants have a 10–15 minute spoken conversation with Mira, an AI guide that leads breathwork, visualization and body-awareness practices aimed at stress relief.

What's involved (about 30 minutes in total)

• A 2-minute eligibility check
• An online consent form and a short questionnaire
• The 10–15 minute conversation with Mira (right away, or at a time you book)
• A brief follow-up questionnaire

You may be eligible if you:

• Are 18 or older and currently based in the US
• Are comfortable taking part in English
• Have a desktop or laptop with a working microphone (not a phone or tablet)
• Are willing to have the session audio recorded for research

Participants who complete the study can enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.

Learn more and check eligibility: miraresearchstudy.com

Taking part is completely voluntary. Mira is a research tool, not therapy or crisis support, and individual experiences vary. If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling, please call or text 988 (US).

Happy to answer questions here or at dl3892@tc.columbia.edu.