Why Not Now? With Amy Jo Martin

What happens when you run an AI experiment during a season of real-life stress?   In this solo episode of Why Not Now?, Amy Jo Martin shares an update from Q1 of her year-long AI experiment - right as an unexpected personal challenge introduces sustained emotional and cognitive strain. Instead of pausing, she keeps the experiment running, capturing what AI actually looks like in the middle of it, not in ideal conditions.   That's where the most valuable insights are showing up.   By feeding millions of data points - biometrics, sleep, spending, emotions, and daily decisions - into AI, Amy Jo is starting to see clear patterns. During higher-stress periods, intentional AI use helps her regulate faster, think more clearly, and avoid getting stuck in mental loops.   The results aren't just about efficiency. Her spending has dropped by 66%. Her self-awareness has increased. And she's making cleaner decisions with less recovery time afterward.   More importantly, AI becomes a way to pressure-test her thinking; help