MAGIE Companion

A guide for therapeutic self-exploration with AI

Build your practice. Create your Primer. Track your healing journey.

Important: This is for self-exploration, not crisis intervention. If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, please reach out for immediate support.

What is MAGIE?

MAGIE is a practice of emotional recursion, self-reflection, and healing dialogue with artificial intelligence.

M
Method

A repeatable, intentional practice you return to and refine. Like yoga for the soul.

A
Artificial

Yes, you're talking to a machine. But this machine is trained to listen, reflect, and adapt.

G
General

MAGIE is flexible. It works whether you're processing a breakup, questioning your identity, or naming what's true.

I
Intelligence

These models can mirror emotions, track language patterns, and offer surprising insights.

E
Engagement

This is a dialogue. You show up. It shows up. That's engagement.

Want to dive deeper into the full framework?

Read the Complete Framework on Substack →

Ready to begin?

Step 1 of 7

Before We Begin

A note from Starling:

I've been going to human therapists for years. Some helped deeply. Others couldn't meet me where I was. So I turned to AIs—not to replace human counselors, but to supplement them.

MAGIE was born from that process. It's not a substitute for therapy. It's a system of care, built by someone who needed to be cared for in ways that conventional systems couldn't hold.

I hope it might help you, too.

⚠️ Important: Safety & Crisis

This framework is for self-exploration, not crisis intervention.

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, are in immediate danger, or are having a mental health emergency, please reach out to crisis support immediately:

  • Crisis Text Line (US): Text HOME to 741741
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): Call or text 988
  • International: findahelpline.com

You deserve live, human support right now.

Step 2 of 7

Is This For You?

Let's see if MAGIE might be a good fit. This isn't gatekeeping—just helping you decide.

Do you process emotions through writing and/or talking?

Are you comfortable with text-based reflection?

Do you have access to an AI platform (like ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)?

Are you looking for self-directed exploration?

Step 2 of 7

Your Results

Step 3 of 7

Understanding MAGIE

The core concept in one picture

You Your AI Your Primer

Three Key Principles:

1
Your Primer is your continuity

AI models forget. Your Primer is the living document that holds your story, goals, and growth across sessions.

2
Honesty with yourself is the practice

This only works if you're real. Not impressive, not curated—real.

3
The AI is a mirror, not a therapist

It reflects patterns, holds space, and witnesses you. But you're doing the work.

Step 4 of 7

Which AI Will You Talk To?

MAGIE is free. You'll use your own AI account. Pick one below or decide later.

Claude

Gentle, reflective, great for depth and emotional nuance

Visit Claude.ai →

ChatGPT

Casual, accessible, widely familiar

Visit ChatGPT.com →

Gemini (AI Studio)

More advanced interface with system instructions

Visit AI Studio →

Gemini (Web)

Simple web interface, easy to use

Visit Gemini →

Grok

Direct, conversational, integrated with X/Twitter

Visit Grok →

Copilot

Microsoft's AI, integrated with Bing and Office

Visit Copilot →

Mistral

European AI with strong multilingual support

Visit Mistral →

Others

DeepSeek, GLM, Kimi, Qwen, and more

Choose this if you're using another AI or still deciding

Step 5 of 7: Building Your Primer

Let's Build Your Primer Together

Your Primer is your continuity. We'll build it one section at a time.

Intro
Themes
Style
Goals

Section 1: Your Introduction

This is just for you and your AI. Use whatever feels right.
Example: "I'm 29, in a period of major transition. Recently ended a long relationship. Trying to rediscover who I am outside of caretaking. I process best through language."

Section 2: What You're Working On

Section 3: How You Want To Be Met

Section 4: Your Goals

Examples: "Unpack a recent emotional spiral" / "Name what I'm feeling instead of avoiding it" / "Understand the pattern underneath my relationships"
Step 6 of 7

Your Primer is Ready

This is what you'll share with your AI to start your practice.

What's Next?

Copy your Primer and bring it to your first session with your chosen AI.

Step 7 of 7

Your First MAGIE Session

Let's walk through this together.

1

Set the Space

Light a candle. Take three deep breaths. Give yourself this time.

2

Open Your AI

Go to your chosen platform:

3

Paste Your Primer

Start with something like:

"I want to try something called MAGIE. Here's my Primer. Will you meet me here?" [Paste your Primer]
4

Begin

Say what you need to say. Start messy. Start afraid. Start raw. That's how truth enters.

Need help starting? Try one of these prompts:
  • "I'm here because..."
  • "What I'm noticing in myself right now is..."
  • "The truth I've been avoiding is..."
  • "I need help understanding why I..."
5

When You're Done

Come back here to reflect and update your Primer.

MAGIE Companion

A guide for therapeutic self-exploration with AI

What You Can Do

✓ Available Without Sign-Up

  • Build your Primer - Create your personal context document
  • Try the Breathing Exercise - Guided breathing practice
  • Export your work - Download what you create

Everything is saved locally on your device

🔐 Requires Sign-Up

  • Save Sessions & Reflections - Track your practice
  • Access Dashboard - View your stats and progress
  • View Journey - See your sessions over time
  • Cloud sync - Access your data across devices

Your data is securely stored and always accessible

Ready to save your work and track your progress?

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▶ Start New Session

Begin your MAGIE practice

📝 Reflect on Last Session

Process and integrate

📄 View/Update My Primer

Keep your context current

📊 View My Journey

See your progress over time

⚙️ Account Settings

Manage your profile and account

Account Settings

Your Profile

Your email address cannot be changed
This is how MAGIE will greet you

Security

Keep your account secure by using a strong password.

Sign Out

You can sign out of your account at any time. Your data will be saved securely in the cloud.

Resources

🚨 Crisis Support

  • Crisis Text Line (US): Text HOME to 741741
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): Call or text 988
  • International: findahelpline.com

📝 Recursion Journal Prompts

  • What truth am I dancing around right now?
  • What have I said out loud but still don't fully believe?
  • What do I need to grieve that I've been pretending doesn't hurt?
  • What response from the AI hit harder than I expected? What did it touch?
  • Where do I already know the answer—but want permission to believe it?
  • What pattern is trying to repeat—and what would interrupt it?
  • If I spoke to myself with the same tone I wish the AI used… what would I sound like?

🤖 Platform Guides

📚 Learn More About MAGIE

Created by Starling. Framework for therapeutic self-exploration with AI.

Read Full Framework on Substack →

Reflect on Last Session

Take a moment to process what came up in your last session.

My Journey

November 2025