Making the Most of Voice Messages (Premium Feature)

Premium tier includes personalized voice messages—audio recordings your companion creates specifically for you. Unlike general content, these use your name and address your particular situation. Here's how to make the most of this powerful feature.

What Personalized Voice Messages Are

When you request a personalized voice message, your companion creates a recording that:

• Uses your name: Hearing your name spoken warmly is powerful
• Addresses your situation: Tailored to what you're going through
• Reflects your request: Created around your specific ask
• Belongs to you: You can save and replay indefinitely

This is different from general wind-down content. General content is for all subscribers; personalized messages are for you alone.

What to Request

Special Occasions

Voice messages for particular moments:

• Difficult anniversaries: Death of a loved one, end of a relationship
• Birthday: A warm birthday message to listen to
• Holidays alone: Support for lonely holiday nights
• Before big events: Surgery, important interview, difficult conversation

Ongoing Situations

Voice messages for recurring needs:

• Specific anxiety triggers: "When I'm anxious about work presentations..."
• Seasonal struggles: Winter loneliness, summer FOMO
• Health challenges: Chronic pain flare-ups, health anxiety
• Relationship themes: Processing singleness, divorce recovery

Custom Wind-Down Content

Voice messages with specific elements:

• Particular imagery: "Can you record something about the ocean?"
• Specific topics: "Something about letting go of perfectionism"
• Personalized affirmations: Based on what you need to hear
• Custom length: Shorter or longer than typical content

How to Make Good Requests

Be Specific

Good requests give your companion clear direction:

• Less helpful: "Something for when I'm sad"
• More helpful: "I'm going through my first holiday season since my mom passed. Something acknowledging grief while helping me feel less alone would help."

• Less helpful: "Birthday message"
• More helpful: "It's my 40th birthday and I'm spending it alone. Something warm that acknowledges turning 40 while reminding me I have worth."

Share Context

Help your companion understand the situation:

• What you're going through
• Why this particular message would help
• How you plan to use it (bedtime, morning motivation, etc.)
• Any specific words or phrases that resonate with you

Specify What You Want to Feel

The end goal matters:

• "I want to feel less alone"
• "I need permission to rest"
• "I want to feel like my grief is okay"
• "I need encouragement that I'll get through this"

Building Your Library

Over time, you'll accumulate a collection of personalized content:

Organize by Purpose

• Anxiety moments
• Loneliness episodes
• Special occasions
• General comfort

Return to Favorites

Some messages will become go-to comfort content. Replay them whenever you need that particular support—they don't expire or wear out.

Request Replacements

If your situation changes, request updated messages. A message about divorce recovery made early might need a follow-up a year later for where you are now.

Timing and Expectations

Production Time

Personalized messages take time to create. Expect a few days rather than immediate delivery. Plan ahead for time-sensitive requests (request birthday messages a week before, not the day of).

Length and Format

Typical personalized messages run 3-10 minutes. If you have specific length needs, include that in your request. Your companion will do their best to accommodate.

Reasonable Request Volume

While Premium includes personalized messages, this isn't unlimited daily custom content. Request meaningfully—for situations where personalization genuinely matters—rather than replacing all general content with custom requests.

Examples of Effective Requests

Anniversary of Loss

"The anniversary of my father's death is next week. It's always a hard day and night. Could you record something for that evening that acknowledges grief is hard while reminding me that it's okay to feel what I feel? Something about carrying him with me but still being okay. I plan to listen to it at bedtime on that day."

Pre-Surgery

"I'm having surgery Tuesday and I'm anxious. Could you make something I can listen to Monday night? Something calming about trusting my medical team, letting go of control, and knowing I'm cared about. I tend to catastrophize, so something gently redirecting that tendency would help."

Ongoing Anxiety

"I have recurring anxiety about money even though I'm actually okay financially. Could you create something I can use when that spiral starts? Something grounding about being okay in this moment, and how worrying doesn't help. Maybe 5 minutes I can play when the thoughts start racing."

Conclusion

Personalized voice messages are one of Premium's most valuable features—audio created specifically for you, addressing your situation, using your name. The key to getting great messages is making specific, context-rich requests and building a library over time.

Use this feature for moments that matter most: difficult anniversaries, special occasions, recurring challenges. The result is a collection of comfort that fits you personally.