Old story out. New story in.
Rewrite the story you tell yourself.
Talk it through with a kind AI coach, record your new story in your own voice, and listen as a little paper dragon grows with you.
The exercise
One page. Two columns.
On the left, the old story that keeps you stuck. On the right, what your best self would say instead. Hatchli helps with both, then helps you hear it every day.
Old story
I always mess things up.I'm too late to start now.Other people have it figured out.
New story
- I learn from every try.
- Now is a fine time to begin.
- I'm figuring it out, one step at a time.
How it works
Three steps, a few minutes a day.
- 1
Talk it out
Chat with a warm AI coach about what's on your mind. It gently helps you name the beliefs that hold you back.
- 2
Rewrite it
Turn each one into a new story in your own words. The coach helps you sharpen it until it feels true to you.
- 3
Hear it in your voice
Record your new stories out loud. Hatchli turns them into a short session with music to play any time.
Meet your dragon
It hatches with your first story.
Your dragon starts as an egg. Make your first new story and it cracks open. Then it grows through six stages as you keep listening, from a wobbly hatchling to something quite magnificent.
The areas you work on shape what it wears and collects for its den. Miss a day and it's fine: your dragon is patient, and so are we.
Inside the app
A small, cozy world for your new stories.
A coach that listens
Talk or type. The coach asks good questions, stays kind, and never rushes you.
Old story, new story
See each belief side by side with its rewrite. Keep editing until it sounds like you on your best day.
Your voice, on repeat
Your recordings become short sessions with gentle music. Play one on a walk, on the bus, or before bed.
A den that fills up
Listening earns your dragon little treasures: a lamp, a rug, a star-covered bed. It's a quiet reason to come back.
Screens are illustrations. The app may look a little different.
Wherever you're stuck
Six areas of life, one dragon.
Confidence
I'm not the kind of person who speaks up.My voice matters, and I use it.
Peace
I can only relax when everything is done.I can rest now. The list will wait.
Health
I never stick with anything.Every small step counts, and I keep taking them.
Love
I have to earn being cared about.I am worth caring about, just as I am.
Career
I'm not ready for that yet.I grow into it by doing it.
Money
Money is always a struggle for me.I can learn to handle money with calm and care.
At night
Your dragon sleeps when you do.
End the day with your own voice telling you the new story. The habitat follows your day and night, and gentle reminders are only ever a nudge, never a guilt trip.
What Hatchli isn't
- Not therapy. It's a self-care tool. It doesn't diagnose or treat anything.
- Not a crisis service. If you need help now, here's where to find it.
- Not a promise. New stories can change how you feel. We won't promise money, love or miracles.
- Not a guilt machine. No streak shaming. Your dragon waits for you.
What is Hatchli?
A self-care app built on the “Old Story, New Story” exercise. You talk with a friendly AI coach about the beliefs holding you back, rewrite each one the way your best self would say it, and record the new lines in your own voice. Hatchli turns them into a short audio session you can listen to any time, and a little paper dragon hatches and grows as you listen.
Why my own voice?
Because it's yours. Hearing your own voice say the new story is the heart of the exercise, and many people find it lands differently from hearing someone else say it.
Is Hatchli therapy?
No. Hatchli is a self-care and mindset tool, not therapy, medical care or a crisis service. If you're struggling or thinking about harming yourself, please contact a professional or a crisis line. Our safety page lists some.
Is it free?
You can start for free: talk with the coach, write your new stories, record them and hatch your dragon. Some extras, like a fresh daily mix of your stories and building your own mixes, are part of Hatchli Pro.
Who hears my recordings?
Your recordings are for you. They are stored so you can listen to them on your phone, and they are never used in ads. Read the privacy policy for the details.
Can I use it without an account?
Yes. You can start straight away, and save your progress to Apple, Google or your email whenever you like, so you don't lose your dragon if you change phones.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, go to Profile, then Delete account. It removes your account, recordings and dragon. You can also ask us by email.
Your egg is waiting.
Hatchli is coming soon to iPhone and Android.