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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Mental Health (ft. Lori Gottlieb)

Feb 14, 2024
In this captivating discussion, Lori Gottlieb, a therapist and best-selling author, challenges the effectiveness of modern mental health practices. She argues that an obsession with self-awareness may contribute to more mental health issues rather than alleviate them. Gottlieb highlights the crucial need for applying therapeutic insights to daily behavior, warns against misconceptions of vulnerability, and examines the detrimental impact of social media on mental well-being. Her insights offer a thought-provoking perspective on navigating emotional growth and effective therapy.
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Quick takeaways

  • Therapy is most effective when individuals take personal responsibility and actively make intentional changes in themselves.
  • The goal of therapy is to unlearn false narratives and faulty beliefs and embrace new ways of being.

Deep dives

Importance of Taking Action in Therapy

To make the most of therapy, it is crucial to use the insights gained and implement them in daily life. Understanding your behaviors and thought patterns is not enough, you need to actively change your actions and response to situations.

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