Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D., co-founder of the Center for Mindful Living and an expert on mindfulness and depression, dives into transformative approaches to mental health. He discusses his book, highlighting how mindfulness and self-compassion can uncover happiness and break the cycle of depression. Elisha emphasizes the neurological insights into depression and the power of community support. He encourages curiosity and the importance of play in adulthood as ways to foster emotional resilience and joy.
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The Wolf Parable and Perception
What you repeatedly practice and pay attention to shapes your perception.
This is due to how your brain stores memories and uses them to interpret new experiences.
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The Triangle of Awareness
Our experiences are a mix of thoughts, emotions, sensations, and behaviors. These often appear as one undifferentiated experience.
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Habit Loops and Automaticity
The brain creates routines and habits to handle complex tasks more efficiently. This procedural memory influences our perceptions and actions.
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Uncovering Happiness offers a hopeful approach to managing depression by harnessing the brain's natural antidepressant power through mindfulness, self-compassion, purpose, play, and confidence. It provides practical techniques to build resilience and transform negative spirals into positive growth. The book is grounded in neuroscience and emphasizes the potential for personal change and growth.
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Steven Pressfield
In 'The War of Art', Steven Pressfield identifies the internal force of 'Resistance' that hinders creative endeavors. The book is divided into three sections: 'Resistance: Defining the Enemy', 'Combating Resistance: Turning Pro', and a final section that discusses the role of the muses and the battle between the Self and the Ego. Pressfield provides practical advice on recognizing and overcoming resistance, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, discipline, and continuous work in achieving creative success.
Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. is the co-founder of the Center for Mindful Living in West Los Angeles and is the creator of the 6-month Coaching and Mentorship Program: A Course in Mindful Living. He's a psychologist and international speaker and mindfulness educator. He's written many books and in this episode, he and Eric discuss his book, Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self Compassion. There are so many practical approaches and new perspectives in this episode. We think you'll get a lot of useful information out of the conversation.
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