Psychology Has It Backwards Episode 204: The Power of Innate Health
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Nov 22, 2025 Discover the concept of Innate Health, a natural mental well-being that illuminates our true selves. Explore how children bounce back from distress and the importance of shifting from overthinking to feeling. Hear personal stories on choosing positivity in tough times and enhancing relationships through authentic connection. Dive into the idea of accessing a constant source of well-being, and learn to trust your inner intelligence. The conversation encourages looking inward for clarity and support while navigating life's challenges.
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Innate Health Is Always Present
- Innate health is a constant life energy that underlies our ability to reconnect to calm and optimism.
- We lose touch with it by getting swept into distressing thinking, but we never actually lose it.
Baby Example Of Rapid Recovery
- Babies rebound from upset quickly because they stop thinking about it and simply move on.
- Judy uses the baby-diaper example to show we don't have to stay upset once needs are met.
Turn Toward A Better Feeling
- When you're stuck in distress, step away from problem-thinking and intentionally turn toward a better feeling.
- Use Sidney Banks' advice: 'turn yourself in the general direction and then do nothing.'