Psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti explains the subconscious and conscious mind, the root causes of anxiety and negative narratives, defense mechanisms, and tools to reshape emotions and behaviors. They also discuss agency, gratitude, character structure, confidence, humor as defense mechanisms, self-awareness, recognizing unhealthy defense mechanisms, generative drive, social media distraction, demoralization, excess aggression, and understanding the components of self.

Experts Lisa Feldman Barrett and Paul Conti discuss science-based tools for improving mood and mental health. Topics include self-care principles, increasing confidence, managing stress, processing negative emotions, and analyzing dreams for insights. The episode offers actionable protocols and resources for enhancing well-being and relationships.

Dr. Paul Conti, Stanford and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, discusses tools for improving mental health through self-inquiry, aligning internal driving forces, adjusting internal narratives, and overcoming self-limiting concepts. He explores defense mechanisms like acting out and narcissism and delves into building healthy relationships with others. The podcast also touches on the importance of therapy, meditation, nutrition, quality sleep, trauma on sense of self, addressing intrusive thoughts, childhood narratives, and understanding different drives and their impact on mental well-being.

Dr. Paul Conti, Psychiatrist and author of 'Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic,' discusses how to build and strengthen healthy relationships. Topics include setting boundaries, dealing with relationship insecurity and past traumas, recognizing unhealthy features, and improving the 'us' dynamic. The podcast explores the interplay of generative drive, agency, and gratitude in relationships, different drives affecting relationships, unraveling unhealthy relationships, the destructiveness of envy, unstated power dynamics, and the importance of true self-understanding.

Dr. Paul Conti, a Stanford and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, discusses the importance of true self-care for mental health. He highlights self-understanding through journaling and meditation, the role of therapy in processing trauma, the significance of friendships in self-exploration, and the impact of self-awareness on mental well-being. The podcast explores topics such as constructing a life narrative, online therapy sessions, nutrition, seeking clinical help, accessing the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, improving self-awareness, embracing truth, managing anger, and overall support for mental health.

Dr. Paul Conti, psychiatrist and trauma expert, discusses the effects of trauma on the mind and body, best treatment approaches, choosing a therapist, and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. They also cover the positive and negative effects of antidepressants, ADHD medications, alcohol, and cannabis. A must-listen for anyone seeking therapy or processing trauma.

Dr. Paul Conti discusses the impact of emotional health on longevity, the importance of self-audit strategies for well-being, and finding purpose and hope through making peace with mortality. He also explores the connection between material possessions and happiness, navigating emotional health improvements, and the role of therapy in fostering self-acceptance and growth.

Paul Conti is a psychiatrist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off EPISODE LINKS: Paul’s Website: https://drpaulconti.com Trauma (book): https://amzn.to/40vCVJa Paul’s LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-paul-m-conti-845074216 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (06:28) – Human Mind (24:08) – Evil (30:22) – Envy (53:25) – Narcissism (1:21:59) – Pride (1:39:12) – Death (1:54:02) – Trauma (2:19:06) – Therapy (2:33:17) – Subconscious mind (2:39:13) – Conversation (2:51:59) – Emotion (3:15:11) – Advice for young people

A psychiatrist delves into the epidemic of trauma, its effects on aging, and early death. They discuss how trauma affects us at a cellular level, leads to addiction, and changes our brains. The podcast explores different types of trauma, epigenetics, and passing on trauma through generations.

Dr. Paul Conti, psychiatrist and author, discusses the unconscious mind, trauma's impact on the brain and body, the role of empathy in processing trauma, the limitations of medical systems in addressing trauma, and strategies to combat negative inner thoughts.