This episode is sponsored by Super Speciosa Kratom! Go to https://getsuperleaf.com/MP and use code MP for 20% off. I sat down today with Mark Goulston to discuss all things mental health-related. We got into the ins and outs of dealing with depression, his own techniques and tips on how to cope, and the Michelangelo Mindset. Mark Goulston is the Creator/Co-founder of Michelangelo Mindset, exec coach, best-selling author of nine books, and host of My Wakeup Call Podcast. He was originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer. If you enjoyed this, be sure to subscribe! The Teen Mental Health Webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqZmDLTFntI Tell My Story - https://www.chooselife.org/film Follow Mark Goulston on Twitter @MarkGoulston: https://twitter.com/MarkGoulston and on his website - https://www.chooselife.org/ ———————————— Follow Me On ———————————— Audio - https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikhailaAleksis Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikhailapeterson Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikhailapetersonpodcast Lion Diet - https://linktr.ee/liondiet Telegram - https://t.me/mikhailapeterson ———————————— Show Notes ———————————— [00:00] Intro [04:58] Surgical empathy [10:33] The Michelangelo Mindset [12:28] Mikhaila’s experience with depression and suicidal thoughts. [14:22] Teen mental health webinar and the Tell My Story documentary about youth mental health and suicide prevention. [19:05] The steps of the Michelangelo Mindset [22:14] What to do if your start-up pitch flops [27:09] What you want to create in a conversation with other people. [28:00] Steve Jobs Xerox story [31:32] What you can do to get that type of reaction [32:09] Creating bestselling book titles [34:45] Wisdom on never getting taken advantage of and Mark's experience with the OJ Simpson trial. [47:46] A tactic against bullies [46:00] Mark’s own story of depression [56:35] Mark’s interview with Jordan B. Peterson #MikhailaPeterson #MarkGoulston #Suicide #Depression #MentalHealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by https://understandmyself.com/ and use code MP for 10% off! In today’s episode, Mikhaila hosts the evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. They had an insightful discussion with Mikhaila about how in the most prosperous age of human history, suicide and illness rates are skyrocketing. Humans are more miserable than ever. How did that happen from an evolutionary perspective? Are the challenges of modern life really that hard? They also delved into humanity’s reaction to COVID, birth control, switching genders, monogamy, and religion. Watch this episode to see how evolution shapes our lives. Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying are former professors at Evergreen State College. The married couple were among the college’s most popular teachers. They specialized in evolutionary biology. Together, they authored A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life, a book discussing why humans are miserable despite living in the most prosperous age in all of human history. Follow Bret Weinstein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BretWeinstein Follow Bret Heather Heying on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherEHeying Listen to Bret Weinstein’s DarkHorse Podcast: https://bretweinstein.net/podcast Read A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the challenges of Modern Life: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08... If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by truLOCAL. Go to https://trulocal.ca and https://trulocalusa.com and use code MP to get free meat! Today’s guest, Dr. Caroline Leaf, is one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change with directed mind input. She discusses how you can eliminate toxic thoughts and brain pathways established in your brain. Dr. Leaf also answers Mikhaila’s question about how long it usually takes to change your brain by changing your behaviour. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist. She helps people understand their minds and change their lives for the better. Dr. Leaf is the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, and her most recent: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking. The mental health and mind expert hosts the 'Cleaning Up The Mental Mess' podcast where she shares scientific tips on how to take control over your mental health and brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Organs, go to https://ancestralsupplements.com/ to get your own! Ever wondered if psych meds are good for you? In this episode, Mikhaila and Dr. Amen discuss how psych meds can affect your brain and why psychiatry is failing. But that’s not all. They delve into what causes a toxic brain, the 3 worst things you can do for your brain, how a healthy diet can maintain your brain health, and more. If you’re interested in keeping your brain healthy (of course you are), or you’re suffering from brain damage, you need to watch this episode. Dr. Amen is one of America’s leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. He is the go-to psychiatrist for many celebrities like Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. The New York Times mega-bestseller for Change Your Brain, Change Your Life has appeared on many tv shows like Dr. Phil, Larry King, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The View. He’s here to educate you about brain health and to help you change your life for the better. Follow Dr. Amen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ Dr. Amen’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmenClinic Dr. Amen’s website: https://danielamenmd.com/ If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by https://trulocalusa.com/ or https://trulocal.ca/. Use code MP for free steak! Mikhaila and Guy Winch spill the deets on relationship heartbreaks. Trauma and heartbreak are not to be underestimated, as Guy Winch explains in his expert opinion. To be able to have a future healthy relationship, Winch explains the healthy way to deal with a breakup and how to be fully conscious and comfortable with the other partner. If you’re still hung up on your ex or struggling with your current relationship, listen to what Winch has to say in regards to trauma and therapy. Remember to subscribe if you want to save the heartbreak tears. Guy Winch is the host of the Dear Therapists podcast who advocates for psychological health. Individuals, couples, and families reach out to him for help in enhancing their mental health, especially post-breakup. The author of the Emotional First Aid book offers his patients coping tools that merge science with emotional healing. For more about Guy Winch visit his website: https://www.guywinch.com/ Check out his podcast: https://lorigottlieb.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by https://ancestralsupplements.com/. Use code MP for 10% off. In today’s episode, Nicole unravels the secrets to overcoming chronic pain. She’ll share with you exactly what you need to do to overcome your pain. If you suffer from chronic pain, like how Mikhaila suffered from chronic fatigue, watching this episode is a must. Nicole also delves into the importance of self-compassion, and how being kind to yourself can be life-changing. Ready to transform your life? Nicole Sachs is a speaker, author, podcaster, and the list goes on. She shares her expertise in psychotherapy to help people reprogram their neural system and overcome their chronic pain and conditions. Her book, The Meaning of Truth, and her courses shared as a faculty instructor at many wellness centers like OMEGA Institute, 1440 Multiversity, and The Art of Living Retreat Center have changed people’s lives. She’s here to help you change yours. Visit Nicole Sachs’ Website: https://www.thecureforchronicpain.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Mikhaila hosts Zakarya Hassani, a journalist who fled from Afghanistan. They delve into what’s happening in Afghanistan right now. Zakarya Hassani enlightens us about the Taliban, the restrictions they’ve put, their history, and more. Zakarya and Mikhaila discussed what news sources can be trusted right now. If you want to know more about the whole situation in Afghanistan and what it's like on the ground but don't trust the western media, this episode is for you. Zakarya Hassani is one of the lucky ones who fled Afghanistan once the Taliban overtook the country. He is an Afghanistan-based Journalist who was stationed in Kabul. He spent several years of his career reporting suicide attacks that shattered his people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by https://carnivorecrisps.com, use code MP for 10%. This is an episode that will definitely cheer you up. Mikhaila hosts Nicole Arbour in today’s episode. After seeing it all, the two friends talk about what it takes to be successful women in business. They had an interesting discussion about how Nicole beats stress, Facebook censorship, Onlyfans, fear of fame, and more. And yeah, they also discussed the qualities Nicole looks for when dating;). Whether you want to take a break from negative thinking, have a good laugh or learn about Nicole, you’ll enjoy this episode. Nicole Arbour is a Canadian comedian who can laugh like a goat. What else do we need to say? She gained her popularity as an actress for her role in 'Howie Do It' and 'Silent but Deadly.' After that, she started her YouTube channel. She was, and still is, a cheerleader. Not only that, but she’s also a choreographer, CEO coach, and singer. She’s releasing a new song soon, so stay tuned for that. If you enjoyed this, be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by https://getsuperleaf.com/MP and use code MP for 20% off & https://carnivorecrisps.com and use code MP for 10% off. Max Lugavere returns to discuss more lifestyle options to promote and prevent degrading brain health. Stick around until the end of the episode to learn about preventive nutrition, how to have a healthy diet, organic food, and more. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and a New York Times best-selling author. His passion for research in diet and lifestyle started after his mother was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. She struggled with the American traditional western medical system. That’s why he started his diet research journey and published several books like Genius Food and The Genius Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Sponsor is my Dad's Self-Authoring Programme. Use code MP for 10% off at https://www.selfauthoring.com/ In this episode, Mikhaila is joined by Dr. Robert Glover. They discussed his book, No More Mr. Nice Guy, and the Nice Guy Syndrome. Dr. Glover explains why he believes many adults are operating from a broken world perspective formed in childhood. If you want to find out whether or not you have the nice guy syndrome, watch this episode. Dr. Robert Glover is a marriage and family therapist and an author. He refers to himself as a recovering nice guy. He aims to help people transform from being passive, resentful victims to empowered, integrated persons. Dr. Glover published his book No More Mr. Nice Guy in 2003 and since then he’s been helping people through online classes, workshops, podcasts, blogs, consultation, and therapy groups. If you enjoyed this, be sure to subscribe! Find more Robert Glover on his website: https://www.drglover.com/ Dr. Robert’s book No More Mr Nice Guy: https://www.amazon.com/No-More-Mr-Nice-Guy/dp/0762415339 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices