Psychology Has It Backwards

Many see depression as a lifelong label, but it's really a product of persistent negative thinking. The podcast shares a personal journey from hopelessness to understanding well-being, emphasizing that emotions are temporary fluctuations. It challenges the myth of a 'depressive personality' and highlights the resilience of the human spirit. By shifting perceptions and thoughts, listeners can discover moments of joy, paving the way for emotional healing and a brighter outlook on mental health.

Anxiety is a frequent mental health complaint that escalates in difficult times. It always looks like something "out there" is causing it and anxiety is the only and inevitable response. We address the question whether anxiety is a natural response to external events, or an outcome of the way we think about external events. Is it possible not to be anxious, no matter what is going on? We say yes.Support the show

Many people think experiencing trauma dooms us to long-standing psychological pain. No doubt, trauma results in horrible memories that are distressing when they come to mind. But with an understanding of how the mind works and what the past really is, we can allow those thoughts to come and go, and move on with life.Support the show

When we feel mental distress, we seek help, just as we do when we feel physical distress. We get a diagnosis of our presenting problem. Is that diagnosis a long-term label, or just an observation about a temporary, misunderstood state of thinking? What if diagnoses are descriptions of the many ways we thinkers can get distressed and insecure and, without meaning to, start to use our thinking against ourselves?Support the show

Delve into the principles of mind, consciousness, and thought, and how understanding them can transform mental well-being. Explore different perspectives and the power of diverse thinking for peace and harmony. Learn how compassion can navigate disagreements and negative feedback with grace.

When people understand their power to think, and their capacity to allow thoughts to come and go, they get in touch with the Innate Health that is their essence, and they discover the wisdom that arises through their own uncluttered thinking.Support the show

Exploring the power of genuine listening and shifting from judgment to compassion, the podcast delves into how active listening can lead to profound insights. With a focus on internal happiness and new therapy approaches, the speakers highlight the transformative impact of quiet observation and deep understanding.

We see resiliency and mental health as our "starter kit," the essence of our being that cannot be lost, only obscured. We see our misunderstood use of thought as the way we obscure it.Support the show

The podcast explores the impact of mindset on life experiences, delving into the drawbacks of positive thinking and the importance of understanding the root of emotions for enhanced compassion. It also highlights a shift in psychology towards focusing on intrinsic well-being and embracing true selves for mental well-being.

Who are we, and why are we so passionate about our work? We are mental health professionals and we have seen results for more than 30 years.Support the show