The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
Scott Eilers
There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical level. There are relatively few people who understand both, and I’m one of them. As a clinical psychologist I have a doctorate degree and thousands of hours of professional experience providing treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. I also have 39 years of personal experience managing mood and anxiety disorders as I myself deal with these struggles. This podcast is my attempt to synthesize my personal knowledge with my professional knowledge.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 27min
What I Do When I Feel Like I Don’t Belong In This World
Exploring feelings of disconnect, emptiness, and intense longing in a journey to find belonging. Delve into coping mechanisms, mental health struggles, and the impact of feeling misplaced. Discover the speaker's quest for fulfillment and authenticity amidst emotional turbulence.
Feb 26, 2024 • 22min
How To Stop Worrying Over Every Little Thing
Explore the impact of 35,000 daily micro decisions, the insignificance of most decisions, and the importance of aligning choices with personal goals for success. Learn practical tools to stop worrying over every little decision.
Feb 22, 2024 • 16min
Why Narcissism And Severe Insecurity Can Look The Same
The podcast delves into the complexities of behaviors stemming from bullying and insecurity, leading to narcissism. It discusses the dangers of constant comparison and the value of adaptive pride. The relationship between narcissism and insecurity is explored, promoting self-awareness and positive reinforcement.
Feb 19, 2024 • 24min
How To Find A Good Therapist (It’s Simpler Than You Think!)
Learn how to find a good therapist by focusing on personal connection over specialization, reading therapist bios, asking questions, and ensuring you feel understood. Discover the importance of therapist fit, effective communication, and finding a therapist who values your time and details for successful therapy sessions.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 18min
Self Care is a Scam
The podcast discusses how the American concept of self care is leaving people worse off. It emphasizes the importance of addressing foundational needs and introduces Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The podcast explores the significance of focusing on fundamental unmet needs rather than higher level wants in self-care. It also highlights the importance of prioritizing fundamental needs over pursuing fun bonuses in life for overall emotional health and satisfaction.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 21min
Why Every Day Is A Little Bit Harder
Explore the negative impact of self-punishment and punishment-based reinforcement systems on behavior change. Learn about the power of rewards and motivation, and how shifting from a self-punishing mindset to a self-rewarding mindset can lead to accomplishment and fulfillment.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 26min
Three Steps To Rejoining The World (Bio Psycho Social Treatment Model)
Learn about the speaker's personal journey of overcoming separation and the correct order of operations for improving mental health. Discover the importance of building habits and the foundational elements of biological mental health.
Feb 5, 2024 • 20min
6 Ways To Experience Genuine Gratitude
Learn how to cultivate genuine gratitude through techniques such as imagining scarcity, assigning value to everyday things, reducing possessions to enhance appreciation, reflecting on cherished memories, and using a mental technique to appreciate what is often taken for granted.
Feb 2, 2024 • 18min
Why Do I Always Need To Do Two Things At Once, Why Is Driving So Stressful, Anxiety Or Excitement?
Explore why people feel the need to multitask and the importance of skillful distractions. Discover strategies for managing stress and overcoming driving anxiety. Differentiate between anxiety and excitement and learn about dream vacation preferences.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 28min
The Day I Almost Gave Up
The podcast discusses the speaker's personal struggles in completing a dissertation and the lessons learned from setbacks. It touches on the importance of approaching setbacks, the cost of starting over, the value of knowing one's limitations, breaking free from limitations set by others, and turning setbacks into success.
