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.
Episodes
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Feb 19, 2023 • 36min
When Therapy Goes Wrong
Therapy gone wrong: exploring unhelpful therapy experiences, the misconception of effort in mental health, therapist boundaries and direct advice, trauma responses, building trust in the therapist-client relationship, and the therapist's perspective on therapy sessions.
10 snips
Feb 13, 2023 • 46min
When life is good, but it doesn’t feel that way
The podcast discusses topics such as overcoming depression and achieving success, feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin, shaping identity and its influence on decision making, aligning actions with core values, the importance of subjective experiences and self-care, and the impact of video games.
4 snips
Feb 6, 2023 • 14min
Nobody is hopeless (no matter what you’ve been told)
This podcast challenges the idea of hopelessness in therapy and explores the potential for change in mental health. It emphasizes the limitless options for improvement, even for those who have tried everything. The speaker shares personal experiences and practical ideas for taking action towards positive change.
6 snips
Jan 30, 2023 • 13min
Trauma and Forgiveness (Episode 3)
Explore the role of forgiveness in trauma recovery and how it may not be necessary. Discover the physiological and neurological effects of trauma and why forgiveness alone cannot cure it. Understand the personal choice of forgiveness and its role in healing. Support the podcast for more insightful discussions.
Jan 23, 2023 • 14min
Stop procrastinating and start today!
The podcast discusses strategies to overcome procrastination, the pain of starting something new, the importance of taking action and gaining experience, pursuing excellence through the 10,000 Hour Rule, and the transformative power of starting to make changes in one's life.
7 snips
Jan 16, 2023 • 15min
Life can be beautiful
Learn how changing your surroundings can change your reality and how struggles can be turned into assets. The speaker shares their personal story and discusses the challenges of proving their mental health status. Reflecting on their early childhood and existential crisis, they emphasize the importance of consciously creating happiness. They explore the impact of consumed content on the brain and how to create a meaningful life despite mental health struggles.
