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Andrew Scull is an award-winning author, sociologist, historian of psychiatry, and distinguished Professor of Sociology and Science Studies. He received his B.A. from Oxford University and his Ph.D. from Princeton. He taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton before going to the University of California San Diego. His books include Museums of Madness, Decarceration, Madhouses, Mad-Doctors, and Madmen, Social Order/Mental Disorder, The Most Solitary of Afflictions: Madness and Society in Britain, and many more. His latest book, Desperate Remedies tells the story of psychiatry in the United States from the 19th-century asylum to 21st-century psychopharmacology. We talk about...  The different beliefs surrounding the origins of mental illness The desperate remedies psychiatry has used to cure mental illness What happened to mental health patients when asylums closed The impact the psychopharmacological revolution had on mental health The role drug companies played in perpetuating the chemical imbalance theory What Andrew thinks the future of psychiatry will look like Why it’s easy to be seduced by the idea that there is an effective remedy to mental health struggles   Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout.   Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/andrew-scull/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/    

Erin Khar is an author and advocate known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, parenting, and relationships. She knows first-hand the challenges of addiction recovery. At just 13, Erin began a 15-year struggle with heroin addiction.  Her debut memoir, Strung Out, appeared on most anticipated lists from Apple Books, Goodreads, SELF, The Rumpus, and others. She also writes the popular weekly advice column, Ask Erin, and her personal essays have appeared in SELF, Marie Claire, Salon, The Times of London Sunday Magazine, HuffPost, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and others. Erin has also established herself as a respected voice in the national conversation about the overdose epidemic.  We talk about... How Erin used substances to self-regulate The role shame played in Erin’s drug use What it feels like to be high What made the biggest difference for Erin when she stopped using drugs How self-hatred gave Erin the illusion of control Why Erin thinks it’s so hard for people to stop using drugs The problem with how we are handling the opioid crisis What Erin feels every parent should do with their teenager Why criminalizing drugs costs more in the long run   Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout.   Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/erin-khar/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Dr. Nicole Beurkens is the world’s leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 25-year career to providing parents with simple, effective, research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can reach their highest potential. She’s built and runs a multi-disciplinary evaluation and treatment clinic, is a best-selling author, published researcher, award-winning therapist, in-demand speaker, international consultant, and experienced mom who is determined to show the world that with healthy foundations in place every child and family can thrive. We talk about...  How kid's brains and bodies are not compatible with the way the world is today The importance of bringing nervous system regulation into mental health treatment Why kiddos with diagnoses like Reactive Attachment Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder tend to not get better over time How certain childhood diagnostic labels can create difficulties later in life Why so many more kiddos exhibit symptoms of ADD, ADHD, and Autism How diet and lifestyle changes allow medications to work better at a lower dose What you can do to improve your kiddo's mental health Dr. Nicole shares her concerns on how COVID impacted kid's and teen's mental health How parents can best support their kiddos who are scared of school shootings Why you need to know what your kids are doing on their technology Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout. Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.  COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/dr-nicole-beurkens/   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Amanda White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram account @therapyforwomen. She is the founder and director of the group therapy practice, Therapy for Women Center, based in Philadelphia, where she serves clients across the country. Her unique expertise has been featured in notable publications such as Forbes, Washington Post, Shape, Women's Health Magazine, and more. Amanda’s debut book, Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love is an honest discussion of mental health where Amanda explores our reasons for drinking alcohol and the benefits of taking a break. We talk about... Why it’s okay to question your relationship with alcohol The impact alcohol has on your sleep What disordered drinking is and how it can lead to addiction How social anxiety leads to an increase in drinking Why moderating alcohol feels hard The problem with mommy wine culture Why coping with alcohol makes things worse the next day What you can do to establish healthier boundaries around alcohol How to support someone who’s struggling with alcohol use How you can still have fun when sober The harm in selling alcohol as self-care How to communicate to others that you're not drinking right now   Episode goodies...  Tired of anxiety hijacking your life? I want to be your anxiety coach! Click here to learn how you can work 1:1 with me, friend!   COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/amanda-white/   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Elizabeth Earnshaw is one of today’s most trusted relationship teachers. She's a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, author, and influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. Elizabeth is one of the founders of Ours, where she works to make couples counseling mainstream and accessible. She also owns A Better Life Therapy in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, supporting clinicians who are helping couples every day. Her debut book, I Want This to Work, is a trustworthy, inclusive guide to navigating the most challenging relationship issues we face. We're talking about...  Why relationships can feel so hard A common cause of conflict within relationships The importance of co-regulation in relationships How to respond if your partner is not sharing how they feel Why it's so hard to recognize your own needs in a relationship The importance of effective communication in relationships How to reduce defensiveness from your partner How passion is maintained in relationships The impact COVID had on relationships A common misconception about couples counseling Why we all need to start talking about the fact we have conflict in our relationships The difference between healthy and toxic arguing Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout.   COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/elizabeth-earnshaw/   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Today's closet conversation is inspired by the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. I'm unpacking how this horrific event can leave the world anxious and the trauma response the shooting created.    Episode goodies...  Ready to find freedom from your anxiety? CLICK HERE to download your freebie today!   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Dr. Paul Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his training at Stanford and at Harvard, where he served as Chief Resident. He then worked in private practice while serving on the medical faculty at Harvard. Dr. Conti is a general psychiatrist who was named one of Oregon’s Top Psychiatrists in 2008. He incorporates a holistic view of each client or patient into his work and treats all aspects of both mental illness and the impact of life stressors. He’s also the author of Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, a book that brings his valuable insights about how we can collectively heal from trauma’s effects to a larger audience. We talk about...  How Dr. Conti was inspired to become a psychiatrist after his brother died by suicide What we risk if we don’t look at the roots of trauma  What trauma looks like and the dangers of trauma  The role trauma plays in anger What happens when we hide trauma  How trauma impacts your emotion systems What gives trauma its power  How trauma can impact unborn children years down the road Dr. Conti’s thoughts on the problems with trauma and health care How trauma is driving trauma in our world  Ways you can heal trauma  What keeps people from getting the help they need    Episode goodies...  Ready to find freedom from your anxiety? CLICK HERE to download your freebie today!   COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/dr-paul-conti/   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Doctor David Carbonell is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. With over thirty-five years of experience, Dr. Carbonell offers exposure-based treatment of fears and phobias. He founded the Anxiety Treatment Center in Chicago in 1990, one of the first psychological practices in the United States devoted exclusively to the treatment of clients who sought help with anxiety disorders. He is the author of four anxiety self-help books and he also teaches workshops for therapists who want to learn more about the treatment of anxiety disorders.  We talk about...  What a phobia is What the panic cycle looks like Why safety behaviors can become a problem How panic tricks you Why it’s important to do the opposite of what your panic is telling you to do How to navigate a panic attack What triggers a panic attack What a panic attack looks like The importance of breath How someone can best support a person who’s having a panic attack Tired of anxiety hijacking your life? I want to be your anxiety coach! Click here to learn more.  COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/dr-david-carbonell/   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Have you ever been driving down the road and you see someone crying in another car? Well if you saw me driving down the road on May 11th, you might’ve been wondering why I was crying. To find out, hit play on today’s closet conversation.

In a world obsessed with appearances, it’s not surprising that body dysmorphic disorder, also known as BDD, has manifested itself as a troubling and relatively common problem for many individuals. Dr. Katherine Phillips is the world's leading expert on body dysmorphic disorder. She is a physician, educator, and scientist who has spent her career caring for patients, mentoring/teaching, and conducting groundbreaking scientific research on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and other psychiatric disorders. We talk about... What body dysmorphic disorder is The difference between BDD and body image issues Why people who live with BDD are convinced that they look abnormal What causes body dysmorphic disorder How BDD impairs people's ability to function. The treatments that do and don’t help with BDD Why Dr. Phillips advises people not to get cosmetic surgery How to know if you have body dysmorphic disorder The clues that someone lives with BDD How you can best support someone who lives with BDD GOODIES... ELEMENTAL SUPERFOOD BARS:  Go to https://elemental-raw.com/ and use the code CU15 for 15% off your order.    TODAY'S SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/dr-katharine-phillips/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: @courageously.u