090. Our Thoughts Betray

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Summary

In this conversation, Steve opens up about his personal experience with low-grade depression and anxiety. He shares how these feelings affected his work, his coaching business, and his relationships. Steve then introduces cognitive-based therapy (CBT) as a solution to address dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviors. He dispels misconceptions about therapy and highlights the goal-oriented and practical nature of CBT. Steve emphasizes the effectiveness of CBT for various conditions and encourages men to seek professional help for severe symptoms. He explains the steps of CBT, including identifying mood and feelings, analyzing thoughts and feelings, and reframing distorted thoughts. Steve shares his own journey of self-discovery and the importance of aligning dreams with reality. He urges men to stop suffering in silence, seek support, and invest in their mental health.

Credits: Bedros Kueilian https://youtube.com/shorts/wGt6HN5qsUc?si=8q3PYzxsDtIkkQ8c

Takeaways

• Men often suffer in silence, and it is important to start talking about mental health.
• Cognitive-based therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented and practical approach to address dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviors.
• CBT can be effective for various conditions, including depression, anxiety, and phobias.
• It is important to seek professional help for severe symptoms and not hesitate to engage in therapy.
• By identifying mood and feelings, analyzing thoughts and feelings, and reframing distorted thoughts, individuals can retrain their brain and make positive changes in their lives.
• Lack of congruence between dreams, reality, and willingness to sacrifice can lead to mental health issues.
• Men should seek support, trust their partners with their emotions, and invest in their own mental health.

Chapters

03:50 Introduction and Personal Experience

06:51 Feeling Like a Failure at Work

07:51 Lack of Progress in Coaching Business

09:01 Wake-Up Call from Men's Group

10:53 Discovering Cognitive-Based Therapy (CBT)

12:09 Explanation of CBT and Misconceptions

14:01 Goal-Oriented and Practical Approach of CBT

15:08 Effectiveness of CBT for Various Conditions

16:03 Seeking Professional Help for Severe Symptoms

16:59 Steps of CBT: Identifying Mood and Feelings

18:00 Analyzing Thoughts and Feelings

21:05 Working with Feelings and Retraining the Brain

21:09 Identifying and Reframing Distorted Thoughts

26:02 Recognizing Lack of Congruence and Battle Between Dreams and Reality

25:59 Common Challenges Faced by Men

27:07 Importance of Seeking Support and Investing in Mental Health

28:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

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