Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series
This is episode 1 of a 4-part special series on mental health with psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti, M.D., who trained at Stanford School of Medicine and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School before founding his clinical practice, the Pacific Premiere Group. Dr. Conti defines mental health in actionable terms and describes the foundational elements of the self, including the structure and function of the unconscious and conscious mind, which give rise to all our thoughts, behaviors and emotions. He also explains how to explore and address the root causes of anxiety, low confidence, negative internal narratives, over-thinking and how our unconscious defense mechanisms operate. This episode provides a foundational roadmap to assess your sense of self and mental health. It offers tools to reshape negative emotions, thought patterns and behaviors - either through self-exploration or with a licensed professional. The subsequent three episodes in this special series explore additional tools to further understand and improve your mental health.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Dr. Paul Conti
00:03:46 Sponsors: BetterHelp & Waking Up
00:06:55 What is a Healthy Self?
00:10:41 Agency & Gratitude; Empowerment & Humility
00:16:13 Physical Health & Mental Health Parallels
00:20:21 Structure of Self; Unconscious vs. Conscious Mind; “Iceberg”
00:26:15 Defense Mechanisms; Character Structure “Nest”, Sense of Self
00:31:27 Predispositions & Character Structure
00:36:01 Sponsor: AG1
00:37:27 Character Structure & Action States; Physical Health Parallels
00:46:20 Anxiety; Understanding Excessive Anxiety
00:53:12 Improving Confidence: State Dependence & Phenomenology; Narcissism
00:59:44 Changing Beliefs & Internal Narratives
01:06:04 Individuality & Addressing Mental Health Challenges
01:11:21 Mental Health Goals & Growth
01:17:32 Function of Self
01:23:00 Defense Mechanisms: Projection, Displacement
01:30:14 Projection, Displacement, Projective Identification
01:34:50 Humor, Sarcasm, Cynicism
01:40:41 Attention & Salience; Negative Internal Dialogue
01:45:02 Repetition Compulsion & Defense Mechanism, Trauma
01:58:55 Mirror Meditation & Self Awareness; Structure & Function of Self, “Cupboards”
02:04:57 Pillars of the Mind, Agency & Gratitude, Happiness
02:13:53 Generative Drive, Aggressive & Pleasure Drives
02:21:33 Peace, Contentment & Delight, Generative Drive; Amplification
02:24:18 Generative Drive, Amplification & Overcoming
02:33:00 Over-Thinking, Procrastination, Choices
02:42:20 Aggressive, Pleasure & Generative Drives, Envy
02:49:46 Envy, Destruction, Mass Shootings
02:55:38 Demoralization, Isolation, Low Aggressive Drive
03:02:50 Demoralization, Affiliate Defense
03:09:32 Strong Aggressive Drive, Competition, Generative Drive Reframing
03:20:02 Cultivating a Generative Drive, Spirited Inquiry of the “Cupboards”
03:26:06 Current Mental Health Care & Medications
03:35:33 Role of Medicine in Exploration
03:40:41 Zero-Cost Support, KZhead Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Social Media, Momentous, Neural Network Newsletter
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Love it! Keep 'em coming.
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I refuse to listen to anyone that studied in a woke university. They have been proven to create mental health issues to their students, prove me wrong
You are one of the most inspiring people I have ever met, you are as real as can be and it's hard to find the words to say how much I appreciate your work. It's so wonderful and so good I love you so much
People can't watch 3 hour long movies but they're gonna watch 10+ hour of Huberman lectures all day 😛
True! But the new Oppenheimer film is 3 hours of engrossing viewing 👌
Ha, much more enriching and not hard on the eyes, and ears
@@skippy7208 I mean there are people who said 3 hours are long 😂
I lasted like five minutes. Everything I heard seemed self evident.
I would like to know the data on how many ppl made it half way thru this and completed listening.
I quit drinking. I first told myself I can drink on the weekends I then stopped going to drinking events I started forgetting to drink on the weekends and now I don't crave drinking. My whole life is better and more focused.
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How lucky for you not to be an alcoholic
Respect, I wish I would be able to do this in the near future.
@@RFresh5 Slow and steady wins the race. I cheer you on !
Good for you😎🙌💪
Been following Andrew since Covid and I still can't believe all his info/research is freely accessible. A true saint.
It's not free, but it's great that it's accessible here
Before the internet, how could you/we all have gotten these benefits from this info/research?@@LauradeVasconcelos
If something is free then you are the product
@@LauradeVasconcelosjust curious what makes it not free
@@pocketthoughts9089the fact that it's full of ads and or you pay KZhead Premium
Wow, wow, and wow again. I literally had an emotional breakdown last week. I ended up in the hospital for 6 days. When I came home I couldn't handle it. I literally came to the conclusion that I don't know how to live. Just live. When we think about what we need there are very few things we have to do. Like sleeping, breathing, eating, and moving. I don't get enough sleep, I don't take deep breaths, I barely eat, and I don't exercise. If I don't do the basic things to just exist, how can I do anything else well? It seems simple but, it really helped me find focus and a starting point for better health.
Said a little prayer for you! You got this
I can totally relate.
Thank you @thekeeks3032, I am working on things. I don't get enough sleep, I don't take enough deep breaths, I don't eat all day, I am a night eater, I don't exercise and I have two gym memberships and love music and dance. lots of love to you.. Be well and stay Beautiful♥
I hope you’re ok 👍
You underestimate the degree to which the government can insert themselves into a person's life and demoralise them intentionally manipulating relationships, cutting off their ability to earn money by control over companies bank accounts cards and the rest, canceling social status, creating artificial homelessness as a means to dispose of inconvenient individuals with opinions that the government would prefer to discredit. If you don't believe this is happening that's very unfortunate but it's been going on for a long time and it's currently happening to me so, I thought I would share this information in the light that it might wake someone up a bit out of complacency. The homeless problem is like the drug problem, billions of dollars of pumped into it and it creates vast amounts of money.. if that seems completely counterintuitive, it won't do in the next 15 to 20 years when more and more covert data becomes publicly available. Your government can and do dispose of inconvenient types, who gets to actually interact with who and who gets to breed a family is actually very tightly controlled although it may not ever seen that way to you... Who gets to be successful and who gets a career is also likewise very tightly controlled... Who has access to the money machine and who doesn't likewise.. When you have sudden misfortune in your life it might be wise to consider the likelihood of it not being just some sort of chaotic series of events that couldn't have been predicted by anyone in certainly couldn't have been generated by anyone. Even worse random things also happen, which just makes identifying which is which very difficult.. Now I'm sure you're going to take this as the ramblings of a paranoid delusional type but then it all seems like someone's delusional until it's happening to you, now you're the delusional homeless person why would anyone believe you your clothes look messy that's enough reason to be suspicious of someone.. you could be a professor but if you look like you eat out of garbage dumpsters who the hell is going to listen to a thing you've got to say... The culture is likewise very carefully managed, The reliance upon image identity likewise not coincidental, just in case anyone gets too big for their boots you can always use the fact that they are too old and out of touch yes the age weapon that's the way it's useful to discredit individuals who've been around too long and got too comfortable... You see the whole thing's a giant game on one level, if I can think of all of this garbage and it's even remotely implementable which of course it is deeply implementable with modern technology, how do you suppose in justify that someone wouldn't be doing all of this, worse they would be catastrophically vulnerable if they didn't... Because someone else would definitely be willing to... Nothing in your world is quite how it seems, thank you lucky stars for what they've allowed you to have, you'll never know the truth until you find yourself at the very bottom of the pyramid, because it's only when you look up with true perspective that you really see everything clearly, but by then it's too late no one is going to listen to a word you've got to say anymore. So yes we can talk about the drive but they know about that and remove it intentionally from people
I’m currently poor so I can only give back so much but I really appreciate you all. Thanks!
I'm not so I'll 10x that in your name.
Obviously your life as poor will be short lived! Stay the course!
Look up the Bible story if The Widows Mite! ( Mite- a value of part of a penny. ) You have given GREATLY and from a kind heart - you will be GREATLY blessed!💝🙏💝
you can do it
KUDOS to you, @jk7jester: My mom taught me, when i was very little, that donations of apparent great generosity is not necessarily what they seem on the surface: ie unselfish and truely altruistic.. I had commented, effusively, on how "generous" it was that a very wealthy person VERY PUBLICALLY gave monies to Cancer research. The radio DJ had repeatedly praised this action with excessive verbiage, attributing to this man great sacrifice and humility. She quietly asked if the amount gifted was, to that individual, actually "generous" or might they have ulterior motives? She pointed out that the amount of money (though extravagant to our household income) was in truth, very little given that person's wealth. Granted, it is arguably better to donate such monies to a charity (publicly or not) than to waste it....but...she posited that he was RECIEIVNG a multitude of PUBLIC attention and applause (given the fact he did so very publicly) and he would no doubt be giving these monies for the tax break, as such donations are tax deductible here. She asked me to estimate the percentage of the gift, compared to his wealth, and compare that amount to the percentage of a smaller donation from someone who TRULY CAN NOT AFFORD TO GIVE more than a "relatively small amount". She enlightened me to the fact that (in comparison) the $50.00 that many of our VERY POOR neighbours donated when she canvassed on behalf of the charity was in truth far more generous. They also did so without any fanfare or publicity, yet still they gave. GENEROUSLY and ALTRUISTICALLY. She did not point it out, but I asked was this why she gave so unselfishly of her TIME as we could truly NOT spare even a few dollars to support this [and other charities] such as the SPCA which were cause(s) she believed in? My mom devoted many evenings to this task, despite a working day which began prior to dawn, work which was physically and mentally demanding and relentless throughout the entire day, well into the evening. When I was married, I tried to talk my husbter into donating monies to the BC Children's Hospital (which had helped my/our eldest son since infancy) and he REFUSED, claiming we "could not afford it". AFTER he left we three, I donated weekly small amounts of my much smaller income to that very charity. I felt GRATITUDE that we had not lost our home and were not actually starving...so each time I shopped for groceries, I HELD BACK AT LEAST ONE "luxury" item that we REALLY WANTED (such as processed foods) at the till, and donated THAT amount to the Hospital. Also, many times I bought one of the non perishable high value foods recommended by the Food Bank as being MOST NEEDED and paid for TWO such items, placing one in the bin (to help those less fortunate than ourselves) as we left the store. I then integrated the new items into our weekly meal planning. THEREAFTER, I went straight home and after the groceries were stashed, made my kids MUCH CHEAPER HOMEMADE cookies or pies to reward them for their UNSELFISHNESS. I think it's wonderful to give what you can
Awoke to this- loving it. I am having a hard life since 2008 ( financial destruction) and when I was finally getting ahead….2020. However, EVERYWHERE I ago I am regenerative. I work hard building, planting the garden, saving the wild birds, rebuilding the health of abused horses and chickens. That’s my pleasure. I eat healthy and run, cycle or swim every day. And yes, I am surrounded by aggressive people who have given up and are killing themselves through alcohol, drugs and obesity. I am low income. I struggle financially. I think I make people angry because unlike them, I refuse to give up. I am grateful to listen to this podcast. It explains a lot about why I am the target of a lot of hostility . I am on the right path. I know no humans love me but the animals sure do!
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You need to find your tribe dude, try to find some videos off guy named JulienHimself, he learns how to self respect and other helpful things.
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I agree
damn... we should create a network state. need my tribe of people to be together. bettering themselves, bettering their surroundings in the process
I used to be a very insecure people pleaser. I fell severely ill in my early 40’s. I started an inner journey of innerstanding and releasing conditioned patterns. Now I’m much more healthy, calm and have sound boundaries.
I’m working on the same thing can you please give some tips on how to identify and let go
Me too!! Help! 😂❤
I say, steady the course.. focus on getting to the pier.. imagine walking the ocean shore with a pier far in the distance.. you might stop to pick up shells, stop and walk into the waves , stop to say hello to a stranger, stop to reflect on life, stop for a cry over a memory, but always looking to that pier.. making your way to it in your time .
thx
Awesome, I want that so badly.
Self-assessment is a critical life skill that should be taught everywhere consistently. Valuing life and our mental health and wellbeing prevents disease, cruelty, lashing out, abuses perpetrated on children and animals, mental breakdowns, and a host of other avoidable conditions. America needs help. Thank you.
Great comment, thanks. It's applicable to all countries. It fits what Tony Robbins says about asking ourselves helpful questions. Best wishes.
You’re a beautiful soul, Dr. Huberman. Thank you for all you do to better humanity.
Wholesome humble down to earth great scientist
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Spot on❤
Agreed. Good man ❤
@@sovereign775 Bros giving us a free doctors degree
My 13 year old daughters private school provides group therapy to all 8th graders and each week is a different topic of discussion. This week's topic was about self talk being aware how you talk to yourself. My daughter truly enjoys her sessions and looks forward to them
And?
@@danc8458 and I was just mentioning it because it pertains to video topic
That sounds like a great school.
@@suzyq9263 thanks it really is
Love that schools are helping our kids with mental health
I stopped smoking weed completely after experiecing schizophrenia from a family member. It made me reevaluate the path I was going and I researched a lot about how long term use can induce psychosis and schizophrenia. I decided that I did not want to increase my chances by another 40% given that if there's already a lineage of schizophrenia that makes me 10% likely to develop it. I was not willing to gamble with 50%. I quit. Cold turkey. So far I've been so much more focused and for the first time in my life so far, I've managed to save money and keep it that way. Sobriety is the first step to getting better.
Regardless of whether you're a wise person, it's best to consult a professional advisor right away. As a business owner in the service industry as well as an eBay reseller of all product categories, I can attest to the fact that we are in a severe recession and that everyone is running out of money.
Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life beause I invested early ahead this time.
that's quite impressive, you surely made a good bit of money. I myself invested in warren's BRK-A stock quite pricey but totally worth it.
my 401k growth has been stagnant since the 2019. I wouldn't mind consulting the advisor who guides you, I really want to grow my retirement fund since I could retire in 3 years.
my 401k growth has been stagnant since the 2019. I wouldn't mind consulting the advisor who guides you, I really want to grow my retirement fund since I could retire in 3 years.
She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran a Goo-gle search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing..
I predict this series with Dr. Conti will be one of the most impactful you have done to date Dr. Huberman. Humanity desperately needs this information unveiled. Thank you both!
Wait, he is dating Dr. Conti?
This is really great information & quite informative,& if only more people today could get this in their mind. Go within & get in tune with yourself & your headspace & get mentally stronger & healthy. In my own life I always just wanted the best for my family & friends & others & Every living thing in this Earth. Love & gratitude & kindness & courtesy to each other are an excellent attribute & endeavor to have. I believe this much to My very Core. This proverbial sandbox herein Earth in this place is really big enough to have everyone gather & reach their goals & dreams. There should be no hungry child no homeless people no body strung out in drugs alcohol or other crutches. They are all just trying to numb & escape their reality of not achieving receiving & trying to do better & be the best versions of themselves. Trust that I know this. The only thing I do now is try to be a better version of me today than I was yesterday & if I find a person in my path to pay it forward for, then I do just that. It’s so simple, yet why aren’t more people aware & doing this? I ask? I’m am an empathetic non judging humble being & only here for a short visit too. I’m aware my time is short. May you all reach your fullest potential purpose & self & realize you are worthy & Loved . & that nothing fake or artificial in this World will really fill Your sadness or emptiness or anything that you feel is lacking from within yourself. So Please, I beseech you all to try be honest with yourselves & go deep into your core & find the happiness love & care for yourself & others that we all collectively as Humanity, are here just to understand & Learn. & that alone too would be a huge improvement in This world. When you give of yourself, the return to your very heart & Soul, may just astound you. Just try it & see. With Care & LOVE Take Care Another Human Friend 🕊️💕🕊️ PS I am Not ai or an ibot. I’m real flesh & blood. Homosapien type Captcha: please describe to me that you are not a robot Mark a check if you are Human ✔️ Thank You ♥️😊♥️
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Andrew's work is exceptional. Throughout every video, he is helping people. This is a valuable social service. Respect
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Thank you for another wonderful session. As a psychologist, allow me to expand on your question regarding 'staying in a relationship longer than one should': Our parents imprint on us what we come to recognize as love. If we had neglectful parents, we may be drawn to neglectful partners; an irresponsible parent may have left the impression that 'this is love,' leading us to seek out similar traits, even if we can't tolerate such behavior. And yes, we can change our patterns. 😊
Great advice to add to this episode. Thank you.
oh wow 🙏🏻
Dude, this video is like a goldmine of wisdom that can seriously change your life! The way the teacher breaks down stuff is eye-opening. It's like a roadmap to a better you, shining a light on how to live your best life.
What did you find wise? I’m about half way through and I don’t think I’m going to be able to finish. I’m a huge fan of the HLP, and I enjoy reading the psychoanalysists …but this guy is just the worst of all these relating fields.
@@henglish3398same! This guy can talk but I only hear psychobabbble. Andrew barely said a word.
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I'm really excited to work through this series. It will not be an easy ride, but it will be necessary.
Love the Rammstein pic ;)
I am a Psychiatric Nurse and had shared your podcasts to my patients, I am really grateful that you did this, very informative and an excellent discussion with Dr. Conti!
God bless you. Not everyone can handle that profession
How wonderful and a super idea, I shared it with my son who suffers but many others could benefit too, sometimes sharing with others might be seen as insulting, guess you have to know your audience.
Dr Conti is Jordan Peterson s brother
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I see in his eyes the passion for what he is conveying, and I love this !!! I will revisit this , by the Grace of God, just like it was his Good Grace, that despite in my own willingness to make selfish choices, he has still allowed me stumble upon this message and eloquent messenger. Thanks be to God 🙏
This dr talks like a 6 year old and he’s speaking of happiness he’s the most sad guy I have ever seen
Who is this dr, I cannot believe this got 8 million views, alex looks like he’s on drugs and again who pays this dr. He has none of what he speaks of
Wow and you make it sound so scary, and Alex please please please why do you look like your tweeking out, I’m a fan and I’m concerned,
It's difficult to unhear the amount of times Dr.Conti says "Right" :)
I can't listen to him because of this. Right?.....Right?....Right?...🤪🤪🤪
Right? I have tried to watch this for 58 minutes, right? But i just have to move on, right? I think this have made some damages to my brain, right? I just can't unhear it, right? This shit could be a new horror movie, right? Atleast for my brain, right? RIGHT!?
Right
I know right ?!
Brutal. Unwatchable for me.
“Envy may be the root of all evil.” This is profound.
You might find it interesting to look up René Girard.
He actually said " envy may not be the root of all evil but envy and natural disasters".
Not accurate.
Ignorance is.
@@primodiscepolopingu373 aren't there smart evil people?
Mental health is such a big issue in life. We need to teach this more. Superficial content is not going to cut it. Glad hubberman is doing the lord's work
Yes is true😊
When there are too many stressors it makes is pretty difficult to remain mentally healthy. I live in the city, hopefully I can get out soon. My backyard is lit up with LED lighting from the street and I can hear the freeway, always. My city is growing so fast that where ever I drive there is construction and drab row housing and strip malls are all I see. The beautiful mountains I would look upon to orient myself now have huge mansions built into them. Though I am out doors on my street often there are neighbors I have not met once that live on my street. I do try daily to be grateful for what I do have but sometimes I do not believe the stressors we are put under are conducive for health, yet there they are. Maybe the new "Line" they are creating will be better? I am going to listen to the whole talk but at 4 hours I am going to need to break it up some. I am hopeful that it will help with my discouragement of my surroundings.
I'm a big fan of Dr Huberman, and have been for ages, but how have I not heard of Dr Conti before? This man is a philosopher, a true scholar! Thank you for your awareness 🙏❤️A great meeting of minds! What a show!!! 🤩
Philosophers give speeches with no answers, scholars read the same books over and over and forget what they've read
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You are absolutely right. I have same issue loosing in real trade but win in Demo.I think about giving up sometimes.
I always advice new members to have an orientation on how it works before getting involved. Trade offers more benefits than just holding.
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She Trade for Celebrities & could Mentor you.
you must have these things in mind 1. Have a long term mindset. 2. Be willing to take *risk*. 3. Be careful, if you're not spending to earn back, then stop spending. 4. Never claim to know - Ask questions and it's best you work with an assistant.
You are a pioneer of taking complex subjects, and delivering it in Laymans terms that most everyone can understand. Such a crucial subject to discuss in a World 🌎 like today. We all need it. Grateful. Ty
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Dr Conti, you are one of the most empathetic people I have been able to come across, the way you chose your words and speak with so much sensitivity but assertion it's truly moving... I haven't felt this much impacted with a series before thankyou Dr Huberman for bridging the education gap and making such important pieces of information open to everyone
I wanna be able to do that talk with sensitivity but assertion. I think a lot of conflicts start because most ppl don't know how to do this
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@@immanuelhall4577that's because people who act out are mentally unhealthy and tend to have unprocessed trauma that activates negative automatic thoughts and other cognitive distortions (catastrophising, grandiosity) that trigger the fight response. Having adult internal dynamic to process criticism without exploding is a definition of mental health. Being able to deliver criticism or your side in a good way is way to help the unhealthy person understand better and process their unprocessed trauma. In a way it's therapeutic to step in the role of constructive, assertive critique without attacking or overstepping boundaries. It brings peace to the society.
@@xKarenWalkerx How do you process trauma that leads to catastrophizing?
honestly to me it just sounds like hes yapping, it's difficult to understand what hes even talking about
I first came across Andrew's podcasts when I was looking for information about low lumens at work. Our office had lighting at 70 lumens and I needed information on why that was affecting my work. Dr. Huberman's earlier work talks about ophthalmic neuroscience. I saw the well-organized sharing of information as a model that could help me learn to be a better communicator and learn about myself and others. I just want to say thank you.
The recipicle part of giving/receiving Life Information/therapy(kinda) is what I just went through today. I always have before..... only now, it will be by my design And God willing, and he is, we'll all keep helping each other get better
And what happened with your whole lighting situation at work?
that's what i want to know
His ability to keep his hands under the table/still is unparalleled by people not under arrest. ✨
It's scary!
I might have learned way more of this three hours podcast than I did from thirteen years of therapy, thanks !
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Dr Pinsky explained that the goal of therapy is to build an empathic relationship with the therapist, so that you can trust, share, grow and overcome issues in relationships. It takes time to build an empathic relationship, it is not transactional like A) listen to this explanation and definition of terms, B) you are now changed for the better. Many patients lie to their therapist, some are embarrassed about how bad or petty they might sound, some are protecting not willing to open wounds, scared what might happen if they were wrong all this time, etc. Therapy is complicated for sure.
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I could listen to Dr. Conti all day. Such a compassionate person
Yes.
If he dropped the "right" after every thought I could listen too
@@ScottStrickand I think he was being gracious since huberman was filling a lot of space
@@ScottStrickandI had a hard time also with that constant repetition
Verbal diarrhea…. No can do.
Agency + gratitude = a healthy self ❤ 10:31 Thank you both for this episode🙏🏽❤️
Paul Conti says "right" well over 900 times in this interview. Amazing.
So annoying, right? 😂
Oh my god I love them both but the “right” at the end of each segment of his thoughts is beyond irritating and distracting
I once took a class where the instructor said "and, um....." 900 times in a 2 hour class. Both "right" & "and, um..." are both so annoying!!!!!!!!!
It’s insanely distracting for me. Ruins the whole podcast. Maybe it’s my problem, but it’s really unbelievable that somebody so intelligent can’t self-correct this insanely repetitive and diluting habit.
“right” very off putting, unfortunately. Appreciate being able to read the transcript of this great conversation.
It often feels as though this era is fraught with seemingly endless hopelessness and despair. Dr. Huberman and Dr. Conti, what you have done here is nothing short of prayers answered, existential loneliness lessened, hope planted and encouraged actionable steps illustrated for a greater humanity. A profound thank you for this and the future parts of this series!
6:55 what is healthy self? approaches life through the sense of- agency, gratitude 9:30 even if something happens, doesn’t take away their enthusiasm, engagement w life 10:15 1. agency- ability to affect the world around me in ways that i want 2. gratitude- being thankful empowerment, humility 12:30 21:10 what is structure of the self? unconscious mind 23:25 defence mechanisms 26:15 (fear, confusion, despair 27:00) character structure 28:10 (array of dispositions?) (match context perfectly ideally?) (predispositions 34:10) (aspects of CS’s can we be aware of? 38:50) action states 41:30 predispositions & potentialities 43:00 46:20 anxiety 1:17:32
What is agency?
Andrew- you just endured an indepth, heavy-duty analysis by the good Doctor for a sub four hour session. Your guest is fascinating....and you handled it with aplomb and sincerity. Great combo- Thank you... great show.
My mental health is sooo much more stable after quitting drinking. Thank God I hope other people get to quit too and not care for it
Just wanted to express my gratitude for your podcasts! I had to put my 16 year old dog to sleep a couple days ago, I am a veterinarian and had to do it myself which made it quite intense. Listening to your work has given me some emotional relief on long runs throughout this grieving process, I hope her spirit crosses Costello’s 😌 Edit: thank you all for your beautiful responses, feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for this wonderful community 💜
My dog is my best friend. We have been together everyday for almost 10 years. I've had one of her eyes rebuilt, she really is my everything. I have been there before and I know I will be there again with this pet. I'm truly sorry for your loss. I want to tell you that you did the right thing. I have to trust your judgment as a loving owner and a trained professional, so I am. Nothing about you could tell me that you love your animals any more. I'll give my dog a hug for you and send it through the ether...may peace be with you.
I had my 16 year old put down three years ago and I still miss her so much! I’m sorry for your loss.
@@nancyjohnson2187 Sorry to you as well, you must have taken amazing care of her to have made it to 16!! 💜
My gal was 16.5yo and it was just this past May, that she needed help passing along. I wish I could have done it at home but did take her body back home with us so that we could do our ceremonies and have more time with her in that stilled quiet state. She was with me since she was 2mths old and was the being that was in my life the longest. Longer than my being with my parents and longer than my child, who ventured on his own the same age I did. She is still a constant companion in the energetic ether and that brings me tremendous comfort. But I cry everyday tears of love and gratefulness for the joy she brought to me but also tears of mourning. Losing pets has always been hard for me but this one really has impacted me in ways I am still coming to terms with. I look forward to the next canine beast who will fill the hole in my being. My dog really did make me a better human. My best to all those who have loved a dog and those that will lose them too.
What breed?
It turns out the real AG1 (Agency and Gratitude as the first principle of mental health) was inside us all along.
Confidence is the ability to dissolve into a puddle of your own tears, even publicly, and not be thrown away by the experience because every day, even every hour, is a brand new time for you as if the breakdowns not only didn't hurt you, but you became even more confident as a result.
Huberman is one of God’s many gifts to the world. Thank you for your service.
I know this is a loaded concept (what we teach in schools) but I do wish they’d have a curriculum that included how to deal with emotions and cope in the world. Parents try their best but we are the results of multiple generations- including the good, bad and inbtwn. As a clinician myself, and someone who is still learning to understand my emotions and live well with them, I find society as a whole could benefit from accessible tools to cope. Even when I worked in acute pain management, the majority of my patients had an inability to cope that was as hindering as their physical pain. I appreciate podcasts and platforms such as this as it creates a bridge to all of us being better able to understand and cope. 🙏 keep it up!
This comment x 1000! Totally agree
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I agree with this, and many countries already include this. Unfortunately, teaching empathy, emotional insight, care, love, etc. has been included in the "anti-woke" agenda of extremist groups and is now targeted in the United States. It is unfortunate because it's not like we are missing the knowledge. What we're missing is the social structure, institutions, and systems to spread it.
It's a loaded concept because people don't really want to teach the next generation what is actually healthy for them, they want to brainwash them into thinking the same as them, no matter which side of the "concepts" they are on. A true curriculum could be developed which is totally none political, but that wouldn't suit the agenda of the powers that be. Students that can cope with the stressors of life could also think for themselves, not really the agenda of the public school system, which is to produce a compliant work force for the future and nothing beyond that.
Mr. Huberman, I want to thank you for this…I think this will change my life for the better. Since listening to you it brought me the strength to address and get my whole family mental help. I’ve also gained the strength to show up better as a brother to my three sisters and helping them with college, woman issues, and life. For myself, I feel like I am getting to a point where I think I can achieve what I want; because I have the tools to heal and reframe my mind. You saved my life; and if I ever get the opportunity Andrew I would break down and cry and give you a hug. I am a man that is not candid in this way. I also don’t cry often. but I just cannot thank you enough sir. Thank you so much
I hope you get the love and support, the compassion and kindness from the women you love (and others YOU LOVE). It is selfless and rewarding to help others (those who want their lives to be better WILL be helped by your love and support) but those who are truly empathic do need those who RECIPROCATE and support YOU when you need the kindness and love you give others. Please safeguard YOUR energy, your emotional well-being.
This week, I will delve into the study of health from the perspective of 'Awareness of Love.' May it provide additional knowledge and answers to life's questions. Thank you.😊
I’ve been struggling to understand myself better for many years. Thousands of self improvement videos haven’t done what you’ve done in this video. Thank you both
Just wanted to express my gratitude for coming across your podcast and the time and energy that you put into it! This whole series with Dr. Conti gave me so much insight and I loved listening to it. Thank you again for your work ❤
❤As a person with weekly therapy for over 30 years and (also an Emergency Medicine physician) You should be knighted or sainted or put on Mt. Rushmore! Thank you for your motivation and for sharing such beautiful and valuable information.
R u talking about Conti or huberman??,
Never clicked on an episode so fast- I’ve been looking forward to this for quite some time! Thank you Dr Huberman and Dr Conti for freely sharing your life’s work which I know will help so many or encourage many to get help.
Such a lovely and eloquent compliment: "....Dr Conti for freely sharing your life’s work".
Well Andrew has put us in a tough spot. He's built so much trust up with his audience because of his humility and candor that how can we not click? I feel like I'm in great hands here. The knowledge is enlightening and has made my relationship with my GP much more productive. He's had me fired up about my health for awhile now and there aren't words to thank him enough...I'd shovel the sbow from his driveway for life if he was my neighbour!
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the fact that this has 10 million views in just 7 months states that a lot of us is concerned about our mental health.
Assessing our mental health is so key. Thank you for bringing attention to this. We love the pod!
I've just started watching. When I started taking an SSRI I could feel the difference between happy and unhappy and this difference is grattitude. I've never been so grateful to this worrld and to my life. It's incredible. I knew I had to be grateful before but couldn't feel it
Can I ask which SSRI you are taking? I'm currently between meds and would love a recommendation.
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@@Marcspix. Hi! I am taking citalopram, but I cannot recommend it, it has been prescribed by my medical doctor because it's combinable with other medicine that I have to take. It has been prescribed because I have a mental disorder that wasn't allowing me to consistently perform all the daily actions I love and that are actually making me happy and grateful 😊
My experience was the opposite of yours. Citalopram took away all joy and most other emotions in my life with the exception of the anxiety it was supposed to help 😔
Awesome...and welcome!😊
Hey Andrew, I’ve been listening to your podcasts since my mother passed away a few months ago. You’ve helped me stay mentally and physically healthy through the grieving process and I wanted to write a comment to say thank you. Also, I would love it if you could do an episode on epilepsy, I grew up with temporal lobe epilepsy and I’ve found that there are lots of common misconceptions about seizures.
The sincerity of your gratitude towards the Huberman, and the intense grief are experiencing (and processing) resonates with such emotion that it brought me to tears. I'm so glad you have been listening to the podcasts, as there is so much help therein.
Nice comment sorry for your loss glad Hubermans pods help you they helped me when I couldn't sleep I looked for ward to them every Monday when I was going thru some things. If you don't mind could you clear up some misconceptions about seizures? I've only had one due to brain trauma but one bad piece of advice I've heard is how to handle dealing with someone who has them such as put a wallet or something in their mouth... in my 20s I was told that has been proven the incorrect way of dealing with it as a kid people said use a wallet or something
Yes! Please Andrew!! Definitely an episode on epilepsy and specific key questions about this disorder and the most healthy version we can achieve with epilepsy. The challenge con medicine side effects and the hard interactions we might have with people who don't completely understand.
@@Respect2theFallen there are several misconceptions about what a seizure is, what it looks like, what causes it, what to do when someone is having a seizure, and what society thinks of people with epilepsy. Kind of a lot to address in one YT comment, but in short not all seizures have convulsions. Not all seizures are triggered by flashing lights. When someone is having a seizure make sure they don’t fall, help them gently onto the ground and lay them on their side, other than that give them space. Lots of epileptics aren’t all that different than everyone else in terms of personality or capability, we just have the additional mental and sometimes physical stress of dealing with a disability
Can u do a podcast on autism as appears to be an increase in children being diagnosed with this condition in Ireland where I am and no really suitable available treatment and guidance for parents apart from the medical model ..greattings and thank u for you're gift of knowledge to the world Dr Huberman ..
This podcast just saved my life. I ruined 2 relationships and 1 career and was so sad and confused as to why it happened again despite me being aware of why it happened. And this podcast has helped me to find the root cause, understand myself and move forward with better life perspective. Although i’m still grieving for my loss, I felt so much better due to being able to make sense of everything.
Can you explain ur story ?
@@galvannarek i try my best to make it short. i lost all those 3 things due to my anger issues. this podcast made me realize i used unhealthy defense mechanism such as projection against people i love / coworkers. when traced back, i had so many incorrect predispositions. this podcast gave me the understanding on why i acted in such way and how i'm supposed to focus on having a good life perspective and take accountability as opposed to distracting myself with pleasure and end up approaching life the wrong way. basically my pain is taken away when i understand how i'm supposed to view life and now i'm currently in progress of making gradual change of mindset.
Besides it being a top-class conversation on a subject so important to us all, this is a Masterclass by Dr H in how to conduct and interview and to draw the very best out of his guest.- How he leads us, and even his guest through the field of discussion is simply brilliant and a template for all these ersatz youtube intellectuals and pseudo guru's, all so desperate to show the world how smart they are, to follow. Dr. H generous sharing of his knowledge and perspectives on vital Life issues is truly remarkable and a gift to us all.
Dr Huberman, I so very much hope you read this. You've deeply affected my life, and I mean given me the tools to improve it in so many ways. I've been listening to your podcast lectures from day one, and without question this episode and the 3 more to come with Paul Conti may be for many people and certainly for me the best thing ever on the internet. This will save lives, improve lives, improve society, and make a better world. Dear God, do i ever have you and Paul Conti, along with dozens of your other guests, on my forever gratitude list! Please keep doing this incredibly important work. * Take note I live in Arkansas, grew up in Chicago but have been here 25 years, Rural states don't have access to the level of clinician you present and I absolutely can't shout loud enough how precious and priceless your quality scientific information pesented with an earnest desire to help people truly is. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I apologize for this being so long, but I needed to thank you for how much this podcast has meant to me. 🙏
Nice comment. Best wishes. And thanks Dr Huberman
Now that's what we call No BS & Pure Value for 4 hrs straight. Dr. Andrew Huberman you never disappoint us❤
As someone personally frustrated by traditional talk therapy, this clear and mathematical structure of approaching mental health challenges is exciting. Thank you, Dr. Conti and Prof. Huberman, for this valuable series.
@@danymilll707 you already have
Whats mathematical about it?
@@Jensth i think she meant methodical
@@Jensth I recall Dr. Conti saying it's like a math problem, figuring out what's going on. There's a clear answer if you know how to set up the equation and look for the variable that hasn't yet been solved for
Dr. Huberman …. I am 71 years old..youngest of six…Cptsd from raging dad…three rowdy..fighting brothers..I just recently finished seven Ketamine infusions, at a wonderful place..I had MDD …it took my depression away, but now I need to work on the Cptsd…I have found a great lady with videos, with a crappy childhood..I am starting a group workshop for six weeks. My psychiatrist is awesome..I am learning meditation , she suggests two 20 minutes meditation a day..I have been married to my high school friend going on 51 years.
Wow. This interview is so dense with information and wisdom that it's like a block of granite. Thank you for making this available.
Guess you better get your chisel out😅
This podcast is like a summation of a lot of what I’ve had to work through and has provided me with much closure of my past life. How refreshing it is to hear professionals discussing what I basically had to work through on my own as I could not find the appropriate help to heal my full blown traumatic past…This podcast has not only given me much closure but has also contributed to the cementing of my amazing resilience in remaining alive, aware, strong and hopeful….( I should be so very dead long time ago ). It’s nothing short of a miracle that in spite of ALL the excessive abuse and trauma, that my CHILD LIKE SPIRITED NATURE IS ALIVE, WELL and STILL IN ITS AUTHENTIC STATE. THE fact that I’m able to understand all that was discussed blows me away as my health was grossly NEGLECTED. THANK YOU DR.PAUL🙏🏼 and THANK YOU ANDY for pursuing your passion and for being real down to earth by being personal and for letting your light shine🙏🏼⚓️🕊️🤍🙏🏼 3:26:38 3:26:43 3:26:47 3:26:23 3:26:49 3:26:53 3:26:56 3:26:58 3:27:04 3:27:09 3:27:24 3:28:25 3:35:50 3:35:56 3:35:59 3:36:40 3:36:50 3:36:53 3:37:25 3:37:29 3:37:32 3:37:40 3:37:44 3:37:48 3:37:53 3:37:56 3:37:59 3:38:02 3:38:03 3:38:07 3:38:10 3:38:15 3:38:16 3:38:18 3:38:29 3:39:25 3:39:26 3:39:31 3:39:48 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 3:40:09 3:40:19 3:40:21 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Mental health is complicated and access to effective care is limited for so many of us. Thank you for being a trusted resource.
I've been waiting for this series to start since the last time Prof Huberman was on Lex's Podcast
Thank you so much for this podcast. I’m struggling from a trauma that occurred when I was a kid. Recently, I was in therapy where emdr was used. From that moment, things got even worse because i found out that I haven’t had any control in my emotions. My relationship came to an end because i was overthinking all negative thoughts about our relationship and alcohol made it even worse. I am going to go to another therapist who will give me the right tools to rediscover myself and to control my emotions. Your podcast made me decide this and find out what needs to be done to heal
I always thought that explaining the concept of projection in psychology was extremely difficult. Dr. Conti explains it here in a very easy and effective way! He's amazing! Thank you Andrew & team
Don't take me wrong but I don't like this picture of the doc, he's such a sweet guy but he seems a different guy in the miniature, don't you think?
Just saw Dr. Huberman live a few days ago. It was incredible. He is so humble and adored by many!
Dr, Conti shared so much depth in this podcast and there is a lot to unpack. That's 10 years of therapy in a bottle every one needs to hear this at least 10 times to absorb this information .
"Empowerment leads to a sense of agency." - Paul Conti. Brilliant!
Thank you Andrew for allowing us into something that i feel was a very personal aspect of your life, so that you could help us gain some insight into why we may do the same. To have become this person after the way you started out your life journey... Proof that you can be anything you decide to be if you are willing to be patient and do the work and get the right support. Thank you for your work... You always say, "thank you for your interest in science"... Thank you for your interest in humanity
As a mental health psychotherapist working in an underfunded and over stretched service, I would like to say how much I appreciate the work and dedication to bring top class and brilliantly presented information to the public. I know I can trust the evidenced information I hear and I am able to use it for my own self-care and for my clients. Dr. Paul Conti is a role model to me and I am delighted and excited about this series. Thank you and your teams so much.
Andrew, you are gift from god (or universe) to humanity we probably never deserved but still received. Thank you so much for everything you do! ❤✊
What a time to be alive! Grateful for my favorite intellectuals sitting down and having this important and timely conversation. Thank you Dr. Conti and Dr. Huberman. 2:30:37 “The person who’s looking out the window at the garden that they built overcoming whatever was inside of them because they went and addressed it and proved to themselves that they could. That’s what we’re after in life.” 2:40:34 ”What will be true is what you choose. If you choose the negative, then yes, the unhealthy defenses perpetuate and even if you get yourself to do it today, it’s harder to do it tomorrow. That’s why sometimes, I’ll say to a person, just take a look at it and decide if you want to do it or not. If you don’t want to exercise just decide you don’t and okay there’s a trade-off for everything, maybe you’re ok with the trade-off. What I am trying to do there is to bring to consciousness that person is making a choice. If you want to do it, it’s great to just do it. If you don’t, it’s great to not do it. At least you’re being honest and clear with yourself and you’re not wasting all that time when you keep kicking it 15 minutes the clock until it’s too late.“ 2:41:28 “It’s pulling together what we know from biology to the psychology of how to understand ourselves and how to understand when things aren’t the way we want them to be so that we can make them the way we want them to be. It’s not magic, it’s following this sort of mathematical aspect of you going to the factors, assessing them, making changes, and then of course we see the outcome we want to see.”
Honestly, mental health represents the pinnacle of both art and science. It's incredibly intricate, and I admire Huberman's humility in tackling such a daunting subject. Practicing in this field can be challenging and uncomfortable, yet simultaneously both difficult and accessible. It transcends traditional scientific boundaries and mirrors the intricacies of our minds. While it's a rewarding discipline, it requires resilience. Understanding the structure and function of the self provides a powerful framework for grappling with the complexities of the mind. Many thanks to Dr. Conti for shedding light on this topic. It appears that delving into the science and healing of the mind is akin to a divine undertaking, positioned at the forefront of both science and medicine. It's a discipline that demands both extreme rationality, akin to Huberman's approach, and profound intuition, reminiscent of an artist's sensibility. Engaging with the full spectrum of human experiences is essential in this field, making it simultaneously challenging and immensely fulfilling. However, psychiatry, operating beyond strict scientific confines and blending wisdom with science, requires substantial mental resources to practice effectively. It's unfortunate that psychiatrists often don't receive the recognition they deserve within the medical community, considering they work with the most delicate and crucial aspect of humanity: the mind. Indeed, the practice of psychiatry is closest to playing God, necessitating caution and care. Imagine the weight of attempting to heal someone from their inner demons - it's truly remarkable.
Hi Huberman. I am an 18 year old nerd who aspires to get a PhD, you constantly inspire me and you have already taught me so much! What you said about learning making your gears turn up is something I have never thought about, but makes so much sense to me. Every morning I go for run, afterwards I then do a 15 minute session of language lesson, followed by a 30 minute personalized learning session on Kinnu, which combines learning about more that 100+ different topic (interleaving) with spaced repetition to counteract the forgetting curve! And what you said about giving you energy makes so much sense! Thor-Bjørn 😊
Dog. Nothing you said made any sense to me. To that I say that's pretty cool
Here's my English lesson for you. and you have taught me so much. Not🚫 and you have learned me so much Or I have learned so much from you
@@johnrhodes3350 Hi John. I appreciate your message, and i can proudly say that i today learned something new, so thank you for having taught me a little grammar! I come from Denmark, so English is not my mother tongue. I first learned how to speak Danish, then German, English and i am currently learning Norwegian! So even though i understand English fluently, i am still constantly learning grammar and how to express myself clearly. Greetings, Thor-Bjørn
I just love that physicist that doesn't look right almost as much as i love Ericka at grief counselor. I love her way of therapy no drugs. And I may ask her if she can do sleep regression
But for the first time in my life and one visit i feel happy and passionate about life. Just because I got married at 16 and thought I had to think about kids first husband first me last. And I started off with a bang and didn't believe I should have to live a life from the 1900 I was a happy go. Lucky flower child. Wearing flowers in my hair and barefooting shoes
Thank you so much for this Dr. Huberman and Dr. Conti. I am eagerly awaiting the rest of the series. GENERATIVE DRIVE!!!
I think Dr. Conti should have his own podcast that would be amazing. 👌 when he described the Agency and Gratitude I had the moment of discovery and I literally see the world and my life from that moment on in a different way. through the lens of delight and contentment and more importantly peace and happiness
I’ve tried listening to this interview twice now and find myself still very distracted with as many times as I hear Dr Conti saying, “Right?” It’s as distracting when hearing others say the word, “Like” at the end of each sentence. I suppose it has to do with my learning style. Just doesn’t work for me. All I hear him saying is, “Right?” As if he’s pre-cognitively convincing me of his opinion/research. I’ll try reading more info from him vs hearing his interviews because he has some great info here. Thanks, Andrew Huberman, for providing your podcast to all at no cost. . I’ve learned so much with each I’ve listened to.
Dr. Paul Conti is very well knowledgable to mental health. He has provocative insights that comes from a true butterfly in the wall. He strips everything bare to the lowest layer of knowledge.
As a therapist, I was really looking forward to this one! Thank you!
Me too.
This 3+ hour podcast could have been less than 2 if Dr. Conti didn’t end every sentence with “right?” Right? Wow!
I didn't even register that at all.
I’ve listened to the first hour and a half of this episode. While it’s a very interesting discussion, all I hear is information that is abstract and intangible. I believe that simplicity is key. Concrete examples and exercises are necessary in order to effect change.
Dear Dr. Huberman, I have been listening to you for the last 3 years and am very happy with your current success and reach. You are one of the very few grown-ups in the room (I won't name names of who isn't, yet purport to be). Your calmness, consistency, and intelligence are a much needed balm in today's crazy world. You have a clear love and respect for science while keeping an open mind, and you acknowledge there are many things you don't know. I hope you don't let success get to your head and always stay self-aware and unbiased in your thinking and approach. Thank you for the work you are doing.
The three keys are self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-support. These are the best terms for summing up emotional sobriety.
Dr Conti is an intelligent and compassionate person. Thank you both for this conversation.❤
Dr. H, I can't begin to express to you how grateful I am for this episode and your interview with Dr Conti. I've listened to it repeatedly and every time I'm gaining more insight, it is so great to have this resource available and free😳 I try in my way to play it forward by sharing your name and sharing examples of some of the absolute nuggets you give to us. Blessings and much respect 🙏
For me gratitude runs side by side with fear.. "be thankful for this meal, you'll be hungry one day. Enjoy your home, one day your landlord will sell it and you'll be out after 14 + years with your kids and animals." How do you be grateful of what you have without fear of losing it?? It feels like falling in love with people who don't love you back. Feeling gratitude naturally makes me feel sick thinking of what I stand to lose. I really feel like ignorance is bliss.
The concept of Nishkama Karma, which translates to "action without attachment to the fruits." Perform your duty without being fixated on the outcome. This can be applied to appreciating our blessings without dwelling on the fear of losing them. (Attachment) as the Root of Suffering: Hindu scriptures identify Moh, or attachment, as a major source of suffering. Clinging too tightly to possessions, relationships, or even life itself creates anxiety and sorrow when those things inevitably change. Focus on the Present Moment: Live in the present. Instead of regretting over the past or worrying about the future, practice appreciating the blessings you have right now. Savor the deliciousness of your meal, the comfort of your home, and the love of your family. Observe your thoughts and feelings surrounding gratitude and fear without judgment. Acknowledge the fear of loss, but don't let it dominate your experience. Instead of focusing on what you might lose, shift your perspective towards appreciating what you already have. Contentment, allows you to experience joy even in the face of impermanence. Detachment Doesn't Mean Indifference: Detachment doesn't mean neglecting your responsibilities. You can still take care of your home, nurture your relationships, and work towards a secure future. It simply means doing so without clinging to the outcome.Krishna's teachgs go beyond mere philosophy. They offer practical ways to cultivate emotional resilience in a world of change. By practicing detachment and appreciating the present moment, you can experience gratitude for your blessings without succumbing to crippling fear. Remember: The impermanence of life doesn't have to be a source of fear. It can be a reminder to cherish the present moment and appreciate the good things in your life.Detachment doesn't mean living a joyless life. It means finding joy in the journey, not just the destination.True happiness lies in cultivating inner peace and emotional resilience in the face of life's impermanence.
Please Andrew talk to John Vervaeke, this would be a fabulous episode
Vervaeke would be excellent!
Empowerment: I have control over life. Humility: I'm a part of a bigger ecosystem. Agency: Using my abilities around me. Gratitude: I'm alive
He said the word "right" far more than I could have ever imagined I could hear the word "right" in I short time period.
The bit about demoralization gave language to an experience I’ve been blindly grappling with for years. That bit alone is so valuable to me, and has given me access to a deeper understanding of my own drive and ever-toiling effort to self express. you both deserve reminding that the words you share have significant, life-altering, profound impacts on those listening in. Thank you thank you thank you!!!♥️✨♥️✨♥️
Have really been looking forward to this series since you mentioned it on the Lex Fridman podcast! Can't wait to dig into it, thank you so much!
Dude you watch Lex? Cringe
@@neildepressedtyson540sorry that you are such a sad person
Same!
Same here!
Shorter questions can make this podcast so much better
The example Mr. Conti uses to describe projection, losing your keys is spreading anxiety to others around you is a real stretch for me. The person who lost their keys is not trying to cause anyone else anxiety. Thats like saying anyone that has a problem in life is not allowed to express it because they will "project" anxiety on them. If my friend lost their keys I would not feel anxious whatsoever. We are living in a world with a bunch of weak people if thats the case 😏 I enjoyed the rest of the talk.
Thanks for bringing Dr Jordan Peterson here, I learned a lot from him!
This is what the net is for. A really practical lecture, highly enjoyable so much exellent information and now available for all on this platform. True knowledge. Available for all. THANK YOU YOUNG MAN
I love that Dr. Conti addressed the reductionist attitude of some doctors, how they throw pills at a problem without even bothering to understand why it's happening. So glad to hear someone in the field pointing that out! Bravo!
Peace can be understood as generative in the same context as Jimmy Carter challenged us all to wage peace and not war. Peace is not an objective, it is a way of life; a practice
Really wish I didn't have such a problem with all the "rights" at the end of dr Conti's sentences... (any suggestions?) I had a teacher who did this and in the end I had to answer every "Right?" question she asks. This helped us both in a very short time. Because, as he says, it becomes conscious.
Agency relies upon empowerment and Gratitude relies upon humility🙌 That alone is golden contemplative info! Thank you both for this enriching discussion. ❤Huberman does it again!
Okay, but how do we get to humility and empowerment?
Pray it all time without ceasing. Gody Praise is sufficient for all times and actions ✝️❤️🔥🎯🛐
This might be the holy grail of an introduction to understanding the self, thank you
You are spoiling us Dr Andrew The most valuable video on KZhead
Dr. Conti exudes calm and peace, and you display such humility and authenticity, Andrew. Thank you both so very much for this beautiful discussion. This is my second time to listen because of all the goodness shared here. I’ve long believed that humility cannot exist without gratitude. They go hand in hand. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 Thank you! ❤️
Now age 75 I am hermit and worn. I became invisible long ago. 12 schools to HS Grad. I worked hard. No win. No speech until age 4. I know more than most. Next life.
I’m only 16 but this comment made me really sad, I hope you get everything you deserve and I hope you find more beauty in your life! Your life isn’t over yet for a reason go live it!
Thank you! I pray for all.