EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 35 MIN
#278 - Mev Bertrand - Using Cognitive Trance to Overcome High-Functioning Depression
from Mental Matters Hosted By Asekho Toto · host Asekho Toto
Are you successful on the outside but struggling on the inside? In this episode of Mental Matters, we sit down with emotional health mentor Mev Bertrand to uncover the hidden reality of high-functioning depression.Mav breaks down why so many high achievers mask their internal pain to maintain their external success, and the exhausting toll this "facade" takes on their daily energy and relationships. We also dive deep into the true function of emotional pain. By comparing it to physical pain, Mav explains how our negative emotions actually serve as crucial signals pointing us toward healing.Discover how tools like cognitive trance—rooted in ancient practices—can help you decode your emotions, safely channel anger through breathwork, and step onto a genuine path of self-discovery.
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Are you successful on the outside but struggling on the inside? In this episode of Mental Matters, we sit down with emotional health mentor Mev Bertrand to uncover the hidden reality of high-functioning depression.Mav breaks down why so many high achievers mask their internal pain to maintain their external success, and the exhausting toll this "facade" takes on their daily energy and relationships. We also dive deep into the true function of emotional pain. By comparing it to physical pain, Mav explains how our negative emotions actually serve as crucial signals pointing us toward healing.Discover how tools like cognitive trance—rooted in ancient practices—can help you decode your emotions, safely channel anger through breathwork, and step onto a genuine path of self-discovery.
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