E034 - Anxiety Psychologist: Loneliness is as Deadly as “15 Cigarettes a Day!” | Dr. Lalitaa

Dr. Lalitaa is an award-winning psychologist, specialising in mindset, relationships, anxiety and adult behaviour. Her ethos is simple, to help her audience build emotional and psychological resilience to the inevitable hardships of life. Dr. Lalitaa works with her patients on a highly specialised basis to help unravel existing trauma and mental barriers. In this episode, Dr. Lalitaa dives into the world of mental health, offering her wisdom on anxiety, stress, loneliness, relationships and more.00:00 Introduction03:12 “95% of what we do is subconscious”: the psychology of building success09:12 Resisting temptations & self-control12:00 High-functioning anxiety: the sad truth behind high-achievers14:10 Developing perspective, introspection & dealing with stress20:20 The difference between stress & anxiety (and how to deal with symptoms)25:40 Is mental health getting worse? Loneliness is damaging you29:31 Avoidance & escapism34:10 Suicide & dealing with loss39:41 Self-doubt vs self-belief & imposter syndrome44:20 The benefits of social media & finding your niche / community48:12 Authenticity: Mike reflects on his insecurities & “true self”52:40 Extrovert & introvert behaviour: impact on relationships56:35 The health benefits of alone time59:33 “Young men are useless” - Mike’s view on a man’s journey to self-improvement1:04:10 From Leeds to Dubai: Mike’s experience on travelling and living abroad1:09:23 Dealing with hate & the importance of honesty in a relationship1:17:40 Relationships & breakups1:24:58 The downfalls of being a “nice guy”1:29:15 Having goals & the pursuit of greatness: how to build your empire1:30:00 The hedonic treadmill1:34:00 The common mindsets of highly-successful individuals1:37:50 Should a man open up to his partner?» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67» Join @Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrstFollow Dr. LalitaaYouTube: /@drlalitaaInstagram: /dr.lalitaaWebsite: https://shorturl.at/dgKQ5