Episode 207 Bill of Emotional Rights with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran (Part 1)

John talks with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, a psychologist with over 30 years of experience who specializes in helping clients deal with anxiety and depression. Dr. Mehran is also a psychoanalyst, transformation leader, leadership coach, and the author of the book You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life.  Listen to this episode to learn more:  [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Dr. Mehran's bio [01:47] - Dr. Mehran's journey with depression and psychology [06:19] - The simplicity of healing mental illness [08:52] - Accelerated healing through therapy [09:48] - Seven basic human needs and overcoming depression [17:40] - Dr. Mehran's Emotional Rights Manifesto [20:34] - Depression is the symptom rather than the cause  [22:12] - Becoming the person you're meant to be to cure depression [26:21] - Dr. Mehran's unconventional approach to mental wellness [27:45] - Addressing root causes of depression [30:18] - 1/3 of US medical visits due to depression [33:14] - Need for a holistic approach to healthcare [37:13] - Harm caused by symptom-focused approaches NOTABLE QUOTES: "People don't fake depression. They fake being okay." "The story of mental illness and coming out of it is a story of his soul in pain." "Depression at its core is a sense of grieving, a sense of loss, a sense of disconnection to want to your access to your emotional rights that is yours." "There is no greater agony than blowing an untold story inside you." "Depression is a symptom of a life unlived. It's your soul screaming at you to wake up and reconnect with your essence." "Opposite of depression is not happiness; it is fulfillment." "Follow the energy. Lean into what excites you, what brings you joy, and use that as your North Star to navigate towards a more fulfilling life." "Your emotional rights are yours to claim. Honor them, value them, and watch as your depression turns to energy and purpose." "Depression dissolves when you awaken to your true self. Your cure lies in being the person you were meant to be." "The gift of seeing a person by itself is healing." "Dealing with symptoms rather than root causes doesn't help." "We should not tolerate people becoming more dependent on the system. Let's help them live fulfilling lives." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://ardeshirmehran.com  https://www.instagram.com/dr.ardeshirmehran/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardeshir-mehran-ph-d-a3457/  https://www.youtube.com/@ArdeshirMehranPhD  You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life https://a.co/d/7Sxp61q  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/