EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 58 MIN
Episode 278 | Understanding Your Identity and the Diagnosis Generation with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, MD
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, a medical practitioner and former President of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine. Dr. Thompson talks about his book Understand Your True Identity: Discover the Real You and Enjoy Healthier Relationships and discusses different types of identities, including the "mixed-bag" identity and how it develops. We discuss the "diagnosis generation" and why more people are turning diagnostic labels into personal identities more frequently. We discuss Positive-Centered Psychology and how it helps with the identity crisis many people are facing. Dr. Thompson also discusses steps we can take to ensure that we or those we care about do not turn diagnostic labels into our personal identities.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Dr. Thompson:Website: www.drjeremythompson.comBook: Understand Your True IdentityYouTube: Dr. Jeremy ThompsonIG: @drjeremythompsonConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, a medical practitioner and former President of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine. Dr. Thompson talks about his book Understand Your True Identity: Discover the Real You and Enjoy Healthier Relationships and discusses different types of identities, including the "mixed-bag" identity and how it develops. We discuss the "diagnosis generation" and why more people are turning diagnostic labels into personal identities more frequently. We discuss Positive-Centered Psychology and how it helps with the identity crisis many people are facing. Dr. Thompson also discusses steps we can take to ensure that we or those we care about do not turn diagnostic labels into our personal identities.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Dr. Thompson:Website: www.drjeremythompson.comBook: Understand Your True IdentityYouTube: Dr. Jeremy ThompsonIG: @drjeremythompsonConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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