Our Psychological Immune System

CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK --> VISUAL VERSION OF THIS EPISODE In this episode, we explore one common assumption that may be doing us more harm than good.Some of the examples in this episode:-Terry Rubenstein, author of Exquisite Mind (deals with Depression & Anxiety)-Jeanne Catherine Gray, (PTSD, Anxiety, Trauma)-Denise Marie Gaber, (Suicidal Ideation, Loss)-Amanda Jones, (Depression & Eating Disorders)-Michael Neill (Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety) -Helen Neal-Ali (Domestic Abuse)-Mahima Shrestha (Natural Disaster Survivor) -Dajohn White & Rebels for Peace (Rebels for peace is a youth-led initiative to rebel against the current thinking and mindset that is the source of violence in Chicago)-Dr. Dicken Bettinger -Dr. Bill Pettit (speaks about Schizophrenia & Serious Mental Illness)Or take a deeper listen to the journey behind names you may have already heard of:-Eckhart Tolle-Sydney Banks-Byron Katie-Mooji -Alan WattsReferences:Research led by Harvard Psychologist Dan Gilbert Research led by Columbia Department of Clinical Psychology George Bonanno Research led by Norman Doidge such as: The Brains Way of Healing 13 Reasons Why ArticleRind et. al's controversial workHow childhood trauma can affect mental and physical health into adulthood"But not all hope is lost. Research strongly suggests that humans have an innate capacity to adapt and positively transform, even after traumatic and stressful events. Most importantly, positive, supportive and healthful activities can contribute to positive well-being among adult survivors of childhood adversity. Change has to start with ourselves first, so we can provide children with the safety, support, love, and protection they need."Sexual and Emotional Abuse Scar the Brain in Specific Ways"But that doesn’t mean that recovery is impossible. Most abuse survivors do not develop symptoms, in fact, and research shows increasingly that the brain can change dramatically when provided with the right type of support and emotional nourishment."Performance benefits of depression: Sequential decision making in a healthy sample and a clinically depressed sample.. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 2011; DOI: 10.1037/a0023238🌿 Mindful Money <-- Amy's new exciting intiative to reduce stress, shame, and overwhelm...think retreats, trips, one-on-one chats where we start to make money fun-ish together 📺 YouTube  🎵 Spotify <-- Amy Leo also writes and creates uplifting songs 👀