Health Coach Kaitlyn Jordan @metanoia_nutrition and @Kaitlyn__jordan) and Mental Health professional Kristen McAdams (@kristenmcadamstherapy and @kristen4transition) describe how binary thinking can result in distress and mental illness. Hear about research studies that indicate the harm dichotomous thinking can do you your well-being. Learn to think multifaceted and for yourself.
Threshold (4 mins in): Your truth is not THE truth. Everything is a social construct. Social media stress. Preventing wellness. Living in the grey. Uncertainty and change. The rise of narcissism due to prioritizing authenticity. Men aren’t the problem. ....and other controversial statements.
Recap (37 mins in): (Mentions: @crystalkatebonham ) Producer Mike discusses what it’s like to be the poster child for toxic masculinity. The need for a mututal exchange of respect. Acknowledging that we are all human.
Approach (49 mins in): Research on Dichotomous Thinking. The experience of healing trauma. Points of agreement. Understanding events as multifaceted. Fear of therapy and self-reflection.
Road Back (1:03 mins in): (Mentions: @taraschuster) “Life is short. Don’t be a dick”. Know who you are. Be ok with learning what makes you tick. Do not fear feeling. Sit with yourself. Self-reflect. Don’t overgeneralize. Move out of black and white thinking. Live in the grey. Allow room for mistakes. You don’t know what you don’t know. True self care is self awareness. Take time to digest information. Foster curiosity.
Research and Articles Mentioned:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/08/opinion/sunday/women-dieting-wellness.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17000202/
Bonfá‐Araujo, B., Oshio, A., & Hauck‐Filho, N. (2021). Seeing Things in Black‐and‐White: A Scoping Review on Dichotomous Thinking Style. Japanese Psychological Research.
