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Modern Wisdom #966 - Dr Scott Eilers - Why Does Life Sometimes Feel Emotionally Numb?Dr. Scott Eilers is a clinical psychologist, mental health coach, and an author. Depression gets thrown around a lot these days. Feeling off for a day or two, and suddenly it’s labeled as depression. But what does real depression actually feel like? And more importantly, how do you claw your way out when it feels like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Expect to learn what the difference between feeling sad and actually being depressed is, if mental illnesses has biomarkers and what’s happening neurologically, why so many people feel e...

2025-07-121h 16

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Living with Depression with Dr. Scott EilersForrest is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Eilers to explore how he both treats and lives with chronic depression. They discuss anhedonia, the catch-22 of treatment resistance, how to build new practices when it’s the last thing you want to do, acceptance, and how a values-based approach can help someone move forward even when they’re feeling stuck. The conversation touches on some of the existential aspects of depression, the therapeutic relationship, and finding some humor along the way. About Our Guest: Dr. Scott Eilers is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and mental health coach spec...

2025-05-121h 13

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers When Adult Trauma Unleashes Childhood Wounds; with Anna RunkleWhen Adult Trauma Unleashes Childhood WoundsTrauma isn't a breakdown, it's your body's normal response to abnormal experiences. Your nervous system is simply showing you where healing needs to happen.Adult trauma often unleashes childhood wounds that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. I've discovered powerful techniques to regulate these nervous system responses that traditional therapy missed.Anna Runkle, @CrappyChildhoodFairy , and I explore practical tools for nervous system regulation and relationship healing. You'll learn how to recognize dysregulation patterns and develop daily practices that create lasting change.More from Anna Runkle:Access Free Tools for Healing Trauma SymptomsOrder My Ne...

2025-04-2250 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 8 Oddly Specific Symptoms of DepressionThe traditional clinical symptoms of depression often don't cover the full spectrum of what it feels like to experience depression or depressive episodes on a daily basis. Today I'm diving into 8 specific symptoms of depression you won't find in the official overview - but I think they are illuminating, validating, and helpful. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://bit.ly/SelfHopePsychology Sleep better, without pills (partner I believe in): https://bit.ly/SleepResetMethod My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Mood Bloom games...

2024-06-2422 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 4 things you should never say to someone who is struggling (and what to say instead)There's an epidemic of unhelpful responses when someone opens up about their struggles. My take: Most well-meaning people inadvertently make things worse because they simply don't know what to say. When we see loved ones suffering, it triggers distress in us too. Our instinct is to quickly make their pain go away, for our sake as much as theirs. But rushing them through emotions or invalidating their fexelings creates isolation. I want to look at four common unhelpful responses, and give you some new tools to use. These tools...

2024-06-0322 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Why Smarter People Are More DepressedPeople with depression often feel like they aren't very smart - I hear this all the time in therapy sessions. But the usually the opposite is true. And there are a few very interesting reasons for that. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have partnered with this brand): iOS https://apps.apple.com/il/app/mood-bloom-therapeutic-game/id6449717065?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

2024-05-3020 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 6 Things I stopped doing to better manage my stressStress and anxiety can feel almost identical, even though they are two very different things. When it comes to improving your mental health, know which one you're dealing is pretty important. I'm going to show you how to determine whether what you're feeling is stress or anxiety, and then give you some practical things you can do today to help each. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have...

2024-05-2727 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers What I Do When I’m Completely Shut Down By Stress (Psychological Minimalism)Life is completely overwhelming a large portion of the time. From all the things you have to do, to the things you need to do, and add in the things you want to do, and they're just no realistic way to get it all done. Now, instead of allowing that to shut you down and turn to avoidance, I'm going to show you how to turn it into action that helps you ease your stress. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When Everything is...

2024-05-2019 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 10 Way To Use Your Smartphone To Improve Your Mental HealthIf you deal with any kind of mental health issues - especially depression and anxiety, - excessive phone usage is not helping you, generally speaking. But there are ways to use your phone to actually benefit your mental health. These 10 tools can help you establish more control of your life and improve your wellbeing. Get Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have partnered with this brand): iOS https://apps.apple.com/il/app/mood-bloom-therapeutic-game/id6449717065?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hedonia.bloom.mood&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Get Practical tools...

2024-05-1619 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Have Mostly Good Days (The Happiness Equation)You might be (accidentally, unknowingly, unintentionally) making your life worse in a number of ways. One way is your (internal and implicit) criteria for what is considered a "good day." Your requirements for defining a good day might be ruining your life. But you can modify these "checkboxes," and I'm going to help you do that. If you've Lost Hope in Life, I invite you to join me for a live conversation and Q&A Thursday, May 16th at 4pm est. Here's the link...

2024-05-1318 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers You’re Worth More Than You Think (Don’t Misuse The Transitive Property)If you've Lost Hope in Life, I invite you to join me for a live conversation and Q&A Thursday, May 16th at 4pm est. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/losthopeinlifelive I spent years chasing acceptance; it ruined my life. People rejected me, so I kept lowering my standards. It was the transitive property fallacy - I'm "less than." This video exposes that toxic thinking, and I layout a better approach to self-worth that might actually work for you. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876...

2024-05-0913 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 3 Coping Skills For Insecurity That DON’T Work (And One That Does!)Insecurity is a universal human experience, not a personal failing. Most coping methods actually reinforce insecurities rather than resolving them. Embracing insecurities as identity reinforces negative thoughts. Denying weaknesses leads to reality harshly exposing them. Overcompensating through impression management is exhausting. I'll show you how to overcome insecurity through incremental self-improvement. Facing insecurities through gradual exposure therapy diminishes their power. Join me for a live conversation and Q&A Thursday, May 16th at 4pm est. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/losthopeinlifelive Get Practical...

2024-05-0620 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Letting Go Of Shame And Regret From The PastPast mistake, failures, choices, circumstances may be haunting you right now. Things you desperately wish you could forget - but know you probably never will. You can't change any of this. But the regrets you feel about things you've done or things that have happened to you can hold you back in an entirely different way. I'm going to show you how you (inadvertently) turn your guilt into shame and how that effects your life. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book...

2024-05-0217 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers The Dangers of Self DiagnosisPsychological testing is not a perfect science by any means - it can have many barriers to entry including cost, access, and availability. But self-diagnosis is not the answer! This episode unpacks the very real concerns with self-diagnosis. Even when struggling to access professional care, firmly holding self-assigned labels carries risks. Proper differential diagnosis matters enormously for effective treatment. I don't disparage investigating to understand oneself better. But view potential self-diagnoses as hypotheses requiring rigorous vetting. I'm going to give you some guidelines for doing that. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https...

2024-04-2916 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Use The Most Misunderstood Coping Skills (Radical Acceptance & Pain Budgeting)Most think acceptance means settling for misery. That's not true. Acceptance empowers you to change what matters. It acknowledges some pain is unavoidable - but suffering is optional. Life has inherent discomforts we cannot control - that's "pain." Trying to force away that pain often backfires, causing more issues. That's "suffering." Radical acceptance separates the two categories. This video teaches evaluating life's pains objectively. Some are changeable with effort. Others aren't worth the cost of change. Radical acceptance means tolerating unchangeables, focusing energy on high-impact areas instead of fruitless struggles. It's life-changing. Get Practical tools for navigating life with...

2024-04-2514 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Why We Cannot Simply “Choose Happiness” (And What We CAN Choose!)Emotions are not light switches. You cannot simply turn them on or off just because you (or somebody) would like to. Being told (or telling others) to calm down, cheer up, or get over it is dismissive and unhelpful. There is no direct mechanism for selecting your emotions. The biggest problem is that this type of command is outcome based - become x new emotion now. But without a process for changing your emotions you may do more harm to your current emotional state. I'm sharing with...

2024-04-2214 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Why Doing Nothing Is Dangerous For Rumination (Default Mode Explained)Not all negative thoughts are bad. But constantly thinking about negative things can lead to a downward cycle psychology calls rumination. Rumination is when we have certain thoughts, memories, or ideas, that get stuck in our brain. And trying to relax, unwind, or think about something else can simply make the thought more ingrained. There's a reason for this, and it's the reason why doing nothing is actually dangerous for rumination. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly...

2024-04-1813 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers If You Have Failed Time And Time Again, Try This (Hard Reset Your Life)If you're consistently failing at the same thing over and over again, you might be trying to force something that, ultimately, isn't you.When you find yourself in this place, it's time for a total life reexamination: where are you taking yourself and why?This probably feels pretty daunting, but I'm going to break it down for you now. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg/join Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When Everything is...

2024-04-1521 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Your EmotionsEmotions can be absolutely terrifying; causing total shut down and unbelievable pain. Despite all that, your emotions are not the enemy of your life. In fact, they can be valuable insight into your present experience. They will only cause you agony when you don't understand your relationship to them. Approaching them as allies instead of enemies will help you control them and make better choices for your life. I'm going to show you how to do this. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When...

2024-04-1114 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How I Keep My Life Focused On My Mental HealthOrganizing your life around what's most important to you might be inadvertently sabotaging your life. People with mental health struggles need to go deeper and determine what is most foundational in their life - not necessarily what is most important to them. The distinction is critical. The thing that is most foundational is the thing that will cause total system failure. For me, that thing is managing my life around my mental health goals. I'm going to show you exactly how I do that with a tool called with Sunsama. https://bit.ly/DrScottSunsama (affiliate link) Get Practical tools...

2024-04-0812 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How I Keep Going In The Face Of Total Apathy And Anhedonia (Apathyception)There's an unspoken Achilles' heal in many peoples' mental health journeys. How do you stick to your plan, strategies, and healing in those times when you just don't care? Periods of prolonged apathy create massive setbacks in your progress - you know this. There's no amount of willpower or positive thinking that can keep these at bay. I used to think these "black hole" periods were unsolvable, and I just had to endure. But in the last few years I've found 2 strategies to help...

2024-04-0419 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 3 Reasons Why Getting Better Can Feel WorseImproving mental health doesn't always translate to feeling emotionally better. It's a dangerous assumption that can lead to discouragement. Despite working diligently on therapies or medications, feeling stagnant is a common experience. As pathological feelings decrease, non-pathological ones may emerge, revealing newfound vulnerability. I'm breaking down three reasons why this can happen, what these things actually mean, and some ideas for what you can do about them. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When...

2024-04-0126 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Stop Telling Yourself Stories That Hurt YouThe majority of the emotional stress people experience is self-induced. The good news is, this can also be managed fairly easily. There are 2 specific factors to emotional stress, objective and subjective. Basically, there are things that happen to you, and then there are the ways you interpret what happen to you. You cannot remove all emotional pain from your life, but you can significantly decrease it. I'm showing you how Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit...

2024-03-2824 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy social withdrawalCan introverts with mental health conditions succeed in a world seemingly built for extroversion? Introverts recharge their social battery through withdrawal. However, the introverted need to withdraw can very easily mask a pathological desire to withdraw because of things like anxiety, depression, and more. Understanding the difference between needed solitude and pathological isolation can help you achieve your lifestyle goals. I'm explaining both of these in hopes the nuance will help you as you continue navigating this extroverted world. Get Practical tools for navigating...

2024-03-2516 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 3 Things I Do When Existence Feels Like A BurdenSome days, existence feels like a chore, and admitting that can be tough. I know our brains are inconsistent and illogical, which can make life challenging. But acknowledging these feelings doesn't mean giving up. Living with depression or anxiety adds layers of complexity to self-care. I've learned strategies to make existence more tolerable, especially during tough times. I'm sharing three crucial rules that have helped me navigate the darkest moments. I think you'll find them helpful as well. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For...

2024-03-2124 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers What to do if you have no normal to return toThe majority of mental health interventions are based on the assumption that you have a "normal" state to return to. But this is not the reality for many people. If you fit this description, you've probably been frustrated by a lot of therapy - because it's not actually designed with your reality in mind. I'm still a big believer in therapy, but I want to give you some things to look for so you get the approach that will actually help. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression...

2024-03-1820 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Loving yourself does NOT make you a narcissist - hating yourself DOES make you depressedWhen real psychological conditions are applied to people without those conditions because of pop-culture-misappropriation, bad things happen. Case in point: the terms "narcissist," and "depressed." These terms are real, valid, and define actual psychological conditions. However, they are being blatantly misapplied at an alarming rate, and causing an increase in ACTUAL psychological conditions. I'm going to tell what these things are AND aren't, and what the misapplication is doing to our culture. My hope is this will help you see yourself in the right light and keep from that downward spiral of self-hatred, low self-esteem, and poor self-concept. Get...

2024-03-1419 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 6 Ways To Stay (Semi) Functional During Depressive EpisodesDepression absolutely destroys your ability (and desire) to get done what you need to get done - but you already know this! Exhaustion, insomnia, anhedonia, worthlessness, brain fog. These are some of your adversaries in this. While they cannot be stopped 100% of the time, this tool will help you dramatically decrease the damage done to your life by depressive episodes. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr...

2024-03-1319 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 2 Essential Truths and 3 Non-Negotiables Of Living With Mental IllnessIf you have a chronic mental health condition, your life is in a constant state of decay - unless you proactively do something about it. This is 1 of the essential truths about living with mental illness. And while it really sucks to hear - and I acknowledge and validate that feeling. I'm sharing with you some ways to make life good. It won't come automatic for you, but it can come intentionally. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book...

2024-03-0714 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Cut Off The Catastrophic Thoughts In Your MindDoes your brain goes from "everything is fine," to "I'm going to die alone and everything is going to fall apart," in an instant? This is characteristic of catastrophic thinking, and it doesn't have to run your life. I'm going to share techniques to help you slow down this process and stop it from plummeting you into the depths of despair. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Get...

2024-03-0410 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers What I Do When I Feel Like I Don’t Belong In This WorldThe thing that got me into psychology is the same thing that almost completely derailed my entire life. And to this day, I'm still not sure what that thing was. Why did I feel like I didn't belong in this world? What caused me to believe the life I was living was the wrong one? I spent 5 years chasing a feeling that something existed "out there" that could fix everything inside of me. During this period I felt no connect to anything or anyone in my life. It was all there, but...

2024-02-2926 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Stop Worrying Over Every Little ThingWhich decisions actually impact our lives in a meaningful way? Yes, you make around 35,000 decisions every day, but not all of these are created equal. If you're a chronic over-thinker, or a decision-paralysis person, I'm going to teach you how to stop worrying over the decisions you make. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg/join Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Get better sleep, naturally (affiliate...

2024-02-2622 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Why Narcissism And Severe Insecurity Can Look The SameWhen you've been bullied, judged, abused, belittled, mocked or shamed, for how you look or act, it can cause a hyper awareness in one.That hyper awareness and attempts to "fix the problem" can actually lead to a new perceived problem from other people - narcissism. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg/join Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Get better sleep, naturally (affiliate link) https...

2024-02-2216 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Find A Good Therapist (It’s Simpler Than You Think!)Improving your mental health is difficult even in the best of situations, but what happens when the people you entrust to help you are actually making you worse?Picking a good therapist is incredibly important. I'm going to walk you through my criteria for finding a therapist who is not only competent, but specialized and compatible. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg/join Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https...

2024-02-1923 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Self Care is a ScamThe American concept of "self care" is actually leaving you worse off. The pursuit of self care as a product or experience misses the fundamental elements of actual self care that we truly need. I'm going to breakdown what actual self care is, and how you can practice it in practical, daily ways that will improve your life significantly. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg/join Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology Get my book: For When Everything...

2024-02-1517 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Why Every Day Is A Little Bit HarderYou might be inadvertently making your life more difficult because of one simple behavior. Our social structures are based on punishment, and this is the major obstacle for why you don't change. Avoiding punishment is the less effective internal driver. Sure, we don't want pain, suffering, loss, grief, discomfort - no one really does. But, our brains are wired to want reward even more than it wants to avoid punishment. This is why punishing yourself for failures just turns into a vicious cycle with no correction. I'm going to show you how to control this response and change it...

2024-02-1221 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Three Steps To Rejoining The World (Bio Psycho Social Treatment Model)What do you do when the normal strategies for getting better don't work?What do you do when the things other people are doing don't seem to work for you?What do you do when you see others getting better, succeeding, moving forward with life while you're stuck in the same place - or going backwards?I'm going to teach you 3 steps - in the right order - that will help you build a bridge to cross that canyon to healing. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology ...

2024-02-0826 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 6 Ways To Experience Genuine GratitudeThe secret is out: gratitude is good for your mental health. But what do you do if you don't feel it? You might be in the situation I was in: I logically understood that gratitude was helpful; I could agree that I had things in my life worthy of gratitude; and yet it never translated from a concept in my head to an experience in my heart. If you experience depression and anxiety, it's not enough to be told to be grateful, or to be told all the things we have to be grateful for or even the benefits...

2024-02-0520 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers The Day I Almost Gave UpAlmost getting kicked out of my doctoral program taught me 4 important lessons that have helped me get from that low point to where I am now. Everyone faces setbacks - some are circumstantial, some are self-inflicted - but how you approach those setbacks will set the tone for everything that follows. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Get better sleep, naturally (affiliate link) https://bit.ly/DrScottEilersSleep Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers Disclaimer: This content is not intended...

2024-02-0127 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Living Well With Borderline Personality Disorder with The Truth Doctor (Dr. Courtney Tracy)Yes, Borderline Personality Disorder is an incurable mental illness. But that doesn't mean it's unmanageable. Dr. Courtney Tracy, AKA @the.truth.doctor, explains how to organize your life around it and build something worth living. Find Dr Tracy here: https://www.thetruthdoctor.com Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Get better sleep, naturally (affiliate link) https://bit.ly/DrScottEilersSleep Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is...

2024-01-2949 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Sometimes The Best You Can Do Is To Just SurviveIf you feel like you're in a constant cycle of building things in life just to watch them get knocked down again, there could be a very good reason for that.Broadly speaking, our lives are divided into two phases: times when we can thrive, and times when the best we can do is survive. The length of these phases can depend on lots of circumstancesA lot of struggle comes from misunderstanding the phase of life you're in - which isn't always as obvious as you might think.Today, I'm going to help you understand and identify those phases...

2024-01-2517 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 13 + 1 Ways to Fix Your Mental Health in 2024There are typically 3 reasons you might struggle to set and achieve goals.1. You don't have enough time or energy to do the thing2. You forget about the goal because, hey, life happens3. You don't totally understand why a method, process, whatever actually works.I'm problem-solving all 3 of these for you, and I'm giving you 13 concrete strategies that will transform your mental health (if you follow them).Let me know in the comments if you're willing to try. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Get better sleep, naturally (affiliate link) https://bit.ly/DrScottEilersSleep ...

2024-01-2237 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Make Your Negative Thoughts Your Worst EnemyYour negative thoughts don't actually belong to you. You've adopted, adapted, and taken ownership of ideas from other people, situations, and interpretations - but these are both not true and not yours. I'm going to show you how to remove those thoughts and replace them with native thoughts that actually help you. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Get better sleep, naturally (affiliate link) https://bit.ly/DrScottEilersSleep Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers Disclaimer: This content is not...

2024-01-1810 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 5 Ways To Heal Your Relationship With YourselfLife can be a very lonely and isolating journey. Because of this one fact, your relationship with yourself is the key to how your life turns out. Despite being the most impactful figure in our lives, we tend to mistreat ourselves. Many of us have damaged our relationship with ourselves, leading to self-neglect, self-hate, and a lack of compassion - I know I did for a really long time. To mend this relationship, here are 4 simple yet powerful strategies: 1. Give Yourself Undivided Attention 2. Meet Your Needs in Real Time 3. Don't Withhold Praise 4. Validate Your Feelings Get my book: For...

2024-01-1523 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 7 Tips To Survive A Depressive EpisodeDepressive episodes can completely change how you function. From isolation to depriving yourself of things that feel good, from constant sleeping to insomnia, from lethargy to excessive energy. Whatever your specific experiences, life just seems to grind to a halt during a depressive episode. But that doesn't have to be the norm for you, and I'm going to talk through how to change it for yourself. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Get better sleep, naturally (affiliate link)https://bit.ly/DrScottEilersSleep Connect with me on TikTok: https...

2024-01-1120 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Prolonged Grief DisorderTime does not heal ALL wounds. Period.In fact, with some kinds of emotional wounds, time actually makes things worse.So what does time have to do with grief, and what happens if you're grieving for an extended period of time?I'm talking through some of the symptoms and effect of prolonged grief disorder in this one. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement...

2024-01-0820 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Why Your Anxiety Never Goes AwayIf you struggle with chronic anxiety, your life tends to revolve around three phases. This pattern happens because of what's called the "worry bin" in your brain, a space for stress and worry. Understanding those phases, and how to manage them, will help you reduce anxiety by shrinking the worry bin. You can't eliminate stress entirely, but you can learn skillful distractions to train your brain to focus on more engaging and less stressful activities. The key is not just solving problems but changing how much mental space you allocate to stress and...

2024-01-0418 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 8 Truths That Changed My LifeTherapy does not have all the answers. Some of the biggest turning points in my life have had nothing to do with therapy or even psychology. I 'm sharing 8 of these because I know that getting to a place of more positive mental health will always take more than therapy. I'd love to know what things you'd add to these. Let me know in the comments. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See...

2024-01-0230 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Fix Your Broken SleepEver wonder why it's hard to sleep well? You're not alone. Sometimes, our sleep gets broken, and we don't know how to fix it. Well, this video is all about understanding and fixing our sleep. I will talk about 'sleep hygiene,' which are easy things you can do every day to sleep better. We also explore 'sleep restriction therapy' - a special way to help you sleep without tossing and turning all night. It's about learning simple steps to make your sleep better. ...

2023-12-2820 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 7 Costs Of Spending Excess Time In Fantasy WorldsWhat happens when spend too much time trying to "escape" from your life? First off, it is completely understandable to want to escape from your life at times. This world isn't setup in a way that fits everyone - every personality and persona. But there are some costs that come with doing this too frequently and for extended periods of time. I want you to know the costs, as well as, some other ways to manage this reality. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me...

2023-12-2627 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Managing Catastrophic ThinkingDo you fear everything will end terribly? Like every illness will end in loss; like every mistake will lead to severe consequences; like people are abandoning you when they take a while to respond?You might be experiencing something called catastrophic thinking. Catastrophic thinking can be overwhelming, but it's not unmanageable. Each person's experience with this challenge is unique, and so your approach should be unique as well. I’m diving into the roots and impacts of catastrophic thinking. My goal is to share ready-made strategies to help you improve your mindset and gain control over your thoughts. Try th...

2023-12-2120 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How to handle the 4 different types of anxietyAnxiety management tools and strategies not working for you? Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. And your specific experience of anxiety needs a specific strategy. I’m breaking down 4 different types of anxiety, as well as how to manage them . Try applying these in your context and see which might be effective for you. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers **What’s Inside:** 0:00 – Introduction to Overcoming Anxiety 6:25 – Tools for Narrative Anxiety Management 10:00 – Strategies for Visual Anxiety 14:1...

2023-12-1728 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers I Can’t Let Good Things InWhen you’re young, you have no ability to meet our own needs - so what happens when those needs don’t get met? When those needs aren’t met, you really only have two options: suffer or learn to ignore the need. Nurturing barriers are subconscious, internal habits you develop as coping mechanisms for not getting things you needed in the early period of your life. This can lead us to feel like we have don’t have emotions, like we’re numb. But what's actually happening is we are doing something inside of ourselves to block the input of t...

2023-12-1418 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 6 Things I stopped Doing To Fix My AnxietyThe emotional and physical toll of debilitating anxiety can be overwhelming. What I've found in my life - and in the lives of many clients - is that I fed and enabled my anxiety through my habits and actions. Not on purpose; not even knowingly.The first step to overcoming my chronic anxiety was to see the causes and dismantle them.I'm sharing the 6 things I did to fix my anxiety. These are personal - they worked for me. And, while every person is different, I believe these 6 can have a positive impact on your anxiety as well. Get...

2023-12-1121 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How to stop the solar system of painDoes life sometimes feel like a never-ending cycle of pain and suffering? It's like you keep experiencing the same disappointments and setbacks over and over again. I'm going to introduce you to how the concept of confirmation bias tricks you into perceiving patterns that may not actually exist. I'm sharing an exercise to help you break free from these patterns by seeing things with fresh, "alien eyes". Imagine waking up tomorrow with a clean slate, no preconceived notions about who you are or how your life has been. This exercise can help you collect new data and challenge your...

2023-12-0716 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Do horrible thoughts make you a horrible person?Ever wondered about the disturbing thoughts that occasionally cross your mind? The thoughts you don't want anyone else to know? Do they mean you're some horrible person who wants everyone to die and wants to watch the world burn? This time I'm looking at the nature of dark thoughts that many of us experience, but rarely talk about. Are these thoughts indicative of our true selves, or are they just part of the human experience? Let's dive into. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect...

2023-12-0412 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How to stop being so afraid of everythingAnxiety shrinks your world. It takes this massive world we all inhabit and makes it feel oppressively small. Severe anxiety feels like there are barriers everywhere - invisible barriers, concrete walls block you from doing just about anything. Are you tired of living in constant fear and anxiety? Let’s dive in to practical strategies for overcoming anxiety and reclaiming your life. I’m going to show you how hierarchical exposure therapy can help you gradually face your fears and expand your comfort zone. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on T...

2023-11-3019 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers I just don’t care what happens to meAre you worth investing in? Do you care what happens to you? It's easy to get to a place where you know what you "should" be doing - you have knowledge, tools, strategies that can help you. But many people opt-out of the "doing." The biggest barrier for many people on their mental healthy journey is finding a reason - a purpose - to actually apply those tools, copy skills, and knowledge. And I get it - because I've been in that place too. But the trap of "not being worth your own time," is actually artificial - and...

2023-11-2721 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers The Thing You’re Most Ashamed Of May Have Saved YouThe things you've done in your past that you're not proud of may have, in fact, helped you get through some of your darkest moments. I understand this is an unpopular opinion; but these incredibly destructive activities are also incredibly powerful in keeping us going when, perhaps, nothing else will. Hear me out on this one, and share your thoughts in the comments. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg Disclaimer: This...

2023-11-2421 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How to rebuild after a depressive episodeManaging your mental health is complex enough on its own without adding in the fact that every day can bring new challenges. What do you do when new depressive episodes and stressors while you're managing existing ones? Recovery hinges on recognizing and addressing the changes these bring to daily routines, social interactions, and self-care. The key is balancing 'inputs' and 'outputs' in your life. Inputs are activities that replenish energy and enhance well-being (like sleep, nutrition, and exercise). Outputs are tasks that drain energy, such as work, school, and chores. Focus on building and maintaining a strong foundation of...

2023-11-2013 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers What is learned helplessness?Learned helplessness is a phenomenon where individuals feel that no matter what they do, they can't escape pain or negative outcomes. A lot of times this comes from abusive situations, harsh criticism, or even internal struggles like depression and anxiety. These beliefs can stick with you, even when circumstances change. If you've experienced inescapable pain before, you might not realize when you have opportunities for safety and happiness now. Don't assume you're still in the same situation; test the floor of your life for safety and change your perspective. Get my book: For...

2023-11-1612 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Existence is TraumaticLife is filled with inevitable trauma, death, and tragedy, even if you've had a seemingly normal or average life. This is because of a significant divide between what your life is like and how you actually feel. It's not just about having a good or bad life; internal variables can dramatically impact someone's emotional experience. It's important to recognize the validity of your own emotions instead of constantly seeking validation from others. Suppressing your pain only leads to more suffering. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www...

2023-11-1320 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 6 Things I stopped doing to fix my depressionI battled depression for 40 years, 98% of it was misery. I used drugs, alcohol, and chasing short-term joy as a way to escape. Now, I feel good 90% of the time and have even started helping others with mood and anxiety disorders through various programs and clinics. To manage my depression effectively, I've made six key changes in my life. I want to tell you about how to use each of these effectively. Remember, these worked for me. That doesn't mean that all (or any) of these will work for you in your...

2023-11-0919 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers No one else knows how it feels to be youYour perception of other people's lives is just as flawed as their perception of yours. Your perception of their life is just a simulation, and you can't know how it truly feels to be them - just like they don't know what it truly feels like to be you. It's so easy to feel like you're constantly falling behind everyone around you. Like everyone around you got some memo that never made it to you. And that constant comparison to others often leads to feelings of inadequacy. I'm going to show you how to change your focus. This will...

2023-11-0620 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Self-harm is not about what you thinkThe outside world is wildly mistaken about self-harm - and those who engage in it. Contrary to popular belief it isn't a cry for attention or something only the severely depressed do. In this video I'm debunking the misconceptions associated with self-harm. I also share why this act is usually shrouded in secrecy, shame, and embarrassment, and why it's challenging for individuals to seek help or openly discuss their experiences. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See it on YouTube https...

2023-11-0219 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers When stress becomes overwhelmingEver felt like life's stressors are pushing you toward a breaking point? When stress accumulates, our brain and nervous system can interpret it as mortal danger, leading to a shutdown called the freeze response. I've got a hack to break the freeze response and regain control when you're drowning in stress. There are two primary reasons humans do things: 1. to avoid punishment 2. gain rewards Rewards are much more effective motivators than punishment. In this episode, I'm showing you the power of rewards over punishment. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me...

2023-10-3020 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers What to do when your dreams dieGrief isn't one-size-fits-all, and it's the nuance between the types that causes many people to stay stuck. There are two types of grief: regular grief when you lose something you had, and ambiguous grief when you realize you'll never have something you always wanted. Ambiguous grief is real and can be just as painful and I'm going to help you walk through that in this episode. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See it on YouTube: https://www.youtube...

2023-10-1816 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 4 Ways To Overcome Passive Suicidal IdeationHave you ever felt indifferent or ambivalent towards your own life? If so, you're not alone. Millions experience Passive Suicidal Ideation, but it exists on a spectrum, ranging from apathy about your future to even secretly hoping for an end to your own life. I'm sharing my personal experiences and tools I've used (and still use) to work through Passive S.I. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dr.scotteilerspsydlp529 Here's what you'll...

2023-09-2027 min

Trust & Thrive 212: Misconceptions About Depression - with Dr. Scott Eilers, Clinical PsychologistDr. Scott Eilers is a licensed and practicing clinical psychologist. He is the creator and director of multiple intensive outpatient programs for mood and anxiety disorders, as well as the author of the book “For When Everything Is Burning” and the host of the podcast “The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety.” In addition to traditional psychotherapy concepts, Dr. Eilers also draws inspiration from stoicism, minimalism, fitness, and nutritional psychiatry.In this episode, we explore different depressive symptoms, some misconceptions around mood disorders, how irritability can show up as a symptom, what depression in children may look like, and more...

2023-07-2043 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Deal With Anger Anger, more than other emotions for most people, is a feeling we generally try to avoid. Anger is seen as unsafe, destructive, and out-of-control. And is certainly can be these things. But anger is not inherently more damaging or dangerous than any other feeling. It’s simply part of the spectrum of human emotion, and it plays a critical role in our relationships with ourselves and with others. Anger is also something we tend to feel more often when we’re depressed or anxious. Any emotion can destroy your life if you don’t know how to handle it safely...

2023-06-2815 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - With Alex Reynolds Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (NOT impulsive thoughts, as we discuss in this episode) and compulsive behaviors. OCD is one of the most misunderstood and mischaracterized mental health diagnoses, and the term "OCD" is often used to describe patterns of perfectionism, rigidity, and high achievement that typically have more in common with generalized anxiety disorder. Exposure and response prevention is a treatment for OCD involving intentionally creating situation which trigger your intrusive thoughts but using coping skills rather than compulsive behaviors to reduce the distress caused by the exposure. In this episode I discuss...

2023-06-1548 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Challenging Negativity Bias With The Values Pie Chart Your mind comes equipped with a mostly outdated survival response called a negativity bias. That’s why no matter how good your life is, you also seems to focus primarily on the worst parts. Your brain is trying to prepare you and protect you, but sometimes the process backfires. You can manage your negativity bias by clarifying your core values, supplemental values, and hobbies. This helps put problems into perspective.

2023-06-0720 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Dealing with guilt and shameOne of the most common questions I hear as a clinical psychologist who specializes in depression in anxiety is “how do I deal with the guilt and the same that I constantly feel?” It’s a tough question that doesn’t have a single, easy answer. However, for many of us, much of our guilt and shame comes from distorted, unrealistic thoughts. Our minds only see the mistakes we’ve made, the areas we’ve fallen short, and the regrets from the past that we can’t let go of. If you can learn to challenge these thoughts and see yourself more...

2023-05-3131 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Procrastination, Executive Functioning, and Nervous System Regulation (with Sasa Harper)In this episode I interview executive functioning and nervous system regulation coach Sasa Harper. I’ve known Sasa for a while, and she’s what would be called a peer support specialist in my world, meaning she is someone who has struggled with executive functioning and nervous regulation, is now in a place where she is doing well in these areas, and teaches other people how she got there. While Sasa tends to focus more on neurodivergence like ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, nervous system dysregulation and problems with executive functioning are also common components of mood and anxiety disorders so o...

2023-05-2450 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Psychosis, derealization, depersonalization, and dissociation with depression and anxietySymptoms like depersonalization, derealization, dissociation, delusions, and hallucinations can be incredibly disturbing. They are often thought of as being signs of a psychotic disorder or severe trauma, but if these symptoms only occur during depressive episodes, they may actually be part of a mood disorder. We can also experience disconnections from reality because of intense psychological distress, including periods of prolonged or significantly heightened anxiety. Dissociation is somewhat like the mind’s version of going into shock. It’s a temporary anesthetic to protect us from the immense emotional pain that we’re experiencing. The prefrontal cortex, the very front most r...

2023-05-1725 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Trying to live after trying to die - with ValiantFateChristopher Spence Pratt, also known as ValiantFate, has an amazing story to tell. He has overcome severe depression, suicide, alcohol abuse, and intense bullying to build a life he generally enjoys out of one that made him miserable. In this episode we talk about his story and the strategies he used to get her including fitness, gratitude, goal-setting, and asking for help.

2023-05-1055 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Getting Tested For DepressionSelf-diagnosis can only take you so far. If you want to be able to access a full range of treatment services, get your insurance to pay for it, and check out other conditions whose symptoms often overlap with depression at anxiety, you will eventually need to have formal testing. In most cases, this testing will be a fairly simple process. It usually consists of a structure interview focused on understanding the symptoms you experience and how they impact your life and some brief self-report symptom inventories. There are several types of professionals who can provide this testing, each with some...

2023-05-0323 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Depression or Bipolar Disorder?Major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder have a lot in common. Both are mood disorders, meaning they involve fluctuations in mood that can be totally unrelated to life events. Both involve depressive episodes, which are periods of low mood. In fact, the only real difference between major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder is the presence of manic, or manic episodes, in bipolar disorder. But these very similar conditions need to be handled very differently. Antidepressant medications, the primary treatment for major depressive disorder, are extremely dangerous for someone with bipolar disorder to take as they tend to make manic episodes...

2023-04-2625 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Can depression and anxiety make you sick?Mental illness can cause physical illness. Depression and anxiety in particular can wreak havoc and your body and make you more vulnerable to illness, injury, and even premature death. In this episode we explore all of the ways in which depression and anxiety can negatively impact your physical health.

2023-04-1923 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Getting things done when you’re depressed and anxiousIt’s difficult, but not impossible, to stay productive when you’re struggling with your mental health. Everything feels so much harder and so much less rewarding. You need a way to counter-balance those variables if you want to be able to continue to function when you don’t feel well.

2023-04-1028 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Anhedonia (Why you feel empty sometimes)Anhedonia translates to “without pleasure.” In mental health, it refers to a disruption in brain functioning that impairs our ability to feel joy, excitement, accomplishment, love, and other similar feelings. It can happen for many reasons, but depression is the most common. It isn’t as unstoppable as it seems…

2023-03-2923 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Challenging the lies that can ruin your lifeWe learn “rules” early in life. Rules like “nothing I do will ever be good enough” or “I am unlovable.” We don’t automatically re-evaluate these rules once we have a fully formed adult brain. In this episode I talk about how these limiting belief systems are formed and how we can begin to challenge them.

2023-03-2222 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Unofficial symptoms of anxietyPeople with anxiety disorders often experience related struggles that aren’t well documented or understood. These includes things like over eating or binge eating, perfectionism, people pleasing, excessive apologizing, and misophonia or other sensory sensitivities.

2023-03-1720 min

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama There’s No Such Thing As Doing It All // Interview with Amy Eilers from House of Eilers [EP 295]This is a great one, friends! If you struggle with trying to do it all and be it all for everyone, you’re going to love this conversation I had with Amy from House of Eilers. Press play and be encouraged! Then head to www.houseofeilers.com or www.instagram.com/houseofeilers and continue being encouraged by Amy! She’s just lovely. She also has a podcast called #momchatmonday that you’ll love, too! Xoxo Stephanie [connect with me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I love to hear from you]

2023-03-1426 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Anxiety ExplainedDive deep with me into the symptoms of chronic anxiety. We discuss what it actually feels like to be living with chronic, daily anxiety and break down all 7 of the DSM-V symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder in detail.

2023-03-1224 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers All About DepressionIn this episode I discuss causes, symptoms, and treatments of various forms of mood disorders, primarily major depressive disorder.

2023-03-0557 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Why Nothing Ever ChangesIf you're as sick as I was of feeling powerless and unable to change anything meaningful in life, you're going to want to listen to this episode. I break down my process of behavior change that took me from failing classes to earning a doctorate. It's incredibly easy, and it works for anything.

2023-02-2525 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers When Therapy Goes WrongTherapy isn’t always beneficial. Sometimes it’s a waste of time. Sometimes it makes our problems worse. In this episode I discuss some of the most problematic yet disturbingly common interactions in therapy sessions.

2023-02-1935 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers When life is good, but it doesn’t feel that wayIn 2015 I found myself in an unusual situation; my life was better than I ever imagined it could be, yet it still didn’t feel all that great. I finally had a wealth of wonderful things in my life, but no time or energy to enjoy them. I couldn’t find a solution to this problem, so I made my own and now I’m sharing it with you.

2023-02-1345 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Nobody is hopeless (no matter what you’ve been told)“We’ve tried everything” is something many of my therapy clients have heard and something they often tell themselves. It’s impossible. Nobody has tried everything. Nobody has tried even 1% of everything. In this episode, I’ll explain why I don’t believe anyone is hopeless and give you two ideas for action steps you can start today!

2023-02-0613 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Trauma and Forgiveness (Episode 3)Do you have to forgive your abuser? Many people will say yes, but I disagree. Recovery is about your wants, needs, and feelings and nobody else’s. Forgiveness won’t change the very real symptoms you experience.

2023-01-3013 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Stop procrastinating and start today!I review some of the strategies I’ve used to stop avoiding, delaying, and ruminating and start taking action!

2023-01-2313 min

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Life can be beautifulThe beliefs and the values of the people closest to you form your reality. Change what’s around you and you change your reality. Your struggles don’t have to be a liability; they can even be an asset.

2023-01-1614 min

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama Affirmations For Moms with Katie + Intentional Phone Use For Christian Moms with Amy Eilers [EP 267]Don’t miss this incredible episode filled with affirmations for your mama heart from my friend Kate and then an interview with Amy Eilers from House of Eilers [ www.houseofeilers.com or www.instagram.com/houseofeilers ] all about intentional phone use. This is a good one, friends! I pray it blesses you and encourages you. We are in this together! May God bless your motherhood in a special way today. Thank you for being here! Xoxo Stephanie PS: I love to hear from you! Email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you want to say hi and feel free to le...

2022-08-0239 min

The Risen Fallen Podcast Defining Trauma and Kicking the Crutch with Dr. Scott EilersAuthor of “For When Everything Is Burning” Dr. Scott Eilers joins me on the podcast again! We discussed trauma, when it occurs across a society, or when it occurs at an individual level. After that we talked a little bit more about using a crutch, how to recognize them, and how to get rid of them! Let us know what YOU think! Link to buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/When-Everything-Burning-Scott-Eilers/dp/B0B28B2Q2R/ref=tmm_hrd_s...

2022-07-251h 13

The Risen Fallen Podcast For When Everything Is Burning | Dr. Scott EilersDr. Scott Eilers is a licensed clinical psychologist from Iowa, and he wrote a book published last year, in the year of 2021, titled: “For When Everything is Burning” which is available on Amazon, and in audiobook version on Audible. Recently, him and I got to sit down and speak about philosophy, psychology, mental health, the illnesses related, and how you can make some positive shifts in your life! IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIM, CHECK OUT HIS INSTAGRAM: @Dr.Scott.Eilers and mine...

2022-03-0358 min

Becoming Man."For When Everything's Burning" with Dr. Scott EilersMarshall and Anthony are joined by a clinical psychologist and author Dr. Scott Eilers to discuss his book, "For WHen Everything's Burning."

2021-11-251h 14

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama 30. Simple Self-Care | with Amy Eilers from House of EilersWho needs some self care this week? *All the people said Amen!* And who needs SIMPLE ways to take care of themselves? *Yes, yes, yes!* You’re in for a treat today! Amy Eilers from House of Eilers is joining me for an encouraging chat about how we can take care of ourselves in simple ways at home this week. I have been super blessed by Amy’s practical and simple self-care tips and I know you will be too! Enjoy, lovely friends! And if you want to connect with Amy after this interview, head over to her Instagram - www...

2020-03-2619 min

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama Bonus #3: Going Simple & Screen-FREE with Amy Eilers (Part 2)Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I am so beyond thankful that you are here. Your support of the podcast means the world to me. It’s truly God’s work and it’s an honor getting to be here with you all. Today is Part 2 of my conversation with Amy Eilers! I seriously loved chatting with her. We are finishing up our talk about screen time and then Amy is going into detail about minimalism and how to go simple in your home. If you haven’t joined yet, head over to Facebook and join Amy’s group called Going Simple with House of E...

2019-11-2819 min

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama 11. Going Simple & Screen-FREE with Amy Eilers (Part 1)You guys are in for a treat! I’m talking with blogger Amy Eilers from House of Eilers today. Get ready for some inspiration and real talk in Part 1 of our 2 part conversation. Today is Day 1 of the 5-Day No Screen November challenge and Amy is my co-host for this challenge. Amy Eilers is one of my favorite gals on Instagram and I absolutely love her blog! She’s talking about minimalism and her journey with reducing screen time. You will love the way Amy talks about going simple & making minimalism work for you and your family. Amy has a Face...

2019-11-2519 min