Substack Live Re-Air: What Lady Gaga’s Psychiatrist Thinks Is Making Us All Sick
Summary
Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen discuss insights from psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conte, focusing on his book *What’s Going Right*. They explore how focusing on problems reinforces negative neural pathways, while redirecting attention to what works improves mental and physical health. The episode also addresses the dangers of internet self-diagnosis, the mind-body connection in physical symptoms, and the importance of clinical criteria for mental health conditions.
Topics discussed
Intro: Sneak peek of Substack live with Dr. Paul Conte
Sponsors: Carvana and Helix Sleep
Why focusing on problems reinforces negative neural pathways
Game: Sharing small wins and things that went right
The mind-body connection in physical health complaints
Sponsors: Element and Surfshark
The dangers of internet self-diagnosis and labeling
Clinical criteria for diagnosis vs. normal human variation
Hidden roots of multiple symptoms and systemic stress
Subjective stress, media consumption, and baseline erosion
Recap: Stacey Sims on creatine and plant intake
Outro and Sponsor: Elastique compression wear
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