#146 - Guy Winch, Ph.D.: Emotional first aid and how to treat psychological injuries

We discuss:

• The unique format and impetus for Guy's podcast with Lori Gottlieb (3:00);
• How Guy pieced together the many different schools of thought in psychology to develop his own unique approach (7:45);
• The most important component of successful therapy, and why it sometimes makes sense to "break the rules" (19:30);
• Insights extracted from Guy's own battle with extreme stress and anxiety around finishing his education and starting his private practice (28:15);
• The epidemic of rumination, burnout, and the inability to psychologically leave work (34:15);
• Antidotes to incessant rumination, and tips for transitioning from work to home to avoid burnout (41:15);
• The psychology of complaining: The hidden cost of complaining incorrectly and benefits of learning how and when to complain (52:30);
• The consequences of social comparison, and the impact of "failure" on emotional health (1:02:15);
• How Guy helps people who struggle to acknowledge any level of success (1:07:30);
• Emotional first aid: The importance of a psychological medicine cabinet for treating emotional injuries (1:19:00);
• The role of therapists in normalizing the discussion of emotional injuries and illuminating the commonality of feelings (1:27:45);
• The widespread impact of the coronavirus pandemic on emotional health (1:35:15);
• How to properly use affirmations—a tool for treating psychological injuries (1:42:00);
• The importance of nuanced language and the stories we tell ourselves (1:47:30);
• Peter's favorite episode of the Dear Therapist Podcast (1:53:15); and
• More.

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