Eric Maisel, PhD, is the author of more than 40 books, including Why Smart People Hurt, Making Your Creating Mark, The Future of Mental Health, The VanGogh Blues, Mastering Creative Anxiety, and Creativity for Life. Dr. Maisel is at the forefront of the movement to rethink mental health. He writes the Rethinking Psychology blog for Psychology Today.

Eric and Dr. Maisel discuss his books Overcoming Your Difficult Family:  8 Skills for Thriving in Any Family Situation and The Future of Mental Health

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Eric Maisel and I Discuss Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health and …
His books, Overcoming Your Difficult Family:  8 Skills for Thriving in Any Family Situation and The Future of Mental Health
Defining the skills needed to understand and deal with family dynamics
Learning the best anxiety management tool for you, such as deep breathing or visualization
The powerful device of visualizing the “calmness switch” within you
Understanding that there is one of many possibilities to deal with challenges
His book, Mastering Creative Anxiety
Depression
The importance of identifying what’s important to us and living our life purposefully 
Stigmatization of mental health and how it promotes pharmaceutical 
Understanding there is more help to treat depression than just medication and psychiatry
His models of personality: Original Personality, Formed Personality, Available Personality

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Eric’s website

Twitter

Instagram

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Eric Maisel, PhD, is the author of more than 40 books, including Why Smart People Hurt, Making Your Creating Mark, The Future of Mental Health, The VanGogh Blues, Mastering Creative Anxiety, and Creativity for Life. Dr. Maisel is at the forefront of the movement to rethink mental health. He writes the Rethinking Psychology blog for Psychology Today.
Eric and Dr. Maisel discuss his books <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781608684519">Overcoming Your Difficult Family:  8 Skills for Thriving in Any Family Situation</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Future-Mental-Health-Deconstructing-Disorder/dp/1412862493/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=thonyofe0d-20&amp;linkId=81ecf1b885e5f411fbb32323173e6d6e">The Future of Mental Health</a>
But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. <a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. </a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!
Eric Maisel and I Discuss Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health and …
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<li>His books, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781608684519">Overcoming Your Difficult Family:  8 Skills for Thriving in Any Family Situation</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Future-Mental-Health-Deconstructing-Disorder/dp/1412862493/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=thonyofe0d-20&amp;linkId=81ecf1b885e5f411fbb32323173e6d6e">The Future of Mental Health</a></li>
<li>Defining the skills needed to understand and deal with family dynamics</li>
<li>Learning the best anxiety management tool for you, such as deep breathing or visualization</li>
<li>The powerful device of visualizing the “calmness switch” within you</li>
<li>Understanding that there is one of many possibilities to deal with challenges</li>
<li>His book, Mastering Creative Anxiety</li>
<li>Depression</li>
<li>The importance of identifying what’s important to us and living our life purposefully </li>
<li>Stigmatization of mental health and how it promotes pharmaceutical </li>
<li>Understanding there is more help to treat depression than just medication and psychiatry</li>
<li>His models of personality: Original Personality, Formed Personality, Available Personality</li>
</ul>
Links:
<a href="https://ericmaisel.com/">Eric’s website</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/ericmaisel">Twitter</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ericmaisel">Instagram</a>
By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Eric Maisel, please check out these other episodes:
<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/challenges-of-mental-health-diagnoses/">Challenges of Mental Health Diagnoses with Sarah Fay</a>
<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/gabe-howard/">Gabe Howard on Mental Health</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health with Eric Maisel

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