Laura Zhu: Relationships, Losing Friends, Therapy, Psychology, and Parents

4 Maladaptive Beliefs That Lead to Anxiety

#1 I need everyone to like meSome people are not going to like you and that’s okay. You’ll find a few people who like you for who you are and THAT IS ENOUGH!#2 It’s catastrophic if things don’t go according to planUnfortunate things happen in life and that’s okay. Maybe you want to get married by 30, but you had a breakup or maybe you wanted to get that promotion but it went to someone else. Despite what it looks like on social media, these things happen to everyone.#3 If something is dangerous, continuing to dwell on it will helpThe world is full of dangers and snares and that's okay. Worrying about these things rarely helps. Take 10 minutes to develop a plan, but after that, let it go and just live your life. If it’s out of your control, it’s out of your control.#4 I need to have everything together in order to be worthyYou are good at some things and bad at other things and that's okay. Don’t compare yourself to others too much. Just focus on being the best version of yourself! Get full access to Narcissism Unmasked at narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe [https://narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

20 Strategies to Beat Depression

#1 Get consistent sunlight outdoors to improve mood and increase vitamin D levels#2 Surround yourself with positive people and remove toxic individuals from your life#3 Avoid isolating yourself and make an effort to be part of a community#4 Take care of your physical health through nutritious eating and exercise#5 Get good sleep and have a consistent sleep schedule#6 Have physical touch for oxytocin#7 Get a better job #8 Balance consuming with giving, producing and creating #9 Process your trauma and grief to reach acceptance and move forward. #10 Find your purpose or what makes you feel alive#11 Seek help from therapists, life coaches, or friends or support groups. #12 Consider getting a pet for companionship and responsibility. #13 Spend time in nature #14 Music: singing and playing music#15 Comedy #16 Limit substance abuse and consider 12-step programs for addiction. #17 Chase beauty and find inspiration in art, people, and places. #18 Try new things and be open to change. #19 Practice meditation and mindfulness to be present and content. #20 Give it time and stay hopeful for a better future. Support my journey: https://ko-fi.com/danielyee [https://ko-fi.com/danielyee] Discord Community [https://discord.gg/gGps8NkVWm] Get full access to Narcissism Unmasked at narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe [https://narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. There is a growing need for mental health resources for men, but there is a shortage of licensed professional counselors to help them. Men's mental health is often stigmatized, leading to a lack of open discussion and delayed help-seeking. Loneliness and social isolation are contributing factors to men's mental health struggles, exacerbated by the rise of social media. Men are more likely to experience schizophrenia, substance abuse and death by suicide. Early intervention is crucial in addressing mental health issues, especially in children and young people. Eating disorders also affect men, but they are often overlooked or stigmatized. Chapters 0:00 - 1:59 The Need for Mental Health Resources for Men2:00 - 2:28 Downplaying Symptoms of Mental Health Struggles2:29 - 3:02 Suicide Rates and Mental Health Struggles Among Men and Teens3:03 - 8:25 Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Digital Age8:26 - 10:30 Early Intervention: Catching Mental Health Problems Before It's Too Late Get full access to Narcissism Unmasked at narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe [https://narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Pros and Cons of Capitalism with Jonathan Anstett

00:00 - 09:21 Jonathan's Journey of Beginning to Question Capitalism 09:20 - 16:21 The Impact of Industrial Revolution 16:22 - 32:40 Exploitation Possible in Capitalism 32:41- 39:26 The Influence of Neoliberalism 39:27 - 48:27 The Role of the Market in Decision-Making 48:28 - 54:24 Impact of Capitalism on Social Structures and Mobility 54:25 - 01:05:24 Questioning the Assumptions of Capitalism 01:05:25 - 01:11:01 How Does Capitalism Affect the Big Picture of Our Lives 01:11:02 - 01:19:47 How Capitalism Alienates Us From Each Other 01:19:48 - 01:25:43 The Layer of Human Psychological Needs and Social Well-Being 01:25:44 - 01:30:59 Antagonism Experienced by the Poor 01:31:00 - 01:31:30 Critical Thinking In Evaluating What World You Want to Be In Get full access to Narcissism Unmasked at narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe [https://narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Laura Zhu: Relationships, Losing Friends, Therapy, Psychology, and Parents

Laura Zhu has a psychology degree from UC Berkeley and is wise beyond her years. This is our conversation discussing relationships, losing friends, therapy, psychology, and parents. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:01:05 Changing through pain 00:01:06 - 00:02:55 Grieving the loss of relationships and innocence 00:02:56 - 00:04:15 Being desperate for love 00:04:16 - 00:10:40 Realizations through therapy 00:10:41 - 00:16:55 Being unable to admit fault 00:16:56 - 00:25:22 The danger of black and white thinking 00:25:23 - 00:28:27 How to combat black and white thinking 00:28:28 - 00:30:35 Why everyone should do therapy 00:30:36 - 00:36:45 Idealizing love, life, people and relationships 00:36:46 - 00:42:00 How to not be afraid of relationships falling apart 00:42:01 - 00:51:34 How to be more balanced / Should we be balanced? 00:51:35 - 01:04:06 Darth Vader’s choice 01:04:07 - 01:09:35 Doing the right thing even when suffering 01:09:36 - 01:15:47 Dealing with parents and intergenerational trauma 01:15:48 - 01:17:17 Outro Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted my camera’s footage when trying to clear memory on my phone, so there’s no camera switching in this episode. Get full access to Narcissism Unmasked at narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe [https://narcissismunmasked.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]