Ep226: The Benefits of Mindfulness & Therapy (and How to Know Which One You Need) | with Seth Gillihan

Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistMy guest today is licensed psychologist Seth Gilihan, who is the host of the Think Act Be podcast as well as the author of Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In our conversation, Seth and I dive deep into exploring what talk therapy is all about (specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and how the addition of mindfulness techniques can be beneficial in treating anxiety and depression.Whether you’re interested in therapy and currently receiving it, classify yourself as “yeah been there done that”, or are against therapy altogether, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. Seth not only shares how to specifically know if therapy would be beneficial to you (you might be surprised at the factors that determine this), he shares his key strategies that actually help you get to the root cause of your anxiety and depression so you can alleviate it. He also shares what he views as “false” when it comes to the traditional ways people are being treated.In addition to our discussion of therapy, Seth takes us on a deep dive into the topic of mindfulness sharing the specific techniques mentioned in his book. You’ll learn all about what mindfulness really is (and how simple it can actually be) and all the ways in which it can help you. So whether or not you’re interested in therapy, Seth’s insights on the topic of CBT and mindfulness are nothing short of profound and in my opinion, too valuable to miss.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:How Seth’s own experience with burnout triggered his interest in the mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques he helps others with todayWhy therapy might be beneficial to you (even if you don't think you need it)What exactly is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?Why the traditional views of treating anxiety, depression and chronic pain might be falseThe specific key indicators to look out for that suggest you need therapy (or outside help in general)The single book passage that changed everything about the way Seth treats sufferingHow mindfulness has become just another McMindfulness and Tootsie Roll (and what that means exactly…)What Seth says “real mindfulness” actually is, and why his description is so liberatingA breakdown of the mindfulness techniques Seth uses personally and with his patients
Useful Resources Mentioned:10 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety Everyday - Seth Gillihan, PhDCognitive Behavioral TherapyThink Act Be podcastSeth Gillihan’s booksBloom Self-Therapy AppContinue to Listen & Learn