268: Jonathan Rottenberg, Ph.D. on Depression

<p>Jonathan&nbsp;Rottenberg is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida where he’s the director of the mood and emotion laboratory. He’s also the author of the book,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/2UebD7C" target="_blank"><em>The Depths:&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;Evolutionary&nbsp;Origins&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Depression&nbsp;Epidemic</em></a><em>“</em>, which he and Eric have discussed before. In this interview, they discuss some of the studies and research he’s involved with specific to those who go on to flourish after having depression. Why do they? What can we learn from them? There’s hope and practical wisdom in this episode for you.</p><p><a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/2019" target="_blank">Need help with completing your goals in 2019?&nbsp;The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.</a></p><p>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.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!</p><p><strong>In This Interview, Jonathan Rottenberg and I Discuss…</strong></p><ul><li>His book,<a href="https://amzn.to/2UebD7C" target="_blank">&nbsp;<em>The Depths: The Evolutionary Origins of the Depression Epidemic</em></a></li><li>Thriving after depression</li><li>The studies and research he’s involved with</li><li>People who thrive after depression</li><li>The destructive and recurring nature of depression</li><li>The typical low expectation for those with depression about life moving forward and how it should be different</li><li>What is mental “health”?</li><li>Psychological well being</li><li>Experiencing positive emotions</li><li>Experiencing negative emotions to a lesser degree</li><li>Feeling of balance in life</li><li>Having meaningful relationships</li><li>Feeling a s