How To Waste Your Life & Never Be Happy - The #1 Thing Sabotaging You | Paul Conti PT 2

Prepare to dive deep into the intricate web of human psychology, trauma, and the essence of personal responsibility.  Today, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist, consultant, and author who is adept at helping people untangle complex problems and find a path to healing. His book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, examines the most recent research, clinical best practices, and dozens of real-life stories to present a deeper, richer, and more urgent view of trauma. In the second part of this episode, Dr. Conti emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our traumas, understanding their origins, and taking proactive steps towards healing and self-awareness. We also explore the societal misconceptions surrounding trauma, the significance of human connections in our healing process, and how logic and emotion work to craft our narratives.  SHOW NOTES: 1:41:30 | Building a Strong Sense of Self 1:53:44 | The Challenges of Social Media and Shared Narratives 2:10:50 | Generating a Shared Narrative  2:18:45 | The Roots of Evil and its Connection to Trauma 2:27:51 | The Significance of Human Relationships and Love QUOTES: “Don’t make yourself special in a negative way.” [1:39:59] “The best thing that life has to offer you is the love of another human.” [2:32:07] “We are terrified by nothingness - the meaning isn’t in logic, the meaning is in emotion.” [2:33:37] Follow Paul Conti: https://drpaulconti.com/  SPONSORS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://bit.ly/BetterhelpImpact and get on your way to being your best self. Head over to https://bit.ly/AnthrosImpact and get $200 off the office chair that promises to be the world's most comfortable sitting experience. Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://bit.ly/AG1Impact. No interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at https://bit.ly/NetsuiteImpact to get the visibility and control you need to weather any storm. Sign up today