How You Heal from Depression, Anxiety, and Other Disorders | Dr. Curt Thompson (Ep. 21)

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Curt Thompson, a Four on the Enneagram. We talk about why healing is more than simply treating symptoms, and how our stories, relationships, and wounds can shape our mental health. Curt also explores neuroplasticity, interpersonal neurobiology, and why being deeply seen, known, and loved by others can be such an important part of becoming whole.

Dr. Thompson is a board certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, and co-host of the Being Known Podcast. He is known for beautifully integrating neuroscience, human relationships, and faith. Many people have told me that his books such as The Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame, and The Soul of Desire have been life-changing.

You can learn more about Dr. Thompson, his podcast, and books at https://curtthompsonmd.com/

0:00 Audio Intro

0:20 Welcome

2:00 Curt Thompson's Enneagram Journey

5:50 Life as a Type 4

9:13 Rethinking Mental Health & Healing

24:57 Finding Agency in the Healing Process

31:36 The Long & Difficult Work of Healing

34:04 Why We Guard Against Healing

38:33 Neuroplasticity & the Hope for Change

46:07 What Is Interpersonal Neurobiology?

50:57 A Word for Therapists

53:02 Final Thoughts

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