The Optimal Life
People are struggling with their mental health, and the industry desperately needs to evolve to be more affordable, accessible, and effective.
Join Elliot Barnett in inspirational and educational discussions to empower your understanding of the latest science and research in the mental health industry. Through thought-provoking discussions with experts, researchers, and changemakers, Elliot pushes past the boundaries the mental health industry has established. You’ll learn not just how to think differently about mental health, but how to create real, lasting change in yourself and others, empowering people to live their Optimal Life.
It is time to usher in the new era of mental health!
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
The Optimal Life
Latest Episodes
Stop Outsourcing your Well-being
In the seminal studies that laid the foundation for Cognitive Response Therapy, an important concept was identified: Cognitive Traps. Cognitive Traps are language constructs that indicate possible issues with a person's mental well-being. The o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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24:27
The Science of Thought and the Power of Narratives
I was inspired to record this episode after reading a post recently that said, “your thoughts drive how you feel”. It’s a sentiment I have heard before. If you have negative thoughts, you’ll feel negative, and if you have positive thoughts, you...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:09
The Science of Awareness
There's a reason that the first phase of the ARAEt framework is Awareness Management, and why the first phase of a mental health journey leveraging Cognitive Response Therapy focuses on awareness. It is foundational to helping yourself or other...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:44
The Power of Language for Mental Health
In this episode, we discuss the power of language and how language shapes and can reshape mental healthWhen it comes to mental health, we tend to talk about behaviours, habits, motivation, trauma, mindset, and emotions — but we rarely ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:01
The Power of your Predictive Brain
In this episode, Elliot introduces the groundbreaking research that pushed Cognitive Response Therapy to an all-new level, the research of predictive coding.Your mind is constantly generating predictions that drive how you show up in the...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:31