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!
The Optimal Life
The Stress of Identity Dissonance
We all know the impact stress has on our physical and mental health. But did you know one of the major contributors to sustained everyday stress is related to identity? Specifically, the disconnects between who we want to be and who we actually are. Put another way, the disconnects between how we want others to see us as and who we actually are inside.
In this powerful episode, Elliot describes the science of personas and identities, and the root cause of the underlying stress that is linked to a decrease in subjective well-being and an increase in mental health symptoms. You will learn immediate actions you can take to start resolving these internal disconnects and be inspired towards living your Optimal Life!
For more information about the strategies and the science behind them talked about in this episode, head over to elliotbarnett.com. The certifications in Cognitive Response Therapy and the ARAEt framework provide a complete system that enables you to help yourself and help others resolve these issues and more.