Stanford Psychiatrist Reveals How Cognitive Therapy Can Cure Your Depression and Anxiety | Dr David Burns on Impact Theory

On this episode of Impact Theory, psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and author David Burns joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the incredible and real world practical effects of cognitive behavioral therapy and how you can begin applying it your life today to overcome depression, anxiety, and negativity. They discuss the power of cognitive behavioral therapy, the connection between your emotional thoughts and neurochemistry, the power of T.E.A.M. therapy, techniques to overcoming your negative thoughts, and the types of resistance and roadblocks we create for ourselves in therapy and recovery. Purchase Dr. David Burns' new book, "Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety": amazon.com/Feeling-Great-Revolutionary-Treatment-Depression/dp/168373288X \

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SHOW NOTES: 

Breakdown | David breaks down cognitive behavioral therapy and why it’s effective. [1:13]

Brain | David discusses the connection between chemicals in the brain and our emotions. [6:21]

T.E.A.M. Therapy | David breaks down what T.E.A.M. cognitive therapy is. [10:30]

Postpartum | David discusses why postpartum depression isn’t a chemical reaction. [13:22]

Train Tracks | David shares a story about a train and its connection to our thoughts. [15:27]

Techniques | David reveals key steps to overcoming depression and negative thoughts. [21:52]

Resistance | David shares the roadblocks people put up for themselves during recovery. [31:38]

Magic Button | David shares the power ‘positive reframing’ has in overcoming negativity. [34:11]

Resistance Types | David breaks down the types of resistances exist in our minds. [42:59]

Speaking | David shares how he overcame his own anxiety with fear of public speaking. [48:09]

Praise | Tom shares his praise for David’s work and the impact it has had on his life. [58:04]

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Website: feelinggood.com

Twitter: twitter.com/DavidDBurnsMD

Facebook: facebook.com/DavidBurnsMD

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