Our first episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! Dr. Domenick Sportelli is a board certified adult and child psychiatrist and well-known media expert in behavioral health. Aside from having his own medical practice & making tv appearances on shows like “The Doctors” on CBS, he hosts his own amazing podcast, called “Psych Unfiltered” which you should totally check out. And if that wasn’t enough, Dr. Dom is also an actor, producer, and brilliant musician.
From this conversation you’ll learn:
How to embrace the multi-hyphenate in you and let go of the labels
The role culture plays in mental health
The importance of resilience & perseverance in achieving your dreams
How your pain points can evolve into a passion
How to know if you’ve found your calling
Why psychiatric meds are a tool, NOT a solution
Why your age shouldn’t stop you from doing what you love
What we can learn from the terminally ill
How to believe in yourself when you’re surrounded by non-believers
Why the grades don’t make the student
Creative solutions for landing your dream job
Art & the mystical experience
The link between creativity & mental health
Where to start if you’re struggling with your mental health
The importance of talk therapy
How to deal with irrational fear & why fear is useful
How to find a therapist
How to differentiate between psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and therapists
Tried & true therapy methods that WORK
Why you don’t have to be on medication forever
And so much more!Get my new song, "Therapy" here: https://ffm.to/laurenlotherapy
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