Dr. Paul Conti: How to Improve Your Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series

This is episode 2 of a 4-part special series on mental health with Dr. Paul Conti, M.D., a Stanford and Harvard-trained psychiatrist currently running a clinical practice, the Pacific Premiere Group. Dr. Conti explains specific tools for how to overcome life’s challenges using a framework of self-inquiry that explores all the key elements of self, including defense mechanisms, behaviors, self-awareness and attention. We also discuss our internal driving forces, how to align them and ultimately, how to cultivate a powerful “generative drive” of positive, aspirational pursuits. Dr. Conti also explains how to adjust your internal narratives, reduce self-limiting concepts, overcome intrusive thoughts, and how certain defense mechanisms, such as “acting out” or narcissism, show up in ourselves and others. The next episode in this special series explores how to build healthy relationships with others.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Improve Mental Health
00:02:19 Sponsors: BetterHelp & Waking Up App
00:05:26 Structure & Function of Healthy Self
00:16:25 Agency & Gratitude
00:21:14 Aggressive Drive, Pleasure Drive, Generative Drive
00:30:00 Physical & Mental Health Similarities, Verb States
00:37:05 Sponsor: AG1
00:38:32 Lack of Motivation, Drives
00:43:06 Video Games/Social Media & Distraction, Generative Drive
00:51:46 Asking Better Questions, Psychiatric Medicine, Physical Health Parallels
00:59:10 Sponsor: Eight Sleep
01:00:30 Self-Reflection & Structure of Self “Cupboards”, Trauma & Agency
01:08:53 Feeling Stuck, Defense Mechanisms & Sublimation, Character
01:13:58 Self-Reflection & Function of Self “Cupboards”, Self-Awareness
01:19:24 Defense Mechanisms & “Acting Out”
01:26:43 Salience, Intrusive Thoughts
01:31:24 Self-Reflection, Behaviors & Strivings; Roadmap Forward
01:38:25 Internal Narratives, Childhood
01:44:44 Internal Narratives: Self-Scrutiny & Overcoming; Trauma
01:55:18 Time Required for Change, Understanding Intrusive Thoughts
02:03:13 Self-Reflection on Internal Drives; Envy
02:09:56 Generative Drive; Strong Aggressive Drive & Envy
02:21:50 High Aggressive Drive & Social Relationships, Narcissism
02:28:43 Narcissism, Destruction, Envy
02:37:18 Narcissism & Childhood, Change
02:41:26 Engaging with Narcissists, Disengagement
02:44:47 Demoralization, Learned Helplessness
02:49:34 Self-Inventory of Drives, Optimization
02:56:09 Social Media & Salience, Generative Drive
03:03:21 Rational Aspiration
03:13:16 Zero-Cost Support, KZbin Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Social Media, Momentous, Neural Network Newsletter
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Blessed the internet

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Talks about what matters ✅ Easy to understand ✅ Zero cost to the public ✅ Grateful 🙏👍 Thank you Dr. H & C

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Yep.

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[@Forlorade]

Thanks to Dr. Conti too :)

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[@alessandrakostolias9758]

“They fail because we set them up for failure.The story we tell them is convenient to the system. “ This is so on point and brave 👏👏👏

[@JenniferMyers]

This series is incredible so far. The section on intrusive thoughts was especially helpful. Acknowledging that I am experiencing a particular thought but not attaching myself to it to the degree of a painful thought escalating to suffering; that really is the “way out.”

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, I saw your comment on Huberman and wanted to share this with you. I put together self-help therapy guidelines based on professionals’ research and records(Link in my bio). Would really appreciate your thoughts! 😊

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Hi Ms Myers! I love your content as well. I see I am in very good company here! ❤❤❤

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You can even turn them comical and get a giggle out of it with some training

[@irrwahn35]

Escalating thoughts became my hobby 👍🪦🪓💥☢️☣️⚠️

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beautifully summarized.

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The podcast released on Sunday seriously saved me from a relapse and completely redirected my internal motivations toward what i wanted to do with Uni next year. I just want to say thank you for your incredible content.

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The one on longevity and belief?

[@honkhonk5181]

Anyone else notice how no amount of these brain hack tips ever do a goddamn thing to actually fix your life? At best all they do is make you feel like you have more control than you really do. Ultimately, everything is out of our control and already predetermined long before our birth. We’re either blessed with a great life and strong mind or we aren’t. We all have to accept this bitter truth sooner or later.

[@JagadguruSvamiVegananda]

meditate: to think on, from Latin “meditat-”, meaning “contemplated”, from the verb “meditari”, from a base, meaning “measure”. In most religious/spiritual traditions, particularly those originating in Bharāta (India), meditation is a mental practice in which one either allows thoughts to appear in the mind (and simply observe those thoughts without judgement) or else one tries to focus all thought upon a single object. That object can be almost anything, yet most commonly is a religious figure (such as God, a demigod, or a spiritual master), a point in one’s visual field (such as a candle flame), a brief prayer (normally referred to as a “mantra”), or else observing or focusing on one’s own breath (a fundamental part of “vipassanā”, in the Buddhistic tradition [“vipaśyanā”, in Sanskrit]). The main benefit of meditational practices is to free the mind of superfluous thoughts. Some individuals in the so-called “ultra-spiritual” community mistakenly believe that the cause of suffering is any thought whatsoever, and therefore, embark on a fruitless endeavour to eradicate all thoughts from the mind (or at least from the intellect - see Chapter 05). How I wish that every single one of those persons end-up in a coma for the remainder of their lives, since that is the only way that they will possibly achieve their impossible goal. Humorously, even coma patients can experience dream thoughts, so even then, their aim may be thwarted! Fortunately, as demonstrated in Chapter 15 of this “Final Instruction Sheet for Humanity”, the source of suffering is NOT due to thoughts as such, but due to a misunderstanding of how life operates. The cure for such nescience is unerring knowledge. In fact, I would posit that excessive meditational practices, such as that observed by the stereotypical Hindu/Buddhist monk who flees to a mountain cave in order to meditate for about fifteen hours per day, is actually detrimental to one’s spiritual development, because it weakens the intellect. Just as the physical body requires regular exercise, the intellectual dimension of the human person also needs to be exercised via the study of philosophy and yoga, which is especially important for those who profess to be spiritual teachers. Therefore, a healthy balance between contemplative practice, intellectual endeavour, and physical exercise is most beneficial. Possibly the most apposite form of meditation for the overwhelming majority of humans is a kind of ACTIVE meditation, in which one is perpetually contemplating how to best benefit society. Because it is practically impossible for one to fully control one’s thoughts, one should use the hyperactive nature of the intellect to its advantage, by constantly devising methods how to further dharma. This is the principal meditation practice of the current World Teacher Himself, The Saviour of Humanity, Jagadguru Svāmī Vegānanda. Some persons believe that one can learn the “secrets of life” (that is, to fully understand life/existence, and how to live one’s life in accordance with the universal, Divine Will) by sitting in the lotus position and focusing one’s attention on the base (or tip) of one’s nose for several hours per day! Undoubtedly, some have received wise insights during their meditation practice, but to assume that one can replace the accumulated wisdom of the sages over the past twenty thousand years or so, with an introspective path of illumination, is, sad to say, one of the many delusions of pseudo-spirituality. None of the great sages in history were so naturally enlightened as to dispense with a living guru. Even a single day spent at the feet of an actual spiritual master can be more valuable to gaining knowledge and insight into the meaning of life, than an entire lifetime of meditating on one’s navel (figuratively speaking).

[@Sebastian-pb9hm]

Grateful for you, well done!

[@Kali08012]

That’s awesome, stay strong. No relapse!

[@user-ck3eu7vx7i]

This is brilliant, I love the way Dr. Paul illustrates the structure of the mind and Dr. Andrew you really do a wonderful job of making sure the viewers are understanding the definitions and meanings of these terms. Thanks

[@user-ck3eu7vx7i]

My favorite series so far

[@hendy24]

Omg I love Paul Conti, greatly enjoyed the last episode and can't wait to delve into this one and listen to it like 20 times

[@GalenEppley]

Only 600 hours? 😂

[@zohaln6419]

Another 3 hours of Dr. Conti, too good! We're halfway through the series :'( thank you both!

[@DavidDavoDavidson]

What a beautiful man Dr Conti is. Thank you.

[@tmerk4292]

Wow, just wow. You have no idea how much you've done for me over the last year and a half Andrew. And it's not just the wealth of information or helping me to understand more of myself, it's your character and passion that shines through your work on this podcast that has been an inspiration for me to get through some very tough times. I feel like we've become close friends even though we've never met. Thank you for all that you do. 🤓

[@haysmitty]

ARE you ELON? Ha

[@sooofunny37]

that's a little parasocial, but Hookay Elon

[@ross18321]

Cheers to having subtitles on the second episode. Makes things clearer for non-native speakers like me! 🤓

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, I saw your comment on Huberman and wanted to share this with you. I put together self-help therapy guidelines based on professionals’ research and records(Link in my bio). Would really appreciate your thoughts! 😊

[@asadzinzin]

Yes absolutely it's very much helpful

[@dickersonart]

Wow, wow, wow, thanks for eloquently walking us through the emotional and social challenges that are often embedded in our subconscious the mind. So full of tools to help us overcome. ❤

[@Trendsetic]

It's so great to hear two men talking about real issues without all the....cheese of other podcasts. Staying on topic and talking it through. Thank you.

[@ovshm]

Here's highlights with timestamps! [00:10:08] Understand the structure and function of the self for mental health [00:13:33] Humility and empowerment create agency and gratitude for mental health [00:18:11] Three drives within us: generative, aggressive, and pleasure [00:23:17] Imbalances in aggression and pleasure can cause mental health problems [00:28:11] Understanding drives helps assess mental health and bring balance [00:35:48] Mental health can be understood and improved by acting on its components [00:39:41] Explore all 10 cupboards to find causes of mental health imbalances [00:48:59] Take action to improve pillars of the self for better mental health [01:13:00] Negative childhood narratives shape self-perception [01:14:05] Self-awareness enables positive agency and understanding of values [01:19:22] Address root causes of negative energy for positive change [01:24:18] Intrusive thoughts can signal unresolved issues and negative beliefs [01:32:01] Childhood narratives greatly influence our beliefs about ourselves [01:38:16] Reflective self-scrutiny uncovers embedded beliefs for growth [01:41:28] Understanding early narratives fosters self-acceptance and growth Made with TLDRclip(com)

[@jonmeisburg]

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to take action on these key points to improve your mental health and overall well-being: 1. **Understand the Self for Mental Health** (00:10:08): - Begin by studying and researching the concept of the self. Gain an understanding of how it influences your mental health. 2. **Humility and Empowerment** (00:13:33): - Practice humility by acknowledging your limitations and the areas where you need improvement. - Empower yourself by setting realistic goals and developing a sense of agency and gratitude. 3. **Three Drives Within Us** (00:18:11): - Learn about the generative, aggressive, and pleasure drives that exist within you. Understand how they affect your thoughts and behaviors. 4. **Imbalances in Drives** (00:23:17): - Reflect on your life to identify any imbalances in these drives that might be contributing to mental health problems. 5. **Understanding Drives** (00:28:11): - Use your knowledge of these drives to assess your mental health and work on bringing them into balance. 6. **Mental Health Components** (00:35:48): - Break down your mental health into its components and understand how they relate to each other. 7. **Explore 10 Cupboards** (00:39:41): - Take a deep dive into your past and current experiences to identify the causes of mental health imbalances. Consider therapy or journaling to help with this process. 8. **Take Action to Improve Pillars of the Self** (00:48:59): - Identify specific areas of your life that need improvement based on your analysis. Create a plan to address these areas. 9. **Negative Childhood Narratives** (01:13:00): - Reflect on your childhood experiences and how they have shaped your self-perception. Seek therapy or counseling if necessary to address deep-seated issues. 10. **Self-Awareness and Values** (01:14:05): - Cultivate self-awareness to better understand your values, beliefs, and behaviors. Use this awareness to make positive changes in your life. 11. **Address Root Causes** (01:19:22): - Identify the root causes of negative energy and unresolved issues in your life. Take steps to address these issues, which may involve seeking professional help. 12. **Intrusive Thoughts** (01:24:18): - Pay attention to intrusive thoughts as signals of unresolved issues and negative beliefs. Challenge and reframe these thoughts to promote a healthier mindset. 13. **Childhood Narratives Influence** (01:32:01): - Continuously explore how your childhood narratives influence your beliefs about yourself. Work on reframing these beliefs if they are negative or limiting. 14. **Reflective Self-Scrutiny** (01:38:16): - Regularly engage in self-reflection and self-scrutiny to uncover embedded beliefs and thought patterns that hinder your growth. 15. **Understanding Early Narratives** (01:41:28): - Foster self-acceptance and growth by deeply understanding and accepting your early narratives. Use this understanding to guide your personal development. Remember that improving your mental health and overall well-being is a journey that takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself and seek support from mental health professionals or trusted individuals when needed. Consistent self-reflection and action based on these key points will contribute to your personal growth and improved mental health over time.

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Everytime I look for something like this

[@jackrauh8661]

Thank you for your efforts

[@DocJon1]

Thanks Andrew , absolutely love your podcasts and your choice in guests.

[@aaronoyster1293]

"Unafraid to understand." That's pure gold.

[@dylanvooght9729]

So much love and appreciation for these two amazing human beings! May your wisdom and knowledge continue to better the world ❤

[@Carrotcake-.-]

Thank you Professor Huberman for being an absolute baller and organizing this discussion. Thank you Dr Conti for turning over the stones in our minds, allowing us to understand ourselves. Also thank you for sharing your passion so graciously. I’m very grateful for you both.

[@user-tz6zn7wb5r]

I’m so grateful for these 2 persons. In the middle of all the noise and confusion everywhere, here are these 2 men bringing knowledge and peace to my space.

[@WalkWithGraceThisEra]

More Paul Conti please! Thanks for this one Dr H!

[@Spinks345]

It gives people an actionable framework to anchor an orient to - this is the best part. Thank you gentleman for your work.

[@qmechanical9369]

Paul Conti is so articulate that it amazes me. He has an ocean of wonderful knowledge and knows how to surf every wave.

[@JJ-sr7yr]

Paul is a gem! A beautiful soul with so much insight

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, I saw your comment on Huberman and wanted to share this with you. I put together self-help therapy guidelines based on professionals’ research and records(Link in my bio). Would really appreciate your thoughts! 😊

[@edamameedamame1202]

They are both Aristotle and Lao-Tsu reincarnated to teach and to better the world. RESPECT! 🌈 We are lucky to learn so much from these content. GRATITUDE!👏🏻

[@gabrielatorres7780]

Dr. Conti is a genius! This is brilliant! I’m so grateful for having access to such an amazing content. Dr Huberman you have no idea how awesome you are and how many people out there feel so grateful for having you in internet. A thousand times THANK YOU 🙏

[@Sport_Sante]

Thank you for the positive impact you have on people 🙏

[@RobsGr8Land]

The audio quality is outstanding!!! Love it! Thx Drs.

[@matthijsmichielsen7447]

yay for Paul Conti

[@prmft94123]

So grateful for this series, and for the Huberman podcast as a whole. Thank you!

[@tannmaydeepak5509]

Thank you Doctor, for your valuable podcast 🙏🏻

[@blklagoon76]

IFS (Internal Family Systems) has been the most effective, and quickest working, therapy I've ever done. Highly recommend finding a therapist that is trained on IFS, for anyone struggling for years with anxiety and/or depression.

[@rbrtbn]

This series made me realize how much of a narcissist I am. After the first episode, I could spot other narcissists in the world, and I would have wanted them to listen to it to stop behaving destructively. However, during the second episode, I realized I am one of them, and that's why I'm clashing so much with others who are the same. I'm looking forward to the next two episodes as I think this could be a life-altering moment for me as I learn more about Dr. Conti's thinking. My therapist(s) never got to this deep level of understanding with me before, and I'm really, really glad that this series exists as it resonates with me unbelievably well. Thank you, Andrew, for doing this work, and I wish I had learned about your podcast even earlier!

[@annaamirkhanyan4401]

Dr. Huberman, thank you for all your mind changing, life saving podcasts. Can you please, make a podcast and talk about highly sensitive people, especially kids. This is so much needed and I am sure can be a game changer for millions of parents, teachers, caregivers🙏

[@russ_sibbison]

Thank you Andrew and Paul, this series is incredible.

[@shrimayi.r]

Dear Dr. Huberman, I'm extremely grateful for your podcast. It's introduced me to the world of neuroscience, and shown me how powerfully it can impact one's daily life. I cannot express how much I enjoy your podcast episodes and how greatly the simple protocols (viewing sunlight, delaying caffeine, etc.) have impacted my life! As an athlete, your information on supplementation and the series with Dr. Galpin have helped me make some changes to my training plans, which have reflected very positively on my performance. Thank you for this true gift to society!

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, I saw your comment on Huberman and wanted to share this with you. I put together self-help therapy guidelines based on professionals’ research and records(Link in my bio). Would really appreciate your thoughts! 😊

[@lorrieoconnor8207]

Thank you Doctors. I unknowingly married into a family with genetic Asperges and had 4 children with DSM-5, and now 7 grand children who attend Occupational Therapies. They all have the traits you mention. This family almost killed me especially my Narcissistic husband. I have spent much of my life within the safety of Psychologists. I am now 70 and continue to be a "caretaker" of the next generations. Narcissists seem to marry the "Caretakers" and I take care of the "carer" spouses who are dedicated caring people. Narcissistic manipulative high functioning Autism is a nightmare. I wish I had known what it was. Thank you Doctors.

[@AP-ri5ph]

Thank you Dr Huberman 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-gi5co9ky4u]

Thank you for sharing the low cost or no cost tools and for these sessions with Dr Paul Conti in particular. Many people do not have the money to buy expensive books or attend expensive clinics. Your work is truly life changing - I know colleagues and friends whose lives have improved through access to your information. My life is greatly improved also. Morning sunlight, breath work and moving heavy things around a couple of times a week are game changers. You da best! 🙌

[@memastarful]

Truly adore and appreciate you Dr. Andrew Huberman. Hope you finish your book soon.

[@strangetimez]

Already improves my health when I see your video pop-up notification! Especially as someone who suffers from severe anxiety and bipolar disorder..having all this knowledge for free just feels incredible. On my lowest days it helps immensely not to be guilt ridden but rather being fed with scientific facts. Thank you,sincerely!

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, I saw your comment on Huberman and wanted to share this with you. I put together self-help therapy guidelines based on professionals’ research and records(Link in my bio). Would really appreciate your thoughts! 😊

[@cernaianuileana2735]

Thank you so much dr. Andrew Huberman! People like you and dr. Paul Conti make the world more beautiful ! And, of course, my days richer!❤

[@edamameedamame1202]

I bought Dr Conti’s book after the first episode, really helped me. Thank you Dr Conti, thank you Dr Huberman. 🧠🌈🍵💜👵🏻

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, I saw your comment on Huberman and wanted to share this with you. I put together self-help therapy guidelines based on professionals’ research and records(Link in my bio). Would really appreciate your thoughts! 😊

[@connormatthews522]

have you read the book yet mate?

[@edamameedamame1202]

Hello, I dont what I can for you but always interested to learn together. I dont know where is your link. Please let me know. 🧠🍵🦋

[@edamameedamame1202]

@@connormatthews522I read the book in about a week few months ago. 01:58:00 into the podcast reminds me of the lessons I learned from his book. I suffer deep PTSD from my parents under an extremely rigid/canonized cultural upbringing and Dr. Conti’s book enlightened me into seeking modalities what work with me (the inner/true me). Dr. Huberman always talk about the journey is the way (how chemicals work in our brains) and I am still trying to take baby steps there. I also find Dr. Harris’ WAKING UP App extremely helpful, not to mention the APP has archived talk serious of Alan Watts. Anyway, good luck with your journey and hope not too much oversharing here. 🧠🙏🏻🌈👏🏻💜👵🏻

[@jeanne8264]

Dr Huberman, I would love to listen more about the lack of Drive and the fear to desire in life ❤ thank you for all your work.

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on his approach. Link in my bio. I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it! 😊

[@ethanoelman]

What a fantastic and most generous gift to the world, thank you both for these clear, insightful, practical and absolutely useful insights into the self. I am blown away and very grateful.

[@mikhailtronik4322]

Would love to hear a Dr. Huberman explore the topic of children's developmental psychology and how to ensure that the kid grows up to be a well-balanced individual. Considering the high divorce rates and parental disagreements, the future of our society seems troubling.

[@emarekica]

I would love to hear an episode with dr. Bessel van der Kolk and questions you would have for him as a neuroscientist!

[@stefanblack3909]

Hearing these two guys that are at the top of there game talk about there own struggles is so helpful in and of itself.

[@timjacobsen3141]

I have finally made it! I believe I have binge watched the Huberman Podcast since this past February. Unfortunately this means that I now have to wait every week for a new episode. I will use the numerous amounts of protocols we have been so graciously given to be able to get through each week.

[@brlopwn]

Thank you, Dr. Huberman and Dr. Conti, for sharing such valuable knowledge.

[@HP-qg3bp]

Loving this series and Dr Conti's approach. I left a soulless corporate job to assist people with releasing childhood confusion/baggage/trauma. I don't understand why hypnosis is not used more to integrate the intellectual understanding of problems and release emotions. The content you have done on the HPA axis was valuable. Mr AH would love to skate to integrate all the work you have done. There is something to be said for alignment of mind/emotions/body. Thanks again.

[@marionmurphy8570]

I love this podcast!! I read Dr Conti’s book because I saw his earlier talk. I am particularly interested in the Narcissist portion. I would love to hear Dr Ramani on here.

[@miaumiurial8095]

Beautiful, kind and smart men❤ thank you for sharing your knowledge with us❤

[@user-qv4ze8zm4h]

These guys are so fun to talk to, I don't have to hide anything due to their stark nakedness.

[@CadenceMarks]

Journaling helped me realize how important it is to hold opinions sparingly because they anchor us to certain prescriptions. For instance, I had always considered myself a thoughtful person because I was always thinking. However, while journaling I discovered that I was mostly a ruminative person. Let's say to be thoughtful is to be mindfully careful, or carefully mindful. But I was neither careful nor mindful. I was reckless and callous, and ruminated over my mistakes. Once I realized that my thinking did not serve to inform my behavior, I suddenly saw how impulsive my actions were. I was blind to this for so long because having prescribed myself as "thoughtful" it never occurred to me to question my behavior as thoughtless. Thanks to this podcast (and Jordan Peterson's Authoring Program) for providing me with new language and tools to explore these ideas.

[@nicholelucier4866]

This series can be positively life changing.

[@mactactarms763]

Your content changed my thought process and hopefully it changes my life

[@mohamadyasinjaddavi9858]

it would be wonderful if you could have Dr. Conti back to the show and ask him to give a more extensive description on 10 cupboards of self and especially talk more about healthy and unhealthy defense mechanisms. you doing a really helpful job Dr. Huberman

[@warrenpowers96]

So lucky to have this information available for free at our fingertips, it’s incredible Thankyou both!

[@thekidwithin]

Huberman a modern day prophet!

[@Tripp111]

I could have used this 30 years ago. I am grateful to have it now. Thank you. ❤️ 🍕

[@guadalupesilva9763]

Thank youso much Doctor Andrew and Doctor Paul, I learn so much about my brain and thinking

[@luciaazevedo8107]

Thank you Professor Huberman for bringing Dr Paul Conti to gift us with such a wonderfull talk about ourselves. It has been very enlightening. Thank you both.

[@alibashi2091]

U are changing many lives. Thanks for the effort.

[@Selfgro_]

Hey there! I've created self-help therapy guidelines using reliable methods (link in bio). I'd love to hear your thoughts! 😊

[@BetterLifeLibrary]

Thank you very much for this podcast. I have personally taken CBT, DBT, and one on one focused CBT skill training, and this is the first time that someone explained those courses are great to treat symptoms but not the underlying condition. Hopefully I can discover what my underlyning condition is and work towards better Agency and Gratitude. ❤️

[@senseofwonder4734]

Brilliant and actionable, thank you Dr C and Dr H! Setting the bar for podcasting higher every week!

[@MrTisjeboy]

really? What do you think was actionable of this episode? I really dont get what people love about this episode

[@JulietMartin2022]

It’s profoundly encouraging to see and hear about Dr. Conti’s Pillars of Mental Health model. Even though I often find mental health issues quite challenging viewing life through the Conti model based on structure and function of self, provides an accessible path to self evaluation for adjusting my drives and behaviours toward the achievement of better outcomes. Thank you 🙏 Doctor Conti and Doc H ❤️🇨🇦

[@Matthew8473]

What a remarkable creation; parallel to a novel that touched on these subjects. "Better Sleep Better Life" by Various Authors

[@Msmeohmy52]

So HAPPY 🎉. for part 2 THANK YOU BOTH

[@brendapolar8506]

Thank you Dr. Conti and Andrew for this. Have been looking forward to the second episode! Feel so very fortunate to have access to the knowledge gained through the extensive effort of such great minds.

[@creativeby_nature]

Love the highlight of resentment and taking anger out on self vs having an outlet or passion for it to transform🤬

[@Skars911]

While watching this episode, the same thought keeps occurring in my mind over and over again. Imagine a world where everyone's behavior and ego was a little more like Paul Conti and Andrew Huberman. I would move there.

[@eliskahanzlikova8904]

I feel so refreshed every morning after I get my bedtime story from A. Huberman! Thank you. Also, every morning I wake up and thank dog.

[@loribell6453]

So much of MSM promotes Aggressive and Pleasure Seeking drives. Until listening to this podcast, I had never heard of The Third Drive, i.e. the Generative Drive. Being made aware of that, and fully identifying with it, is transforming my life right now! It has totally shifted my feelings of self-confidence. I can now freely align myself mentally with this innate drive that has been in me all my life, but has been confounded and confused by what I was seeing "reflected" back to me in the media. So, so very grateful for AH and PC for bringing this information into the public sphere, for free! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!🙏🙏🙏😌❤️☮️

[@DelmaRaySmithJr]

Injecting "right" into the dialog over and over must be a tough habit to break, this conversation is worth enduring it.

[@avelove6961]

I love hearing this model from Paul Conti. It reminds me alot of Marion Woodman's work w Jungian Analysis, feminine consciousness, eating disorders, death wish vs finding our work. The generative drive is what's keeping me alive through profound interpersonal disruption, self discovery, and complex PTSD healing. Thanks for this great resource and curious, authentic exploration. Life's hard. But it's doable.

[@mathewbarta4804]

The way Dr.Conti says “thank you” somehow makes everything he talks about land entirely.

[@SpookyGoosr]

I LOVE that you guys made these episodes, they are life changing. Thank you! 💖 😄

[@edamameedamame1202]

Thank you Dr Conti and Dr Huberman I have set time aside to listen to this episode 6 times in the past few days and recommended it to many friends and families. Truly very insightful and helpful. I am not a scientist and often have to pause and rewind as the content sometimes is hard for me to grasp. But I learned a lot and will continue to train my generative drive, kind of a Padawan here. I connect this drive to the concept of 「元氣」（yuan qi or genki in Chinese and Japanese), we use this concept a lot to wish each other “good health”. But it is not just physical health, it encompasses an easy sense of well being physically, emotionally and mindfully. But it is not innately abundant, one has do works: and what better way to approach this work with gratitude and humility? This may be too much of a stretch 👵🏻🧠🌈. Thank you for presenting science in a respectful way to everyday Padawan like me, better health better life better humanity. #mental health matters #stop mental stigma #embrace neurodiversity

[@kristyelizabeth848]

My dog has been my sacred lifeline on many a dark day. His expression of pure love and joy in something as simple as my presence gives me a direct connection to the love, compassion, and gratitude that I may not realize I have access to at the time. Dogs are a gift to humanity.

[@the10thman]

Great pod, truly fascinating and enlightening. You da GOAT, Andrew. No cap. ❤

[@marisahope4660]

As a therapist myself, I'm so deeply grateful for Dr. Conti's wisdom and approach. Too often I find myself in the position of undoing the damage done by psychiatrists who are quick to write an rx without asking any questions about a person's life. Dr. Conti's framework of self inquiry, examining all elements of self, is truly brilliant, and I'm so grateful my own clients are now getting to benefit from his wisdom too. With deep gratitude to you both... I can't wait to watch the next two episodes!

[@rowancooper-g3617]

This is super vital learning for me while I'm intending to achieve completion of 75 Hard! Thank you fellas 💓

[@erinwilliams1059]

Yes to the small pleasures. Months ago I started taking a 2 hour ballet class once a week after about a decade of not dancing or doing any kind of dance training. It has become a true source of pleasure for me. And to return to something that I use to love without having any of the old anxieties attached like, auditions, performances, competitiveness, body image issues, etc. I am just doing this for me. It almost feels as if I have some kind of secret as I'm walking out of class because I'm so elated. 😂 it doesn't solve my life problems and I often have to convince myself that its okay to spend the time and money on this class but the difference in my constitution is undeniable.

[@Angela-xz6mn]

I've listened to this series 3 times. I needed to hear this information and use it in my life to help me move thru some situations from my childhood. Thank you for this Andrew & Paul.

[@jabaerga1]

So much love and compassion! Thank you!

[@amannaithani]

Another cool surprise Andrew...Thanks for what you are doing. Grateful. Lots of respect to Dr Paul Conti too for doing this. And I think my comment should be the first one .....milestone for me.

[@ericsilva-gomez2481]

Surprise? It’s a series

[@user-lm5io2um2o]

Hi Andrew just beginning to listen to your podcasts, but want to thank-you for sharing your energy & knowledge here & making it accessible :)

[@aniketsingh1057]

I was just waiting for this Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@TribeOfCooks]

Thank you for all you do Andrew, this series is going to help so many people struggling to get through their own mind.

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, I saw your comment on Huberman and wanted to share this with you. I put together self-help therapy guidelines based on professionals’ research and records(Link in my bio). Would really appreciate your thoughts! 😊

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on his approach. Link in my bio. I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it! 😊

[@aveljano]

Thank you for wonderful content so empowering ! I found it interesting the similarity of the pillars of mental health with Bouddha's 4 noble truths and the rest of the Buddhist teaching. Ancestral wisdoms to Bouddhism to Stoicism to CBD to this podcast all teach how to increase the positive and decrease the negative. Love you all and keep on smiling, improving and talking about how to improve :)

[@archconnections]

Thank you for this incredibly valuable information Dr. Huberman and Dr. Conti. I am truly grateful that the general public can access this content for free.

[@jodiehellyer]

Dr Huberman, thank you for another insightful discussion. I can relate to your love and joy of dogs, especially puppies. And I have heard you say many times how much you love animals (bar reptiles, I’m with you there). I would be extremely interested to listen to an episode where you explore in depth cognitive dissonance and how we, as non human animals, have been programmed to view some animals as pets and worthy of our unconditional love. Whereas other animals, who by all accounts haves the same amount of sentience and desire to live a long, happy life, we treat so inhumanly purely for our sensory pleasure? How can one live a life full of gratitude and agency if we don’t live in line with our values?

[@mattm6178]

Bout to hit 4 Milllion Subs Homie! Could you ever have imagined this! Been here since day 1 baby!! Just amazing!

[@davidbreau8660]

Wooot! Part 2 is already out! This is a awesome searies.

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, I saw your comment on Huberman and wanted to share this with you. I put together self-help therapy guidelines based on professionals’ research and records(Link in my bio). Would really appreciate your thoughts! 😊

[@fernandooliveiralino]

Another terrific episode of this series. Thank you!

[@mpullano]

Awww man, my friend Andrew Drinnan, not Huberman but they remind me of each other. In college We would make bad action movies and stage fights on stage at his comedy shows, but that drive would always joke threaten and challenge each other to fights or physical challenges. The first time we went to the gym together we set new bench press PRs. It’s the same guy. They are both awesome human beings. Andrew Drinnan showed me through intereocepted art and Presentation of timing to sync with whole and hear here. Though we weren’t scientific about it. How do you scientifically notate an unplanned and improvised moment. Results with vary. My friend Paul. Don’t get me started. What a blessing. Thank you guys so much. In hindsight I couldn’t have made it without you.

[@kabitajoshi9538]

Thank you Dr. Conti 🙏🙏. Thanks Dr. Huberman for this interview with Dr. Conti🙏.

[@roseleoni4497]

This is an amazing resource! Thank you Dr Huberman.

[@hibabelimi5328]

Just finished the first episode! Can't wait to dive in! Thank you a lot

[@shepraysdaily]

Love this series! Thank you both! 🙏🏼

[@reverie6158]

This was an incredibly rich episode for me. Every part of the discussion - from the prescription of a pill after a 10 minute interaction (which only exacerbated my problems) to each of examples of people/patients. I was able to draw so much hope & direction for my personal growth from this discussion. I also want to commend your ability to ask such deep questions - they can only come from someone who has spent a considerable time pursuing self inquiry & self awareness. Thank you once again Prof.Huberman. I only wish I had found your work earlier. It would have saved me years pain. Thank you so much!

[@JeanetteMash-md2ik]

Thank you so much for digging deeper on these points.