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Is "toxic positivity" ruining your mental health? In this episode, we speak to former UK government Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex George, and psychotherapist and author Anna Mathur to dismantle the pressure to be happy all the time and explore the science of finding joy in the small things.
We discuss the difference between dopamine hits and true happiness, why we wear "masks" to hide depression, and the biology behind stress and joy. Plus, Dr. Alex and Anna share actionable tools - like Alex’s brilliantly simple “2 minute rule” and cognitive reframing techniques - to help you build mental fitness, manage ADHD, and combat loneliness.
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00:00 The Role of Negative Emotions
00:51 Is Happiness Just Hormones?
01:29 Why Stress Blocks Joy (Fight or Flight)
02:14 Cortisol vs Serotonin
02:52 Dopamine Hits vs True Joy
03:41 The Dangers of Toxic Positivity
04:08 Depression and Wearing the "Mask"
05:27 Dr. Alex on ADHD & Vulnerability
06:55 Antidepressants and Breaking Stigma
08:05 The Loneliness of Hiding Feelings
09:28 Men's Mental Health & Fear of Abandonment
11:42 Mental Fitness vs. Mental Illness
13:43 Childhood Trauma & Suppressing Emotions
16:47 Neuroplasticity: Can We Rewire Our Brains?
18:32 Motivation vs. Discipline
19:55 Overcoming Self-Sabotage
22:26 Letting Go of Perfectionism
24:17 Combatting the Loneliness Epidemic
27:32 Decision Fatigue & Social Media Burnout
28:44 The Problem with Gratitude (And How to Fix It)
33:14 The 2-Minute Rule (ADHD Hack)
34:55 How to Build Healthy Habits (The Snowball Effect)
36:26 Reframing: "I Have To" vs. "I Get To"
39:20 Wellness Non-Negotiables: Rest & Nature
More from today’s guests:
Dr Alex’s new book ‘Happy Habits’ | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Habits-Steps-Build-Life/dp/0241771463
Anna’s new book ‘The Good Decision Diary’ | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Decision-Diary-making-decisions/dp/0241707226
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