11 episodes

Marshall Bolin talks about recovering from problems with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. He shares the writings of his therapist, the late author and psychologist Amr Barrada.

Amr Barrada's approach to recovery involves making peace with emotions instead of trying to change or eliminate them. As human beings our emotions serve a vital, adaptive purpose. However, we live in a world where emotions are seen as problems in themselves, and when we try to get rid of them we cut ourselves off from the beneficial role they play in our lives.

Emotional problems are complex, but it is possible to recover from them.

Learn more about Marshall and Amr at:
https://www.marshallbolin.com/amr-barrada

Making Peace with Emotions Marshall Bolin

    • Health & Fitness

Marshall Bolin talks about recovering from problems with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. He shares the writings of his therapist, the late author and psychologist Amr Barrada.

Amr Barrada's approach to recovery involves making peace with emotions instead of trying to change or eliminate them. As human beings our emotions serve a vital, adaptive purpose. However, we live in a world where emotions are seen as problems in themselves, and when we try to get rid of them we cut ourselves off from the beneficial role they play in our lives.

Emotional problems are complex, but it is possible to recover from them.

Learn more about Marshall and Amr at:
https://www.marshallbolin.com/amr-barrada

    Serotonin Change or Self-Talk Change?

    Serotonin Change or Self-Talk Change?

    Given the recent umbrella study questioning the effectiveness of antidepressants, some might be wondering, "Why then did I feel better after taking the medications?" This is episode delves into how a person might start talking to themselves in a more accepting way after taking medications -- and how that new style of self-talk might account more for feeling better than the medication.
    Learn more about Marshall Bolin at:
    https://www.marshallbolin.com/

    • 15 min
    What Isn't Essential to Recovery

    What Isn't Essential to Recovery

    What kinds of strategies are commonly recommended for recovering from problems with anxiety and depression? Are these things really essential? What IS essential to recovery?
    Learn more about Marshall Bolin and Amr Barrada at:
    https://www.marshallbolin.com/

    • 33 min
    Perfectionistic Optimism

    Perfectionistic Optimism

    Reasonable expectations can aid in recovering from emotional problems.
    Learn more about Marshall Bolin at https://www.marshallbolin.com/
    Find books by Amr Barrada on Amazon.

    • 12 min
    Looking to Others for Help

    Looking to Others for Help

    What are the qualities of a well person? Do you know anyone who fits this description? Maybe this person can tell you how they went from troubled to less troubled.
    Learn more about Marshall Bolin at: https://www.marshallbolin.com/

    • 10 min
    What's Going on with Depression?

    What's Going on with Depression?

    Marshall Bolin discusses the recent study questioning whether depression is caused by a chemical imbalance:
    https://theconversation.com/depression-is-probably-not-caused-by-a-chemical-imbalance-in-the-brain-new-study-186672?fbclid=IwAR0Evx9dmCXOZjafFd8TYeIt_RCl4geflp_Eruh8tmr2Tj6Tme3VpvD1sug
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0

    Marshall talks about how Amr Barrada's model of emotional health provides insights into what else besides a chemical imbalance might account for depression problems.

    https://www.marshallbolin.com/

    • 23 min
    Slowing Down

    Slowing Down

    Learning to slow down is an important part of recovering from emotional problems. Marshall shares an insight he learned from is therapist about slowing down.
    Marshall Bolin is a mental health coach who helps clients make sense of their emotional problems.

    https://www.marshallbolin.com/

    • 10 min

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