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Modern WisdomJul 20, 2024

#814 - Doctor Mike - Reacting To The Rise Of Anxiety, Microplastics & Antidepressants

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#814 - Doctor Mike - Reacting To The Rise Of Anxiety, Microplastics & Antidepressants mentions The Divided Mind by John Sarno, Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns, Healing Back Pain by John Sarno, and Countdown by Dr. Shanna Swan with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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I really recommend folks to read his book.

Feeling Good
Dr. David Burns

The most common book that I give to my patients is called Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns.

I really recommend folks to read his book.

Episode summary
Doctor Mike is a family medicine physician and a YouTuber. There’s a lot of information in the health space. With so much data out there, what are the best ways to discern real health advice from false claims? Expect to learn whether there really is an uptick in Adult ADHD diagnoses, whether SSRIs are being over prescribed, the worst beauty trends Doctor Mike is seeing at the moment, the problem of microplastics men who’s testicles, which health trends we will look back on in 50 years in horror, how big of a change Ozempic will make in the health space, and much more...
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The Divided Mind
John Sarno

The host mentions 'The Divided Mind' by Dr. John Sarno to highlight the connection between mental health and physical…

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Feeling Good
Dr. David Burns

The host mentions 'Feeling Good' as a key resource for patients dealing with anxiety and depression through cognitive…

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Healing Back Pain
John Sarno

The host mentions 'Healing Back Pain' to highlight how mental health can significantly impact physical pain. They emp…

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Countdown
Dr. Shanna Swan

The host mentioned 'Countdown' by Dr. Shanna Swan to highlight the alarming decline in sperm rates and the environmen…

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Magic Pill
Johan Hari

The host mentions Johan Hari's book 'Magic Pill' in the context of discussing the potential impact of new obesity med…

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The Pathology of the Mind

The host mentions 'The Pathology of the Mind' in the context of discussing how our brains are wired for negativity. T…

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  • The conversation centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
  • A second recurring theme is mental health and pain.
  • Referenced books include The Divided Mind by John Sarno and Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Patients experiencing chronic pain and Patients seeking to understand and manage anxiety and depression..

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Highly Recommended(3)Passing Reference(2)Deep Dive(1)
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Patients experiencing chronic painPatients seeking to understand and manage anxiety and depression.Individuals concerned about environmental health and reproductive issues.Individuals interested in health, wellness, and societal impacts of obesity treatments.Individuals interested in understanding cognitive distortions and mental health.

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Best for Patients experiencing chronic painOften cited around mental health and pain

Dr. John Sarno pioneered the knowledge of how back pain and pain in general is related to our mental health. I really recommend folks to read his book, The Divided Mind.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Patients experiencing chronic pain
Key quote: I really recommend folks to read his book.
The host mentions 'The Divided Mind' by Dr. John Sarno to highlight the connection between mental health and physical pain, particularly back pain. They emphasize how the book has helped patients understand their pain better and reduce it without medication.
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Feeling Good
Dr. David Burns
Best for Patients seeking to understand and manage anxiety and depression.Often cited around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The most common book that I give to my patients is called Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns, who I'm actually scheduled to have a conversation with the next month.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Patients seeking to understand and manage anxiety and depression.
Key quote: The most common book that I give to my patients is called Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns.
The host mentions 'Feeling Good' as a key resource for patients dealing with anxiety and depression through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They emphasize its practical approach and the importance of understanding cognitive distortions in managing mental health.
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Healing Back Pain cover
Best for Patients experiencing chronic painOften cited around mental health and pain

Another book by Dr. John Sarno that I recommend to patients is Healing Back Pain, which is a really great read.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Patients experiencing chronic pain
Key quote: I really recommend folks to read his book.
The host mentions 'Healing Back Pain' to highlight how mental health can significantly impact physical pain. They emphasize that many patients find relief through the insights presented in the book, suggesting its effectiveness in understanding pain management.
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Countdown
Dr. Shanna Swan
Best for Individuals concerned about environmental health and reproductive issues.Often cited around microplastics and health

Dr. Shanna Swan wrote the book, Countdown, which was about sperm rate decline over the last few decades. Really interesting, a bunch of interesting things from her.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals concerned about environmental health and reproductive issues.
Key quote: She wrote the book, Countdown, which was about sperm rate decline, uh, over the last few decades.
The host mentioned 'Countdown' by Dr. Shanna Swan to highlight the alarming decline in sperm rates and the environmental factors contributing to this issue. This discussion ties into the broader theme of how pervasive chemicals, including microplastics, affect human health and reproduction.
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Magic Pill
Johan Hari
Best for Individuals interested in health, wellness, and societal impacts of obesity treatments.Often cited around debate around obesity

The speaker mentions Johan Hari's new book 'Magic Pill' and references discussions with various guests about it.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in health, wellness, and societal impacts of obesity treatments.
Key quote: They are basically saying that this is going to be as big of a revolution as the smartphone was.
The host mentions Johan Hari's book 'Magic Pill' in the context of discussing the potential impact of new obesity medications on society and healthcare. They express a mix of optimism and caution regarding the revolutionary claims made about these treatments, reflecting on the historical skepticism surrounding weight loss drugs.
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The Pathology of the Mind cover
Best for Individuals interested in understanding cognitive distortions and mental health.Often cited around cognitive behavioral therapy

There's great books on the subject called literally The Pathology of the Mind. And I think that's a great book.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in understanding cognitive distortions and mental health.
Key quote: There's great books on the subject called literally The Pathology of the Mind.
The host mentions 'The Pathology of the Mind' in the context of discussing how our brains are wired for negativity. This reference highlights the importance of understanding cognitive distortions and their impact on mental health.
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The Divided Mind
Modern Wisdom · 51:19
I really recommend folks to read his book.
Feeling Good
Modern Wisdom · 5:36
The most common book that I give to my patients is called Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns.
Healing Back Pain
Modern Wisdom · 51:21
I really recommend folks to read his book.
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The Divided Mind cover
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The Divided Mind
John Sarno

The host mentions 'The Divided Mind' by Dr. John Sarno to highlight the connection between mental health and physical pain, particularly back pain.…

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Feeling Good cover
Mentioned at 5:36
Feeling Good
Dr. David Burns

The host mentions 'Feeling Good' as a key resource for patients dealing with anxiety and depression through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The…

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Healing Back Pain cover
Mentioned at 51:21
Healing Back Pain
John Sarno

The host mentions 'Healing Back Pain' to highlight how mental health can significantly impact physical pain. They emphasize that many patients find…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link

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