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“Our desire and ability to assert ourselves in the world and to find pleasure, those are important things for humans– But they have to sit under the core of our humanness, which is to be generative: To create and to make better.” – Dr. Paul Conti
Intro
This conversation with the incredible Dr. Paul Conti changed how I look at mental health. We’ve all been taught that we’re driven by aggression or pleasure—but Paul reveals there is a third “Generative Drive” that is the actual key to our wellness.
In this episode, we dive deep into his new book, What’s Going Right. We talk about why we are so “lost” in negativity, how to move past the stigma of mental health, and the practical “self-inquiry” tools you can use to pull your unconscious patterns out of the “basement” and into the light.
Highlights:
- 4:40 Dr. Conti’s family communication origin story
- 9:20 The three internal drivers of human behavior
- 14:50 How we can become more aware of the positive side of human nature
- 21:00 Why curiosity and understanding is an important part of working on yourself
- 31:00 Cultivating daily self-inquiry practices
- 36:20 Paul’s greatest boundary struggle
Connect with Dr. Paul Conti
Paul Conti, MDis a celebrity-endorsed psychiatrist, renowned author and President of Pacific Premier Group PC, a comprehensive mental health clinic that provides therapy, coaching, and consulting services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States and abroad. He has been featured on top podcasts with industry-leading hosts such as Tim Ferriss, Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Lex Fridman, Whitney Cummings, Tom Bilyeu, Rich Roll, Danica Patrick, and others.
Order Dr. Conti’s new book, What’s Going Right: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/paul-conti/whats-going-right/9781538776049/
Dr. Conti’s Website: https://drpaulconti.com/
Pacific Premier Group: https://pacificpremiergroup.com/paul-m-conti-md/
Resources to Support Your Journey
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THE BOOK LIBRARY:
- The Father Wound (New!): Heal your past and reclaim your future with my latest guide. https://fatherwoundbook.com
- Too Much: A Guide to High-Functioning Codependency. Break the cycle of over-functioning and find your balance. https://hfcbook.com
- Boundary Boss: The essential guidebook for authentically expressing your desires and setting healthy limits. https://boundarybossbook.com
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