Dr Ashok Bhattacharya on empathy, narcissism and self-esteem (#30)

<p>2:52 - is it normal to smile when you see a video of someone smiling?</p><p>4:14 - mirror neurons (<a href="https://youtu.be/0xQGHIpVjjM" target="_blank">see video clip</a>).</p><p>7:57 - how to be the baby whisperer.</p><p>9:03 - the hardware and software of empathy.</p><p>12:51 - empathy is not standing in someone else's shoes.</p><p>17:45 - empathy is a capacity.</p><p>20:17 - empathy is a tool. It's not good or bad.</p><p>23:08 - empathy is not getting in the hole with the person.</p><p>26:56 - how empathy impacts relationships.</p><p>31:47 - what if we're not in an empathetic state of mind?</p><p>33:13 - the hardest thing to do is to listen (<a href="https://youtu.be/QHqyvx049t8" target="_blank">see video clip</a>).</p><p>36:31 - helping people solve their own problems.</p><p>38:25 - listening requires patience.</p><p>38:55 - helping someone learn a lesson for themselves is much more powerful than simply teaching.</p><p>42:29 - human beings are designed to be insecure.</p><p>45:55 - confidence and self-esteem.</p><p>47:06 - narcissism.</p><p>49:41 - can a narcissist be helped?</p><p>52:18 - being in a relationship with a narcissist (<a href="https://youtu.be/AzPJDyEOIVk" target="_blank">see video clip</a>).</p><p>58:25 - directional empathy.</p><p>01:02:49 - how can couples navigate life changes together.</p><p>01:06:18 - Trusting your partner to have your back.</p><p>01:10:3 - how to find the right partner.</p><p>01:11:18 - the Van Gogh problem.</p><p>01:12:37 - confidence and self-esteem.</p><p>01:16:38 - how to build confidence when you are failing.</p><p>01:19:34 - connect with Ashok.</p><p> </p><p>You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: <a href="https://candourpodcast.com/dr-ashok-bhattacharya/" target="_blank">https://candourpodcast.com/dr-ashok-bhattacharya/</a></p>