How To Waste Your Life & Never Be Happy - The #1 Thing Sabotaging You | Paul Conti PT 1

Prepare to dive deep into the intricate web of human psychology, trauma, and the essence of personal responsibility.  Today, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist, consultant, and author who is adept at helping people untangle complex problems and find a path to healing. His book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, examines the most recent research, clinical best practices, and dozens of real-life stories to present a deeper, richer, and more urgent view of trauma. In the first part of this episode, Dr. Conti unravels the complexities of trauma, its lasting impact on our mental and emotional well-being, and the pivotal role of personal responsibility in our healing journey. We also explore the power of self-belief and conceptualizing trauma, gaps that exist in society around understanding and treating trauma, and the role of meaning and purpose in surviving and overcoming trauma.  SHOW NOTES: 0:45 | Process of Understanding Ourselves 11:40 | Overcoming the Shame Spiral 18:30 | Markers of Trauma 25:59 | Conceptualizing Trauma and the Power of Self-Belief 33:01 | Societal Gaps in Understanding Our Responses 49:09 | The Depth of Loneliness and Feeling "Dead" Inside 1:05:13 | Compassion in a Societal Context 1:15:00 | The Role of Meaning and Purpose in Trauma Follow Paul Conti: https://drpaulconti.com/  SPONSORS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://bit.ly/BetterhelpImpact and get on your way to being your best self. Head over to https://bit.ly/AnthrosImpact and get $200 off the office chair that promises to be the world's most comfortable sitting experience. Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://bit.ly/AG1Impact. No interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at https://bit.ly/NetsuiteImpact to get the visibility and control you need to weather any storm. Sign up today at https://bit.ly/ButcherBoxImpact and use code IMPACT to get a FREE TURKEY ​plus $20 off your fi