Anxiety Psychologist: Loneliness is as Deadly as “15 Cigarettes a DAY!” | Dr. Lalitaa (E034)

Dr. Lalitaa is an award-winning psychologist, specialising in mindset, relationships, anxiety and adult behaviour. Her ethos is simple, to help her audience build emotional and psychological resilience to the inevitable hardships of life. Dr. Lalitaa works with her patients on a highly specialised basis to help unravel existing trauma and mental barriers. In this episode, Dr. Lalitaa dives into the world of mental health, offering her wisdom on anxiety, stress, loneliness, relationships and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:12 “95% of what we do is subconscious”: the psychology of building success 9:12 Resisting temptations & self-control 12:00 High-functioning anxiety: the sad truth behind high-achievers 14:10 Developing perspective, introspection & dealing with stress 20:20 The difference between stress & anxiety (and how to deal with symptoms) 25:40 Is mental health getting worse? Loneliness is damaging you 29:31 Avoidance & escapism 34:10 Suicide & dealing with loss 39:41 Self-doubt vs self-belief & imposter syndrome 44:20 The benefits of social media & finding your niche / community 48:12 Authenticity: Mike reflects on his insecurities & “true self” 52:40 Extrovert & introvert behaviour: impact on relationships 56:35 The health benefits of alone time 59:33 “Young men are useless” - Mike’s view on a man’s journey to self-improvement 1:04:10 From Leeds to Dubai: Mike’s experience on travelling and living abroad 1:09:23 Dealing with hate & the importance of honesty in a relationship 1:17:40 Relationships & breakups 1:24:58 The downfalls of being a “nice guy” 1:29:15 Having goals & the pursuit of greatness: how to build your empire 1:30:00 The hedonic treadmill 1:34:00 The common mindsets of highly-successful individuals 1:37:50 Should a man open up to his partner? » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - » Transform your physique - » My clothing brand, THRST - » Custom Bioniq supplements: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - » Follow Dr. Lalitaa « Youtube: @DrLalitaa Instagram: Website: