Marshall Bolin talks about recovering from problems with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. He shares the writings of his therapist, the late author and psychologist Amr Barrada.
Amr Barrada's approach to recovery involves making peace with emotions instead of trying to change or eliminate them. As human beings our emotions serve a vital, adaptive purpose. However, we live in a world where emotions are seen as problems in themselves, and when we try to get rid of them we cut ourselves off from the beneficial role they play in our lives.
Emotional problems are complex, but it is possible to recover from them.
Learn more about Marshall and Amr at:
https://www.marshallbolin.com/amr-barrada
Given the recent umbrella study questioning the effectiveness of antidepressants, some might be wondering, "Why then did I feel better after taking the medications?" This is episode delves into how a person might start talking to themselves in a more accepting way after taking medications -- and how that new style of self-talk might account more for feeling better than the medication.
Learn more about Marshall Bolin at:
https://www.marshallbolin.com/
6 Aug 2022
What Isn't Essential to Recovery
What kinds of strategies are commonly recommended for recovering from problems with anxiety and depression? Are these things really essential? What IS essential to recovery?
Learn more about Marshall Bolin and Amr Barrada at:
https://www.marshallbolin.com/
4 Aug 2022
Perfectionistic Optimism
Reasonable expectations can aid in recovering from emotional problems.
Learn more about Marshall Bolin at https://www.marshallbolin.com/
Find books by Amr Barrada on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAmr+Barrada&s=relevancerank&text=Amr+Barrada&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1).
1 Aug 2022
Looking to Others for Help
What are the qualities of a well person? Do you know anyone who fits this description? Maybe this person can tell you how they went from troubled to less troubled.
Learn more about Marshall Bolin at: https://www.marshallbolin.com/
26 Jul 2022
What's Going on with Depression?
Marshall Bolin discusses the recent study questioning whether depression is caused by a chemical imbalance:
https://theconversation.com/depression-is-probably-not-caused-by-a-chemical-imbalance-in-the-brain-new-study-186672?fbclid=IwAR0Evx9dmCXOZjafFd8TYeIt_RCl4geflp_Eruh8tmr2Tj6Tme3VpvD1sug
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0
Marshall talks about how Amr Barrada's model of emotional health provides insights into what else besides a chemical imbalance might account for depression problems.
https://www.marshallbolin.com/
15 Jul 2022
Slowing Down
Learning to slow down is an important part of recovering from emotional problems. Marshall shares an insight he learned from is therapist about slowing down.
Marshall Bolin is a mental health coach who helps clients make sense of their emotional problems.
https://www.marshallbolin.com/
2 Jul 2020
Reactions to a Crisis
Reflecting on the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd in his town, Marshall explores two ways a crisis might be experienced by those with emotional problems.
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24 May 2020
Bothered Vs Troubled
The road to better and better begins with validating fears.
Marshall reads the 4th chapter, Putting Life on Hold: Complications and the Need for simplicity, from Amr Barrada's Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.
Reach out to Marshall at:
https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact (https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact)
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8 May 2020
Finding the Real Problem
Confusion ensues when an emotional problem is interpreted as a physical health problem.
Marshall reads the 3rd chapter, Human Suffering and the Quest for Self-Acceptance, from Amr Barrada's Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.
Reach out to Marshall at:
https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact (https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact)
Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.
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27 Apr 2020
From Old Beliefs to New Beliefs
A few words on the pressure felt by those suffering from emotional problems, and a reading of the 2nd chapter from Amr Barrada's book, Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.
If there are topics you'd like to hear discussed on future episodes, you can send Marshall a message through the contact form on his website:
https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact (https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact)
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20 Apr 2020
The Willingness to Suffer
Marshall reads the first chapter from Amr Barrada's book, Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.
If you have questions you'd like Marshall to address on future episodes, send him a private message at https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact (https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact)
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