In today's episode, physician and Ted Talk presenter, Dr. Shahana Alibhai shares her thoughts on the connection between Confidence and Mental Health.
Youtube Video Link: https://youtu.be/1yEw1GCMtww
Shahana opens up about her own struggles with postpartum and OCD.
She candidly shares the scheduling challenges and exhaustion that come with parenting, and offers tricks and tips she discovered along her own journey of overcoming these personal obstacles.
Reframing thoughts and experiences is a key aspect of building confidence and improving mental health, according to Dr. Alibhai. She explains that many of her patients, particularly women, struggle with this skill, highlighting the need for teaching introspection and pattern interrupting.
While she believes anyone can learn to do this on their own, she acknowledges the benefits of seeking professional help.
Dr. Alibhai introduces the concept of self-compassion - the ability to acknowledge one's situation and have agency to live life on one's own terms.
However, she acknowledges that being in a suffocating or constraining relationship can make it challenging to have self-compassion.
Seeking help for mental health issues is crucial, and Dr. Alibhai emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma and normalizing these conversations.
Dr. Alabai challenges the overuse of terms like "self-love" and "self-care" that may contribute to burnout, suggesting a deeper exploration of these concepts.
If you would like to contact Shahana, you can reach her at
drshahana.com
And, last but not least, my new website and contact info is LIVE:
theconfidencedoc.com
tony@theconfidencedoc.com
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