The Pursuit of Happiness: Myths and Realities with Dr. Deborah Brown

In this episode of the Well2You podcast, Sue and Dr. Deborah Brown discuss the complexities of happiness, exploring how emotional balance and societal pressures shape our understanding of happiness. They emphasize that happiness is not a constant state but rather a range of emotions that require recognition and acceptance. They delve into the importance of contentment, security, and the impact of relationships on emotional well-being. Through practical strategies and insights, they encourage listeners to embrace authenticity and prioritize realistic happiness. Key themes explored include self-reliance, personal responsibility, initiative, connection, and reflection—vital components for emotional well-being and personal growth.

About Deborah:

Dr. Deborah Brown is a psychotherapist and holistic healthcare provider. She is a behavioral health and social science researcher and writer examining how we make decisions about our health and our relationships. She is a strong advocate for ending mental health stigma and a popular voice in the mental health community. She is considered an expert in the area of human behavior, relationships, and sexual health.
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Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, an MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a specialty in Public Health.

Brownstone Center for Wellness represents her goal of duplicating her efforts after years of working individually with patients to create improved outcomes in their mental health and overall in their quality of life. Her patients report growth and change due to her efforts to recognize the potential for all of us to grow and evolve beyond the limitations of our symptoms or mental health disorders. With a team of exceptional professionals, her goal is to create large scale social change related to mental health treatment and the reduction of internalized stigma related to mental health.

Connect with Deborah:
Website
www.instagram.com/drdeborahbrownstone
Check out her NEW podcast: HERE

Meet your host:

Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!

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