In this episode of The Mind Full Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Paul Conti to take a proper deep dive into the human mind, which, let’s be honest, most of us tend to avoid exploring too closely.
Paul is a world-renowned psychiatrist and trauma expert, and his work flips the usual script. Instead of asking “what’s wrong with us?”, he asks, “what’s actually going right?” - which is a refreshing change from the inner critic most of us carry around.
We chat about the three core drives behind human behaviour - survival, pleasure, and what he calls the generative drive - the part of us that wants to grow and connect. We also get into why we repeat patterns, how shame quietly shapes our lives, and how old experiences still influence us today.
It’s a fascinating, deeply human conversation - and one that might help you understand yourself with a bit more compassion.
For more information on Dr Paul Conti’s work, and to buy his newest book ‘What’s Going Right?’ Visit www.drpaulconti.com
If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!
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