Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://bit.ly/4c602k2 Guy Winch is a psychologist, author, and co-host of the Dear Therapist podcast. In this episode, Guy speaks to the commonality of the human condition with relatable stories from his decades of therapy sessions as well as his own experience with incessant rumination in the early days of his private practice. He shares insights on what he sees as an epidemic of rumination that leads to career burnout, the consequences of social comparison heightened by social media, and the psychological impact of not recognizing success. He emphasizes the need for a “psychological medicine cabinet” and provides concrete and practical tools for treating emotional injuries. He concludes with a discussion about the widespread impact of the coronavirus pandemic on emotional health and how we can use experienced psychologists in a time when it’s especially needed. We discuss: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:00 - The unique format and impetus for Guy’s podcast with Lori Gottlieb 00:07:45 - How Guy pieced together the many different schools of thought in psychology to develop his own unique approach 00:19:30 - The most important component of successful therapy, and why it sometimes makes sense to “break the rules” 00:28:15 - Insights extracted from Guy’s own battle with extreme stress and anxiety around finishing his education and starting his private practice 00:34:15 - The epidemic of rumination, burnout, and the inability to psychologically leave work 00:41:15 - Antidotes to incessant rumination, and tips for transitioning from work to home to avoid burnout 00:52:30 - The psychology of complaining: The hidden cost of complaining incorrectly and benefits of learning how and when to complain 01:02:15 - The consequences of social comparison, and the impact of “failure” on emotional health 01:07:30 - How Guy helps people who struggle to acknowledge any level of success 01:19:00 - Emotional first aid: The importance of a psychological medicine cabinet for treating emotional injuries 01:27:45 - The role of therapists in normalizing the discussion of emotional injuries and illuminating the commonality of feelings 01:35:15 - The widespread impact of the coronavirus pandemic on emotional health 01:42:00 - How to properly use affirmations—a tool for treating psychological injuries 01:47:30 - The importance of nuanced language and the stories we tell ourselves 01:53:15 - Peter’s favorite episode of the Dear Therapist Podcast Show notes page: https://peterattiamd.com/guywinch/ About: The Peter Attia Drive is a weekly, ultra-deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing health, longevity, critical thinking…and a few other things. With over 30 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including fasting, ketosis, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter is a physician focusing on the applied science of longevity. His practice deals extensively with nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, sleep physiology, emotional and mental health, and pharmacology to increase lifespan (delay the onset of chronic disease), while simultaneously improving healthspan (quality of life). Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com/ Subscribe to receive exclusive subscriber-only content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Play: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGooglePlay