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How self-actualization can help us transcend fear, anxiety & uncertainty + why some selfishness can actually be good for your mental health! (with Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD))

Podcast |: CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Publisher |: Dr. Caroline Leaf
Media Type |: audio
Podknife tags |: Health,; Mental Health,; Neuroscience,; Science & Medicine
Categories Via RSS |: Health & Fitness,; Mental Health
Publication Date |: Dec 02, 2020
Episode Duration |: 00:50:51

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

SHOW DESCRIPTION: There are a lot of books, talks, podcasts, movies and articles out there on reaching your full potential, but what does this actually mean? In this podcast I speak with humanistic psychologist and top podcast host Scott Barry Kaufman about the roadmap for finding purpose and fulfillment, the power of self-actualization, how to realize your full potential, why a little selfishness can be a good thing, and so much more!

Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-self-actualization-can-help-us-transcend-fear-anxiety-uncertainty-why-some-selfishness-can-actually-be-good-for-your-mental-health-with-scott-barry-kaufman

or more info on Scott & to get his book visit: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

3:58 Why Maslow's hierarchy of needs is incomplete and the science of actualization

7:09 The failures of modern psychology and neuroscience

10:00 The characteristics of self-actualization

16:30 Why we need to choose growth, not fear

18:56 Why self-actualization is so important for our health and wellbeing

27:00 How to be happy with what you have

36:50 Why we all need to be a little selfish

45:36 The biggest struggles Scott has faced and how he overcame them

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