In our last +1, we talked about what I consider to be THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT interview I’ve ever done. Period.
I repeat…
That chat was with Harvard psychiatrist Chris Palmer, MD.
Why was THAT chat THE most powerful one I’ve ever had?
Because Chris has identified THE #1 THING that connects ALL physiological AND psychological disorders (aka depression, anxiety, etc!) and provides both a coherent theoretical framework to articulate the underlying cause AND, even more importantly, an incredibly straight-forward and practical way to address the issues.
We talk about this wisdom in our Notes on Brain Energy (which you can download for free here and that we’ll explore in the next several +1s) but it really came to life in this 90-minute, practical-wisdom-packed chat. You can watch/listen to that chat for free here.
If you or a loved one has EVER experienced ANY psychological challenges, I HIGHLY (!!!) recommend you take the time to read the Note and watch/listen to the interview.
It has the potential to change and save lives.
Before we jump in and discuss why his theoretical framework matters AND discuss some practical Ideas on how we can apply the wisdom to our lives TODAY, I want to say that I got tears in my eyes when I read the inside flap then Christopher’s dedication.
First, a little more context.
The inside cover of the book says: “In Brain Energy, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Christopher M. Palmer unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. Palmer explains this new understanding of mental illness in detail, from symptoms and risk factors to what is happening in brain cells, and sheds light on new treatment pathways for all mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and even schizophrenia.”
I circled “ALCOHOLISM” and thought of my dad (and his dad and my brother) when I read that.
Then I turned the page and read Christopher’s dedication: “To my mother... My futile attempts to save you from the ravages of mental illness lit a fire in me that burns to this day. I’m sorry I didn’t figure this out in time to help you. May you rest in peace.”
I got tears in my eyes and goosebumps (again) as I typed that.
Amen.
I feel the same way about my father and I feel an intense fire to help YOU and your families deal with the extraordinary challenges we all face and the unprecedented mental turmoil we are all experiencing in the process.
With that and with love as our fuel, I REPEAT myself yet again.
If you or a loved one has EVER experienced ANY psychological challenges, I HIGHLY (!!!) recommend you take the time to read the Note and watch/listen to the interview.
It has the potential to change and save lives.
Check out our Notes on Brain Energy here and watch/listen to that chat for free here.
That’s all I’ve got for Today.
Sending love to you and your family.
Day 1. All in.
LET’S GO, HERO.
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