Mental health advice is everywhere. But not all of it is good advice. In fact, some common tips about how to improve your emotional well-being that get widely shared on social media are downright unhealthy. Following those strategies might actually increase your depression, worsen your anxiety, increase your stress, or damage your psychological well-being.
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Jul 27
337 — Overwhelmed by Self-Improvement Advice? 5 Strategies From a Guy Who's Interviewed 700 Top Performers with Ryan Hawk
Are you overwhelmed by all the self-improvement advice out there? Every book, every podcast, every social media post is telling you a different thing you should be doing and all those things might leave you feeling exactly the same as when you started. My guest today has spent th ... Show More
53m 49s
Jul 24
336 — The "Social Clock" That's Making You Feel Behind—and How to Stop
Do you ever feel like everyone else is a few steps ahead of you? Maybe you thought you'd have the job, the house, the relationship, or the retirement account figured out by now—and the fact that you don't feels like proof you've fallen behind. It's easy to feel like everyone else ... Show More
22m 36s
Feb 2023
242 - Friday Fix: 7 Worst Mental Health Tips on Social Media
Many people go online to seek positive affirmations, mental health tips, and strategies for building mental strength. Unfortunately, many social media tips on improving mental health aren’t accurate, and some strategies can be downright damaging. Many slogans, mantras, and tips j ... Show More
11m 31s
Jul 2024
Bad Anxiety and Mental Health Advice | Episode 297
The Internet is packed with anxiety and mental health advice, but not all of it is useful or helpful. Some of it can be harmful. This week I'm joined by Emma McAdam, the therapist behind the Therapy in a Nutshell YouTube channel, to dissect the often misleading and sometimes dang ... Show More
38m 19s
Nov 2024
7 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
<p>Ever feel like life’s weighing you down or that emotions keep piling up? Today, I’m giving you *seven powerful, game-changing tips* to boost your mental health and find balance. From learning how to let go of what’s holding you back to discovering the magic of silence, we’re t ... Show More
17m 52s
May 2025
My 7 Favorite Free Apps to Improve Mental Health
<p>Join Therapy in a Nutshell’s membership and get instant access to all 10 life-changing courses, live weekly Q&As, and a supportive community for just $27/month. Learn how to manage anxiety, process trauma, regulate emotions, and build lasting resilience. Take small, powerf ... Show More
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Jul 2022
The 9 SCIENCE BASED Ways To Heal Your Mind & Keep It HEALTHY! EP 1289
<p>Today, nearly 20% of adults in the United States alone experience some form of struggle or illness related to their mental health. Thanks to advances in science, technology, and the progress we’ve made to begin erasing the stigma around mental health, we actually have more too ... Show More
35m 16s