The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
Scott Eilers
There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical level. There ...
The One Thing Nobody Tells You About Mental Health Recovery
Quick fixes for mental health are destroying your progress. The self-help industry's promise of rapid transformation is setting you up for failure.
Your attempts to heal quickly might be the exact reason you're stuck in place. Making dramatic lifestyle changes and expecting instant results creates a cycle of disappointment and abandonment.
In this video, I explain four essential mindset shifts that transformed my approach to mental health recovery and can help you build sustainable, lasting change.
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3 Unique ways to work with me
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My book: For When Everything is Burning
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Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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The Year I Gave Up On Life - And How I Came Back From It
Real transformation often starts in the depths of isolation, where even the smallest comfort can matter.
In my junior year of high school, I retreated to my attic room, existing on video games and disconnection. My world had shrunk to the size of my perceived failures, with only one fading connection to a band that eventually dissolved.
I hope this personal story helps you find just one tiny spark - even something as simple as a childhood memory or favorite food - that can become the foundation for rebuilding your life.
Get my 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles.
Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.
3 Unique ways to work with me
Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps with my new Sleep Workbook.
My book: For When Everything is Burning
Connect with me on TikTok
Connect on Instagram
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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The Counterintuitive Truth About Failure That Changed My Life
Success isn't about avoiding failure - it's about finding your true limits. True growth comes from pushing past self-imposed boundaries until you discover what you're genuinely capable of achieving.
I spent years letting anxiety dictate my capabilities, avoiding challenges that might expose my perceived weaknesses. Through weightlifting and academic pursuits, I discovered that my real limits far exceeded my self-imposed restrictions.
In this episode, I'll show you how to differentiate between harmful and beneficial failure, giving you practical strategies to break free from self-sabotage. You'll learn how to use "controlled failure" as a tool for personal growth and self-discovery.
Get my 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles.
Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.
3 Unique ways to work with me
Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps with my new Sleep Workbook.
My book: For When Everything is Burning
Connect with me on TikTok
Connect on Instagram
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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15:58
How Parenting Styles Create Maladaptive Behavior in Children
Most parenting advice creates broken adults. Society pressures us to raise "convenient" children, but this approach severely damages their emotional development and mental health.
Children deserve to be emotional, needy, and sometimes chaotic as they navigate a confusing world with underdeveloped coping skills. When we force them to suppress these natural tendencies, we create adults who struggle with self-worth and emotional connection.
In this video, I break down four destructive expectations society places on children and reveal how these create maladaptive behaviors. Whether you're a parent or healing from your own childhood wounds, this information will help you understand and overcome these damaging patterns.
Get my 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles.
Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.
3 Unique ways to work with me
Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have partnered with this brand)
Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps with my new Sleep Workbook.
My book: For When Everything is Burning
Connect with me on TikTok
Connect on Instagram
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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13:47
Why Your Past Always Seems Better Than Your Present
Your cherished childhood memories are lying to you. Nostalgia creates a deceptive highlight reel that omits all the ordinary stress and struggles we faced back then.
Those magical moments from your past weren't actually more special than what's happening right now. Our brains play three specific tricks that make old memories seem better than they really were.
In this episode, I'll show you how to stop letting romanticized memories rob you of present joy. You'll learn why your past feels superior to your present and how to break free from this mental trap.
Get my 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles.
Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.
3 Unique ways to work with me
Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have partnered with this brand)
Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps with my new Sleep Workbook.
My book: For When Everything is Burning
Connect with me on TikTok
Connect on Instagram
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
About The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical level. There are relatively few people who understand both, and I’m one of them. As a clinical psychologist I have a doctorate degree and thousands of hours of professional experience providing treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. I also have 39 years of personal experience managing mood and anxiety disorders as I myself deal with these struggles. This podcast is my attempt to synthesize my personal knowledge with my professional knowledge.
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