Overcoming Overwhelm
Jeremy shares his journey of recognizing that his feelings of depression often stemmed from overwhelm rather than a singular mental health issue. By naming this experience, he found strategies to manage it more effectively. Marc highlights the pervasive impact of social media on self-perception, emphasizing that the pressure to appear perfect online can lead to deeper feelings of inadequacy. Both stress the importance of cognitive strategies alongside traditional mindfulness practices to truly address these emotional challenges.In this clip
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