Dexa/Mental Illness Happy Hour

Published Oct 11, 2024

#717 Learning Vulnerability - David Finch

Actor and visual artist David Finch unravels his personal struggle with vulnerability, art, and sobriety, revealing the healing power of self-reflection and therapy in overcoming emotional battles, while discussing the influential role of comedy and film in his creative evolution.

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- Why do I feel the way I do about who I am?
  Asked by 76 people
- How can I change my brain and eliminate negative self-talk?
  Asked by 71 people
- How can I improve my self-esteem?
  Asked by 57 people
- Is therapy a valuable tool?
  Asked by 40 people
- How can I stop judging myself?
  Asked by 35 people
- Why can't I forget the experiences I've faced?
  Asked by 31 people
- How can I stop blaming myself?
  Asked by 30 people
- Why might someone dislike therapy?
  Asked by 25 people
- How can I handle feelings of inadequacy?
  Asked by 24 people
- How can I improve self-esteem?
  Asked by 20 people
- What are the struggles with self-love?
  Asked by 17 people
- What is the nature of happiness as discussed in the episode "Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series"?
  Asked by 17 people
- How can I build self-worth?
  Asked by 16 people
- How can I improve my self-image?
  Asked by 8 people
- Are my feelings of maladaptive delusions of grandeur regarding art justified? I believe I should be better than I am as an illustrator, even though I don't practice to become a professional anymore. I'm worried that I'm projecting my failures in art onto entrepreneurship. I was a working professional artist in graphic design but was completely self-taught, and it took a long time. Within two years, I lost interest and put it down completely. What if I repeat this cycle and waste time hoping to find fulfillment but end up hating the process and finding no satisfaction? I want something that is fulfilling, pays the bills, and allows me to look back and think, "Was all that work really worth the effort?"
  Asked by 7 people

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