Emotional Health Misconceptions
The conversation dives into the misconceptions surrounding emotional health, particularly how society equates happiness with well-being. Both Mark and Megan challenge the narrative that sadness or grief is inherently pathological, highlighting the problematic influence of the pharmaceutical industry and outdated diagnostic criteria. They emphasize the need for genuine emotional processing rather than reliance on medication for natural human experiences.In this clip
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#257: It’s Okay That You’re Not Okay: Coping with Grief and Loss with Megan Devine
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