Listen "#504 - Dr Fred Moss - Mental Health"
Episode Synopsis
Mental health expert Dr Fred Moss joins The Next 100 Days podcast to talk about being an un-doctor.Summary of PodcastIntroductions and BanterKevin and Graham introduce their guest, Dr. Fred Moss, a psychiatrist who refers to himself as the "un-doctor". They engage in some lighthearted banter about pets and technical difficulties before welcoming Dr. Moss to the podcast.Dr. Moss' Unconventional ApproachDr. Moss explains his untraditional approach to mental health, emphasising that he does not diagnose or medicate patients. Instead, he aims to help people see that their experiences are a normal part of the human condition, rather than pathological issues that need to be "fixed".The Problem with Psychiatric DiagnosesThe group discusses how psychiatric diagnoses can become a way for people to avoid responsibility for their actions and experiences. Dr. Moss argues that these labels can become a crutch, preventing people from taking ownership of their lives and growth.Embracing the Human ExperienceDr. Moss emphasises the importance of embracing the full range of human emotions and experiences, rather than trying to eliminate or medicate them. He suggests that being "well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society" is not a sign of mental health.Finding Your Authentic VoiceDr. Moss explains how many people learn to suppress their true selves in order to fit in and protect themselves. He encourages finding one's authentic voice and frequency as a path to healing and connection.The Moss MethodDr. Moss outlines his "Moss Method", a list of 20 practices and habits that can support mental and emotional well-being, including gratitude, nature, creativity, and authentic communication.Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsThe group reflects on the key insights from the conversation and the value of Dr. Moss' unconventional perspective on mental health. They discuss how his approach could be applied to support business owners and entrepreneurs. The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, where he introduces AI Agents that you can talk to, that increase engagement, dwell time, leads and conversions. Now, Graham is offering Answer Engine Optimisation that gets you ready to be found by LLM search.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com
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