It was fascinating - and a bit mind-blowing - to sit down with clinical psychologist Dr Andrew Hartz. We talked about how therapy is currently being misused, the techniques that bring about actual change, as well as some deep and weird stuff; do we have souls? What is thought? Is there evidence for psychic powers? The answers may surprise you…Andrew’s website: https://hartzpsychology.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 We’re not over-therapised, we’re poorly therapised01:53 “My spouse is a narcissist”03:02 Misuse of ‘trauma’03:43 Social media self-diagnosis05:18 What counts as depression?10:47 Our method of diagnosis is flawed13:12 Gut instinct is crucial14:24 The three channels therapists use17:02 The problem with online therapy19:57 Right brain / left brain21:37 Body language is vital24:25 Using your body to deescalate patients27:44 How to deal with negative thoughts32:10 How to find real meaning36:38 The power of narrative40:04 Metaphors frame our self-perception42:27 The danger of conceptualising humans as machines45:15 Concerns about BetterHelp50:14 All therapy is at risk of being written off as scammy52:55 A diagnosis is something to overcome not become54:12 Why we need ‘negative’ emotions55:47 Scientific proof for psychic powers1:02:33 Criticism of the results1:03:42 We don’t know what consciousness is1:06:25 Does this mean we have a soul?1:08:25 Sensing when a loved one’s in danger1:09:39 There’s so much we don’t understand1:11:34 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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