The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
Episodes
Fix your black and white, all or nothing negative thoughts about yourself with one simple graph
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If my podcast has helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeper“I’m a failure.” “I’m worthless.” “I’m behi...
If You Survived Early Childhood Neglect And Isolation And Your Adult Relationships Feel Empty
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Childhood trauma and emotional neglect don’t just disappear when you become an adult. The coping strategies that helped you survive a painful childh...
Refusing to accept a broken world does not make you a broken person. In fact, the opposite
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If my podcast has helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeper.Many people struggling with depression, anxiety, and...
How to stop thinking about the things that stress you out - a strategy for defeating rumination
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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5 normal habits that will destroy your mental health
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you live with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or another chronic mental health condition, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is trying to be norma...
This skill stopped my stupid brain from ruining my life
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the person you need protection from… is you?If your brain constantly attacks your insecurities and drags your mood down, this video will tea...
I Know You’re Horribly Depressed, But You Still Need To Wash Your Butt
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The Person You Think You Are Doesn’t Exist (How To Correct Negative Self-Concept)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The person you see in your head when you think “me” probably isn’t you.Most of us don’t perceive ourselves accurately—we see a distorted, un...
Why Your Happiness Never Lasts - Emotional Operating Systems Explained
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Why you constantly need approval from other people (and how to stop)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Yes, You Deserve To Live, Even If Your Thoughts Say Otherwise
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Head to Grow Therapy to find your dream therapist today!Sometimes suicidal thoughts aren’t about not enjoying life. Sometimes they come from someth...
5 Types Of Anxiety That Are Completely Optional
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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No, You Aren’t The Only Common Denominator In All Of Your “Failed” Relationships
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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10 Ways To Get The Best Sleep Of Your Life In 2026
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Start the New Year off right and give your home the luxury it deserves, and make home the best part of life. Head to http://cozyearth.com/ and use my ...
How To Have Healthy Relationships Even While Living With Depression
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Build a stronger, more connected relationship with Paired for 25% off a yearly plan plus a 7-day free trial. @pairedapp Chronic depression can wrec...
Are My Suicidal Urges My “True Self?”
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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14 Critical Mental Health Lessons I Learned in 2025
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If my podcast has helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeper2025 was one of the hardest years of my life—but it taught me l...
Why You Can Never Find A Therapy Skill That Actually Helps (Turning The Ship)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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I Have Intense Mood Swings, But I Don’t Have Bipolar Disorder (Cyclothymia Explained)
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The Antisocial Individual’s Guide To Functioning In Society
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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How To Survive This Life If You Weren’t Born Resilient
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get $50 off at shortform.com/drscott and start learning more from NonfictionSome people are born resilient. Others have to build it from scratch. In t...
How To Appreciate What You Have In Life Before You Lose It
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don’t realize what mattered most to them until it’s already gone—and by then, all that’s left is grief, regret, and the feeling th...
Empty Depression, Social Isolation, Addiction, Broken Systems, and Moments That Saved Me
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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14 Tips To Survive The Holidays With Sanity (Mostly) Intact - From A Psychologist
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can be one of the hardest times of year for mental health — and if you dread this season instead of enjoying it, you’re not broken. Y...
Psychologist’s 2026 Guide to PTSD and CPTSD
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If my videos have helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeperhttps://bit.ly/DrScottLightBetweentheLeavesYTPTSD is one of the m...
An Antidote To Suicide - Making A Violent Commitment To Living
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you weren’t meant to be here—like you’re the unwanted guest at a party? I’ve felt that most of my life. I'm sharing ...
The Light Between The Leaves Book Preview (The Lake/Envy Is Ignorance)
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lake. A glass-calm afternoon. And a monster just beyond where we could see.This is a backstory reading from my new book, The Light Between the Leave...
Navigating The Grief Of A Broken Life
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Grow Therapy for sponsoring this video! Find your estimate and get started today!Those “random” waves of sadness? They might be ambiguou...
This Powerful, Unpredictable Tool Has Ended Many Of My Depressive Episodes
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression often feels like numbness—not joy vs. sadness, but a total loss of excitement. In this video, I share the surprising pattern that has end...
The Future of Therapy and AI - with Jacob Ward
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Light Between The Leaves Book Preview (The Forest/Regrowth)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is an excerpt from my new book, The Light Between the Leaveshttps://bit.ly/DrScottLightBetweentheLeavesYTThis is my most vulnerable story yet—a...
My Mind Is A Prison I Cannot Escape From
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can live in a beautiful world and still feel trapped in a nightmare—because what’s inside you shapes everything you see. In this video, I shar...
10 Daily Micro-Habits To Help You Feel Less Depressed
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression kills energy, motivation, and hope—and the things that help most (therapy, meds, exercise) all require the very energy you don’t have. ...
Somebody I Love Wants To Die - What Should I Do?
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If my podcasts have helped, my new book goes even deeperhttps://bit.ly/DrScottLightBetweentheLeavesYTWhen someone you love says they don’t want to b...
You Ruin The Few Good Days You Have Every Time You Make This Mistake
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling a little better—and instantly burying yourself in pressure? In this video I show why that smothers your progress and how to use “better da...
How To Keep Going When You Feel Nothing
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When motivation dies and everything feels blank, you’re not broken—you’re dissociated. In this video I explain why numbness (anhedonia/emptiness...
How To Stop Giving Up On Yourself So Easily
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the harshest voice in your life is your own, you’re not alone. In this video I map John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen” (criticism, defensiveness...
What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination And How Do I Stop It?
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the house is finally quiet, staying up feels like the only way to reclaim your life — even if tomorrow pays the price. This pattern has a name:...
8 Simple Dietary Changes That Will Make You Less Depressed
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain lives in your body—so if you want better mental health, you need a body routine that actually supports it. In this video I share eight hi...
Do I Have ADHD, Depression Or Both?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD and depression can look almost identical from the outside—but the label matters because the brain systems (and treatments) behind them are diff...
5 Coping Skills For Depression You (Probably) Aren’t Using - But Should Be!
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Do We Hold On To Things That Hurt Us? (Sunk Cost Fallacy Explained)
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we stay in jobs, relationships, or situations long after they’ve stopped serving us — not because we don’t see the truth, but because ...
Why You Can Never Force Yourself To Do Anything
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been stuck in that cycle where the more you pressure yourself to start, the less you actually get done? You tell yourself to “just do it,” bu...
Why Do So Many People With Depression Not Get Better In Therapy?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before you dig into your past, process trauma, or try advanced therapy techniques, there’s a more important question to ask:Is my brain healthy enou...
If You Don’t Know How To Stop Having Panic Attacks, Please Watch This Video
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How To Operationalize Your Mental Health
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been in therapy as both a client and a therapist. I know how confusing and contradictory it can feel.If therapy has ever left you without a roa...
13 Controversial Opinions About Therapy
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I became a therapist because I believed the field could change lives. Then I saw how it actually works behind the curtain—and realized why so many c...
Your Anxiety Routine Is Ruining Your Life - Here’s 6 Ways To Stop It
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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So You Ruined Your Life; Now What?
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The 6 Lies The World Tells You And How To Talk Back To Them
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Society's greatest lies are destroying your peace of mind daily. I've spent fifteen years identifying six toxic beliefs that trap people.These...
15 Things You Should Never Do When You’re Depressed
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Your brain is trolling you; here’s how to make it stop
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain doesn't care about your happiness at all. I explain why our survival-focused minds sabotage positive change.Our brains prioritize predi...
10 Ways To Stay Physically Active When You’re Depressed
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How To Eliminate All Meaningless Suffering From Your Life
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people accept all suffering as equally inevitable and meaningful. I believe we're torturing ourselves with pain that serves no purpose.The tr...
I’m Kind Of Happy, But I kind Of Want To Die
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having everything you thought you wanted doesn't cure existential emptiness. I discovered this painful truth after climbing from rock bottom.Many ...
If The Good Feelings Never Seem To Last, Listen to This
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery isn't about feeling happy all the time. Most people chase temporary highs that always fade away.I discovered we have two choices for happ...
Why You Run Out Of Time Every Single Day
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No one else is talking about this strategy - because no one else has done it (to my knowledge).I'm sharing the strategy I've used to solve wha...
19 Questions To Ask Yourself During Depressive Episodes
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Grow Therapy for sponsoring this episode! Learn more or book a session here. Depression hijacks your mind to tell you you’re worthless. By...
Your Personality - Feature or Bug?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Personality isn’t a flaw to fix, it’s a unique feature.I believe we often underestimate how much we can truly change.I dive into the Big Five trai...
What You Can’t Do Because Of Your Depression
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation hacks fail depressed brains. Depression distorts mental-health reward predictions, making every beneficial task feel pointless. I explain w...
Hacking Anhedonia with Time and Resource Stacking
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anhedonia is one of the scariest, most confusing, most unpleasant things that can happen to you. Even scarier is that it can come out of nowhere witho...
Sobriety, Fitness, Service and Faith (with Clint Lowery of Sevendust)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have the opportunity to talk with Clint Lowery! Clint is a songwriter and producer, best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist in the rock ban...
8 philosophies that had shocking impacts on my mental health
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world of professional mental health does not have all the answers or solutions or managing severe depression and anxiety.Even after I had implemen...
How Following Your Heart Can Destroy Your Life
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following your heart is one of the most destructive philosophies of our time. I lived this way for years and it shattered my life beyond recognition.M...
12 Reasons You’re Always Tired Even Though You’re Getting Plenty Of Sleep (Manta Sleep Inclusion)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get the sleep mask I use to get better sleep, longer - as a terribly light sleeper.Sleep isn't the magic cure for fatigue that most people believe. I ...
When Adult Trauma Unleashes Childhood Wounds; with Anna Runkle
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Adult Trauma Unleashes Childhood WoundsTrauma isn't a breakdown, it's your body's normal response to abnormal experiences. Your nervo...
What to do when working on yourself feels utterly pointless
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression recovery isn't about waiting for magical motivation to appear. I spent a decade waiting for someone else to be help before realizing I need...
Clinical Psychologist Reviews AI Therapists
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I tested three top-rated AI therapy apps to see how they'd handle a severe depressive episode. Spoiler alert, I'm not worried about being repl...
7 types of anxiety that don’t get better with therapy or medication
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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21 minutes of mental health advice from a clinical psychologist living with depression
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression often strikes those with above-average intelligence and empathy who clearly see life's harsh realities.Living with chronic mental illne...
If You’re Losing The Will To Stay Alive, Please Watch This Video
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life shouldn't feel like a constant grind with minimal rewards. I believe the discrepancy between effort and reward is what's destroying your ...
A Psychologists’s Guide to Surviving The Loneliness Epidemic
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people feel profoundly alone despite having friends, family, and romantic partners in their lives.The loneliness epidemic is reaching catastrophi...
Why You Self-Sabotage And How To Stop
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Society lied to us about self-sabotage. This misunderstood behavior isn't malicious or intentional but stems from past pain and hurt.In this episo...
Coping with severe depression, strong ambition, and high intellect
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Society tells us that smart, ambitious people can't be deeply depressed. My personal and professional experience proves this harmful myth couldn&#...
Practical psychological strategies for coping with pet loss
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Society tells us grief over pets isn't valid or important. The pain of losing an animal companion can be just as devastating as losing a human lov...
3 Quick Ways To Stop Overthinking
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think planning prevents disaster - they're dead wrong. Obsessive planning and overthinking are actually stealing your peace and reinfo...
Why You Have To Face Your Fears
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding your fears actually makes life MORE terrifying, not less. When you dodge what scares you, you're forced to carry the weight of every poss...
A day in the life of severe depression and anxiety recovery
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why bed rotting is bad for your mental health and 6 ways to stop
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bed rotting isn't the self-care practice social media claims it is. In fact, this trending coping mechanism could be worsening your depression and...
The Lies Your Mind Tells You About Shame And Failure
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm hosting a free live discussion and Q&A on Friday, January 31st on how you can still make life feel worth living even in your darkest times...
4 “Toxic” Behaviors That Improved My Mental Health
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The One Thing Nobody Tells You About Mental Health Recovery
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quick fixes for mental health are destroying your progress. The self-help industry's promise of rapid transformation is setting you up for failure...
The Year I Gave Up On Life - And How I Came Back From It
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real transformation often starts in the depths of isolation, where even the smallest comfort can matter. In my junior year of high school, I retreated...
The Counterintuitive Truth About Failure That Changed My Life
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Success isn't about avoiding failure - it's about finding your true limits. True growth comes from pushing past self-imposed boundaries until you disc...
How Parenting Styles Create Maladaptive Behavior in Children
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most parenting advice creates broken adults. Society pressures us to raise "convenient" children, but this approach severely damages their emotional d...
Why Your Past Always Seems Better Than Your Present
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your cherished childhood memories are lying to you. Nostalgia creates a deceptive highlight reel that omits all the ordinary stress and struggles we f...
25 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health In 2025
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You do not have full control over your mental health. No one is guaranteed a go0d life - or a good brain. And while there always will be things you ca...
Sometimes “Laziness” Is Actually Depression
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lifetime of being labeled "lazy" taught me there's a crucial difference between choosing not to act and being unable to act. My struggles with depr...
5 Stages of Mental Health Recovery
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a reason therapy often makes you feel worse than you did before you started. Good therapy helps disengage and deactivate negative coping mec...
8 Signs You Have High Functioning Depression
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
High-functioning depression is the most misunderstood subtype of depression sufferer. Get my 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite m...
The 5 Rules of Recovering From Trauma
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most mental health advice about trauma recovery is dead wrong. Traditional therapy approaches often make PTSD symptoms worse, not better. You're stru...
2024 Holiday/Winter Survival Guide For Mentally Ill People
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How will you survive the onslaught of the winter/holiday season if you struggle with your mental health? I'm sharing my personal survival guide in thi...
Your Relationship With Technology Can Ruin Your Mental Health
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Technology isn't ruining your mental health - your relationship with it is. Our society's relationship with screens has become deeply unhealthy, creat...
How To Make Healthier Choices In Life (DBT Wise Mind Tutorial)
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making healthy decisions is one of the most difficult things to do for people struggling with mental illness. Conditions like depression, anxiety, PTS...
Take Care Of Yourself As If Your Life Depended On It (Because It Does)
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most self-care advice is toxic positivity wrapped in consumerist propaganda. True self-care isn't about spa days and shopping sprees - it's about trea...
Everyone In Therapy Should Ask Their Therapist These 3 Questions
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist credentials and education don't matter as much as you think. What truly matters is their ability to connect, understand, and implement effec...
How To Cope With Feeling Under Appreciated And Invisible
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings are reward-focused, and this can be extremely problematic when we don't feel appreciated. Our need for appreciation actually makes us mor...
6 Reasons Your Depression Isn’t Getting Better
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Depression treatments often fail because they focus too much on the mind, ignoring the body. Your brain is an organ first and an emotion-producer seco...
Why Therapy Doesn’t Work For Mentally Ill People
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional therapy is failing the mentally ill community. The current system wasn't built for those battling severe mental health challenges. Insura...
What The Years You Lost To Mental Illness Say About You
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Society tells us lost years are wasted years. In reality, these painful periods of mental illness are not our fault, but a natural outcome of battling...