Show notes
Dr. Mark Goulston is originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer. His expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations.Mark is an influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought after resource and change facilitator to Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators across the nation. Show notes:Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides a brief background on Mark, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode (0:00)#Thankful 2021. What are you grateful for today? (2:03)What connection looks like with your family, it’s not just about doing chores together (6:54)Suicide prevention: How to know when your kid is not doing okay and how to get through to kids who say they are fine (11:02)How to use Surgical Empathy to aid suicidal people or those in dark places (13:11)How Mark's book “Why Cope When You Can Heal” can help health care workers win the war against PTSD (19:21)The pros and cons of using psychedelics or MDMAs to heal from PTSD (25:19)Dr. Goulston’s powerful style of helping people heal from PTSD without using any external treatment aid (28:34)The degrees of trauma and why healing differs in various individuals (36:15)The two graphics and two responses of looking back on our trauma (39:46)How to support someone who is having suicidal thoughts so they feel safe to tell you how they really feel (44:35)One of the most powerful experience Mark has ever had with a suicidal person (1:01:08)Inspiring closing thoughts (1:09:07)Resources/Links:Mention of Mark Goulston Mark’s Podcast Mention of ChooselifeTeen mental health webinar Why Cope When You Can Heal? Rocky 3 beach scene Chris Kolenda on My Wakeup Call How You Became You Surgical empathy to help suicidal peopleMatthew Liberman on Saying the Words on How You Feel TedX with Mark Goulston on The Most Important Conversation to Have with Your Kids For access to all episodes, show notes, and more visit: armanassadi.com/podcast***If you enjoy the show please subscribe and leave a short 17-second review on Apple Podcasts here. It means a lot to me and really supports the podcast. Text me directly at 619-825-2595Follow and chat with me on: Instagram FacebookTwitterTo work with me: armanassadi.com/consulting