State of Mind with Dr Shyam: Recent Episodes
State of Mind
A weekly podcast exploring the new Indian Mind, by leading Psychiatrist, Dr. Shyam Bhat. Discussing mental health, in a fast-changing India, the role of culture and society on our mind, psychological analysis of news and pop culture and insights on mental wellness from psychiatry , and eastern meditative practices.
In this episode, Dr Shyam answers a question: " Since starting therapy, I have started to feel bad about my parents, and my relationship with them. I used to think we have a good relationship but now I am angry with them, what do I do?"
Our relationship with our parents is one of the cornerstones of our development and personality, and this relationship is often examined and explored in therapy. How does culture affect our ability to explore this relationship and how must we understand and process this relationship in therapy?
What are the two polarities of relationships with parents and how can you find a happy balance so as to truly individuate and become yourself?
In this episode of State of Mind, Dr Shyam Bhat guides a meditation on Self-Love and Self-Acceptance, so that you experience the powerful feeling of inner acceptance, rather than just thoughts.
Emotional Awareness Meditation (The Subtle Art of Positivity Pt 2)
The first step towards letting go of feelings is to be aware of them, to experience them in mind and body without resistance, with a sense of safety.
This meditation builds on the ideas discussed in my previous video , so it would help to review those concepts prior to this practice.
State of Mind with Dr. Shyam Bhat is a podcast for all things mental health integrating insights from western psychiatry and eastern healing practices
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Positivity cannot be achieved by force. As far as the emotional brain is concerned, there are no "negative" or "positive" feelings. Trying to force positivity by pushing out negative feelings only worsens the situation. In this episode of the State of Mind podcast, Dr Shyam discusses the subtle art of positivity.
State of Mind with Dr. Shyam Bhat is a podcast for all things mental health integrating insights from western psychiatry and eastern healing practices
For questions and suggestions please comment below or reach out to Dr. Shyam on
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/shyamBhat
Instagram: @drshyam_bhat
Facebook: @DrShyamBhat
Emotions are physical experiences and yet most mental health treatments overlook the body. How do emotions affect the body, and what is the role of the fascia in stress and anxiety. These are some of the aspcts of the mind-body connection that Dr Shyam Bhat explores in this episode of State of Mind.
The coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic is creating widespread stress, anxiety and fear. In this episode of State of Mind, Dr Shyam Bhat explores the causes for this anxiety and discusses some solutions.
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In this episode of State of Mind, Dr Shyam Bhat explores the causes and solutions of Overthinking.
Overthinking, or Rumination, although common in today's fast-paced world, increases the risk for stress, anxiety, depression, and even physical illness. Freedom from overthinking improves our energy, focus, creativity, and happiness.
Is reality an illusion? In this episode of State of Mind, Dr Shyam Bhat explores the neurological and psychological basis of the concept of "Maya" and how the brain filters out information and creates the world we experience.
What can clinical conditions such as the rare "Capgras Syndrome" or the delusion of imposters, teach us about how our own minds.
Touching the feet of elders - a cultural relic, or psychologically healthy? Dr Shyam explores this and discusses the power of surrender.
In this episode, an alarming statistic that highlights the urgency of India's mental health crisis, and a discussion of why the western ideal of "self-love" and self-esteem is unhealthy, and what we can gain from insights from eastern contemplative traditions.