3719: Moving Toward A Positive Psychiatry: The Zen Psychiatry Manifesto by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry

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🗓️ 29 August 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3719: Elana Miller challenges the traditional illness-centered model of psychiatry by promoting a proactive, wellness-focused approach to mental health. She outlines seven practical principles, from self-awareness and responsibility to compassion, body care, and wise use of therapy, that empower individuals to create a life aligned with their values. Her message reframes mental health as not just the absence of illness, but the active cultivation of a vibrant, fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/moving-toward-a-positive-psychiatry/ Quotes to ponder: "Taking a positive perspective of psychiatry means that you take responsibility for where you are." "True compassion starts with how you treat yourself." "Life is a gift, and our problems are rarely as serious as we think they are." Episode references: The Wise Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Wise-Heart-Buddhist-Psychology-Love/dp/0553382330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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