Dr. Paul Conti is a Stanford and Harvard-trained psychiatrist and author of the new book “What's Going Right.” We discuss the three human drives, the structure of self, boundaries, and the simple goodness principle. READ MORE👉🏼http://bit.ly/richroll987 ✌🏼🌱 – Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at👉🏼https://www.airbnb.com/host Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉🏼https://www.rivian.com Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off👉🏼https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 LMNT: Try out LMNT's new Lemonade Iced Tea! Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase👉🏼https://bit.ly/drinklmnt2025 Go Brewing: Use code Rich Roll for 15% OFF👉🏼https://bit.ly/gobrewing2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼https://www.richroll.com/sponsors 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Symptoms vs. Root Causes in Mental Health 00:03:34 Stigma and Fear of Self-Inquiry 00:06:44 Avoidance and the Power of Compassionate Curiosity 00:09:42 Facing Discomfort and the Path to Solutions 00:13:17 Practical Steps for Self-Inquiry 00:16:45 The Power of Narrative and Negative Bias 00:17:52 Challenging Negative Narratives 00:20:36 Positive Affect vs. Delusion 00:23:36 Five-Part Structure of Self 00:26:53 Interplay of Thought and Behavior 00:30:03 Recursive Loops and Simplification 00:33:43 Sponsor Break 00:37:57 Moving Beyond Pathology: Flourishing Model 00:39:50 The Hidden Human Drive Psychology: Assertion and Pleasure 00:42:46 The Generative Drive: History and Neglect 00:45:18 Modern Life and Downregulation of Generative Drive 00:46:44 Self-Sabotage and Repetition 00:52:41 Setting Boundaries and Overcoming People-Pleasing 00:58:04 Practical Steps for Setting Boundaries 01:04:24 Practices for Self-Discovery 01:09:21 The Value of External Feedback 01:17:30 Self-Awareness as a Double-Edged Sword 01:20:21 Five-Part Function of Self 01:23:13 Making Abstract Concepts Practical 01:26:57 Presence, Mind-Body Connection, and Slowing Down 01:31:04 Fear of Stillness and Self-Reflection 01:32:52 Four Interconnected States of Being 01:36:56 Balancing the Drives 01:39:37 Humility and Gratitude Redefined 01:41:40 Practical Gratitude and Happiness 01:47:15 Role of Faith and Spirituality 01:50:30 Escaping the Hamster Wheel of Never Enough 01:52:36 Drives Out of Balance and Life Satisfaction 01:54:45 Current Trends: Rising Anxiety 01:57:05 Practical Tools for Navigating Division 01:59:43 Identity, Safety, and Defensive Reactions 02:04:05 Digital Technology and Social Fragmentation 02:07:02 Role and Limits of Therapy 02:11:06 Destigmatizing Mental Health 02:13:08 Performative Trauma and Identity 02:15:35 Looksmaxing and Outward Presentation 02:19:49 Encouragement for the Discouraged 02:25:20 Never Too Late for Change 02:27:03 Conclusion & Appreciation LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll Thanks To The Team: Jason Camiolo, Dan Drake, Morgan McRae, Blake Curtis, Desmond Loh * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast