Devil or Diagnosis: Unraveling the Complexities of Mental Health and Spiritual Warfare
New episode of Spiritual Brain Surgery!
Are our thought problems the result of spiritual attack, or mental health issues?
Are they just bad habits, or are they bad biochemistry? In short, are the things that trouble us Devil, or Diagnosis?
In response to listener emails, I expanded and brought back a 2023 episode about mental health struggles, particularly obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and whether they stem from mental issues, spiritual components, or both.
The episode explores Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz's work on neuroplasticity, the mind-brain distinction, and practical self-brain surgery techniques to manage negative thinking. We talk about the importance of challenging automatic negative thoughts, relabeling, reframing, refocusing, and revaluing them to change one's mental state. Also, we discuss the integration of neuroscience and faith in resolving these challenges.
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Book Mentioned: You Are Not Your Brain: The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life by Jeffrey Schwartz and Rebecca Gladding (This link is for pre-order of the upcoming audiobook release)
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