How Gratitude Beats Depression, the Dark Side of Doomscrolling, and the Power of Micro Workouts with Tanmeet Sethi, MD!

I had the incredible opportunity to chat with the amazing

Tanmeet Sethi, MD

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We went deep on so many fascinating topics, including how gratitude changes your brain, how doom-scrolling is actually a survival mechanism, and how to get started on your own health journey.

We even had some fun at the end talking about rucking and biohacking.

I truly hope you walk away from this conversation with something valuable—whether it’s learning how to start a gratitude practice or finding ways to get more steps into your daily routine.

Also, Tanmeet and I are considering doing a special Q&A episode, and we’d love your input! What topics would you like us to cover? Leave a comment and let us know!

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Additional Resources & Links:

• Joy Is My Justice – Tanmeet’s powerful book.

• TEDx Talk – Dr. Sethi’s highly viewed TEDx talk.

• Dr. Tanmeet Sethi’s Blog

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Key Topics Discussed:

1. Birthing Options
   We explore various birthing options from water birth to hospital birth and emphasize the significance of personal comfort in making these choices.

2. Gratitude
   Tanmeet explains how practicing gratitude can help us overcome life’s challenges and offers practical steps to cultivate gratitude daily.

3. Phone Addiction & Doomscrolling
   We discuss how phone addiction often stems from a survival mechanism and how doomscrolling affects our psychological health. Dr. Sethi shares strategies for reducing phone dependency, including time blocking and avoiding starting your day with your phone.

4. Health Strategies for a Better Life
   We talk about small, manageable steps to improve your overall well-being:

   • Reducing phone usage

   • The importance of regular physical activity (even just 3.5k steps a day!)

   • How diet impacts our health

5. Movement & Nutrition

   • Movement: Even small amounts of physical activity, like walking 3.5k steps daily, can make a difference.

   • Nutrition: Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, prioritizing protein, eliminating ultra-processed foods, and reducing sugar intake can all help reduce inflammation and improve mood.

6. Creating a Supportive Environment
   Small changes in your environment can make it easier to maintain healthy habits and improve overall wellness.

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I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season, filled with love and gratitude. Much love to you all!

With love,
Jack