why you know the coping skills but still feel stuck

if you know what you need to do to improve your mental health, but struggle to implement these changes into your life, then this episode is for YOU.

today’s guest is shireen rizvi— a licensed clinical psychologist who has conducted research and training in dialectical behavioral therapy (dbt) for over twenty-five years. in this episode, dr. rizvi and i discuss how to implement dbt skills into your daily life.

whether you’ve never heard of dbt before, or you’re a dbt expert, this episode isn’t just about learning the skills— it’s about figuring out how to actually apply them in your life. because while awareness is a crucial step in mental health recovery, it’s not the only step that matters.

we talk about:

• what to do if you struggle to trust your emotions

• safely navigating your most intense emotions

• figuring out your “life worth living goals”

• getting motivated to make positive changes in your life

• debunking common pushbacks against using mental health skills

• why dbt gives people more grace to make mistakes

mentioned in ep #264:

• dr. rizvi’s website