Dr. David Burns - Stanford Psychiatrist, 10M Books Sold | The Stanford Study That Changed Everything
Dr. David Burns - Stanford Psychiatrist, 10M Books Sold | The Stanford Study That Changed Everything
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Dr. David D. Burns
Stanford Psychiatrist, Bestselling Author, Pioneer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dr. David D. Burns is an American psychiatrist, bestselling author, and pioneer in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He is best known for his groundbreaking books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook, which have helped millions overcome depression and anxiety through evidence-based self-help techniques. A graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Burns has devoted his career to developing innovative, practical methods for emotional healing, including TEAM-CBT, a powerful, results-driven approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes empathy, cognitive reframing, and rapid symptom relief.
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00:00 — Intro
01:25 — Redefining Therapy
13:29 — Misunderstanding Depression
15:46 — Hormones and Mood
28:15 — Breaking Worthlessness
35:05 — The Power of Feeling Good
39:19 — From Depression to Joy
51:44 — When Therapy Fails
58:31 — Lasting Change
1:01:19 — Dangerous Self Talk
1:06:58 — A Lesson for His Children