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Episodes/Dr. David Burns - Stanford Psychiatrist, 10M Books Sold | The Stanford Study That Changed Everything
November 4, 20251:08:17

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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References & Resources

Dr. David D. Burns

Stanford Psychiatrist, Bestselling Author, Pioneer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dr. David D. Burns, a Stanford psychiatrist and pioneer in CBT, discusses his groundbreaking work in mental health. The episode delves into redefining therapy, understanding depression, and practical methods for emotional healing, including his TEAM-CBT approach. Dr. Burns shares insights from his bestselling books and how to achieve lasting positive change.

Books Mentioned

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

by Dr. David D. Burns

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The Feeling Good Handbook

by Dr. David D. Burns

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Key Topics

Redefining TherapyMisunderstanding Depression and HormonesBreaking Worthlessness and Self-TalkThe Power of Feeling Good and Lasting ChangeWhen Therapy Fails

Show Notes

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.

➡️ Talking Points

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