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Podcast: Sophie Alcorn Podcast
Episode: 233: The High Cost of Holding It Together with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran
Description: Distinguished psychologist and trauma therapist Dr. Ardeshir Mehran joins us to unravel the complex layers of mental health, particularly how depression subtly manifests among high achievers. We expose the hidden struggles behind a successful facade, where loneliness and a life "on hold" are often overlooked indicators of emotional distress. Drawing from his expertise, Dr. Mehran highlights alarming statistics, such as the profound loneliness reported by 50% of US-based CEOs, and sheds light on how physical symptoms can be an expression of deeper emotional issues, particularly in high-pressure environments like Silicon Valley. Dr. Ardeshir Mehran is a psychologist, trauma...