Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction Might All Be the Same Thing | Michael Pollan

About this episode

Michael Pollan discusses the interconnectedness of depression, anxiety, addiction, and OCD as manifestations of a rigid mind.

What if depression, anxiety, addiction, and OCD aren't four different problems — but one? Michael Pollan breaks down the science of a rigid, stuck mind and why the habits keeping you functional might also be the ones keeping you trapped.

People in this episode

Host: Lewis Howes

Guest: Michael Pollan

Topics covered

• depression
• anxiety
• addiction
• OCD
• mental health
• science
• habits

Keywords

• depression
• anxiety
• addiction
• OCD
• mental health
• science
• habits

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