#376 - Dr. Emily Anhalt - How to Hit the Gym for your Mental Health

Dr. Emily Anhalt joins Something For Everybody this week. Dr. Emily is a clinical psychologist, emotional fitness expert, international speaker, author, and the co-founder and chief clinical officer of Coa: Your Gym for Mental Health. In this conversation, Dr. Emily discusses the complexities of emotions, the intersection of mental health and technology, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the need for emotional fitness, resilience, and the role of play in mental health. The discussion also touches on the misconceptions surrounding therapy and the significance of grieving. Dr. Emily shares insights on how to navigate these challenges and encourages listeners to prioritize their mental health year-round. - Timestamps: 00:00 Navigating Contradictory Emotions 03:02 The Role of Technology in Mental Health 12:12 The Importance of Therapy 14:55 High Performers: Strengths and Weaknesses 21:09 The Power of Community and Connection 23:51 The Future of Human Connection 26:55 The Writing Journey 30:10 Defining Emotional Fitness 33:56 Embracing Discomfort for Personal Growth 36:01 The Importance of Time and Prioritization 37:33 Trusting the Process of Emotional Fitness 39:09 Self-Awareness: The Key to Understanding Ourselves 44:02 The Role of Play in Emotional Fitness 47:03 Resilience: Bouncing Forward Through Challenges 53:04 Personal Reflections on Emotional Fitness - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company – On a mission to create a holistic mental wellness platform of products, programs, and people. - Go to https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ for $10 off your next order. (use code: EVERYBODY) - Dr. Emily’s Links: Website: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/ Book: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/book X: https://x.com/dremilyanhalt?lang=en - Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on May 13th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #338 - How to Create a Life You Are Excited About - Joanna Horton McPherson https://everybodyspod.com/joanna/ #360 - War, Morality, & American Values https://everybodyspod.com/donelly/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/