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

Author: Aaron Machbitz
Published: Tue 10 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://JaxonStone.podbean.com/e/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

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Website: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/

Book: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/book

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(Recorded on May 13th, 2025)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com)

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