EP260: Dr. Norman Rosenthal - Why I'm Coaching in My Psychiatric Practice

Health Coach Conversations

Dr. Norman Rosenthal talks about how he helps people as a psychiatrist and health coach, the type of people he works with, and how psychiatrists and health coaches can collaborate to improve the health and wellness of patients.

Previously, Dr. Norman discussed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is, how it affects people’s mood and energy, and its treatment with light therapy.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Dr. Norman’s transition from psychiatry to health coaching

• The type of people Dr. Norman works with

• How Dr. Norman’s coaching integrates with his psychiatry business

• Dr. Norman’s way of helping people who have lost interest in life

• How Dr. Norman encourages creativity in his clients and helps with creative goals like writing

• How psychiatrists and health coaches can collaborate to make a better mental health space

Memorable Quotes

• “Sometimes the supervisee can supervise the supervisor. And if the supervisor has got any sense, they will listen.”

• “There are often people who are very competent. They’re just missing certain elements in the mix, and just helping them a little bit can really go a long way.”

BIO:

Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speaker, and best-selling author who is known for his innovative research and inspirational writings. He is currently Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and is listed as one of the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Rosenthal has practiced psychiatry for over three decades, treating people with all manner of psychiatric and emotional health issues. He is also a motivational speaker and a personal and professional coach, working with people from all walks of life including CEOs, top athletes, and performing artists.

Rosenthal was born and raised in South Africa and did his medical training at the University of Witwatersrand, where he graduated with high honors. He immigrated to the US and did his psychiatric residency at Columbia in NYC before going to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where he began his research career in earnest. His first major research contribution was to describe and name Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and to develop light therapy as a treatment for this novel condition. SAD - and its milder variant, the Winter Blues - are now known to affect millions of people worldwide, many of whom have benefited from the light therapy that Dr. Rosenthal pioneered.

Dr. Rosenthal is a highly cited researcher who has written over 300 scholarly articles, and authored or co-authored eight popular books. These include Winter Blues, the New York Times bestseller Transcendence, and the Los Angeles Times bestseller The Gift of Adversity. Rosenthal has conducted numerous clinical trials of medications and alternative treatments, such as Transcendental Meditation for psychiatric disorders, and the treatment of depression with Botox. He and his work have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR and other national media.

Mentioned In This Episode:

https://www.amazon.com/Defeating-SAD-Happiness-Through-Seasons-ebook/dp/B0B69L999S/

https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-RX-Inspiring-Poems-Bring/dp/1722505060/

Dr. Norman Rosenthal Website: https://www.normanrosenthal.com/

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