I sit down with Dr. David Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and a pioneer bridging the worlds of spirituality and clinical psychology. We explore a powerful, yet often ignored, truth in mental health: that for many, emotional distress is a crisis of meaning and spirit. David shares the fascinating research from his work at McLean Hospital, and we tackle the tough questions—are we over-medicalizing normal human anxiety? Could connecting with our spiritual nature be a more effective path to healing? This is a crucial conversation about bringing the soul back into mental health care.00:00 Intro02:42 The Genesis of Spirituality05:12 How Do You Define Spirituality?10:32 The Chasm Between Patient Needs and Clinical Training12:08 Humanizing Care: From Medication to Meaning18:21 A Case Study: Crisis of Meaning20:37 The Four Steps to Face Anxiety28:41 Anxiety as an Existential Opportunity31:01 Spiritual Mentorship: Crisis and Healing Are One34:40 Are We Over-Pathologizing Normal Anxiety?37:17 The Benzodiazepine Crisis and Over-Medication41:21 How to Find Dr. Rosmarin's Work42:53 Conclusion Learn more about Dr. David Rosmarin:·         dhrosmarin.com·         spirit.mclean.harvard.eduIn The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR  -         IG- https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         FB - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YT - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Web - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast.