Unleash The Power of Connection: With Licenced Psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay

Entrepreneurial Elevation

In this episode Dr. Adam Dorsay discusses the concept that connection is everything. Through over 20,000 hours of psychotherapy with others, he discovered the harmful effects of loneliness and lack of fulfilling relationships are higher rates of anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, addiction, and even premature death.

The solution? Restoring or creating the deep bonds of connection to what truly mattered in ones lives.

Let a leading therapist to Silicon Valley’s top executives help you become super psyched by discovering your personalized formula for more energy, higher performance, better relationships, and a more meaningful life. HINT: its all about the power of connection.

Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologies and certified executive coach working in private practice. He is also an Author, a TED talk speaker, and an award winning podcast host of the SuperPsyched podcast. He is also a loving father and husband.

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BOOK written by Dr. Adam Dorsay (on Amazon): Super Psyched "Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love."

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Transcript

[00:00:00 - 00:01:10]

Adam introduces the "consent and resent" concept, where saying yes to things you don’t want to leads to resentment. He stresses the importance of authentic decision-making.

[00:01:11 - 00:03:00]

Kelley introduces Adam, highlighting his work as a psychologist, TED speaker, and podcast host. Adam shares that his new book, Super Psyched, focuses on the four types of connection essential for fulfillment.

[00:03:01 - 00:06:00]

Adam explains that his 20,000 hours of therapy experience revealed that connection is a primary human need. He introduces four types of connection: self, others, the world, and something greater.

[00:06:01 - 00:10:00]

He delves into the idea that disconnection often underlies mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and that reconnecting leads to increased happiness.

[00:10:01 - 00:12:00]

Adam introduces the Japanese concept of Ikigai to find purpose and fulfillment by balancing passion, skills, demand, and income.

[00:12:01 - 00:18:00]

Adam explains his "FEED model"—flow, energy, education, and depth—as a guide to activities that bring fulfillment. He shares how gardening helped a client transform his life using this model.

[00:18:01 - 00:25:00]

They discuss the hierarchy of connection, from digital communication to in-person interactions, and emphasize the health benefits of real-life relationships over virtual ones.

[00:25:01 - 00:30:00]

Adam talks about the importance of solitude versus loneliness, stressing that while solitude can be fulfilling, loneliness is detrimental to health and fulfillment.

[00:30:01 - 00:35:00]

He introduces the "drive-away test" for assessing fulfilling relationships, where energizing connections leave you feeling positive and elevated rather than depleted.

[00:35:01 - 00:43:05]

As they wrap up, Adam shares where listeners can find his book Super Psyched and explains the value of continually fostering meaningful connections, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.