The Link Between Mental Health Disorder and Genius with Dr. Gail Saltz • X99

We will learn: What a brain difference is, and what traits are associated with it.  How to shift your focus from your diagnosis to your potential.  How we can foster the qualities of geniuses and high achievers in our own lives.  Did you know there is an association between creativity and major mental disorders? And did you know this has been known for hundreds of years? The ancient Greeks thought of both as "having been touched by the gods.” And Aristotle said, “There is no genius without having a touch of madness.” So what does the science say? How can we transform the source of our struggles to be the origin of our greatest strengths? That’s what we’re talking about today. Our guest is Dr. Gail Saltz. She is a bestselling author of numerous books, serves as a Medical Expert for the Physicians for Human Rights, and is the host of the podcast “How Can I Help?”. Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, and has a private practice in Manhattan. Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/X99 Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes from your highest self.  Get Mind Love Premium for exclusive ad-free episodes and monthly meditations.  Support Mind Love Sponsors   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Your mind is your most powerful tool—and the story you tell yourself shapes your entire reality. Mind Love is where mind science meets soul work, helping you break free from old patterns, shift your perspective, and unlock the deeper wisdom inside you. Hosted by Melissa Monte, this podcast blends psychology, transformative storytelling, and real-world tools to help you shift your thoughts and change your life—from the inside out. Every episode sparks breakthroughs. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Rewire the thought patterns keeping you stuck ✨ Extract the wisdom from your lived experiences ✨ Align your inner story with the life you’re meant to live Because every transformation starts with a single moment—a wake-up call that makes you realize: the story you’ve been living isn’t the one you were meant to tell. Think bigger. Feel deeper. Live fully. 👉 New episodes every week—because a mind in alignment creates a life in alignment.