# Shyam Bhat

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Self-Discovery & Authenticity: Learning to Be Yourself

We’re often told to “just be yourself.”But what does that actually mean and why is it so difficult?In this episode of State of Mind, Dr. Shyam Bhat explores the psychology of self-discovery and authenticity. The conversation looks at how social conditioning, fear, and expectations shape our identit…

Teen Depression Explained: Social Media & Mental Health

Why does it feel like more teenagers today are struggling with depression?In this episode of State of Mind, Dr. Shyam Bhat addresses a question he frequently hears in his clinical practice: Why are so many teenagers depressed today? The conversation explores how social media, peer pressure, identit…

Is Reality An Illusion? How Your Brain Creates Your World

Is reality something we directly experience or something the brain constructs for us?In this episode of State of Mind, Dr. Shyam Bhat explores the neurological and psychological foundations of perception. Using the concept of Maya, he explains how the brain filters sensory information to create the…

The Brain’s Facial Recognition System Explained

Have you ever wondered how your brain instantly recognises a face, sometimes even after years?In this episode of State of Mind, Dr. Shyam Bhat breaks down the neuroscience behind face recognition. From how the brain stores facial information to why some faces feel familiar and others don’t, this co…

How Ozempic (and other glp1 agonists) affects your brain

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic (semaglutide) have become household names, and millions of people around the world are now using these medicines, not just for the treatment of diabetes or metabolic syndrome, but also to lose a few kilos.While, undoubtedly, GLP-1 receptor agonists are a huge ad…

Why New Year Resolutions Fail (& How to Make Them Work)

Why do New Year resolutions feel so powerful on January 1st—and yet fade away within days or weeks?In this episode of the State of Mind Podcast for the New Year, Dr. Shyam Bhat explores the psychology behind New Year resolutions: why we make them, why most of them fail, and how real, lasting change…

Why Depression in Men Is Often Missed (And Dangerous)

In this episode of the State of Mind Podcast, Dr. Shyam Bhat explains why depression in men is often missed, misunderstood, and mislabelled—sometimes with tragic consequences. Through two contrasting real-life style scenarios, he shows how one person’s distress may be recognized and treated early, …

Why You Feel Judged in Social Situations

Why do social situations linger in the mind long after they are over? Why does a single look, silence, or perceived judgment replay again and again?In this episode of the State of Mind Podcast, Dr. Shyam Bhat responds to a listener’s question about social anxiety—but goes far beyond labels and surf…

6 Ways to Stop Overthinking Everything

Overthinking, often referred to as rumination, is one of the most common sources of stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion in modern life. In this episode of the State of Mind Podcast, Dr. Shyam Bhat explores what overthinking really is, why the brain gets stuck in repetitive thought loops, and …

Post-Traumatic Growth Explained Through Game of Thrones

What can Game of Thrones teach us about surviving trauma and growing after it?In this episode of State of Mind, Dr. Shyam Bhat reflects on moments from Game of Thrones to explore the concept of post-traumatic growth—the idea that people can develop strength, insight, and resilience after profound a…