By Lyndsey Getty
Badass in remission from c-PTSD, depression and anxiety shares how to control your thoughts so you can control your mental health
[Artificial intelligence] matters "because of how it is changing our environment, which directly impacts our mental health."
Lyndsey says [coffee] truly matters: "I'm gonna get coffee right after this."
Lyndsey says [dogs] matter: "First of all, they're cute, and then second of all they're woman's best friends."
Lyndsey says [mental health] "100% completely matters."
Lyndsey says [pizza] matters. She recommends the Freddy Pizza at Paulie Gee’s with sesame seeds on the crust.
Lyndsey says [therapy] matters: "I truly believe that everyone should be in therapy at some sort of capacity, even if it's just going once a month."
Lyndsey says [reading] matters: "I love reading. It's something I've been doing since I was a little kid."
Lyndsey believes [self-help] and mental health "lean into each other."
[Self-reflection] matters because "that is how you become aware of your thoughts in order to decide how you want to change and mold your mindset."
Lyndsey says [celebrity gossip] does not matter: "People will tell me, I'm like, I don't care. Aaron T. Beck is my celebrity crush."
Lyndsey says [pickleball] does not matter: "Not quite sure what it is."
Lyndsey Getty, TEDx speaker, author of OVERTHINK and founder of the Thought Method Co., is a researcher and innovator dedicated to bridging the gap between mental wellness education and practical implementation. Developing effective strategies, she empowers others to improve their quality of life by improving the quality of their thoughts. The perspectives and methods she imparts are derived from her experience of overcoming c-PTSD, depression, and anxiety. A survivor of domestic violence, she adopts a trauma-informed approach and takes pride in not only teaching revolutionary methods but also serving as living proof of their efficacy. She loves explaining complex topics in a fun and lighthearted way, listening to others talk about their passions, horribly good 80s movies, practicing Muay Thai, and naps.