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Dr. Ali: The Midlife Crisis Is A LIE! The "Dreaming Error" & The "Stop Signal" You Must Obey

Dr. Ali: The Midlife Crisis Is A LIE! The "Dreaming Error" & The "Stop Signal" You Must Obey

Update: 2025-11-28
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Clinical Psychologist DR. ALI MATTU reveals why the "midlife crisis" is a myth, how to recognize your biological "stop signal," why lone wolves perish, and the truth about the "Dreaming Error."

Dr. Ali Mattu is a clinical psychologist and content creator who has helped millions of people understand the psychology behind their daily struggles. He served as an Assistant Professor at Columbia University and specializes in anxiety and cognitive behavioral therapy.


He explains:

Why you feel lost (The "Dreaming Error" explained)

Why depression may be a biological "Stop Signal"

How to discern what life is asking of you right now


(00:00 ) Intro: The "Dreaming Error"
 
(02:18 ) Why Midlife Crisis is a Myth

(05:45 ) The Biological Reality (Hormones & Aging)

(06:53 ) The "Bridge Generation" Stress

(07:58 ) Why Life Feels Harder Than Our Parents'

(12:04 ) Shame & The Social Media Trap

(14:23 ) The Loss of "Monoculture"

(16:03 ) Why Men Need Shoulder-to-Shoulder Connection

(19:56 ) You Are Not A Lone Wolf

(23:09 ) Redefining Masculinity & Strength

(26:12 ) The Captain Picard Model of Manhood

(28:04 ) Depression as a Biological "Stop Signal"

(31:37 ) Dr. Ali's Personal Story (Postpartum Struggle)

(38:23 ) What is Life Asking of You?

(42:07 ) Finding Control/Dr. Ali's Health Wake-Up Call

(45:31 ) Neuroplasticity: It's Never Too Late

(46:30 ) Strength Training for Real Life

(49:46 ) Experimenting with Micro-Changes

(51:49 ) Game: "This or That" (Rapid Fire)

(55:09 ) Where to Find Dr. Ali


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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrAli 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alimattu/

Website - https://braverwithanxiety.com


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Dr. Ali: The Midlife Crisis Is A LIE! The "Dreaming Error" & The "Stop Signal" You Must Obey

Dr. Ali: The Midlife Crisis Is A LIE! The "Dreaming Error" & The "Stop Signal" You Must Obey

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