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Minding Anxiety: How To Reduce Noise In The System
Our Survival Brain
Our brains evolved to be alert for threats. It was valuable to be scanning our environment for predators, planning escape routes and rehearsing contingencies when we were living on the savannah. Today rather than facing being eaten by a predator, our stressors are ... Show More
Aug 12
Beyond the High Road: New Perspectives on Discussing Race and Privilege with Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy (275)
Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy shares his personal journey and deep professional insights on race, trauma, and cultivating racial sensitivity in therapy. He explores the “invisible wounds” carried by people of color, urging therapists to critically examine their own privilege and biases. D ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2023
Primal Instincts: Science, Psychology, Fear
Dive into the intricate dance between our primal instincts and modern anxieties.
In this week's episode, my friend Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, and I unpack how our 'animal brains' still dictate much of our reactions, particularly fear - a survival tool tu ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2023
Anxiety to Alignment: Mind-Body Harmony
I'm back from my six-week hiatus from the podcast, following a much-needed month-long vacation in August!
In this episode we'll unravel the intricate relationship between the brain, body, and emotions, explore nurturing our inner child with self-compassion to achieve profound hea ... Show More
27m 52s
Nov 2023
The Inner Critic: Exploring JABS in Anxiety
In this episode, I want to introduce you to an acronym I've created called JABS: Judgment, Abandonment, Blame, and Shame, primarily directed inward.
These emotional punches not only impact us but reverberate through our relationships and daily lives.
Anxiety often has roots in un ... Show More
21m 54s
Sep 2023
Harnessing the Power of Stress & Anxiety | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
Do you recall the feeling of fear, dread, or uneasiness, often accompanied by sweating, restlessness, and a rapid heartbeat? If your brain said, “yes” to that, then you, my friend, have been a victim of anxiety.Dr. Wendy Suzuki is an award-winning professor of neuroscience and ps ... Show More
1h 41m
Apr 2024
2545: 6 Natural Ways to Calm Your Anxious Heart by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Anxiety Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2545:Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise.com offers practical, drug-free methods for calming anxiety. These techniques focus on r ... Show More
10m 3s
Aug 2022
If You Struggle with Anxiety, These Tricks Could Save Your Life
There was a time in my life when I was completely debilitated by anxiety. Fortunately, I have put in a lot of work over the years and studied to understand neurochemically what was happening to me when anxiety would step in to ruin the day. In this Q & A, I am answering 6 common ... Show More
36m 10s
Jul 2022
If You Struggle with Anxiety, These Tricks Could Save Your Life
There was a time in my life when I was completely debilitated by anxiety. Fortunately, I have put in a lot of work over the years and studied to understand neurochemically what was happening to me when anxiety would step in to ruin the day. In this Q & A, I am answering 6 common ... Show More
42m 28s