Taming Anxiety Series - Episode 2: Anxiety is very common -- but also commonly misunderstood. So today we’re doing a show that you might think of as: Everything You Wanted to Know About Anxiety (But Were Afraid to Ask). This is the second episode in a four-part series we’re calling “Taming Anxiety.” (By the way, if you missed the first episode, with pop-star ... Show More
Oct 6
Are You a Grudge Holder or a Revenge Seeker? Here’s How It’s Hurting You – And How To Get Over It | James Kimmel, Jr.
The psychology and neuroscience of revenge. James Kimmel, Jr. is a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, an expert on revenge, a lawyer, and the founder and co-director of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies. He is the creator of The Nonjustice Syst ... Show More
1h 11m
Dec 2023
988: Part 2 Claire Weekes Facing Philosophy: Practical Steps in "Facing" Anxiety
In today's episode, Gina continues her discussion of Claire Weekes' process for overcoming anxiety, continuing to focus on the first step: facing. Specific triggers of anxiety are identified and discussed. To address anxiety, we must face our triggers head on. Discussion of the e ... Show More
22m 45s
Jan 2024
997: Acceptance Part 1 Claire Weekes Insights on Acceptance in Overcoming Anxiety
In today's episode, Gina discusses another key aspect of Claire Weekes' approach to overcoming anxiety: acceptance. In particular, acceptance can be an effective tool by which we can combat and avoid the second fear, an aspect of psychological functioning that can increase anxiet ... Show More
20m 57s