Dr Russell Kennedy is an MD, Neuroscientist, author and an anxiety specialist.
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges faced by people in 2022. In small doses it makes sense evolutionarily, but why is it running so rampant in the modern world, where does it come from and what methods can limit its impact on our lives?
Expect to learn what most people mi ... Show More
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1h 44m
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A New Model for Solving Anxiety with Dr Russell Kennedy #370
If you ever feel anxious, whether that’s a low-level worry, a sudden fear, or full-on panic, can you sense where it’s coming from in your body? Perhaps your chest feels tight, or your gut feels uneasy. Or, perhaps, you have no idea. My guest on this episode, believes that underst ... Show More
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<p>Everything you think about anxiety is wrong.</p><p> </p><p>Yes, we’re starting there.</p><p> </p><p>And yes, we’re going deep.</p><p> </p><p>I know that this episode will change your life. It has done the same for mine.</p><p> </p><p>It’s not a secret that I’ve struggled with ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>This guest says you can thrive with anxiety. And the trick is learning to get comfortable with discomfort.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a ... Show More
