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Science-Based Tools for When You’re Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz

Feb 19, 2024

Dr. Jenny Taitz shares tools for managing stress and anxiety, discussing negative core beliefs and the benefits of deliberate panic attacks. She distinguishes stress from anxiety, explores benzodiazepines, and emphasizes the importance of preparation. The episode highlights stress as part of a healthy life and practical strategies for mental well-being.

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Quick takeaways

Labeling your state of mind as emotion, reasonable, or wise can provide clarity and aid decision-making.

Body reset technique: Submerging face in ice water for 30 seconds activates vagus nerve and calms the mind.

Singing negative thoughts to a tune can weaken their hold and remind you they are not absolute truths.

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Acknowledge Your State of Mind

One stress reset is to recognize and label the state of mind you are in – emotion mind, reasonable mind, or wise mind. By labeling our state of mind, we can gain clarity and make better decisions.

Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind

01:44

Managing Intense Emotions through Exposure Therapy

01:31

Managing Stress with Scheduled Worry Time “stimulus control”

00:37

Rest and Digest for Body Reset

01:14

Introduction

2min

Managing Stress and Anxiety

4min

Breaking the Cycle of Stress and Overthinking

16min

Navigating Anxiety: Benzodiazepines and Managing Fears

12min

Exploring Stress Resets and Buffers for Mental Well-being

5min

Exploring States of Mind and Stress Management Techniques

13min

Exploring the Power of Willingness Over Willfulness

4min

Embracing Willingness and Challenging Core Beliefs

18min

Promotion of Stress Resets Book and Gratitude Exchange

3min

Simple tools you can knit into your life both for when you’re actively freaking out, and for preventing future trips down the anxiety toilet.

Dr. Jenny Taitz is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Taitz completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Her new book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes, is out now.

In this episode we talk about:

The difference between stress and anxiety
Jenny’s take on the use of benzodiazepines
What she means by, “negative core beliefs”, and how to untangle ourselves from them
How to prepare in advance for stressful situations
The benefit of giving yourself a deliberate panic attack
And why stress, while uncomfortable, is actually part of a healthy and meaningful life

Additional Links:

How to Be Single and Happy by Dr. Jenny Taitz

Breathe • Calm down • Meditate

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