Modern Wisdom

#563 - Dr Russell Kennedy - Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time

Dec 10, 2022

Dr. Russell Kennedy, an MD and anxiety specialist, dives into the complexities of anxiety and its roots. He highlights how childhood trauma shapes our emotional responses and stresses the mind-body connection. Listeners will learn why traditional treatments often fall short, the significance of vulnerability in healing, and innovative approaches like breathwork and MDMA therapy. Kennedy also discusses the unique emotional challenges men face and offers strategies for cultivating emotional intelligence and personal growth.

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Anxiety Is a Motivational State

00:36

Impacts of anxiety on the brain

02:07

Men and Addiction

01:20

Tears to deal with anxiety

00:53

Intro

4min

Understanding Anxiety Through Personal Experience

3min

Childhood Trauma and Anxiety: Unraveling Connections

23min

Navigating Anxiety and Emotional Expression

19min

Navigating Anxiety and Healing Trauma

13min

Understanding Male Anxiety and the Journey to Healing

5min

Understanding Anxiety: Embracing Vulnerability and Panic

5min

Holistic Healing for Anxiety Management

2min

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 misunderstand about anxiety, the relationship between anxiety and trauma, why most existing treatments don't create lasting improvements to anxiety, the relationship between anxiety and a victim mindset, whether it's possible to have an anxious body as well as an anxious mind and much more...

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