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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Dr. Kennedy's Anxiety Origin
Dr. Kennedy's anxiety stemmed from growing up with a schizophrenic and bipolar father.
He feared inheriting similar illnesses, causing significant stress.
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Impact of Trauma on Brain Development
Childhood trauma hinders prefrontal cortex development, responsible for stress regulation.
Subcortical areas, linked to automatic responses and addiction, become sensitized.
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Trauma Stored in the Body
Trauma is stored in the body, often manifesting as physical sensations.
The insular cortex, mediating mind-body communication, records these sensations.
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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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