#058 Dr. David Carbonell: Are You Letting Worry Control Your Life? Here's How to Break Free from Anxiety

Aug 31, 2024

Dr. David Carbonell, a seasoned clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, dives into the intricacies of anxiety and worry. He reveals how anxiety manipulates thoughts, keeping people trapped in loops of fear. Strategies like exposure therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques are discussed, providing listeners with practical tools to regain control. Dr. Carbonell emphasizes the importance of facing fears rather than avoiding them, and the transformative power of engaging with one’s anxieties for a more peaceful, confident life.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Confronting Anxiety: A Journey in Specialization

01:39 • 10min

Conquering the Fear of Flying

11:23 • 9min

Understanding Chronic Worry and Anxiety

20:07 • 9min

Embracing the Opposite: Managing Anxiety

29:27 • 3min

Facing the Fear: Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

32:52 • 20min

Evolving Perspectives on Anxiety

53:14 • 9min

In this episode of the MindHack Podcast, we take a deep dive into the mechanics of anxiety with Dr. David Carbonell, an expert psychologist and the author of The Worry Trick. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by worry, as if your anxious thoughts were controlling your life? Dr. Carbonell explains how anxiety cleverly manipulates your mind into expecting the worst, trapping you in a cycle of fear and avoidance. Through our discussion, he reveals the psychological tricks that keep you stuck and shares proven strategies to help you break free. With a focus on practical advice, Dr. Carbonell introduces powerful tools like exposure therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques that can help you confront and outsmart your worries, allowing you to regain control over your thoughts and your life.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic anxiety or occasional bouts of worry, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you overcome these challenges. Dr. Carbonell’s approach is both compassionate and effective, making complex psychological concepts easy to understand and apply. By the end of this episode, you’ll not only understand why you worry but also have a clear plan for how to tackle it. Tune in to learn how you can stop letting anxiety dictate your life and start living with more peace, confidence, and clarity.

About this Guest

Dr. David Carbonell is a distinguished clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Renowned for his compassionate and practical approach, Dr. Carbonell combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help individuals overcome chronic worry and regain control of their lives. As the author of the highly regarded book The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It, he has provided invaluable insights and strategies to countless readers, empowering them to manage their anxiety more effectively. In addition to his writing, Dr. Carbonell has dedicated his career to clinical work, guiding many through their personal struggles with anxiety, and offering workshops and online resources to reach a broader audience. His ability to demystify complex psychological concepts and his commitment to improving mental health have made him a trusted authority in the field of anxiety treatment.

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The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It by Dr. David Carbonell
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