Healing Anxiety with Dr. Russell Kennedy

If you struggle with anxiety, or love someone who does, then this episode is for you!

Dr. Russell Kennedy, The Anxiety MD, is here to share how to move past coping strategies and to truly begin healing your anxiety. 

In addition to being a physician, neuroscientist, somatic intuitive, certified yoga instructor, meditation teacher and professional standup comedian, Dr. Kennedy also dealt with intense anxiety for decades. He has dedicated his career to sharing his personal and professional knowledge in order to free others from the challenges of anxiety. 

Today, Dr. Kennedy will share the science behind what’s happening in the brain when you experience anxiety, and offer his expert guidance on the therapeutic approaches that work best in the healing process. Plus, he shares his wisdom on how to support sensitive children to reduce their anxiety! 

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2:30 - Dr. Kennedy’s personal experiences with anxiety

10:45 - The power of somatic therapies for the treatment of anxiety 

15:00 - Dr. Kennedy’s ‘ABCs’ of handling anxiety when it arises 

26:28 - The important considerations to make when considering psychedelics for anxiety therapy

32:15 - Approaches for parents when assisting children with their anxiety

37:42 - The difference between healing and coping

Learn more about Dr. Kennedy: 

Find Dr. Kennedy at https://www.theanxietymd.com and on Instagram at @theanxietymd

Check out Dr. Kennedy’s book Anxiety RX

Recommend books: 

Gordan Neufeld - Hold Onto Your Kids

Lisa Feldman Barrett - How Emotions Are Made

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