Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Kimberley Quinlan (on anxiety and self-compassion)
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Oct 23, 2024 Kimberley Quinlan, a therapist and anxiety specialist, dives deep into the world of self-compassion and anxiety management. She shares her innovative self-compassion test and practical techniques for anxiety disorders. The conversation touches on the psychological impact of food choices, orthorexia, and the intertwining of OCD and eating disorders. Kimberley also unravels olfactory reference syndrome and gives valuable advice on overcoming the fear of flying, urging listeners to embrace kindness towards themselves in their journeys to better mental health.
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Guest Recommendation
- Dax Shepard invited Kimberly Quinlan on the podcast after receiving criticism about their discussion of OCD.
- Quinlan suggested Allegra, a friend with lived experience, as a more suitable guest.
Self-Compassion Test
- Take the Self-Compassion Scale short form to assess your self-compassion.
- Answer 12 questions, rating yourself from 1 (almost never) to 5 (almost always).
Test Results
- Dax and Monica both scored 2.25 on the Self-Compassion Scale, placing them in the low self-compassion category.
- They scored low in self-judgment and common humanity, but high in mindfulness.
