Peak Performance Life Podcast EPI 221: World Renowned Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Expert Dr. Josh Spitalnick On How To Improve Your Mental Health, Reduce Anxiety, And Enjoy Your Life More.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:11) Why anxiety is on the rise and how Dr. Spitalnik got into psychology
(6:21) What CBT is and why it often works faster than other therapies
(10:42) The most common types of anxiety his clinic treats
(13:16) What exposure therapy looks like
(17:02) Parenting with anxiety and how it affects your kids
(22:38) Changing how you think vs. what you think
(27:34) The “manslaughter vs. man’s laughter” exercise
(35:29) Choosing your response instead of reacting
(38:51) Mental health is health, even if you’re not “sick”
(42:28) Simple, weird ways to add laughter to your day
(46:44) Curating your social media feed to protect your mindset
(50:03) Where to find Dr. Spitalnick and his team online & get help
(52:52) Outro
Who is Dr. Josh Spitalnick?
Dr. Josh Spitalnick is a licensed psychologist and board-certified expert in behavioral and cognitive psychology, serving as the CEO of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta. He’s also a faculty member at the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).
In his clinical work, Dr. Spitalnick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to treat OCD, anxiety, mood disorders, phobias, trauma, and relationship difficulties. He works with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, with specialties in pediatric anxiety, health anxiety, psychosomatic and chronic health conditions, and less common OCD subtypes like harm OCD and moral scrupulosity.
He also supports executives, athletes, and media professionals facing performance anxiety, imposter syndrome, and career stress. Beyond his clinic, he runs a consulting business that helps healthcare practices improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability.
Dr. Spitalnick is the co-author of two books: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Health Anxiety and Raising Resilience: 25 Tips for Parenting Your Child with Anxiety or OCD, both recognized internationally.
Connect with Dr. Josh: Website: https://www.anxietyspecialistsofatlanta.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/anxietyatldoc
Resources: https://www.overcominghealthanxiety.com/
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