Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | 3 Practical Strategies to Reduce Anxiety | Dr Russell Kennedy #407
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Dec 1, 2023 
Dr. Russell Kennedy, a medical doctor and neuroscientist, specializes in anxiety management. In this engaging conversation, he discusses how to effectively use the body to calm the mind, rather than the other way around. Kennedy shares body scanning techniques to identify physical manifestations of anxiety and emphasizes the importance of deep breathing and body awareness. He also highlights how staying present can help individuals feel safe and reduce anxiety stemming from past traumas and future worries.
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Managing Chronic Anxiety
- Address chronic worry and anxiety if it's a daily occurrence.
- Ground yourself in your body to manage anxiety effectively.
The Alarm-Anxiety Cycle
- Anxiety has two components: mental anxiety and physical alarm.
- These components form a cycle, where alarm triggers anxiety, which in turn fuels more alarm.
Locate Physical Alarm
- Locate the physical sensation of alarm in your body.
- Focus on the physical feeling rather than overthinking.