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Mental Health Expert on The Real Reason You Stay Anxious All Day | Dr. John Delony

Oct 4, 2023

Dr. John Delony, a bestselling author and mental health expert, dives into the roots of anxiety and its impact on our relationships. He stresses the need for believing in something greater to combat anxiety and shares strategies for cultivating self-worth. The conversation highlights the dangers of isolation and the pressure of material success, urging listeners to prioritize meaningful connections over external validation. Delony also emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and the role of intentionality in balancing work and family life for true emotional resilience.

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Quick takeaways

Believing in something bigger than oneself is crucial for a non-anxious life, as the lack of this belief can contribute to anxiety.

Many people struggle to believe in their own worth, which can hinder personal growth and happiness.

Daily anxiety can significantly impact relationships, and shifting focus away from material success and external validation can help improve them.

Deep dives

The Struggle of Self-Validation and Belief in Relationships

People often prioritize their own feelings and beliefs over the needs of the relationship, leading to conflict and dissatisfaction.

Mindworx anxiety is an alarm we try to distract from

03:49

Navigating Life in Seasons: Finding Balance and Intentionality

03:04

The Difference Between Values and Beliefs

03:36

Self-Love and Anxiety

05:05

Intro

2min

Exploring the Roots of Anxiety and Paths to Healing

3min

Understanding Anxiety and Connection

20min

Confronting Anxiety: The Impact of Success and Isolation

5min

Finding Balance: Intentionality in Work and Family Life

17min

Exploring Narcissism and the Crisis of Connection

4min

From Ego to Collaboration

17min

Constructive Conflict in Relationships

5min

Building Resilience in Relationships

7min

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Navigating Personal Growth and External Opinions

2min

11.

The Power of Vulnerability and Lifelong Lessons

4min

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Redefining Greatness Through Family Connections

2min

Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the author of the bestselling books Own Your Past, Change Your Future and Redefining Anxiety. His new book, Building a Non-Anxious Life, will release in October 2023. John has appeared on Fox News and Fox Business and been featured in Real Simple magazine, Fast Company, The Today Show, and HuffPost. He has been a guest on The Minimalist Podcast, The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast and the Mind Pump Podcast. John’s goal is to help people navigate tough decisions, improve their relationships, and believe they’re worth being well. Follow John on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter.

Order his book, Building a Non-Anxious Life

In this episode you will learn,

The importance of believing in something bigger than oneself for a non-anxious life, and how the lack of this belief can contribute to anxiety and discover strategies to cultivate it in your own life.
Why many people struggle to believe in their own worth.
The positive changes in one's life after successfully choosing to build a non-anxious life.
How daily anxiety affects our relationships.
Strategies for shifting your focus away from material success and external validation.

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