ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast Soothe Your ADHD Anxiety with Tools That Actually Work
Jun 15, 2025
Join psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher, an anxiety expert known as Anxiety Josh, and EFT Master Trainer Pearl Lopian, as they dive into innovative ways to manage ADHD anxiety. Joshua shares insights on how understanding the brainâs stress responses, like the amygdalaâs role, can empower coping strategies. Pearl introduces Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for soothing the nervous system, emphasizing its effectiveness in breaking emotional loops. Together, they explore the importance of validating anxiety and practicing simple daily self-care techniques for lasting relief.
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Joshua's Psychoeducation Journey
- Joshua Fletcher shares how psychoeducation saved his life by helping him understand his brain and anxiety symptoms.
- He identifies as a "fixator," learning to acknowledge and manage his fixation patterns to reduce anxiety.
Amygdala's Role in Anxiety
- The amygdala is the brain's oldest and fastest part that triggers the threat response and floods the body with adrenaline and cortisol.
- Accumulated stress triggers anxiety as the amygdala overreacts, often without conscious control.
The Stress Jug Metaphor
- The "stress jug" metaphor illustrates that our accumulated stresses fill a container until it overflows, triggering anxiety.
- Emptying out parts of this stress jug through discussion and psychoeducation can reduce anxiety intensity.
