How Chronic Anxiety Shortens Our Lifespan and What to Do About It with Dr. John Delony, Ph.D.

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Sep 18, 2023

Dr. John Delony, an expert in chronic anxiety, discusses the impact of anxiety on our lives. They explore the relationships between anxiety and the stories we tell ourselves, hitting rock bottom and rebuilding our lives, and the top drivers of anxiety. They also share baby steps for overcoming anxiety and the importance of leaning toward optimism.

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The Relationship Between Anxiety and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

07:52 • 5min

Rediscovering Self-Worth and Choosing a Different Path

13:11 • 3min

Pivoting Towards a Smaller, More Manageable Life

15:58 • 27min

The Importance of a Men's Support Group

43:15 • 5min

The Power of Optimism and Shifting Mindsets

47:46 • 25min

Understanding Blood Test Results and Combating Disempowerment

01:12:56 • 21min

Meditating on Death to Combat Anxiety

01:34:16 • 17min

Expressing Gratitude, Promoting the Guest's Work, and Newsletter Announcement

01:51:16 • 2min

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In the Western world, the term anxiety embodies a lot: disconnection from ourselves and loved ones; living our life for other people; the stress of our jobs, family, finances, and obligations; and the relentless chasing of the American dream. When we don’t make time to work through our anxiety, it leads us down a path of suffering and regret. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. John Delony to discuss anxiety, where it comes from, and the impact it has on so many of our lives.

Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response, and higher education. He also serves as cohost of The Ramsey Show, where he helps unpack the psychology behind finances.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. John dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

-Examples of how anxiety impacts our lives (0:41 / 0:41)

-The relationships between anxiety and the stories we tell ourselves (11:27 / 7:50)

-Hitting rock bottom and how it helps rebuild the foundation of our lives (13:11 / 9:48)

-Why you can’t outthink an anxious mind (21:46 / 17:55)

-The top drivers of anxiety in people’s lives (24:27 / 20:53)

-Baby steps for overcoming anxiety (40:45 / 37:15)

-Catching negative thoughts before they take over (47:55 / 44:58)

-Why we need to consciously lean toward optimism (55:36 / 53:40)

-What Dr. John did to fix his home life and relationship with his spouse (1:05:10 / )

-Tips for health, healing, and getting back in touch with your body (1:17:02 / 1:12:30)

-The parts of healing that aren’t talked about (1:26:50 / 1:20:48)

-Benefits of practicing Maranasati (death meditation) (1:34:47 / 1:30:56)

-How faith plays into anxiety (1:43:06 / 1:39:30)

Also mentioned in this episode:

-Preorder Dr. John’s book, Building a Non-Anxious Life, here.

-johndelony.com

-The Dr. John Delony Show

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