The Day One Podcast 68 – Journaling Through Anxiety: A Four-Step Approach with Dr. David Rosmarin
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Jun 6, 2025 
Dr. David Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and director at McLean Hospital, offers insightful strategies for thriving with anxiety. He shares a transformative four-step approach to managing anxiety: identify, share, embrace, and let go. Journaling emerges as a powerful tool to confront fears and promote emotional resilience. The discussion also highlights the unexpected advantages of anxiety, including enhanced focus and performance. By reframing anxiety as a natural experience, Rosmarin encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and personal growth.
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Anxiety as a Normal Experience
- Anxiety is a normal human experience when it does not interfere with daily life.
- We learn to thrive with anxiety rather than trying to eliminate it completely.
Use Journaling to Identify Fear
- Identify your specific fears by journaling to uncover what you are really anxious about.
- Drilling down reveals deeper fears often related to personal values or relationships.
Share Anxiety to Connect
- Share your anxiety intentionally with trusted others to build emotional connection.
- Sharing feelings fosters bonding and helps you feel less isolated.
