Explore the challenges of chronic worry and the power of mindfulness in addressing anxiety. Learn how to train the brain to control attention and redirect thoughts. Understand the misconceptions about mindfulness as just a temporary coping strategy. Emphasize the importance of being gentle with oneself in mindfulness practice to reduce anxiety.

Dr. Monica Johnson, an expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, discusses the transformative effects of DBT on managing intense emotions and mood disorders. Topics include crisis management, calming techniques like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, and the importance of relaxation and facial tension in interactions.

Discover practical techniques to set boundaries on worry for decreased anxiety levels. Explore the concept of worry as a form of problem-solving and magical thinking. Learn the skill of scheduled worry and the importance of choosing a consistent time and suitable location. Understand the importance of staying present, focusing on personal values, and the potential drawbacks of distraction. Discover how distraction and scheduled worry can be used as strategies to break the worry habit.

Discover how to stop overthinking by practicing cognitive defusion, a technique that teaches us to observe our thoughts without attachment. Shifting our attention to what aligns with our values can free us from the tiresome cycle of overthinking. The podcast explores the power of attention, shifting perspective, and the importance of becoming the observer of our thoughts in order to gain influence over our own mind and life.

Explore the harmful cycle of anxiety about anxiety and learn how to break it. Understand that feeling anxious is normal and can be managed. Discover strategies for handling anxiety, creating space, and managing anxious feelings without judgment. Learn essential skills for working with anxiety, including acknowledging sensations and shifting focus.

The podcast discusses automatic negative thoughts and their impact on anxiety. It explores the importance of becoming aware of these thoughts and addresses the fear of rejection. The hosts share two approaches for managing negative thoughts, CBT and ACT, and provide strategies for challenging and replacing them to reduce anxiety.

Explore the connection between untreated syphilis and mental illness, as well as imbalanced mineral levels and OCD. Address the importance of treating underlying physical conditions before focusing solely on therapy or medication. Learn about medical conditions such as heart and breathing difficulties, blood sugar issues, chronic inflammation, hormonal problems, traumatic brain injuries, medication side effects, substance use and abuse, ADHD, autism, and PTSD that can mimic anxiety. Discover the challenges of differentiating between physical conditions and anxiety, and the connection between physical and mental health.

Explore the concept of shame and sensitivity, the value of sensitivity and empathy in society, and the gifts of highly sensitive persons. Embrace and understand being a highly sensitive person, challenge cultural shame, and promote self-reflection.

Explore the causes of anxiety disorders and the factors that contribute to them, including genetics, brain structure, traumatic experiences, and social environment. Learn about neuroplasticity and the potential for therapy to decrease anxiety-related brain changes. Understand the role of emotional memory and strategies to rewire the brain for decreased anxiety. Discover the multi-factorial nature of anxiety and the importance of a biopsychosocial approach. Embrace unique traits and adopt a growth mindset to manage anxiety.

This podcast challenges the belief that mental health diagnoses are permanent genetic traits and explores the treatability of many conditions. It discusses the limitations of the medical model in mental health, introduces the bio-psychosocial model, and highlights effective treatments for depression and anxiety. The idea that a mental health diagnosis is not permanent is explored, encouraging individuals to reduce symptoms and explore treatment options. It also emphasizes that mental illness is not laziness or a moral failure, but a lack of resources, and encourages flexibility in labels and multiple treatment options.