
Anxiety Book Club
Learn about mental health and anxiety through interviews with authors, academics, philosophers, mindfulness teachers, tech executives, therapists and more! Get in touch at joshuamalina@gmail.com — also check out my substack at https://anxietybookclub.substack.com/.
Latest episodes

Nov 16, 2020 • 51min
The Curse of the Self with Dr. Mark Leary
Ever wondered what makes us uniquely human, and why it sucks so much? Dr. Mark Leary, professor emeritus of psychology from Duke University, explains the evolutionary history of human being's ability to worry, regret and generally understand themselves in the third person.
The Book
Mark at Duke
Mark's Blog at Psychology Today
Character & Context Magazine

Oct 19, 2020 • 48min
Episode 14 - Talking about bodies with Rebecca Hill
"Fat", "Overweight", "Living in a larger body". What are these terms and what do they have to do with your health? This conversation with Rebecca Hill, PsyD grad student at Nova Southeastern, follows on from last month's episode with Christy Harrison. We discuss her soon to be published research manual (fingers crossed) about how medical professionals should engage people at all weights and sizes.
Rebecca's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodied_re/?hl=en
Her clinic/lab at Nova: scplab.wordpress.com
Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hill-552223121/

Sep 5, 2020 • 57min
Episode 13 - Anti Diet with Christy Harrison
Listen to us discuss diets and why they are bad.
The book: https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Diet-Reclaim-Well-Being-Happiness-Intuitive/dp/0316420352
Christy's website: https://christyharrison.com/

Aug 1, 2020 • 59min
Episode 12 - Getting Real with Dr. Susan Campbell
Join me in a conversation with Dr. Susan Campbell, psychologist, relationship coach and author of this month’s books — Getting Real and Five Minute Relationship Repair. We talk about how to be authentic in our relation to ourselves and others through thoughtful, heartfelt speech that prioritizes our needs and helps us successfully navigate distressing situations with our friends, family and significant others.
Find out more about Dr. Campbell at her website

Jul 4, 2020 • 50min
Episode 11 - The Craving Mind with Dr. Judson Brewer
Join me and Dr. Jud as we explore the science behind mindfulness and how we can leverage it to intervene in the carrying out of bad habits in our own lives, learning from his research in treating smoking, cocaine use, anxiety and other addictions. Find out more about Dr. Jud at his website or the book, The Craving Mind.

May 31, 2020 • 27min
Episode 10: The Happiness Trap, Part 1
Listen to me talk about The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris, a book about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The book: https://amzn.to/3dquaHq.

May 2, 2020 • 1h 3min
Episode 9 - What is mindfulness? A conversation with Eowyn Ahlstrom
A conversation on mindfulness, meditation and much more with Eowyn Ahlstrom, M.Ed., Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor and assistant director for community and online programs at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Learn about the basics, and some of the nitty gritty, too!
Eowyn's Website
Mindfulness at Brown University

Apr 18, 2020 • 49min
Episode 8 - Ending the Insomnia Struggle with Colleen Ehrnstrom
Episode 8 - A conversation on insomnia with Colleen Ehrnstrom, PhD. Break free from the struggle of insomnia with a CBT/ACT therapist with a terrific workbook on the subject, End the Insomnia Struggle.
The book
Colleen's Practice
Other links mentioned: Colleen Carney, Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia

Mar 16, 2020 • 44min
Episode 7 - A Personal Journey Through Psychology Graduate School with Rebecca Hill
Listen to my chat with Rebecca Hill, a clinical psychology graduate student at Nova Southeastern University.
Books: Upwards Upside, Learned Optimism, Flourish
Instagram: RachelTuchman, evelyntribole

Feb 29, 2020 • 55min
Episode 6 - When Food is Comfort, Julie Simon
Learn essential skills for self compassion, introspection, and nurturing! Shed the shame of overeating and learn to connect with yourself. Julie Simon helps us understand the disconnect that many emotional eaters feel, and how to provide comfort for ourselves without food.
When Food is Comfort
The Emotional Eater's Repair Manual
Julie's website