Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Chronic pain can be incredibly debilitating, no matter the circumstances. But what do you do when every possible scan or investigation by medical professionals shows that there is no injury, no degeneration, absolutely nothing visible to warrant the often excruciating pain you're experiencing?  This was the experience of beloved 89.9 The Light breakfast host Kel McWilliam. The first sign of chronic back pain that would plague him for years was when he fell to the floor in agony, alone at home and unable to move. Eventually rushed to the emergency department on this occasion and others, he was admitted for days, needing strong pain medication to feel any relief.  After years of searching for answers two important health professionals steered Kel towards considering his mental health as the cause of his pain. This was start of Kel's difficult journey to face significant emotional challenges he'd closed himself off from. Now, no longer the 'back guy', Kel shares his journey of psychosomatic pain, debilitation, loss of confidence and ultimately healing through therapy and the support of his wonderful wife (and brekky co-host Lucy), family and friends. This is a powerful episode not to be missed.  https://thelight.com.au/shows/lucy-and-kel/ The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once thought to be a male only disorder we know now that girls with ADHD are underdiagnosed. Without a diagnosis and the deep understanding that comes with it, many women with undiagnosed ADHD describe spending a lot of their lives feeling 'different', 'stupid', 'lazy' and 'careless' - not realising that their brain operates in a different way to many of those around them. Without the correct diagnosis and treatment, ADHD can greatly affect women's self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, professional life, relationships and parenting.  This week's guest, Jane McFadden, knows this all too well. As a former psychologist diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, and later Autism in 2024, Jane founded ADHD Mums to help women feel validated, give them a sense of belonging to to empower them with everything they need to reduce suffering, understand and embrace who they are, learn the role of medication and thrive.  Jane McFadden is an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Neuroscientist and Neurodivergence Assessor and Specialist living on the Sunshine Coast with her beautiful family including her three 'neurospicy' kids.  www.adhdmums.com.auFB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/777102743903210IG @adhd_mumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For some kids, saying goodbye to a parent can be incredibly distressing. For others, it's really hard to say goodbye but they understand that it's important to part ways for a while. No matter the situation, when goodbyes are hard, it's upsetting for everyone. What do you do? Do you leave while they're occupied with a puzzle at kinder? Do you hang around for a while to make sure they've settled in with their teacher? Do you peer in the window to keep an eye on things after they've parted with you? Do you scoop them up and take them home, hoping tomorrow will be easier? So many questions, it's time we had the answers.  In this episode I share ten strategies to support your little one (or bigger one!) to say goodbye with less distress and upset for everyone. It's not an overnight fix, but these insights and strategies, when put into practice, are an absolute gamechanger. ABOUT JODI: Jodi is a speaker, educator, and bestselling author specialising in anxiety and well-being. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi's book, "Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength": https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi's Facebook page    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview with renowned Developmental Paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey is a must listen for any parent, teacher or clinician supporting a child or teen with anxiety. Dr Billy shares understanding, strategies and hope in spades as he shares insights from his clinical work supporting children of all ages, and their families, with anxiety and other mental health challenges. He shares how to explain anxiety in a way that kids and teens understand, the main components of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety, practical strategies to implement to support anxious kids and so much more.  Dr. Billy emphasises that there is no magic behind the pediatrician's door and, in this conversation, continues his mission to share his experience and expertise in ways that are accessible for families and for anyone supporting young people with their mental health. Dr Billy Garvey is a Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician, Churchill fellowship recipient, NHMRC postgraduate scholarship PhD candidate, Podcaster and author of Ten things I wish you knew about your child's mental health.  https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/ https://www.popcultureparenting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drbillygarvey/ https://www.instagram.com/popcultureparenting/ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-your-childs-mental-health-9781761345838 ABOUT JODI: Jodi is a speaker, educator, and bestselling author specialising in anxiety and well-being. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi's book, "Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength": https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi's Facebook page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's common for us to be harder on ourselves than we would ever be on others. Our tone, our words and the kindness we show when someone else makes a mistake can sound very different to our self-talk when we mess up. Learning to be more compassionate towards ourselves and to being more open to receiving compassion from others is at the heart of this week's conversation with Dr Stan Steindl. Dr Steindl shares three different flows of compassion, what can stand in the way of us being open to receiving compassion from others, the components of compassion and how Compassion Focused Therapy helps us to notice our suffering and learn how we can help alleviate suffering in ourselves and others.  A clinical psychologist, Dr Stan Steindl is a leader in the science, practice and application of compassion. He's an Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland (UQ), co-director of the UQ Compassionate Mind Research Group, author and founder of the YouTube channel, Compassion in a T-shirt.  https://www.youtube.com/@drstansteindl https://www.stansteindl.com/ https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl https://drstansteindl.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150a5264/ https://x.com/StanSteindl https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl ABOUT JODI: Jodi is a speaker, educator, and bestselling author specialising in anxiety and well-being. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi's book, "Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength": https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi's Facebook page    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No matter who we are and what we do, adversity eventually comes knocking bringing difficult emotions, thoughts and feelings. In times of loss, change, challenge and grief, how do we hold onto what matters, while also knowing how to let go? In this thought provoking episode Dr Jodi's guest, Dr Helen Street, answers this question and many more. Dr Street shares with us a brand new way of thinking about our experiences when facing adversity and how we can reconnect and rebuild, find hope and trust in life once more.   Dr Helen Street is an international acclaimed education consultant with an extensive background in social psychology. She is the founder of Positive Schools and Contextual Wellbeing, an education consultant, best-selling author and honorary fellow at the University of Western Australia. She lives in WA with her family and her very spoilt cavoodle, Barney.  HelenStreet.com PositiveSchools.com.au LinkedIn @HelenStreet and @PositiveSchoolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are so much more than your anxiety, no matter how controlling that may be for you right now. Truly you are. And if you care for someone who feels this way the same holds true. We know anxiety has a way of chipping away at our identity, our confidence and the way we look at the world around us but we can change that. Self-therapy, insight, action, soothing ourselves, asking for help, medication and seeing anxiety for what it really is all play a powerful role in sparking a glimmer of re-empowerment and more.  In this episode Dr Jodi is joined by the incredible Dr Stephanie Dowrick, renowned for her life-changing work. Dr Dowrick shares ideas, insights and strategies that anyone experiencing anxiety will be thankful for. And Dr Dowrick gets it. In addition to being a distinguished mental health researcher, psychotherapy coach, author, interfaith pioneer and social activist, she faces her own challenges with anxiety and depression and has supported others through difficult battles with anxiety too. This one might just change everything for you.     https://www.stephaniedowrick.com/ http://www.facebook.com/StephanieDowrick Twitter https://twitter.com/stephaniedowric ABOUT JODI: Jodi is a speaker, educator, and bestselling author specialising in anxiety and well-being. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi's book, "Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength": https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi's Facebook page   Well, Hello Anxiety is a Positive Media Podcast.    The information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anxiety can make it hard to reach our potential. Even thinking about taking a personal or professional risk can send our heart rates up and our confidence plummeting. It's not that we're not good enough, that we're not trying hard enough, that we don't want it badly enough. It's not about willpower or determination. It's because of reflexive bodily responses that occur in the face of stress and pressure, and the uncertainty around how we'll be received. The popular belief that 'it's all in our head' simply doesn't hold true.  In this powerful conversation Dr Jodi talks with Michael Allison, Founder of The Playzone. Michael's groundbreaking work brings the science of Polyvagal Theory to the area of high performance in all walks of life, including elite sport. Michael explains what stands in the way of us stepping up, stepping out, making big changes and shining in the ways that we want to, how to identify predictable patterns that show up when we're unsettled and the routines that can help anyone reach their potential.    https://theplayzone.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@playzone88 ABOUT JODI: Jodi is a speaker, educator, and bestselling author specialising in anxiety and well-being. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi's book, "Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength": https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi's Facebook page   Well, Hello Anxiety is a Positive Media Podcast.    The information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting can be so hard. We're all trying to raise emotionally healthy, physically healthy, resilient, connected kids and teens while navigating the complex landscape of our kids' friendships, their social media, their school work, mental health, body image, identity, peer pressure and so much more. This week's guest, Parenting Expert and Paediatric Psychologist Deirdre Brandner, nailed it when she said that 'parents are overwhelmed with information and starved of wisdom'. Wisdom is what we need which is why our conversation in this week's episode is so powerful.  A renowned psychologist with over 30 years experience Deirdre helps us understand why parenting in the current climate is so difficult, how we, as parents, are the most effective mental health intervention for our kids and teens, the impact of over-protective parenting and ideas galore to help us reconnect with our kids, reduce household stress and strengthen family bonds that make for happier homes and help protect everyone's mental health.  https://deirdrebrandner.com.au/ https://www.bluestonefamilies.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you worry a lot? Do you know someone who does? If you answered yes to either of these questions you are going to get so much relief from this week's episode.  How we think has a profound impact on how we feel and what we do. Worry can be so very debilitating, bringing with it a gnawing sense of anxiety that disrupts daily activities, saps energy, impairs concentration and genuinely affecting happiness. Worry can also lead to insomnia, fatigue, a weakened immune system and more. There are a lot of downsides to worry, so is it worth our time and energy? Researchers from Pen State University ran a study to answer the question 'how many worries actually come true?'. In this episode Dr Jodi Richardson shares the surprising findings of this research in addition to practical strategies to help you put worry in its place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.