The podcast explores the gap in understanding and addressing childhood trauma within the medical field. It discusses the impact of trauma on doctors' ability to treat patients and the link between adverse childhood experiences and disease. The relationship between painkillers and emotional pain is explored, highlighting how they address symptoms rather than the root cause. The blind spot in medical treatment of trauma is discussed, including the tendency to blame the patient when therapy fails. The importance of addressing the root cause of trauma is emphasized.

Exploring root causes of anxiety in children, including the impact of stressful environments and excessive screen time. Emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and creating a sense of safety for children through face-to-face interactions and limiting screen time.

In this transformative discussion, we shed light on how codependence emerges when individuals compromise their own boundaries to support others, sometimes to the detriment of their own well-being. Origins of the term "CoAlcoholic" provide insight into the roots of this complex issue. We aim to break down these concepts with empathy, unveiling the profound consequences that arise when we neglect our own needs while excessively giving to others. My wife Cynthia, a skilled trauma therapist, discuss this unhealthy dynamic along with what you can do to recognize and avoid falling into this destructive pattern.  Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 1300+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX

Welcome to another episode of the Anxiety Rx podcast! Today, we have a very special guest - my beloved wife and trauma therapist, Cynthia Solylo Kennedy who brings her expertise and compassion to this discussion. We're delving into a valuable topic - how to feel connected even when physically apart. Cynthia sheds light on the significance of recognizing past wounds and how they can influence our present relationships. Drawing from her therapeutic insights, we discuss practical strategies to bridge the emotional gap during times of physical separation. Throughout this episode, we emphasize the importance of understanding each other's past experiences and being considerate of their emotions. By doing so, we can cultivate a profound sense of emotional closeness even when miles apart. Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 1300+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX

In this episode, we explore the profound connection between anxious thoughts and the ALARM sensation stored in our bodies since childhood. Surprisingly, that very ALARM sensation is your inner child or younger self. When we feel this alarm, our instinct is to go into our heads and worry – a coping mechanism from our childhood that only intensifies our anxiety as adults. To heal, you must find the alarm (and therefore your younger self) in your body and STAY with it WITHOUT reflexively going up in to your head with worry. When you stay with the alam, you metabolize and neutralize it and rob the worries of their energy source and that is how you truly heal from chronic worry. Tune in as we delve into this transformative journey of embracing the alarm, nurturing our inner child, and discovering the path to healing from chronic anxiety. Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 1200+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX      

Many people I encounter express that their childhoods were positive, yet they continue to experience trauma. There are a couple of reasons why this might occur. Firstly, some people may have difficulty recognizing the presence of their own trauma. It can be challenging to acknowledge and process the painful experiences from our pasts. Secondly, individuals might not have been aware that they experienced a significant separation from their parent(s) during their formative years. Alternatively, they may have inherited trauma from their parents and grandparents, which can deeply impact their well-being. Recognizing the origin of our trauma can be immensely beneficial in addressing and healing chronic emotional dysregulation. It is important to remember that you might be carrying the weight of something that was never meant to be yours to bear in the first place. Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 1200+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX  

Have you ever found yourself trapped in an endless loop of negative spirals? Do you constantly find yourself engaging in the same maladaptive behaviors, seeking out similar types of relationships, or being stuck in an addictive cycle of worry? If so, you're not alone. In fact, there's a fascinating phenomenon at play here, and it all goes back to our childhood. Join me as I delve into the depths of the human psyche and explore what Freud famously termed the "Repetition Compulsion." This compelling force drives us to unknowingly recreate familiar patterns from our past in our adult lives. It's a phenomenon that holds immense power over our actions and decisions. In this thought-provoking episode, we'll shed light on why we find ourselves trapped in these repetitive cycles, uncovering the roots that lie deep within our formative years.  Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 1000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX  

📢 Hang on tight for an intriguing episode of Anxiety Rx! Find out how Instagram banned me out of the blue, leaving me bewildered and intrigued. No politics, no scandal—just a mystifying ban. Join me as I navigate the frustrating wait and uncover the hidden gift in this Instagram saga. We'll explore the uncharted territory of patience, embracing uncertainty, and healing anxiety. Discover how this unexpected ban freed me from the Instagram treadmill and allowed me to examine my emotions. We'll delve into the mind-body connection, exploring where frustration and anger reside within us. Thanks for listening! Your BIGGEST supporter [after yourself], Dr. Russ PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 900+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX If you need any support or have any questions, drop my team an email at hello@theanxietymd.com  

On this Father's Day 2023 I talk about my father and the role his mental illness played in my own anxiety and how he is a driving force in my desire to help others with emotional pain. I talk about the role of our parents and how we tend to look at our mother and father in a one dimensional way that keeps us trapped in our own emotional dysregulation, and how we can begin to expand our subjective perception of our parents to help us heal.  Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. P.S If you're ready to take command of your anxiety and not be a victim of daily chronic rumination and worry anymore, join MBRX: Your Mind Body Prescription For PERMANENT Anxiety Healing. To join 850+ MBRXer’s healing their anxiety, click here.  

Developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld says that "All anxiety is separation anxiety", and I add that it's fundamentally a separation from within yourself. Stress and trauma in childhood that is not resolved by a loving, attuned parent or caregiver slowly splits us from the inside into a REACTIVE and an AUTHENTIC self. Like splitting the atom, this separation within ourselves creates a tremendous amount of energy that becomes stored in our system in a form I call ALARM. You can't heal from anxiety until you resolve this split and you can't resolve this ALARM and heal until you fully see, accept and embrace your own innocence. Therefore until you stop judging yourself and instead fully embrace your innocent authentic (child) self, you will always struggle with chronic emotional pain. Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. P.S If you're ready to take command of your anxiety and not be a victim of daily chronic rumination and worry anymore, join MBRX: Your Mind Body Prescription For PERMANENT Anxiety Healing. To join 800+ MBRXER’s healing their anxiety, click here.