Episode
#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
1:01:12
Published: Mon Aug 01 2022
Description
Dr Julie Smith is a Clinical Psychologist, online educator and an author. Bad days will come. Stress and burnout and feeling down is always a potential threat. So, it's vital that you understand the right tools to recognise this, deal with it and bring yourself back to a balanced mindset. Expect to learn whether depression is actually caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, what most people misunderstand about anxiety, the most important things to avoid when you're feeling down, how a bad morning can be turned around, how to improve from a place of growth not a place of fear and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get £150 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Follow Dr Julie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/ Follow Dr Julie on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
This podcast discusses the misconceptions surrounding mental health including misunderstandings about anxiety, the cause of depression, and the importance of avoiding certain behaviors when feeling down.
00:00 - 01:59 (01:59)
Summary
This podcast discusses the misconceptions surrounding mental health including misunderstandings about anxiety, the cause of depression, and the importance of avoiding certain behaviors when feeling down.
Episode#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
PodcastModern Wisdom
Nick Littlehales explains the significance of understanding our sleep patterns in addressing our distress, and how small changes in our daily habits can lead to significant improvements in our sleep.
01:59 - 09:23 (07:23)
Summary
Nick Littlehales explains the significance of understanding our sleep patterns in addressing our distress, and how small changes in our daily habits can lead to significant improvements in our sleep.
Episode#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learning breathing techniques can help regulate emotions in stressful situations, even for presentations or going out in public.
09:23 - 15:10 (05:47)
Summary
Learning breathing techniques can help regulate emotions in stressful situations, even for presentations or going out in public. These skills are easy to learn and can be used whenever needed.
Episode#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker explains why it is important to be aware of the worst possible outcome in dangerous situations to prevent missing important details.
15:10 - 26:07 (10:57)
Summary
The speaker explains why it is important to be aware of the worst possible outcome in dangerous situations to prevent missing important details. Additionally, they discuss the transformation that can occur in therapy for people with anxiety.
Episode#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
PodcastModern Wisdom
By changing our relationship with uncomfortable feelings and using them to our advantage, we can overcome stress and anxiety and become more productive in difficult situations.
26:07 - 34:02 (07:55)
Summary
By changing our relationship with uncomfortable feelings and using them to our advantage, we can overcome stress and anxiety and become more productive in difficult situations.
Episode#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
PodcastModern Wisdom
Psychologist Ethan Cross shares his experience of creating an app to make mental health information from therapy more accessible.
34:02 - 40:18 (06:15)
Summary
Psychologist Ethan Cross shares his experience of creating an app to make mental health information from therapy more accessible. He also discusses that overusing smartphones is more compulsive behavior than addiction and his different take on compulsions in his clinical work.
Episode#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
PodcastModern Wisdom
The fear of missing out and the constant need to stay connected can be overwhelming, so being disconnected at times can bring a sense of relief and freedom.
40:18 - 45:11 (04:53)
Summary
The fear of missing out and the constant need to stay connected can be overwhelming, so being disconnected at times can bring a sense of relief and freedom. Comparing ourselves to others through social media can also contribute to the feeling of never being enough.
Episode#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
PodcastModern Wisdom
Exercise can help break the cycle of rumination that can lead to depression and teaches us to recognize our patterns of thought and behavior that can keep us stuck.
45:12 - 52:59 (07:46)
Summary
Exercise can help break the cycle of rumination that can lead to depression and teaches us to recognize our patterns of thought and behavior that can keep us stuck.
Episode#507 - Dr Julie Smith - Overcoming Stress And Anxiety
PodcastModern Wisdom
Life can be more fulfilling and on-track by making small decisions and shifting your direction towards the person you want to be.
52:59 - 1:00:40 (07:41)
Summary
Life can be more fulfilling and on-track by making small decisions and shifting your direction towards the person you want to be. One thought experiment to help guide your decisions is asking what would make your year a success by the end of it.