Episode

The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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51:44
Published: Mon Apr 10 2023
Description

Today’s episode is my gift to you and anyone in your life who struggles with anxiety.I created this exclusive series, "The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety," because of the number of questions I am receiving from listeners asking for more resources on this topic. Part 1 is packed with tactical takeaways and features Dr. Russell Kennedy, one of the world's most respected medical experts on anxiety. Dr. Kennedy is a medical doctor and neuroscientist who has a revolutionary and effective approach to helping his patients understand and heal anxiety.(He's also been our most popular expert on the podcast to date.)Dr. Kennedy teaches you the truth about where anxiety comes from and the mistake that most therapists make when treating it. You’ll also have a front-row seat as he coaches listeners on the critical difference between "coping with anxiety" and his protocol for "healing it" once and for all.I can’t wait for you to listen and apply the advice in this life-changing series.And for anyone in your life who may be struggling, please share this exclusive series generously; it could provide the answers and guidance they need.If you have follow-up questions, send them to me in the DMs or through the podcast topic link on melrobbins.com/podcast. We read them and use them to program future episodes (this toolkit is an example of that).This episode is not meant as a replacement for therapy, but if you’ve been seeing a therapist for a while and aren’t seeing yourself improve, you may want to forward this series to them for guidance too.Xo Mel Didn’t get to listen to Dr. Kennedy’s first interview? Check that out here.In this episode, you’ll learn: ·         5:00: I bet you haven’t heard this definition of anxiety before. . ·         6:15: So where exactly does anxiety come from?·         7:30: This is a revolutionary way of thinking about how to heal anxiety.·         8:45: If you’re waking up this way, that’s a red flag. ·         9:45: A trauma response isn’t directed outward- it’s here instead.·         12:00: Have you tried everything to deal with your anxiety? ·         14:45: Forget what you’ve tried so far, THIS is what will actually heal you.·         19:00: This sign of anxiety may surprise you. ·         22:00: Anxiety happens because of this and addictions “fix” it·         24:00: I think there are these three layers to healing your anxiety.·         27:15: What the hell does “inner child” mean and why does it matter?·         30:00: There’s a difference between drama and trauma. ·         34:00: Dr. Kennedy tried everything, but only this healed his anxiety.·         37:00: Okay, what’s one specific and tangible tool we can use?·         40:30: Do this together with me now.·         44:00: Here’s why play is so important for healing trauma.·         47:00: Healing will take time. Here’s why and what you need. Disclaimer

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Dr. Kennedy, a medical doctor and neuroscientist provides free steps to empower and heal anxiety, leading to peace, confidence, clarity, and happiness.
00:00 - 04:40 (04:40)
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Anxiety
Summary

Dr. Kennedy, a medical doctor and neuroscientist provides free steps to empower and heal anxiety, leading to peace, confidence, clarity, and happiness.

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The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
Dr. Gabor Maté, a neuroscientist, explains that anxiety is a feeling issue that comes as a result of "old unresolved wounding" in the body.
04:40 - 11:21 (06:41)
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Anxiety
Summary

Dr. Gabor Maté, a neuroscientist, explains that anxiety is a feeling issue that comes as a result of "old unresolved wounding" in the body. When we try to fix the thoughts in our mind with our mind, it only makes the alarm in our body worse, leading to a vicious cycle.

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The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
In this podcast episode, Dr. Russell Kennedy discusses anxiety with a listener who is struggling with anxiety and panic attacks.
11:21 - 18:25 (07:03)
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Anxiety
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Russell Kennedy discusses anxiety with a listener who is struggling with anxiety and panic attacks. He emphasizes the importance of healing the inner child that is suffering to overcome chronic anxiety.

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The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the first and second layers of coping with anxiety, which involves realizing that anxiety is a problem and attempting to cope with it through exercise or meditation.
18:25 - 26:57 (08:31)
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Anxiety
Summary

In this podcast, the speaker discusses the first and second layers of coping with anxiety, which involves realizing that anxiety is a problem and attempting to cope with it through exercise or meditation. The speaker explores techniques like inner child therapy to deal with anxiety and goes beyond the popular methods to suggest more deep, introspective approaches.

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The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
Dr. Kennedy explains how childhood trauma can trigger anxiety and how the nervous system can get stuck in a state of alert.
26:57 - 32:24 (05:27)
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Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, Nervous System
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Dr. Kennedy explains how childhood trauma can trigger anxiety and how the nervous system can get stuck in a state of alert. Carrie shares her own experience of waking up feeling anxious every morning since fourth grade.

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The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
This episode discusses how to give younger versions of ourselves the love and support that we needed back then through connecting with the feeling of alarm in our body and offering healing.
32:24 - 37:21 (04:56)
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Emotional Healing
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This episode discusses how to give younger versions of ourselves the love and support that we needed back then through connecting with the feeling of alarm in our body and offering healing. By doing so, we can rewire the old patterns of protection and switch back over to the growth part of our mind.

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The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
The feeling state is what changes our nervous system; we can change our thoughts at a dime, but it's the feeling state that changes us.
37:21 - 44:27 (07:06)
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Visualization
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The feeling state is what changes our nervous system; we can change our thoughts at a dime, but it's the feeling state that changes us. By using techniques like visualizing happy memories and high-fiving yourself in the mirror, we can tap into those positive feelings to create lasting change.

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The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
Play is a safe way to activate both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, making it an effective tool for healing trauma.
44:27 - 48:49 (04:21)
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Trauma Healing
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Play is a safe way to activate both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, making it an effective tool for healing trauma. Reconnecting with positive memories of your younger self can also help to start the healing process.

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The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker shares tips on how to shift the way you relate to your inner alarm and find inspiration by revisiting a happy memory.
48:49 - 51:40 (02:51)
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Inspiration
Summary

The speaker shares tips on how to shift the way you relate to your inner alarm and find inspiration by revisiting a happy memory. She encourages the listener to spend time bringing themselves back to that place to promote healing.

Episode
The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast