Episode
The Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
Description
Everything you think about anxiety is wrong. Yes, we’re starting there. And yes, we’re going deep. I know that this episode will change your life. It has done the same for mine. It’s not a secret that I’ve struggled with anxiety for pretty much my whole life. I swear I came out of the womb in a full-blown panic attack, and I was just warming up for a life of worry on a very elite, professional level. I have been sharing my anxiety journey, and the tools that have helped me, for the past five years. And in this episode, things go deeper than they have ever have before. No exaggeration when I say that my takeaway from this interview today is so revolutionary, it’s forever changed the way I think about my anxiety and my relationship to it. Which is why it’s my honor to introduce you to Dr. Russell Kennedy, MD. I’m willing to bet that what you learn today you haven’t heard yet. Like the real reason you’re anxious in the first place. It’s not what you’re thinking. No lie, I’ve been stalking Dr. Kennedy on Instagram for the past year because I just love his stuff. Like me, he’s lived with his own anxiety since childhood. As a neuroscientist and a medical doctor, he also has the clinical experience to teach us how to HEAL our anxiety. Did you catch that? You don’t have to stop at managing your anxiety; you can actually heal it. I see you if you’re living with a constant “nervous stomach.” I see you if you can’t sleep. I see you if your heart races and your muscles are often tense. What Dr. Kennedy shares with you today has changed my relationship to anxiety, and I know it can do the same for you. It will blow your mind when Dr. Kennedy tells you that we’ve been attacking this all wrong, and he’ll give you simple science and research-backed tools that will change your life immediately! I ask all the questions you are thinking about anxiety and Dr. Kennedy and I get real with the answers. You are not only going to learn how to deal with your anxiety in a very simple but effective way, you are going to learn why it’s there, what it’s trying to tell you, and how to heal it for good. This episode has changed my life and I know it will do the same for you and your loved ones. Bookmark this episode and share it with those in your life who need it. It’s time. You deserve what you’re about to learn. Xo Mel For full show notes, visit www.melrobbins.com
Chapters
Mel Robbins expresses gratitude to her listeners for supporting her podcast, sharing episodes, and making suggestions.
00:00 - 01:09 (01:09)
Summary
Mel Robbins expresses gratitude to her listeners for supporting her podcast, sharing episodes, and making suggestions. The podcast aims to empower and inspire people to create better lives.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins, a self-proclaimed "life tested expert" on anxiety, aims to change the way we approach it in this episode.
01:09 - 05:44 (04:34)
Summary
Mel Robbins, a self-proclaimed "life tested expert" on anxiety, aims to change the way we approach it in this episode. She shares her experience and insights on how to overcome anxiety, a struggle she dealt with for almost 45 years.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker shares tools and personal experiences that help with anxiety, mindset, and mental health.
05:44 - 13:56 (08:11)
Summary
The speaker shares tools and personal experiences that help with anxiety, mindset, and mental health. With 45 years of dealing with anxiety and having kids with severe anxiety, she emphasizes the importance of seeking medical help and getting a proper diagnosis.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
Dr. Kennedy explains how adult anxiety is connected to experiences from early childhood, and why healing the body is just as important as healing the mind.
13:56 - 19:16 (05:20)
Summary
Dr. Kennedy explains how adult anxiety is connected to experiences from early childhood, and why healing the body is just as important as healing the mind.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
An expert discusses anxiety as an alarm system in our body and how we can change our worldview to understand it better, breaking the cycle of worry and alarm that leads to more anxiety.
19:16 - 29:33 (10:17)
Summary
An expert discusses anxiety as an alarm system in our body and how we can change our worldview to understand it better, breaking the cycle of worry and alarm that leads to more anxiety.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker suggests that when you encounter a person or situation that triggers you, it’s important to pause, take a breath, and assess where in your physiology you sense the emotion.
29:33 - 41:01 (11:27)
Summary
The speaker suggests that when you encounter a person or situation that triggers you, it’s important to pause, take a breath, and assess where in your physiology you sense the emotion. Moreover, feeling separate from your loved ones creates constantly negative scenarios in your mind and triggers anxiety.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The tension or fear in our body is an alarm system from our inner child requesting love, reassurance, or attention.
41:01 - 47:25 (06:24)
Summary
The tension or fear in our body is an alarm system from our inner child requesting love, reassurance, or attention. This anxiety just gets stronger if we had a parent we couldn't connect with or who made us feel invisible.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The body has an inbuilt alarm system which we need to train ourselves to acknowledge and soothe by turning towards these signals instead of escaping them through the mind.
47:25 - 52:17 (04:51)
Summary
The body has an inbuilt alarm system which we need to train ourselves to acknowledge and soothe by turning towards these signals instead of escaping them through the mind. The brain needs to be rewired to recognize these signals as an alarm system and respond accordingly.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
This podcast discusses the importance of creating a safe place for children, allowing their nervous system to regulate, and offering physical touch to help them feel seen, heard, and loved.
52:17 - 56:56 (04:39)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of creating a safe place for children, allowing their nervous system to regulate, and offering physical touch to help them feel seen, heard, and loved.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford and Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis discuss the importance of locating a safe place in your body and using it during moments of stress or anxiety.
56:56 - 1:01:04 (04:07)
Summary
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford and Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis discuss the importance of locating a safe place in your body and using it during moments of stress or anxiety.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
Practicing regulating tools can help in moments of high stakes, such as important business pitches.
1:01:04 - 1:06:09 (05:05)
Summary
Practicing regulating tools can help in moments of high stakes, such as important business pitches. Ignoring your alarm system can lead to negative effects on mental health and decision making abilities.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The key to healing your inner child and experiencing self-love is by listening to the alarm inside you, which represents the wounded version of you from childhood.
1:06:09 - 1:11:35 (05:25)
Summary
The key to healing your inner child and experiencing self-love is by listening to the alarm inside you, which represents the wounded version of you from childhood. You need to give that child love and support by connecting with them and acknowledging their feelings.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The effectiveness of regulating the body first to regulate the mind, instead of vice versa.
1:11:35 - 1:16:07 (04:31)
Summary
The effectiveness of regulating the body first to regulate the mind, instead of vice versa. Anxiety stems from a mind-body disconnect.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
By saying 'I love you' in the mirror, individuals with anxiety can learn to unblock love and heal past damaging programs stored in the unconscious mind, which can lead to a decrease in anxiety symptoms.
1:16:07 - 1:20:13 (04:06)
Summary
By saying 'I love you' in the mirror, individuals with anxiety can learn to unblock love and heal past damaging programs stored in the unconscious mind, which can lead to a decrease in anxiety symptoms.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the benefits of locating your "alarm" when feeling stressed or anxious and breathing into that area to alleviate tension.
1:20:13 - 1:28:40 (08:27)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the benefits of locating your "alarm" when feeling stressed or anxious and breathing into that area to alleviate tension. The high five habit and the five second rule are also mentioned as helpful tools for self-acceptance and positivity.
EpisodeThe Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker shares her realization that the alarm signal of anxiety in the body is not a signal to run away.
1:28:40 - 1:32:23 (03:42)
Summary
The speaker shares her realization that the alarm signal of anxiety in the body is not a signal to run away. Instead, she encourages the audience to mindfully observe and increase self-love to overcome anxiety.