The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 2

About this episode

<p>Today’s episode is a continuation of our exclusive two-part series with world-renowned medical expert Dr. Russell Kennedy.</p><p>If you thought Part 1 of this series was life-changing, buckle up! Part 2 of this Toolkit brings you even more strategies and tools as we take questions from three more listeners of the podcast.</p><p>Is anxiety impacting your ability to sleep?</p><p>Tired of the negative loop of thoughts in your mind?</p><p>Is anxiety affecting your kids?</p><p>Is it genetic?</p><p>Are there surprising signs of adult anxiety?</p><p>Did your parents struggle with it, and you never knew?</p><p>How do you break generational cycles?</p><p>Dr. Kennedy answers these questions and so many more. You’ll also learn what most therapists get "wrong" about anxiety.</p><p>You'll find Dr. Kennedy’s approach both revolutionary and effective. As a medical doctor and neuroscientist, he will coach you on the critical difference between "coping” with anxiety and his protocol for "healing" it once and for all.</p><p>And for anyone in your life who may be struggling, please share this exclusive series generously; it could provide the life-changing answers and guidance they need to finally heal.</p><p>If you are looking for more free resources and support, I’ve got you! I have a brand new, free 3-part training called "<a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/takecontrol" target="_blank">Take Control with Mel Robbins</a>."</p><p>This training will provide you with the coaching, structure, and support you need to hit reset, take control, and level up your life.</p><p>It features 3 brand-new training videos, two hours of research-backed curriculum taught by me, and a detailed 21-page workbook. Plus, you’ll be taking the course with over half a million other students around the world.</p><p>All at zero cost to you. Why? Because you deserve it, and it’s my way of thanking you for being here with me.</p><p>You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. So why not take advantage of this opportunity?</p><p>Sign up for free at<a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/takecontrol" target="_blank"> melrobbins.com/takecontrol</a> now.</p><p>Xo Mel </p><p> </p><p>P.S. And if you haven’t yet listened to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-toolkit-for-healing-anxiety-part-1/id1646101002?i=1000608129393" target="_blank">The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1</a> then do that as soon as you listen to this one, because you can’t afford to miss out.</p><p> </p><p>P.S.S. This Toolkit for Healing Anxiety is not meant as a replacement for therapy, but if you’ve been seeing a therapist for a while, forward this series to them for guidance too. It would be great information to include in your sessions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>3:45 What do you do when your anxiety creeps in at night?</li><li>6:15: Here’s where most therapeutic approaches get it wrong.</li><li>7:15: Use this strategy when you wake up in the night with anxiety.</li><li>10:00: Living with social anxiety? Dr. Kennedy explains why.</li><li>12:00: This is why you have a hard time slowing down. And me too!</li><li>14:30: I couldn’t believe what happened when I started facing my anxiety.</li><li>15:45: Cold plunges teach your body to be uncomfortable and still be okay.</li><li>17:15: This approach doesn’t eliminate the alarm, and yet you still heal.</li><li>20:00: Dr. Kennedy’s #1 tool to move you into rest-and-digest pretty quickly.</li><li>21:15: Not sure what your nervous system has to do with anxiety? Listen here.</li><li>23:45: Use these two tools to move yourself out of the freeze response.</li><li>30:00: So how do you start breaking the cycle of anxiety in a family?</li><li>34:30: For those of us who grew up in the “I’ll give you something to cry about.”</li><li>35:00: What are signs that your parents were actually struggling with anxiety?</li><li>43:30: Here’s what your life can look like once you heal your alarm.</li><li>45:15: Look at your alarm this way, and your mindset towards it changes, too.</li><li>49:45: Here’s the neuroscience behind why essential oils help calm your body.</li><li>52:00: Dr. Kennedy shares his tips for playing “the right way.”</li><li>56:15: Have this where you can see it to remember your partner’s vulnerability.</li></ul><p> </p><p>And if you missed when Dr. Kennedy joined us the first time, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-anxiety-and-how-to-heal-it-tools/id1646101002?i=1000582487785" target="_blank">click here</a>!</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>