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Modern WisdomDec 10, 2022

#563 - Dr Russell Kennedy - Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time

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Russell Kennedy

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#563 - Dr Russell Kennedy - Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time mentions How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett, anxiety Rx by Russ, Hold on to your kids by Gabor Mate, and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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How Emotions Are Made

Lisa Feldman Barrett

Lisa Feldman Barrett wrote this book called how emotions are made and she talks about, you know, just how men and women fundamentally don't understan…

anxiety Rx

Russ

If I can take that pain that I suffered with him and sublimate that and translate that into something that's positive for everyone.

Hold on to your kids

Gabor Mate

And he says that all anxiety is separation anxiety.

Guest: Russell Kennedy

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Dr Russell Kennedy is an MD, Neuroscientist, author and an anxiety specialist. Anxiety is one of the most common challenges faced by people in 2022. In small doses it makes sense evolutionarily, but why is it running so rampant in the modern world, where does it come from and what methods can limit its impact on our lives? Expect to learn what most people misunderstand about anxiety, the relationship between anxiety and trauma, why most existing treatments don't create lasting improvements to anxiety, the relationship between anxiety and a victim mindset, whether it's possible to have an anxious body as well as an anxious mind and much more...

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How Emotions Are Made

Lisa Feldman Barrett

The host discusses the challenges men face in expressing emotions and the societal conditioning that limits their emo…

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anxiety Rx

Russ

The host mentions 'Anxiety Rx' as a resource for managing panic attacks and anxiety. They emphasize the importance of…

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Hold on to your kids

Gabor Mate

The host references 'Hold on to your kids' by Gabor Mate to emphasize the connection between childhood experiences an…

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The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk

The host discusses the connection between trauma and the body's physical sensations, referencing Bessel van der Kolk'…

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Anxious

Joseph Ledoux

The host discusses how childhood trauma can lead to anxiety and addiction in adulthood, referencing the neurobiologic…

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Anxiously Attached

Jessica Baum

The host mentions 'Anxiously Attached' by Jessica Baum while discussing the impact of childhood trauma on adult relat…

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The conversation centers on anxiety and childhood trauma.
A second recurring theme is attachment theory and anxiety.
Referenced books include How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett and anxiety Rx by Russ.
The strongest audience signal points to Men seeking to improve emotional intelligence and Individuals struggling with anxiety and panic attacks.

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anxiety and childhood trauma(1)attachment theory and anxiety(1)dealing with panic attacks(1)impact of childhood trauma(1)men and emotional expression(1)trauma and memory retrieval(1)

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How Emotions Are Made

Lisa Feldman Barrett

Best for Men seeking to improve emotional intelligenceOften cited around men and emotional expression

“Lisa Feldman Barrett wrote this book called how emotions are made and she talks about how men and women fundamentally don't understand emotion and how men just kind of they don't have the emotion words.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: men and emotional expression

For: Men seeking to improve emotional intelligence

Key quote: “Lisa Feldman Barrett wrote this book called how emotions are made and she talks about, you know, just how men and women fundamentally don't understand emotion and how men just kind of they don't have the emotion words.”

The host discusses the challenges men face in expressing emotions and the societal conditioning that limits their emotional vocabulary. He references Lisa Feldman Barrett's book to highlight the importance of understanding emotions and developing emotional intelligence.

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anxiety Rx

Russ

Best for Individuals struggling with anxiety and panic attacksOften cited around dealing with panic attacks

“The speaker mentions their book titled 'anxiety Rx' which is available on Amazon and discusses its sales performance.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: dealing with panic attacks

For: Individuals struggling with anxiety and panic attacks

Key quote: “If I can take that pain that I suffered with him and sublimate that and translate that into something that's positive for everyone.”

The host mentions 'Anxiety Rx' as a resource for managing panic attacks and anxiety. They emphasize the importance of taking control during a panic attack and how the book can help others avoid suffering from anxiety.

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Hold on to your kids

Gabor Mate

Best for Parents and mental health professionalsOften cited around anxiety and childhood trauma

“I've written a book called Hold on to your kids with Gabor Mate. He says that all anxiety is separation anxiety. And I add on to that, and it's mostly separation from yourself.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: anxiety and childhood trauma

For: Parents and mental health professionals

Key quote: “And he says that all anxiety is separation anxiety.”

The host references 'Hold on to your kids' by Gabor Mate to emphasize the connection between childhood experiences and chronic anxiety. They argue that much of anxiety stems from a separation from oneself, particularly rooted in childhood trauma.

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The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk

Best for mental health professionals and trauma survivorsOften cited around trauma and memory retrieval

“Bessel van der Kolk talks about in The Body Keeps the Score, the mind is represented by the body.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: trauma and memory retrieval

For: mental health professionals and trauma survivors

Key quote: “as Bessel van der Kolk talks about in The Body Keeps the Score, the mind is represented by the body.”

The host discusses the connection between trauma and the body's physical sensations, referencing Bessel van der Kolk's insights. They emphasize the importance of understanding how trauma is encoded in the body and how this can be addressed through therapeutic practices.

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Anxious

Joseph Ledoux

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and neuroscienceOften cited around impact of childhood trauma

“he wrote this book called Anxious that I love, that I've read five times and still don't understand.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: impact of childhood trauma

For: Individuals interested in psychology and neuroscience

Key quote: “I think trauma is so important in childhood makes us more likely to be addicted in adulthood because these old circuits have been revved up for us, these addictive circuits.”

The host discusses how childhood trauma can lead to anxiety and addiction in adulthood, referencing the neurobiological impacts of such experiences. The book 'Anxious' by Joseph LeDoux is mentioned as a resource for understanding these complex interactions between trauma, anxiety, and brain function.

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Anxiously Attached

Jessica Baum

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and attachment theoryOften cited around attachment theory and anxiety

“I had Jessica Baum on the show. She wrote Anxiously Attached. And that was interesting.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: attachment theory and anxiety

For: Individuals interested in psychology and attachment theory

Key quote: “It seems like I had Jessica Baum on the show. She wrote Anxiously Attached.”

The host mentions 'Anxiously Attached' by Jessica Baum while discussing the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships and anxiety. This book is referenced in the context of exploring how attachment styles can influence coping mechanisms in relationships.

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How Emotions Are Made

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Lisa Feldman Barrett wrote this book called how emotions are made and she talks about, you know, just how men and women fundamentally don't understan…

anxiety Rx

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If I can take that pain that I suffered with him and sublimate that and translate that into something that's positive for everyone.

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And he says that all anxiety is separation anxiety.

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