Healing Anxiety with Dr. Russell Kennedy

If you struggle with anxiety, or love someone who does, then this episode is for you! Dr. Russell Kennedy, The Anxiety MD, is here to share how to move past coping strategies and to truly begin healing your anxiety.  In addition to being a physician, neuroscientist, somatic intuitive, certified yoga instructor, meditation teacher and professional standup comedian, Dr. Kennedy also dealt with intense anxiety for decades. He has dedicated his career to sharing his personal and professional knowledge in order to free others from the challenges of anxiety.  Today, Dr. Kennedy will share the science behind what’s happening in the brain when you experience anxiety, and offer his expert guidance on the therapeutic approaches that work best in the healing process. Plus, he shares his wisdom on how to support sensitive children to reduce their anxiety!  SHORT ON TIME?  2:30 - Dr. Kennedy’s personal experiences with anxiety 10:45 - The power of somatic therapies for the treatment of anxiety  15:00 - Dr. Kennedy’s ‘ABCs’ of handling anxiety when it arises  26:28 - The important considerations to make when considering psychedelics for anxiety therapy 32:15 - Approaches for parents when assisting children with their anxiety 37:42 - The difference between healing and coping Learn more about Dr. Kennedy:  Find Dr. Kennedy at https://www.theanxietymd.com and on Instagram at @theanxietymd Check out Dr. Kennedy’s book Anxiety RX Recommend books:  Gordan Neufeld - Hold Onto Your Kids Lisa Feldman Barrett - How Emotions Are Made Our retreat in Crete, Greece is right around the corner! Learn all about it here - https://travelgems.com/erin-treloar-retreat/ Learn more about coaching opportunities with Erin - https://rawbeauty.co/coaching/