Anxiety Rx
The Connection Between Anxiety, Grief, and Parenting: Embracing the Journey of Letting Go
01 Sep 2024
Hey there! I'm Dr. Russ, and in this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, we're diving deep into some real, raw emotions. Molly Carroll, a psychotherapist, joins me to talk about anxiety, grief, and the rollercoaster of parenting. I'll share my personal journey with anxiety, and Molly opens up about the emotional turmoil of sending her kid off to college—it's a wild ride, trust me. We'll chat about self-compassion, the power of community, and how to find balance between thinking and feeling. It's a heartfelt conversation that'll help you navigate life's ups and downs with more ease. Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 3700+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX ______________________________ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:49 - The Wounded Healer 02:54 - The Somatic Experience of Grief 05:15- Community and Connection 09:05 - Coping Strategies and Shadow Work 10:55 - Feeling and Processing Grief 14:50 - The Sensation of Grief 17:20 - Reflecting on Separation at 18 19:47 - Healing the Wounded Child 20:38 - Coping Mechanisms and Cognitive Explanations 22:14 - Acclimatizing to Anxiety 23:04 - Cognition and Emotional Healing 25:53 - Survival Physiology and Healing 26:47 - Breath and Body Connection 31:48 - Compassion in Relationships 33:04 - Presence, Awareness, Compassion 37:45 - Integrating Trauma and Self 40:34 - Present Moment Awareness 41:12 - Tears of Joy vs. Tears of Sorrow 42:36 - Vulnerability and Coping Mechanisms in Men 44:05 - Raising Emotionally Aware Children 46:06 - The Role of Trauma in Healing 48:47 - Authenticity vs. Reactivity 49:52 - Addressing Root Causes of Anxiety 53:05 - Faith and Trust in Healing 56:54 - Daily Healing Practices 01:00:17 - Creating Chaos 01:01:12 - Contractions of Creation
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