Catherine Pittman's guest appearances

Catherine Pittman

Finding Genius Podcast

The Courageously.u Podcast

OwlTail

What can we learn about our mental health from rats? Since our brains are similar, the answer may surprise you. Listen up to discover:  The difference between fear and anxiety The pathways to anxiety and fear What a panic attack actually signals  Catherine Pittman, an author and Professor of Psychology at St. Mary's College, shares her career developing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques dealing with fear and anxiety. By looking at how our brain may be similar to a rat's, we can begin to understand our fear responses and the effects they have. However, since it still triggers the amygdala, it can be challenging to control your body's response to stimuli. Since the cortex and amygdala are two of the important response centers in anxiety disorders, we must attempt to change how they learn. By presenting stimuli in a controlled setting with the help of cognitive-behavioral therapies, relief can be brought to those who struggle with anxiety-based disorders. To learn more, check out the book, Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine Pittman.  This podcast is sponsored by Just Thrive. For 15% off any product, visit https://justthrivehealth.com/ and use code: GENIUS15. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

What can we learn about our mental health from rats? Since our brains are similar, the answer may surprise you. Listen up to discover: <ul> <li>The difference between fear and anxiety</li> <li>The pathways to anxiety and fear</li> <li>What a panic attack actually signals</li> </ul> Catherine Pittman, an author and Professor of Psychology at St. Mary's College, shares her career developing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques dealing with fear and anxiety. By looking at how our brain may be similar to a rat's, we can begin to understand our fear responses and the effects they have. However, since it still triggers the amygdala, it can be challenging to control your body's response to stimuli. Since the cortex and amygdala are two of the important response centers in anxiety disorders, we must attempt to change how they learn. By presenting stimuli in a controlled setting with the help of cognitive-behavioral therapies, relief can be brought to those who struggle with anxiety-based disorders. To learn more, check out the book, Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine Pittman. This podcast is sponsored by Just Thrive. For 15% off any product, visit <a href="https://justthrivehealth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://justthrivehealth.com/</a> and use code: GENIUS15. Episode also available on Apple Podcast:<a href="http://apple.co/30PvU9C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://apple.co/30PvU9C</a>

Anxiety Based Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Distinguishing Fear and Anxiety with CBT Techniques with Catherine Pittman

My anxiety mentor, Dr. Catherine Pittman, joins us on the show for the third time to discuss her latest book Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears. Catherine is a professor and teaching is one of her greatest joys, so I thought it would be fun to switch things up a bit. Rather than me asking questions, I wanted to give you a look into what it’d feel like to sit inside one of her classes. Today’s lecture focuses on how and why your brain gets stuck in a loop of obsessive thinking, uncertainty, and worry, and the tools you need to short-circuit this response and get your symptoms under control—for good. Today, we're chatting about...  Who Rewire Your OCD Brain is for  What OCD is  Where anxiety comes from in the brain  Why you have symptoms when anxious  The role the cortex plays in anxiety Why the amygdala is important  Were fear memories are stored  The importance of keeping your cortex calm if you live with OCD Why you need to get off the worry channel  The benefits of worry  How you can heal OCD   ____ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Ready to calm your inner alarm? CLICK HERE to download your freebie today! ____ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/ocd/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

My anxiety mentor, Dr. Catherine Pittman, joins us on the show for the third time to discuss her latest book Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears. Catherine is a professor and teaching is one of her greatest joys, so I thought it would be fun to switch things up a bit. Rather than me asking questions, I wanted to give you a look into what it’d feel like to sit inside one of her classes. Today’s lecture focuses on how and why your brain gets stuck in a loop of obsessive thinking, uncertainty, and worry, and the tools you need to short-circuit this response and get your symptoms under control—for good. Today, we're chatting about... <ul> <li>Who Rewire Your OCD Brain is for </li> <li>What OCD is </li> <li>Where anxiety comes from in the brain </li> <li>Why you have symptoms when anxious </li> <li>The role the cortex plays in anxiety</li> <li>Why the amygdala is important </li> <li>Were fear memories are stored </li> <li>The importance of keeping your cortex calm if you live with OCD</li> <li>Why you need to get off the worry channel </li> <li>The benefits of worry </li> <li>How you can heal OCD </li> </ul> ____ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Ready to calm your inner alarm? <a href="https://courageouslyu.com/alarmfreebie" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to download your freebie today! ____ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES:  <a href="https://courageouslyu.com/ocd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageouslyu.com/ocd/</a> COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393</a> COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/</a>

66. Rewire Your OCD Brain With Dr. Catherine Pittman

Dr. Catherine Pittman, Ph.D., HSPP, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and psychology professor at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. A practicing clinical psychologist treating anxiety for over 30 years, she's also experienced in neuropsychological rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced brain injuries or strokes. In today's episode, Dr. Pittman is sharing her concerns about Benzodiazepines. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:   The problem with Benzodiazepines (7:26) Where anxiety comes from in the brain (12:11) What Benzodiazepines do in your brain (21:48) The side effects of Benzodiazepines (25:31) What happens if you take Benzodiazepines every day and then stop (28:26) How long it takes to have changes in your brain after taking Benzos (30:35) How daily use of Benzodiazepines creates a physiological dependence (34:30) When Benzo use becomes a concern (35:12) Why you don't come off Benzodiazepines cold turkey or without doctors help (36:30) The most common Benzo withdrawal symptoms (39:47) Why people confuse withdrawal symptoms as mental illness (44:45)  I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @courageously.u— and my guest— @drcmpittman and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. _ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE:  If you'd like to access the PowerPoint slides mentioned in the episode, please email me at hello@courageouslyu.com. Unfortunately, the slides wouldn't upload to the website. I'm more than happy to send them to you, though. _⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/benzodiazepines/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Dr. Catherine Pittman, Ph.D., HSPP, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and psychology professor at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. A practicing clinical psychologist treating anxiety for over 30 years, she's also experienced in neuropsychological rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced brain injuries or strokes. In today's episode, Dr. Pittman is sharing her concerns about Benzodiazepines. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  <ul> <li>The problem with Benzodiazepines (7:26)</li> <li>Where anxiety comes from in the brain (12:11)</li> <li>What Benzodiazepines do in your brain (21:48)</li> <li>The side effects of Benzodiazepines (25:31)</li> <li>What happens if you take Benzodiazepines every day and then stop (28:26)</li> <li>How long it takes to have changes in your brain after taking Benzos (30:35)</li> <li>How daily use of Benzodiazepines creates a physiological dependence (34:30)</li> <li>When Benzo use becomes a concern (35:12)</li> <li>Why you don't come off Benzodiazepines cold turkey or without doctors help (36:30)</li> <li>The most common Benzo withdrawal symptoms (39:47)</li> <li>Why people confuse withdrawal symptoms as mental illness (44:45)</li> </ul> I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@courageously.u</a>— and my guest— <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcmpittman/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@drcmpittman</a> and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. _ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: If you'd like to access the PowerPoint slides mentioned in the episode, please email me at hello@courageouslyu.com. Unfortunately, the slides wouldn't upload to the website. I'm more than happy to send them to you, though. _⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: <a href="https://courageouslyu.com/benzodiazepines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageouslyu.com/benzodiazepines/</a> COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393</a> COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/</a>