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Dear Anxiety

Worry, anger, stress, perfectionism, body image: if you feel it, we want to talk about it. This is a show for humans of all ages about the difficult emotions we all struggle with. We share research-ba... Read more

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Tackling the Perfectionism Monster

Tackling the Perfectionism Monster

Perfectionism isn’t always about getting things right. Often, it’s about avoidance, unhealthy comparisons, negative self... Read more

9 Jan 2019

37mins

Ranked #2

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Feeling the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

Feeling the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

One of the hardest things about coping with anxiety is feeling the physical manifestations in our bodies. Blushing. Swea... Read more

8 Nov 2019

31mins

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Stuck in the What-If Loop

Stuck in the What-If Loop

Humans have a unique ability to time travel in our minds. We revisit the past so we can learn from it. We try to predict... Read more

12 Jul 2019

36mins

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Finding Confidence, Authenticity, and Yourself

Finding Confidence, Authenticity, and Yourself

It would be hard to find a human who didn't want to be more confident, but despite the universal appeal, confidence mean... Read more

11 Oct 2019

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Anxiety: The Good, The Bad, and The Awesome

Anxiety: The Good, The Bad, and The Awesome

And, we're back! In this season 2 premier, Ed and Renee return to the root of the show, anxiety, with some strategies fo... Read more

7 Feb 2020

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Transforming Anger for Kids

Transforming Anger for Kids

Kids got anger? Forget anger management, let's teach kids to use their anger as a positive catalyst for change. Using re... Read more

18 Jan 2019

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Social Anxiety - Truths, Myths, and How To Work Against It

Social Anxiety - Truths, Myths, and How To Work Against It

Your child seems afraid of being around other kids, and it hurts to see them struggle so much with friends. Why are they... Read more

10 May 2019

42mins

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Anxiety, Stress, and the Way We Think About Them

Anxiety, Stress, and the Way We Think About Them

Anxiety is debilitating. Worry robs you of happiness. Stress is a killer.I can’t imagine anyone reading this would disag... Read more

1 Mar 2019

44mins

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Overcoming Overwhelm

Overcoming Overwhelm

We've all felt it. That volatile sensation that just one more item on the to-do list, or one more job to do, or one more... Read more

12 Apr 2019

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Self Love is All You Need

Self Love is All You Need

 Why is it so hard to be loved? We're not talking about being loved by other people; we all have people who love us. Why... Read more

7 Jun 2019

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Battling Self-Criticism using Self-Compassion

Battling Self-Criticism using Self-Compassion

We've all had those horrible thoughts: I'm not good enough; nobody likes me; I'm so stupid sometimes. That's the harsh v... Read more

25 Jan 2019

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Putting Sleep Anxiety (and Your Kids) to Bed

Putting Sleep Anxiety (and Your Kids) to Bed

Nearly everyone, kids included, struggles with sleep. In fact, the problem is so rampant, the Centers for Disease Contro... Read more

17 May 2019

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Ending Negative Thought Parades

Ending Negative Thought Parades

It feels like negative thoughts have a living, physical presence. They travel in groups, often gaining speed and momentu... Read more

22 Feb 2019

39mins

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Tolerating Frustration

Tolerating Frustration

Frustration is bad, right? We certainly treat it that way. When our kids get frustrated, we want them to stop. Immediate... Read more

24 May 2019

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Homework Pressure, Stress, and Worry

Homework Pressure, Stress, and Worry

"I love homework," said nobody ever. After a long day of sitting quietly, following directions, trying to focus, and bei... Read more

4 Oct 2019

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Defending Against Panic Attacks

Defending Against Panic Attacks

Your heart is beating out of your chest. The air is gone from your lungs. Your body is rigid and you're sweating through... Read more

8 Feb 2019

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Ready, Mindset, Go!

Ready, Mindset, Go!

All the answers to your mental wellness challenges are right here in this very episode! Included is a simple set of inst... Read more

30 Aug 2019

38mins

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Turning the Tide on Sleep Deprivation

Turning the Tide on Sleep Deprivation

Most adults know that they're supposed to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Despite that knowledge, many of us don'... Read more

1 Nov 2019

37mins

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Befriending Your Body Image

Befriending Your Body Image

Wait, why are we discussing our bodies on a show about mental wellness? A person's view of their own body is often tied ... Read more

1 Feb 2019

44mins

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The Pain of Social Comparison

The Pain of Social Comparison

We've all heard that "comparison is the thief of joy." Still, we can't help but measure ourselves against others. We com... Read more

26 Apr 2019

40mins

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