The Anxiety Contagion | Healing Our Kids' Mental Health Crisis (w/Dr. Rachel Zoffness)

[@JessicaRode]

First of all I love this woman. This was my first time hearing from her and she is brilliant and an excellent speaker. Her nervousness didn’t show one bit. Really really enjoyed this one. She could easily be a regular monthly guest especially right now with the this anxiety panic snd chronic pain epidemic. Love her!!

[@lisawillis3]

So glad this is finally being discussed. My son is now 18, a senior, and when lockdowns hit he completely changed, gave up, lost motivation (end of his sophomore year). He lost his junior year and stated “mom this is ruining my education”. It’s been the hardest thing to watch unfold. He is a completely different person from pre-pandemic to now. He totally withdrew from life. He recently asked me “mom, how do you get up and keep going each day”? We need help and healing and support out of this.

[@Weathernerd27]

I graduated college in 2009 and the recession made it very hard for me to get my first full time job. I thought I was a failure and my parents had to tell me the economy is really messed up right now its not normally this hard. I hadn't been in the adult world long enough to understand how the economy worked and needed perspective. Alot of kids get perspective from talking to other kids. When school is closed and kids don't see each other every day its easy to lose perspective. Missing a year or two of high school won't ruin a person's education because high school knowledge is not used in the real world. I don't use my college knowledge either, the $40 per hour job I have doesn't require a college degree. Working in the real world made me realize our education system needs to be modernized, it doesn't teach kids what they need to know and I had to learn alot on the job.

[@TheEvaluna1975]

Totally feel your pain mamma... mother of 4 girls here (two teens two school age) very smart but emotionally challenged (who isn't today right?) ... the highschool years have been a roller-coaster and my now 9 yr old is about entering middle school !! Lord have mercy on us 🙏 I totally agree this generation has had really hard and overwhelming but it's been equally hard for parents to help and support our kids... it's so frustrating .... 😱

[@user-bd4bo4tb8u]

Running! My son lost his junior and senior years of in person school, on top of constant troubles between his dad and me. I believe that running saved him. He ran outside every morning with a group, and every afternoon with the school runners. That allowed him to see other teens for four hours each day. They were both spending time outside and exercising. Girls and boys both ran, and the coaches were great about safety. The benefits definitely outweighed the risks. I know running isn’t for everyone, but other forms of exercise can be done outside. I can’t say enough good things about the running situation during the pandemic.

[@dawndallmann1352]

Dr. Zoffness is my absolute favorite guest you’ve had on the show. I was a highly anxious kid and it has affected my entire life - mostly by avoiding social interactions. I wish I had known any of this information years ago. She is a great speaker and I don’t notice her anxiety. I love your idea of having her on regularly.

[@9397271]

Dr. Zoffness is amazing! Make her a regular guest, please! I admire her ability to convey information. What a gift she is to us all.

[@dtl2081]

Granddaughter totally taken off All social media & most tv. Put on martial arts, robotics/programming club & more parental help with homework and parent hanging out time. Body, mind and family.

[@kellycampbell1603]

Martial arts has been the BEST thing for my family!

[@deirdrefinnegan5436]

Body, mind, family! Beautiful.

[@dec-omg1606]

No overt anxiety seen!! Dr. Z’s voice sounds so calm and she tracks right through your diversions, ZDogg. I love when she’s on.

[@monykalynf3604]

Love her voice too!!

[@pam5296]

You always have excellent guests, but Dr. Zoffness is PHENOMENAL!!! She has such a wealth of information and the PERFECT presentation: clear, organized, calm, direct but caring, honest, targeted... just cannot think of enough descriptors. I’m so thankful for her pushing through the public speaking anxiety to come and share such needed information in a way that helps people accept helpful information they need. Please come back often!!

[@jefgroesbeck48]

I love this. I’m a doctor and I treat kids and adults in a similar way. I’ve never understood why when a child comes in with a stomach ache everyone is trained to ask about what’s going on at home, school, etc… but when an adult comes in with the same symptoms they are RARELY asked the same questions. The adult might even get labeled with IBS, but very few doctors seem capable of talking about the biopsychosocial with them. Someday we’ll get there, I hope.

[@bentleym3726]

I could listen to you two talk all day. Absolutely should be a regular segment.

[@Saullavado44]

Wow--anxiety, pain, and the screen time effect discussed head on as an adult discussion. I respect Rachel Zoffness and the host for getting this out.

[@diggysmom8199]

We need more conversations like this. I will add the children in foster care have been severely impacted as well.

[@lindaleesoderstrom5866]

Especially trying to keep parental bonds alive on zoom, face time..... Like 2 year olds. Are you kidding me right now? And then county critiqued for failure to bridge gaps. MSWs should have been driving for therapy in the car to keep up the belonging. Soma = safe inner spaces?

[@deirdrefinnegan5436]

I have chronic illness/pain and CBT was so important for me. It was $200 per week. I went for about 3 months. It was worth the money but so disturbing that I could have gotten a prescription for Valium for free but CBT was not covered.

[@manicpsychocd7480]

Dr. Zoffness is amazing. She is a natural. She does not seem nervous. I love the psychological aspect. I'm looking for a therapist. ZDogg and zoffness have helped me a lot. It's been therapeutic. I've only watched 2 of 3 videos I just realized exist. You two put on such a great commentary. Very entertaining with the banter and the back and forth just blossoms into more in depth helpful information. Thank you both so much.

[@jesswillans3222]

Love the show, learned a lot, and I will be sharing with others! As a mental health clinician myself I would like to push back on one thing however. It’s simply not the case that in order to be hospitalized for suicidality, that a teenager meet all the criteria she outlined. Yes the hospitals will tell you that, but that’s not how it plays out in real life. The first issue is clinicians wanting to cover their a** to avoid potential liability that they’ve been scared into. As a result too many of them are making hospital referrals more out of their own interest and less out of their clients’. And a clinician’s referral is the primary factor that goes into admittance. The second issue is available beds. A psychiatric hospital will turn away actual suicidal patients when they are full, but accept almost anyone when they’re not. As a result, too often the beds are being occupied by less severe patients who happened to get there first, leaving the more severe without the care they need. In working with adolescents for 15 years, I’ve seen literally dozens of youth who’ve been traumatized from an unnecessary stay at a psychiatric hospital, and zero who are no longer with us due to not getting in. I’ve only made two referrals in fifteen years, but I’ve had dozens of clients transfer to me after feeling betrayed by a therapist who took away their freedom simply because they opened up about certain thoughts they’ve had, which as we learned here, is universal anyway. As with many things, this simply illustrates another way that the system is broken, and why therapists must be better trained in how to truly determine and facilitate what’s right for their client.

[@GrahamFielder]

This has quickly become one of my favorite channels overall, and this has just become my favorite episode for sure

[@digicog]

Graham I agree with you and I also love visits with Vanay Prasad and Monica Gandhi!

[@Asptuber]

Stomach/gut and emotions! Listening to Rachel I am so impressed by the garden-variety gastroenterologist and medicine docs that (with MUCH less knowledge than we have now) explained basically this to me as a teenager in the 80ies. What especially makes me filled with awe about their communication skills is that they managed to convey this message without even mentioning anxiety in general. Instead they focused on the neurologic over-reaction, and how it is extremely important to not be scared by it. How you can coax your overly nervous guts/stomach by how you eat, drink, move, but also that since these unpleasant symptoms are NOT dangerous, you don't need to pay more attention to them than you want to (just try not to hit your head when fainting). Why was it so central that they didn't anchor this advice to a talk about general anxiety, and instead anchored it to "nerves be wacky"? Because anchoring it to my feelings would have felt like no advice, nothing we can do, you deal with this amorphous blob of "feelings" (that I am sure you have). Instead they presented me with a fascinating scenario of the mysterious mechanisms in the body, and some very very rudimentary pointers (head between your knee immediately when lightheaded, test if you can withstand/slow down the urge to eliminate). THEN they casually mentioned that also emotional stress plays into the system, as one thing among many - at which point I said "Oh, you mean that this dramatic fainting/puking/pooping/pain -thing is related to how I couldn't eat as a toddler when I got very angry?". So I got to take the ideas and insights and build on them for my particular body/mind. And I haven't yet needed to seek medical attention for anything stomach/gut (touch wood, getting older here :-)) since then. I feel so lucky that I got these things at a young age. When I 20 years later had a bout of stress-induced tachycardia it really helped having this functional model of how to think about my body. I also hope I have been able to help other people over the years by spreading this knowledge of how even dramatic seeming symptoms aren't necessarily dangerous. And functional or even somatic doesn't mean you are making it up. It usually means "nerves be wacky", and you can learn to nudge your nervous system in various ways. And you _don't_ necessarily need to dive deep into some therapeutic exploration of emotional whatever. What makes me sad is that in 2021 a doctor and a psychologist can discuss this as if it is not common knowledge (granted, the knowledge is much greater today). EVERYONE should know this.

[@momod7837]

I love when she’s on the show!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jessicapacheco2114]

Have to say - her voice and way she articulated her words were so calming. I often put your shows on before bed, and will (eventually) fall asleep. I woke up to this episode, and listened to the entire thing.

[@ms.lemons3776]

Dr. Z squared is my absolute favorite dynamic. More, please, and a heartfelt thank-you from an anxious mama with anxious kiddos. ☮️💜

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Dr. Rachel does NOT appear to exhibit any nervousness! In fact.....she is amazing! Thanks

[@stephenlally1380]

Hey, I am from ireland living in a care home I have cerebral palsey. It's very stressfull dealing with shit here, I enjoy your show,

[@gbrauerrieke]

What amazes me is how articulate and focused Dr. Rachel can remain even despite the anxiety of being a guest on the show - really incredible! And Rachel, you always manage to look calm and competent, so good faking! You rock.

[@rmjames83]

Regular show together (or as regular as 2 busy health professionals can do)…ABSOLUTELY!!!! U guys are SO awesome!!

[@TheGibby13]

Emotion = energy in motion ... that is beautiful

[@beverlyweber4122]

I work with families choosing online school environments. One thing this pandemic has done is to introduce the option of online learning. Face to face is no longer the ONLY option. For kids who have been bullied by their peers or (heaven help them) their teacher, or suffered anxiety in the standard school environment, discovered relief from the stress and fear for a moment by doing online school. Now they have been forced back into face-to-face, their bullies are back in their orbit. Too many administrators are unprepared to finally handle those bully situations. They prefer to ignore, as they had for years, and now there are fewer teachers and much less funds to fix the problem.

[@jenniferj939]

This is true, my son actually did online schooling from 4th grade to graduation. Bullying definitely was part of it for us, I got no help from the school. They were taking away PE and taking away recesses. The kids could not talk normally at lunch. My son thrived in online schooling, and we had activities to keep him social and active. That's the part that is hard for this pandemic though, they weren't able to do that. Granted his online school was set up and prepared to teach that way, so long as that is the case I think it's a great option for kids and parents.

[@tallleprechaun1318]

@@jenniferj939 On the other hand, I, as a minor, found it hard to get any real learning done online (Make of that what you will). I think that one of the bigger issues with bullying is the fact that, for most if not all schools, you get suspended or expelled for DEFENDING yourself in a fight, something I think is the epitome of anti-bullying gone too far, along with the fact that they don't want you to really stop bullying as a bystander. I know from school assemblies that they tell us to get an "Adult" first when a youth can easily diffuse the situation or aid the bullied kid, but instead, they punish people for trying to stand up for themselves. Do you agree with this or am I just a youth who knows nothing. P.S.: for the part in the original comment about online schooling being better for kids anxious about social situations, isn't it better to learn how to deal with that at a younger age than when they have to be in an interview or working at a job?

[@jenniferj939]

@@tallleprechaun1318 online is definitely not for everyone. Everyone learns differently, and some absolutely need classes in person. I went to college to be a medical assistant, and they have those classes online, but I could have never of learned as well that way. I absolutely needed in person and hands on, and yes I absolutely agree with you about getting in trouble for fighting back. I taught my son to defend himself, and they told him he'd get in trouble for doing so, and that I was wrong for telling him that. So he couldn't defend himself, and he was tattling if he went for help. Where in society would we just stand there and let someone beat on us? It's ridiculous! You're right that it is better to learn to deal with anxiety as young as possible. If it's social anxiety that is the problem, hiding at home isn't going to help that.

[@naynerboppers5254]

I LOVE the chemistry and nerdiness you two have when going into any topic at hand...and I'm here for it!!

[@patriciaveech5393]

This. This. This!!! So incredibly important to have these conversations. As a front line mental health clinician, I can't thank you enough. Would love to hear more from Rachel. Thanks for doing what you are doing, Z. Finding you has been the highlight of this !@#$% pandemic for me. Big love!!

[@everettrubio5552]

Dr. Rachel Zoffness was amazing!! i felt so calm listening to her talk.

[@nancyshea5951]

I hit a low a few weeks ago dealing with leg pain. Your conversation has given me hope and empowered me to change. Waiting for my workbook to arrive! Thanks 🥰

[@samuelmillman9578]

I've recently been learning about my own anxiety that I've denied for so long. You & Dr. Rachel are a light at the end of a dark tunnel and you've both helped me sooooo much. I hope to see more videos between you two. Keep up the great work.

[@scottbroberts]

She didn't seem anxious at all. I have public speaking anxiety but, after doing it professionally for a number of years, I can now mask it even though I still feel anxious. She did great, and it was a wonderful conversation.

[@bishop51807]

Famous words: "fake it, till you make it." It's like the motivation to go to the gym. You're never going to have it, just have to go and roll with it.

[@kimmyki8902]

Dr Zoffness is the bomb! ZDogg please keep inviting her back.

[@thereisnoninadria]

Dr. Zoffness, thank you for coming back! I really enjoy listening to you! I could see your nervousness, and I respect and admire that you showed by example how to channel it into delivering a fantastic message in a meaningful conversation. You Rock!!

[@3buzzy]

Rachel, you rock! I see 0% nervousness… only someone sharing wonderful knowledge. Keep up the great work!

[@marikaharrison341]

I would never had known that Dr. Zoffness has anxiety about public speaking. I so appreciate the conversations that you have had. This one I passed it on to several of my friends who have had Kids who have really struggled during Covid. Thank you both so much❤

[@karinolarsbo]

The dynamic between you is so awesome! The combination of humour and the serious topic at hand really engages and soo much is learnt!🙏🙌

[@digicog]

Such a great episode with an amazing guest. I got so much out of this and I will watch it again so I don't miss anything. THANK YOU!

[@alexandrar.barreno-feery3450]

Great talk! As a child I had seizures. I was medicated but luckily, my mom took me off of it. It was only when I was in my twenties that I realized that my seizures were related to anxiety and not a medical condition. Due to my own experience, I was able to realize when my daughter began to have vomiting episodes that it was related to anxiety. She's been able to manage her anxiety because we've taught her to identify her symptoms and work through it.

[@adamrogers973]

Thanks Rachel and ZDogg. I'm a developmental psychologist studying psychopathology in youth. This is such an important dialogue right now, appreciate you making the space for it, and for "translating" our research in ways that are simple, relatable, and actionable.

[@shannonsopha2229]

Thank you for saying that Dr. Zoffness, the thought is normal. The action is not.

[@steinshaw2490]

The other Dr. Z, cool as a cucumber. Awesome job and obviously passionate and a blessing to listen to the two of you.

[@cynthiaericson6978]

i loved this. i have been working with patients and validating there feelings. i have noted increased anxiety with kids. i appreciate having some new ways to help guide folks to better outcomes, especially with my pain patients. dr. rachel thank you so much for a clear explaination and tips to help my patients.

[@judeblake2534]

Thank you for bringing back Dr. Zoffness! I adore her and could listen to her talk about anything!! What a great show! P.S. I also identify as “Jedi”

[@angelaschildkamp701]

Dr Rachel..my absolute favorite guest!! I learn so much!!

[@rebeccaprice4851]

As Peds MH professional, and director of both a Peds outpt MH and TCM program, I want to echo everything said here! I am turning this video and the Psychology Today article into a training for my staff.

[@gerlandkent6377]

You're so right about watching KZbin for 10mins then leave it. Thank, you.

[@tammy-lynnstewart5677]

Enjoyed this show! No way could I tell Dr. Rachel is nervous speaking in public settings like this. She displays so much calm and confidence! I have seen a few of your shows with her speaking and each time learn a lesson (or 10). So much truth in the discussion(s) in this episode. Both of you .. keep up the awesome work you do. You are helping a lot of us find our calm in all the crazy "out there". To help me not lose my mind this summer, I worked on my yard and built a bunch of flower/garden beds and I am almost finished my greenhouse. All done by myself. Keep well!

[@Mark1JT]

It's our response to the pandemic that has made things worse. We've sacrificed our children on the altar of safety for adults.

[@fr.nicholasvoelker2105]

Thank you both for this very important episode. Thank you for working to make our world a healthier place. God bless you and reward you for your work

[@gerlandkent6377]

Thank, you both so much for you're video and you're time .

[@nategd313]

Love her, Dr. Z. Def top three with Marty and Vinay.

[@IamJohnCullen]

I bet neither of them know that ~30 states have no kids dead from C19..

[@elizabethcambron2788]

This is my favorite episode of your show Dr. ZDogg!!! Love the other Dr. Z! :) Please keep brining her on the show, she is wonderful.

[@jonathantrautman]

I told people for my highschool yearbook that I was going to study at the jedi temple How did Z dogg know about me? This one is strong with the force...

[@sarahschaeffer7025]

Sent this to multiple people while still watching... And she seems in control. Not anxious.

[@azzayoba]

Glad to see Dr Zoffness back on the show!

[@lynntravels]

My mental health struggles started almost 8 years ago. Three weeks after my daughter was born I was diagnosed with postpartum depression, suddenly I found myself taking care of a newborn and a special needs child while recovering from a c section. Unfortunately I had no family help and my husband had to work. I joined a mothers with ppd support group and I started to recover. I have over come alcoholism and will be sober three years next April 2022. I still struggle with anxiety daily as a special needs parent. My daughters mental health was severely impacted during the shutdown but now that school has resumed she is happier and hopeful. I hate how kids suffered during the pandemic the system failed them and we will be dealing with this for years to come.

[@perrid13]

50:00 I’m really heavy, my whole family is heavy, and my mom has diabetes. In my mid 20s my mom wanted me to get my blood sugar checked for some reason, and when I was reluctant she started talking about symptoms to like convince me to take it seriously. Hand to God, for the next few weeks I felt lots of pins and needles or almost burning sensations in my feet, the closest my mind could come to producing diabetic nerve pain. And I’m not dumb, I could see what was happening, my mom “suggests” I could feel pain in my feet and then I immediately start feeling pain in my feet. But I couldn’t make it go away, I couldn’t convince myself because in the back of my head I was like “What if…?” So I saw my doctor and they did the tests and I was fine, and the pain stopped. Our bodies are just plain weird.

[@karend.9218]

It’s our brains and thoughts that have that power. Stay well.

[@lizanneward1484]

I absolutely agree that Dr. Rachel did not show any signs of anxiety during the interview! We’re always our own worst critics and this is coming from someone who also struggles with public speaking. Great interview and I really appreciate all of the especially pertinent information!

[@gerlandkent6377]

Wow, thank, you both I have enjoyed this channel tonight. Thank, you.

[@lungrunner]

This was excellent! I will incorporate her suggestions and this link to my patients. I see lots of folks with somatic complaints that have an underlying emotional component just as Dr RZ talks about. Was very well done and the presentation was thoughtful and well messaged.

[@thechristiankaren2229]

“The ZDocsMD podcast” regularly, please, with you two Z Docs! Y’all are amazing together.

[@richtaub3124]

So true, social media has caused all this. Growing up in the 80’s you didn’t know if you weren’t invited to a party until Monday. They are all see the pictures of their friends at a party and they weren’t invited hurts kids beyond. So bad right now.

[@BighornShaver]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Do a show on Memory Loss, the short and long of it! How memory is affected by bad diet, aging, what is dementia and the big A word. Also the anxiety of it, with all the time hearing that we might have the A word vs what is normal and natural to forget sometimes. ;-) You Z Docs are such a great team. Lots of Love.

[@mlcarey1000]

Dr Zoffness is my favorite guest. I recently had a video appointment with her. I shared her advise with my PM doctor. He and I are working together to seek Trauma Psychologists and Trauma PT's specialists to augment and treat my chronic pain. Dr Zoffness is a super ,mind, brain, body, educator. Please continue to have her on your shows.

[@anxietycoachespodcast]

Awesome show! Dr. Rachel Zoffness is so well-spoken and deeply invested in her work that any signs of anxiety were lost in her heartfelt presentation. I'm looking forward to when you have her on again!

[@aaronglanville8430]

Beautiful, knowledgeable, well spoken, entertaining.......the guest was pretty great too

[@colinharris7178]

What an incredibly and remarkably interesting discussion. This is mind altering. Thank you. Really.

[@27dforce]

Sorry, I've never thought this! Honestly, I love living and I could care less about everything with the exception of my kids, as long as we're all living and breathing.

[@jamescowie4754]

Thank you to both Dr Z's You were both great

[@Hiphop618]

While 13 Reasons Why may not be to blame, I do, however, put some of the onus on the 24/7 news cycle we have: the perpetual hysterical messaging of the world being unlivable in a decade, or risking death just by being around someone who isn't in a mask. Constant exposure to that is not healthy. Unfortunately, heightened emotions in reporting and attention-grabbing headlines is the media's MO to keep audiences returning for more. And social media just exacerbates that fact.

[@tysonclarke012]

Absolutely. Maybe calling climate change a crisis contributes to kids mental anxiety? Maybe not seeing emotion on faces for 2 years affects emotional health?

[@monykalynf3604]

@@tysonclarke012 for kids being told they wear masks to keep others "safe" and hearing on news if they don't they may kill grandma? Yeah wonder why kids anxiety and issues have skyrocketed...NEUROTIC adults are to blame. period. It is ADULTS job to keep kids safe NOT THE OTHER WAY-forcing vax on extremely low risk group to protect adults is sick and bizarre. Forcing masks on kids around IMMUNE adults is sick and bizarre

[@twohawk57]

Just ordered the book "The Body Keeps the Score". I've always "felt" that to be true.

[@prestonholifield]

Fantastic Physicians. Really enjoyed the insightfulness! I am a Nurse Practitioner student and have recently been considering pursuing a specialty in mental health. It is thoughtful providers such as these that really inspire me and get me excited to begin practicing as a provider. Wonderful discussion! (P.s. very much enjoyed "Zdogg's" comic relief as always!)

[@anncairns8889]

The points you make in somatic symptoms is enlightening. The name of this interview is perfect. I am shocked the series 13 Reasons Why is now available on Netflix. We are in the “COVID Play” is a great way of looking at life. Brilliant interview.

[@gerlandkent6377]

I, totally agree on a lot of this topic that you both have talked about tonight.. thank, you both.

[@QualityVinyl]

I always learn so much watching zdogg. Thanks again.

[@AshleyStuart]

An absolutely fascinating conversation. Also, if asked about middle school, I always say I don't talk about middle school. Yes, it was that bad. I am so thankful I was one of the last groups who did not have to deal with middle school + having social media at that time. Ghostbusters is one of my favourite movies too. The original one, not the remake. When it comes to managing my pain with migraines, I credit both my preventative and the mindfulness for the very explanation that pain is bio, psycho, social. I think both are critical. Dr. Zoffness nails it with the migraine symptoms being amplified when you are stressed or anxious. I've experienced that personally. That's one of the reasons why I think mindfulness is so important for me. I think this talk about anxiety contagion is so important. I know I definitely feel when I see a lot of negativity in people's tweets on Twitter. I also have the ability to sense negativity when I walk into a room. It's draining and can be exhausting. What I like about Twitter is I think it's important to be aware of the situation unfolding but when it starts to result in the feeling of this might be too much, it's important to turn it off or mute it. I've had to take long breaks from looking at my feed because, it just seems to be one negative thing after another. I do follow accounts that specifically post positive things but sometimes the negativity will completely drown it out. I never see any nerves but since I am aware that she struggles with that, I admire her for being so open about that when it comes to doing interviews. As someone who also struggles with anxiety about public speaking, I find it so helpful to know I'm not alone. Thanks to you both for another amazing conversation.

[@JessicaBourelle]

I am noticing that people who are very self aware have a learning mindset and learn about multiple subjects. I am intrigued when you talk about multiple subjects to make a single point or argument. I have diagnosed myself with multiple-passion syndrome and it's nice to know there are others out there who also suffer from that. Haha jokes aside, looking forward to more content. This perspective on anxiety is very helpful.

[@FG-fn9fx]

Nope! No overt anxiety. I now understand why I had stomach aches before school as a kiddo. I'm so glad to have this information as my little one grows up. Hoping to end the cycle of generational anxiety with me. Blessings.

[@billbradford9048]

Dr Z's anxiety is adorable beyond measure and comes off as a byproduct of intense sensitivity. I absolutely love this woman -- more than words can say. Love to watch them flirt...

[@MattyK166]

I've seen how maladaptive anxiety contagion makes treating children in a dental chair super stressful for the dental team. A well intentioned parent who is anxious almost injects high concentration nocebo into any clinical interaction.

[@danieldboyharper7414]

Recognizing emotions is number one.

[@kathrynspooner9107]

Do you think that life was easier for our parents or grandparents as teenagers?? my grandparents lived through WWI and the Spanish Flu. My parents were teenagers during the great depression and WWII. The world has always been tough. Why did they handle it better then we or our kids have handled it? or did they?

[@Hiphop618]

I get what you're saying and am inclined to agree BUT I also think social media just further magnified these constantly changing existential threats and makes it difficult to disconnect from the hysteria.

[@kathrynspooner9107]

@@Hiphop618 That is a valid point.

[@johnblake443]

A great therapist told me, most anxiety is caused by parent shielding their children against failure so hey cannot handle it when they become adults.

[@Laurieaa1]

My daughter works in the mental health field. She says that the crisis is very real. It is overwhelming!

[@lp08]

This episode was awesome and Dr. Z is an amazing guest. Learned so much. Please please bring her on again!

[@lindaleesoderstrom5866]

Kids who were missing school social learning do need us as parents to be very aware of the somatic needs of child/youth. Dr Z the psych here is a smooth operator. She is the Sade (SHAH DAY) of psychology. Sade is a very effortless singer and mover. No need to feel nervous about being nervous. Keep telling. Keep talking. You both are quick ~ smart and quite compassionate. Smarts and communication with passion are more so needed now than ever before.

[@TheBbodden]

This is probably the best conversation you've had! 🤯

[@robertsimms7282]

Brilliant yes the media thankyou, wonderful chat

[@ellaaquilla3431]

Amazing talk! You both addressed such important issues in very clear and relatable ways. Thank you for your time and work!

[@celinaneurath8985]

Perfect timing for me and my 15 year old. Thank you both.

[@LivingLikePhoenix]

Wonderful show. Definitely gave me some things to think about when it comes to my own child

[@kordkordstan7032]

Thank you for this video about anxiety and healing kids . mental health . Love your videos

[@rebeccashields9626]

So glad to see her back on! Two awesome guests in one week for over an hour each what did we do to deserve this?

[@503matelo]

Dr Zoffness was as cool as a cucumber. Focused, relaxed and seemed very much "in the zone" talking with ZDogg

[@kathybrown1975]

Trying on shoes til I find the ones I like is free. Trying out therapists til I find the one I like is $125 to $150 per session.

[@jwrev1364]

Absolutely fascinating discussion in so many ways - can't thank you both enough

[@cnbrauns]

"It sharts" 😹😹😹😹🏆 Amazing. Loved this conversation

[@budgenatorP]

Any nervous energy Dr. Zoffness maybe manifesting is coming across as passion for the topic.

[@heathertaylor7164]

80% of my nutrition clients have digestive issues. It's amazing how stressed out everyone is.

[@jackiekjono]

I am 52. When we were growing up in the 70's and 80's we were more worried about global thermonuclear war which was absolutely going to happen so, it is harder to take these other existential threats seriously. Also, when I was 12 my favorite TV preacher predicted that the world was going to end and I was really scared about it. And then it didn't happen. And then I stopped watching that guy.

[@greglarson6293]

The constant drum beat of “existential threats” like the climate, racism, killer cops, covid are completely overblown and damaging the mental and emotional health if many Americans, especially kids. NONE of those things are likely to impact their existence aside from government overreaction to it - higher energy costs, school and business closures, lack of activities and travel, etc.

[@Hiphop618]

@@greglarson6293 Well said! Agree completely!

[@brendelynsue]

Agree. I remember my mother saying that we lived close enough to a target (Offutt AFB) that a we would die immediately and wouldn't suffer.

[@jackiekjono]

@@brendelynsue mom sounds cheerful!

[@monykalynf3604]

@@jackiekjono Nah just reality if you live near military/AFB. My dad was nuclear missile tech at Minot AFB-literally grew up with these drills as we were a target-cuz hiding under a desk would help somehow. It's when you first start questioning the sanity of adults. Got yelled at by the catholic priests at church a few times for asking questions too.