How To Heal Anxiety W/ Dr Russell Kennedy

[@BeccaChapman]

“To be a self healer, you have to be a self feeler” loved this quote ❤️

[@theanxietymd]

I love it too!

[@amywebb-anxietytofreedompr631]

I love this quote too Becca! It is so true.

[@carles444]

I have discovered Russell Kennedy's work recently and O M G. He's the real deal when it comes to HEALING ANXIETY. I have read a few books but this is the first time it made totally sense to me something I read about it. Anxiety is stuck in the body, not in the mind. To break the anxiety cycle you should separate thoughts from the body. Thanks Nicole for the interview!! :)

[@theamalgamatedtheory]

Yes but how?

[@UnacceptableTee]

@@theamalgamatedtheoryyes, how? I think just getting climatized to the sensations in the body maybe helps lesson the symptoms over time and then there’s nothing to fear anymore ? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@heads_together_crypto2422]

Any man that dared feel his feelings will be connected to his body and is a very courageous and brave man.

[@theanxietymd]

It was do that or die. Literally. It's too bad that men have such a resistance to feeling emotion -as that is where life lives....Thanks for your comment Burnell!

[@heads_together_crypto2422]

@@theanxietymd it can literally scare the shit out of us. I think because men don't know how to deal with what women's emotions make them feel makes them even more scared to delve into their own emotions.

[@startinglifeat30]

I have almost the same story. My Dad attempted suicide a few times when I was a child. I would go to school and dissociate all day to forget about what was happening at home. When I got home, I was told that he tried to kill himself that day. There was no real caution or carefulness when it came to giving me the news. I can still feel the anxiety shaking my body as it did almost 20 years alot. I totally get it.

[@catq6864]

I’ve been folowwing Dr Russ forever, but just recently read the book.. yesterday was the first time I actually felt the alarm before my anxious health anxiety thoughts and used his Yoga Nidra instead of worrying - just as he described here around 32:01 .. Glad to have found this interview also. 😊

[@terrybochansky6271]

Thank You Dr Nicole & Dr Russel. I hit what I call MY TRUE ROCK BOTTOM Sept 17th 2020, 18 days after my 61st Birthday. A short time later I had what I call my Spiritual Awakening. I felt some thing in my Heart like I've never felt before. Today is day 233 Alcohol Free. I don't crave the Alcohol anymore, what I do crave everyday is the willingness to change my life and how I live. I left school at a young age of 16 with a grade 9? education. The hardest part of my new journey is understanding words some people use in the literature I read because I don't know what they mean. I also have a hard time doing the journaling and exercise questions because I have a hard time understanding what to write down. Maybe this is something you can talk about. Thank You

[@theanxietymd]

Congratulations on your recovery Terry! Finding the deeper part of ourselves and seeing we are truly not alone is so critical in receivery. If you had early developmental trauma it does tend to narrow your potential for learning as well. Many people who had unresolved trauma in childhood find reading and writing challenging. You are definitely not alone. Keep going, so great to hear you are looking after yourself and the little girl inside of you!

[@terrybochansky6271]

@@theanxietymd I am a 61 year old MALE and have no idea where the Little girl came from. Good thing I gained a sense of humor Eh

[@theanxietymd]

@@terrybochansky6271 hahaha! Sorry about that!

[@ad231107]

Thank you for having this discussion and posting it ❤️❤️

[@theanxietymd]

Thank you for your appreciative comment!

[@evaandrianos7805]

Love, love this!! I’m understanding that Acceptance is the start of the ❤️‍🩹 healing!

[@Nullypreemo]

Dr Kennedy is the best, book is amazing! I read it twice front to back

[@evaandrianos7805]

Thank you for talking about men and the issues around anxiety for men! I will be sharing this video with a male family member who will no doubt appreciate this discussion . Thank you !! ❤

[@marrez4027]

This is so helpful because almost nobody is completely male or female in their psychological make-up. So seeing both sides can give you a more complete picture of the human psyche. And hopefully make you understand that what makes you unique is the way the combination of these parts are arranged in you. That's why there are no easy answers and shortcuts. But also why you find yourself and others interesting and a mystery.

[@robyn5065]

Thank you for this helpful interview as I’m continually working on myself and relationship issues by healing and dealing with childhood experiences. Taking responsibility for my feelings and understanding where they come from eases my anxiety. You both make a lot of sense. I’m checking out his new book next. Big thank you for your healing powers.

[@theanxietymd]

Thanks Robyn! THose childhood/implicit programs run deep and awareness os so critical to healing them!

[@amywebb-anxietytofreedompr631]

Good on you Robyn for continually doing the work, I'm all about this, too! Isn't it so awesome that we have access to content like this?

[@vLovedkate]

thank you both for sharing this!

[@evaandrianos7805]

I have always had sharp pain in my chest , that causes my panic attacks since the trauma in my early teens. So, I truly appreciate that you are saying this is the case and I haven’t been crazy all these years!! 😆

[@amenhotep7704]

We think so but they are just sensations and illusions of our own mind.

[@GrahamL2000]

Great interview! Just bought the book and subscribed to the interviewers channel ❤ Thank You!

[@Jme.Online]

I love Russell's future self journaling idea! It's like a vision board :)

[@demetriusbubisi573]

You can't think your way out of a feeling problem 🔥🔥🔥👌🤯

[@theanxietymd]

Its really true Demetrius. So much of therapy is directed towards the thoughts and thinking of the mind, assuming a simple shift in thinking will right the ship. That has not been my experience as a doctor for 30 years. I have come to see that much of our trauma is held in our bodies, esp from childhood trauma and wounding. As such we need more somatic approaches (in combination with the more cognitive ones) to truly heal. Thanks!

[@demetriusbubisi573]

@@theanxietymd thanks. This statement is eye opening, it explains why I feel stuck repeating patterns of old conditioning.

[@ardenevans6049]

This was such an amazing and eye opening video! I love the work that you do! Thank you for sharing :) I’m currently doing a lot of “the work” with my own anxiety but this made me want to talk to my spouse about how he’s connecting with his body and if he feels like he has an outlet to share what’s going on in his mind

[@theanxietymd]

Originally we wanted to direct this video to men, and I try to present a figure that can share struggles without appearing weak and that men can ultimately relate to, as so much trauma is held inwardly and expressed outwardly by males in our society. Im am trying to make seeking help and sharing challenges more palatable and accessible for men as so many of us have become detached from the feeling in our bodies... Thank you Arden!

[@adamrosefire]

You are the first one who has mentioned, as far as I know that you failed to remember the tools when you need them most, unless you practice them often. That you actually go into a state of amnesia about what to do.

[@amywebb-anxietytofreedompr631]

Such an educational video, I really love Russell's compassion and think that's such an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to helping people to overcome anxiety. Love your channel! Such important info, always!

[@evolving.as.jen22]

Grateful for this information! Thank you both!

[@medvjedic1lino2]

I appreciate that you don’t have commercials on your videos

[@LaurenCaseyy]

I bought his book after seeing this video. I’m only on chapter 7 and it has been amazing so far! So excited to finish it and further my healing :)

[@shebacynn1320]

How’s your healing from the book so far?

[@georgialee01]

I feel my anxiety and my solar plexus. I feel it now. The question is how to remove it?

[@annettegilkes5587]

I say ..I acknowledge and allow this energy ..no resistance and it dissipates 😘

[@theamalgamatedtheory]

@@annettegilkes5587 any other tips ? Thnks

[@saracummins1]

Thank you both for sharing this important information!!! ❤️🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@theanxietymd]

Thank you Sara, much appreciated!

[@gerrieshapiro2147]

Namaste❤❤❤

[@theanxietymd]

The essence in me sees the essence in you....Namaste

[@annvangampelaere2905]

So interesting, so helpful, thank you 💗

[@misse2013]

Thank you so much for doing what you do 🙏

[@theanxietymd]

😍

[@NeilGamez]

Love your sweater Dr. Nicole! Great interview, I'm looking forward to reading Anxiety Rx!

[@TheHolisticPsychologist]

thank you!

[@theanxietymd]

Thanks Jennifer, I really love your comment (and Nicole's sweater too!) , much appreciated!

[@NeilGamez]

@@theanxietymd I just received your book today and already I really love it! Very grateful it came into my life 🙏

[@arlenemartin8894]

I enjoy the discussion on this topic as usual. Some fantastic points were made. I do wonder if the idea of alpha and beta Male is an extension of the patriarchal atmosphere we live in valuing what they deem as more valuable traits within masculinity. It is fantastic that more men are having these conversations and coming to spaces where they can process things on a deeper level.

[@theanxietymd]

Thanks Arlene, originally we were going to direct this more towards a male audience and that is why I referred to the more classic male roles. Males are undergoing a huge transition at the moment, and "masculinity" is a moving target to say the least. I really dont think most men know anymore. A friend of mine (male) held a door open for a woman and she bit his head off for "patronizing" her. He would have held the door open for anyone approaching in the same way (male or female) as he was closer to the the handle it swung towards him. I am trying to encourage males to be more open to sharing how they feel by showing you can still be traditionally "masculine" but as the lines get blurred it gets harder for males to show up emotionally....I really appreciate your perspective!

[@arlenemartin8894]

@@theanxietymd I see what you are saying. I also feel like I have noticed a shift in the collective in embracing feminine energy more so than in the past. It is invaluable that someone who is perceived as an alpha male is speaking on this in such a way. I absolutely do hear from some men that they are confused about scenarios similar to what you described. I am a trans individual, so I've been in a lot of conversations with many people with unique life experience in regard to percieved gender. I have learned so much and I am grateful to you and anyone else putting themselves out there to help guide people in such a confusing and stressful time.

[@YoutubeGirly93]

I’m very interested about what you think of EMDR therapy for processing trauma and ptsd??

[@willjones4199]

Came here to ask the same question

[@theanxietymd]

EMDR seems to be most effective with acute specific traumas that occurred once ie are time limited. For chronic issues like growing up in a dysfunctional household that would commonly drop into chaos, EMDR seems less effective. This is not to say that EMDR cannot work in chronic trauma, but it seems to be less effective when the stressor is prolonged. Thanks for asking this....

[@YoutubeGirly93]

@@theanxietymd wow! Thankyou so much for replying!! Very interesting!

[@St3veWK]

@@theanxietymd I can attest to this........

[@noramcshane3135]

I go through this to and have down syndrome with Generalized anxiety disorder also Obsession compulsive Disorder to

[@homere3931]

Wow, thanks! Super interessting!

[@lthomas3623]

A beautiful combination of eastern and western practices

[@josephwilliams4650]

Great talk.

[@theanxietymd]

Thanks Joseph. Very much appreciated!

[@jcanangel]

Nice to hear a man's perspective!

[@theanxietymd]

Thank you, I am trying to open men up to the possibility of healing from the inside. Thanks for your comment!

[@Stars_intheskys]

I need a good doctor I like what he is saying I need his help I want to see him in person

[@Cglay-fw5ti]

Is it necessary that you have a big somatic release like crying or laughter when focusing on sensations associated with a trigger ? Or does healing a trigger happen gradually over time as the energy gets released but by bit every time you focus on it in the body ?

[@saraburch5915]

My anxiety is so out of control . Plant medicine and healing is the route I'm taking

[@kareemahmed7028]

Hello Doctor..I suffer from anxiety and tension when I face a problem. My body trembles, my heartbeat increases, and I feel difficult to speak. ..Do you recommend supplement to treat my condition..Please help my age 40 years

[@markodejanovic1635]

This is good interview!

[@theanxietymd]

Thank you Marko!

[@Paul-dw2cl]

Awesome discussion

[@theanxietymd]

Thank you!

[@rubylee7484]

Can l get an appointment to see Dr Kennedy or can l speak with him

[@wandalopez9323]

Great conversation!

[@merckocoopeck5554]

I wonder how to address heart palpitations. The more you bring attention to it, the worse it gets. Not sure if that kind of symptom of anxiety can be helped by going into your body. Unfortunately for some of us, heart palpitations are the most bothersome symptoms of anxiety.

[@rubylee7484]

Please give me a date and place where l can speak with Dr Kennedy

[@Jme.Online]

To heal all of the wounded masculine energy out there, we need healthy masculinity to be role modeled.

[@amywebb-anxietytofreedompr631]

Totally! I agree with this.

[@DwayneEmler]

What causes Dr. Kennedy to have so much "not relaxed" body language? What causes them both to seem very not relaxed or at peace with themselves?

[@amerhamzeh9734]

Can anyone help? How he knew the place and colour and shape of anxiety at the beginning of the video?

[@gabymalembe]

Same approach as in David R. Hawkins’ book “Letting Go”. Hawkins was also a psychiatrist, and he died ten years ago.

[@talktome100]

How does this work with other health issues like me i have Diabetes ! And hypertension ?

[@evelync5826]

Great information!

[@theanxietymd]

Much appreciated!

[@mememilla]

Being in the conscious state is to feel at home in the body.

[@amenhotep7704]

i have pretty bad health anxiety too, Doctor.

[@nishasankaran]

Yes🎊 Men, stop expecting the women in your life to fix your issues, stop externalizing it. Nothing less attractive than that. YOU need to do that.

[@BeccaChapman]

I really enjoyed the insight from the conversation, the labeling of “alpha male” was off putting though

[@theanxietymd]

Please see comment to G B above, thanks

[@chrislim7615]

Precisely perhaps that's just him,yeh!

[@Stars_intheskys]

What happens when I ladies does not get there period because I do not it went Irregular very quick after I started it. No boctor wants to help me when I try to bring it up and talk about my period.

[@BeccaChapman]

Comparing the desire for status in men to the desire to have children for women did not resonate with me, as many women choose to not have children, though I think I can gather what he’s trying to say.

[@theanxietymd]

It was more of a reference to primitive, innate anthropological roles that current ones.

[@BeccaChapman]

@@theanxietymd I see, thank you for clarifying!

[@chrislim7615]

Yeah l get where he's coming fr(n l'm a woman)yeah*He actually makes sense,truly practical n easy 2follow*Thank-u Nic,n Dr.Kennedy;)!!!

[@Susan-ol4ys]

Thank you both, really helpful. Holistic Psychologist, your sound is quite rough/echo-y.

[@theanxietymd]

Thanks Susan, I greatly appreciate that.

[@gailfeatherston390]

Wow. I should join a men’s group.

[@heads_together_crypto2422]

Russell sees more females to date because they remain more willing to face their feelings.

[@theanxietymd]

I definitely agree. We condition our boys to resist emotion and that is soooooo damaging to our society...

[@MARIAM_M_AYOUB]

Mind over body before body takes over the mind and/or the other way around (?) 🤔🤔

[@theanxietymd]

Yes. The mind has less power than the body to control emotion long term. It's a full time job to think "happy" when you are feeling anxious or depressed. Calming and centering in the body provides a much better long term solution that relentlessly trying to think more positively. Of course managing your thoughts is useful, but going into the body first is more effective at emotional regulation. THanks for your comment!

[@MARIAM_M_AYOUB]

@@theanxietymd No wonder why I started having anxiety and panic attacks “out of the blue” when I was at “peace” the most! All the suppressed childhood traumas came to “hunt me” down and bring it into the Light! It was quite frustrating because I could not control it either knew what was happening, yet and again putting much effort into trying to hide and pretend that wasn’t there so people wouldn’t notice what was happening... only if I knew then! We don’t know what we don’t know until we know! Focused on the prize! Thank you so much, Dr. Russell! I appreciate you & Dr. Nicole! And taking the time to respond - GOD BLESS YOU! PROFOUNDLY RICH interview!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@noramcshane3135]

I benn thought Childhood Drama to

[@amenhotep7704]

I'm really starting to make sense of all this bullshit Doctor Kennedy, thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@hotgurlpolly5236]

i don't understand what he meant by women create a lot of suffering?

[@madhhviraj4089]

Ego is a part of anxiety

[@leorashirley1769]

Yeah, I think that visceral uh thing faced with what they perceive as a 'victim' contributes to violence against women.

[@Goldennuts44]

I don't believe gender roles is a central concept in the etiology of anxiety (even though our perceived expectations of those around us - i.e. our interaction with the world is key in the conflict we experience as individuals searching for our place in the world). Nicole, you appear to be eager to convey your thoughts with the emphasis you place on words and change of tone and with your rocking back and forth. It suggests anxiety around your need to be heard. Perhaps I am wrong.

[@leorashirley1769]

Reminds me of stimming behavior.

[@DwayneEmler]

What causes this nice young lady to constantly move her hands and arms.

[@gb2556]

I might be to aware but anybody paid attention to how many times he talks about him being an alpha male? Dr. Nicole my all respect to your work and your accomplishments but, to me your guest shows 🚩 red flags - (huge ones). This one interview was a hmmmmm another thing is - similarity with your work. Really a hmmmm / DR. Nicole - I am glad we have you and your guidance as the original one!!!!!

[@theanxietymd]

I agree with you about the alpha male part. Originally this interview was to be geared towards men, so the point to referencing alpha was to show you can be traditionally "masculine" and also be open and sharing about your emotions and your struggles and challenges. Again this interview was originally to be directed towards males and mental health, and that is why the reference was made towards classic male roles. I don't think I have mentioned alpha in any of my other interviews or podcasts, other than a passing reference to how classic alpha males do NOT share feelings and emotions. Consider not discounting the information because of a bias that was intended for more of a male audience. Thank you for your comment...

[@gb2556]

@@theanxietymd j noted - regardless, the use and emphasis is a red flag. The focus was deviated and geared towards something it was prominent to you not the public. In addition- originally doesn’t “imply” you didn’t know it should be not “geared to” so in any case - it is not an excuse. A person preoccupied with such a topic would certainly guide it to the majority of viewers and “general”. In any case your comment is again noted - if excuses help with the use of this facade of “intend”.

[@theanxietymd]

@@gb2556 Well, Ive dedicated my 30 year career to helping others, and have an absolutely spotless record with the College of Physicians and Surgeons (It's public record) and I would think "Red Flags" would have shown up over 3 decades of service, but hey, maybe from this one video you've got me all figured out! haha.

[@gb2556]

@@theanxietymd greaters are greaters. In any case you have the right to express your thoughts and people have the right to believe or not. Like any great 30 years of experience would prove - there is no need for back and forward when there is certainty of who we are. More likely a great professional would’ve stopped trying to prove a point a long time ago ha ha.

[@LioraHessArt]

I completely agree with you, G B.

[@sejin203]

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[@sophiegove7832]

I found his use of labels such as identifying as an alpha male disconcerting.

[@AmandaMG6]

I love the book and the ideas and the method of healing but I feel like "alpha" is so much BS

[@saraburch5915]

I think he was USING Alpha Male instead of a masculine male. He's just trying to help men understand that he's not a soft emotionally girly man

[@stellaancimer8505]

With keto and carnivore put all the anxiety in remisson...wake up doctors

[@lifeisclimbing]

he said alpha man about 500 times. I still don't see why it's that important (I am a man).

[@mdanielacornejo8211]

Jordan Peterson, is that you? :P

[@terranc88]

Ego

[@ladymuck2]

For people who identify as a particular gender you sure do a lot of generalisations. Russel needs to watch SAS Who dares wins ans see how the alpha males really deal with their feelings. And splitting people male and female is way too narrow, some women have brains and use them. I don’t know why you felt ther need to split the genders, we are people …… disappointed

[@sharonkelly1093]

I find the ski caps and baseball caps to be very distracting.

[@kathy2888]

I actually agree. Like casual Nicole versus professional Nicole especially when talking with other guest

[@TheHolisticPsychologist]

Thanks for sharing! I wear hats often and hope they become less distracting with time

[@kathy2888]

@@TheHolisticPsychologist LOL. What a great response with a firm boundary. I like it!