Healing Anxiety Through Creative Expression and Self-Discovery
Description
In this episode of the AnxietyRX Podcast, we're diving deep into the messy world of anxiety, family drama, and career blues.
My guest, Michelle - another MBRX student - is an internal auditor who's been on quite a journey. She has tried everything from CBT to IFS to brain spotting to tackle her anxiety, and she's finally figuring it out.
We're talking about how her job didn't quite fit and how family issues were adding to the stress, exploring the importance of self-awareness, the role of safety in therapy, and finding healthy coping strategies.
Michelle's story is a real eye-opener. It's a powerful reminder that healing isn't always easy, but it's totally possible. Tune in to hear more!
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 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:38 - Discussion on Career
02:24 - Family Influence on Career Choices
03:52 - Loss of Connection with Self
08:04 - Mother's Death and Its Impact
09:44 - Anxiety After Mother's Death
10:39 - Career Misalignment and Grief
11:33 - Job Market Struggles
12:20 - Self-Awareness and Change
12:46 - Complaining and Mental State
14:41 - Childhood Trauma and Anxiety
15:05 - Mother Hunger and Attachment Issues
16:05 - Separation of Self and Anxiety
17:36 - Processing Grief and Moving Forward
17:42 - The Importance of Sports
18:27 - Exploring Anxiety's Roots
19:20 - Challenges with EMDR
20:18 - Referring to Inner Parts
20:44 - Discovering Brain Spotting
22:51 - Neuroscience of Anxiety
24:41 - The Illusion of Protective Anxiety
25:27 - Creating Safety in Therapy
27:19 - Combining Modalities
28:14 - Witnessing in Therapy
29:02 - The Role of the Body in Healing
31:45 - Future Aspirations in Therapy
32:29 - The Intersection of Mind, Body, and Spirit
33:19 - Reflecting on Personal Growth
35:52 - Exploring Maladaptive Patterns
37:36 - Healing Attachment Trauma
38:41 - Writing as a Healing Tool
39:38 - Identifying Sources of Grief
41:32 - Relationship Anxiety
42:33 - Recognizing Healing Potential
44:07 - Curiosity and the Unknown
49:52 - Trauma Bonds
51:29 - Morning Panic Attacks
52:33 - Self-Soothing Techniques
53:22 - Breathwork and Dysregulation
54:24 - Childhood Experiences and Breathing
55:26 - Finding Safe Breathwork
57:10 - Intellectual vs. Emotional Safety
59:02 - Healing Through Safety
01:01:36 - Using Poetry for Healing
01:03:51 - Right Brain and Poetry
01:05:27 - Incremental Healing