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Why Avoiding Your Feelings is Like Trying to Hide a Hippo in a Phone Booth

Why Avoiding Your Feelings is Like Trying to Hide a Hippo in a Phone Booth

Update: 2024-11-03
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In this episode of the AnxietyRX Podcast, I chat with Terry Baranski, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, about some fresh, non-traditional ways to tackle anxiety.


Terry shares his interesting path from computer science to therapy, stressing how crucial it is to understand trauma and the mind-body connection. We also take a closer look at why some traditional therapies miss the mark and explore how IFS and compassionate inquiry can lead to real healing and self-compassion.


Join us for an insightful conversation that might just change your perspective on anxiety!


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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00:00 - Introduction


01:44 - Terry Baranski's Background


03:04 - Critique of Traditional Therapy


04:37 - IFS Therapy Overview


05:48 - The Importance of Curiosity in Therapy


07:30 - Analogy of Itching and Scratching


09:45 - Managing vs. Healing Anxiety


11:24 - Mind-Body Connection


12:29 - Critique of Somatic Approaches


13:22 - Integration of Mind and Body in Therapy


16:17 - Overview of IFS Parts


18:04 - Self-Compassion in IFS


19:56 - Trauma and Energy Disruption


22:06 - Conflict Among Parts


23:01 - Self-Blame in Childhood Trauma


25:43 - Repetition Compulsion


26:44 - Anger as a Defense Mechanism


27:46 - Negative Self-Perception


28:09 - Dissociation and Coping Strategies


29:29 - The Role of Self in Healing


31:03 - Childhood Trauma and the Amygdala


32:29 - Connecting Body and Mind


33:20 - Age Regression in Emotional Reactions


36:06 - Recognizing Triggers as Guidepost


37:10 - Healthy Expression of Anger


38:48 - Understanding Trauma and Healing


39:55 - Building Trust with the Self


41:35 - Child Development and Trust


42:04 - The Impact of Trauma on Trust


43:45 - Ego Dragon and Panic Attacks


44:56 - Rapid Trust Development in Therapy


45:29 - Personal Journey of Confidence 


46:26 - Sensitivity and Trauma


47:13 - Healing from the Bottom Up


48:07 - Self-Compassion and Trauma


48:58 - Clearing Trauma for Emotional Freedom


50:07 - Coping Strategies vs. Healing


51:24 - Gradual Exposure to Emotional Pain


52:55 - The Midlife Crisis and Healing


53:22 - Cold Plunge Analogy


54:36 - Building Resilience Through Discomfort


56:09 - Preference for Healing Over Discomfort


57:21 - Empowerment through Facing Pain


58:49 - A Different Path in Therapy


59:37 - Finding Terry Online

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Why Avoiding Your Feelings is Like Trying to Hide a Hippo in a Phone Booth

Why Avoiding Your Feelings is Like Trying to Hide a Hippo in a Phone Booth

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