Anxiety is Not Just a Mental Illness with Dr Russ Kennedy

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode, Hadleigh is joined by Dr. Russell Kennedy, also known as "The Anxiety MD," a medical doctor and neuroscientist who has dedicated his career to understanding and treating anxiety.

With over 30 years of experience battling anxiety himself, Dr. Kennedy shares insights from his book Anxiety RX: A New Prescription for Anxiety from the Doctor Who Created It, as well as his new online course MBRX, designed to help people manage their anxiety.

What You Will Learn:

The Science Behind Anxiety:
Understand how the brain and body respond to anxiety and why it’s more than just “in your head.”
Mind-Body Connection:
Discover how physical sensations and mental patterns interlink in anxiety and why addressing both is crucial for effective management.
Healing Anxiety at the Root:
Learn how to move beyond symptom management by addressing anxiety’s deeper, often overlooked origins.
Practical Techniques for Daily Life:
Explore Dr. Kennedy's unique approaches, such as the “body-first” method, to reconnect with calm and manage anxious triggers in the moment.

Quotes from the Episode:

“Anxiety is the alarm, but the real fire lies in unresolved emotional wounds.”
“Healing anxiety is about finding safety within yourself, not just about stopping the symptoms.You have to address the body’s need for safety and stability first.”
“The body holds the wisdom that the mind often overlooks when it comes to anxiety recovery.”
“Self-compassion isn’t a luxury in healing; it’s the very foundation that makes recovery sustainable.”
“If we only address anxiety on a mental level, we’re missing the deeper, often hidden, roots.”

About Dr. Russell Kennedy:

Dr. Kennedy has spent decades researching and developing tools to address anxiety, incorporating both his medical and personal experiences. His book Anxiety RX offers a groundbreaking perspective on treating anxiety through understanding and addressing "background alarm." He also provides practical techniques through his online course, MBRX, to help people manage anxiety from a somatic approach.