Episode 202

Dr. Julie Smith on Simple Tools to Manage Stress, Deal with Anxiety & Overcome Fear

Today, we welcome Dr. Julie Smith to talk about how the root of anxiety is different for everybody and why it affects how we respond to it, different ways to deal with our “dark” space, and why managing stress is work in progress.

The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

January 17, 202258m 58s

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Show Notes

Dr. Julie is a Clinical Psychologist chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). She is also an online educator, blogger, and owner of a private practice in Hampshire, England. She devoted her career to learning everything she can about adult mental health and the intricacies of the human mind.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
00:54 “Why has nobody told me this before?”
04:06 How to get better at getting out of your “dark” place
09:53 Accept that some days aren’t going to be good days
13:56 Juggling through a busy day
17:56 The misconception about stress
22:48 What you can do to manage stress
28:09 The root of anxiety is different for everybody
30:40 We all experience anxiety
33:12 The anxious feeling is normal but not always an accurate reflection of what’s best for you
37:09 How we conceptualize fear and anxiety makes a difference
38:58 Anything that says will eliminate anxiety probably won’t work
40:48 Top ways to face your fears
46:52 Why it’s okay to welcome all types of emotions

Dr. Julie Smith on Simple Tools to Manage Stress, Deal with Anxiety &amp; Overcome Fear

Show Notes

Dr. Julie Smith on Simple Tools to Manage Stress, Deal with Anxiety & Overcome Fear