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. 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. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug 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 Episode Resources: Dr. Julie Smith’s Website | Instagram Dr. Julie’s Latest Book Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices