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

2024-11-03

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...

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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TIMESTAMPS

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