100. Sipping from Your Own Cup: The Essential Role of Self-Care in Healing Anxiety

2024-11-24

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Cain, a therapist and author of Panic Proof. We dive into a heartfelt conversation about the roots of anxiety, especially how childhood experiences shape what we feel as adults. Dr. Cain opens up about her own journey with anxiety and shares valuable insights from her work, including why it's so important to address the deeper issues behind our anxiety—not just the symptoms. We talk a lot about the power of self-care, reconnecting with your inner child, and taking a more holistic a...

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Cain, a therapist and author of Panic Proof. We dive into a heartfelt conversation about the roots of anxiety, especially how childhood experiences shape what we feel as adults.

Dr. Cain opens up about her own journey with anxiety and shares valuable insights from her work, including why it's so important to address the deeper issues behind our anxiety—not just the symptoms.

We talk a lot about the power of self-care, reconnecting with your inner child, and taking a more holistic approach to healing.

If you're looking for lasting relief, this episode will encourage you to face your emotions and start the healing process.

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

01:17 - The Role of the Oldest Child

02:55 - Core Memory of Anxiety

03:56 - Understanding Family Dynamics

04:20 - The Impact of Anxiety

05:53 - Adaptive Mechanisms in Anxiety

07:07 - Fragmentation of Self

09:23 - Fractured Identity and Anxiety

12:59 - Mind-Body Connection

14:15 - Writing "Panic Proof"