The Connection Between Anxiety, Grief, and Parenting: Embracing the Journey of Letting Go

Hey there! I'm Dr. Russ, and in this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, we're diving deep into some real, raw emotions.

Molly Carroll, a psychotherapist, joins me to talk about anxiety, grief, and the rollercoaster of parenting. I'll share my personal journey with anxiety, and Molly opens up about the emotional turmoil of sending her kid off to college—it's a wild ride, trust me.

We'll chat about self-compassion, the power of community, and how to find balance between thinking and feeling.

It's a heartfelt conversation that'll help you navigate life's ups and downs with more ease.

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 3700+ 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
01:49 - The Wounded Healer
02:54 - The Somatic Experience of Grief
05:15- Community and Connection
09:05 - Coping Strategies and Shadow Work
10:55 - Feeling and Processing Grief
14:50 - The Sensation of Grief
17:20 - Reflecting on Separation at 18
19:47 - Healing the Wounded Child
20:38 - Coping Mechanisms and Cognitive Explanations
22:14 - Acclimatizing to Anxiety
23:04 - Cognition and Emotional Healing
25:53 - Survival Physiology and Healing
26:47 - Breath and Body Connection
31:48 - Compassion in Relationships
33:04 - Presence, Awareness, Compassion
37:45 - Integrating Trauma and Self
40:34 - Present Moment Awareness
41:12 - Tears of Joy vs. Tears of Sorrow
42:36 - Vulnerability and Coping Mechanisms in Men
44:05 - Raising Emotionally Aware Children
46:06 - The Role of Trauma in Healing
48:47 - Authenticity vs. Reactivity
49:52 - Addressing Root Causes of Anxiety
53:05 - Faith and Trust in Healing
56:54 - Daily Healing Practices
01:00:17 - Creating Chaos
01:01:12 - Contractions of Creation