Conquering the Ego Dragon of Anxiety and Eating Disorders

Hey there, it's Dr. Russ!

*Unfortunately, there’s no video for this podcast episode - audio only!

On this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, we're tackling a big one: the tangled web of anxiety, eating disorders, and childhood trauma.

I'm sharing my own story about growing up with a dad who struggled with mental health, and how that shaped my own anxiety.

We’ll also be joined by Meg Doll, an eating disorder recovery expert, who’ll talk about her own journey and why focusing just on food isn't enough.

Together, we'll explore how unresolved childhood trauma can fuel both anxiety and eating disorders, and offer practical strategies for healing and breaking free from these cycles.

Tune in for a raw and honest conversation about real recovery and lasting well-being.

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
02:29 - The State of Alarm
03:28 - Negative Self-Talk
04:29 - Traditional Recovery Approaches
05:15 - Trauma and Suppression
07:29 - Predispositions to Disorders
08:28 - Emotional Overreactions
10:29 - Childhood Trauma Impact
12:59 - Dissociation and Control
14:39 - Addiction and Reward Mechanisms
15:43 - Awareness and Choice
17:29 - Spiritual Aspects of Healing
22:37 - Understanding Childhood Trauma
23:34 - Coping vs. Healing
24:29 - Medication and Emotional Flatness
26:28 - Mind-Body Connection Practices
27:27 - Sensation Without Explanation
28:18 - Acclimatizing to Alarm
30:11 - Old Patterns and Security
35:42 - Multidisciplinary Approach to Healing
39:14 - Tending to Sensations
42:27 - Building a Foundation for Change
43:37 - The Ego's Resistance
45:18 - Preparing for Loss
46:10 - Meg's Book Introduction
48:12 - Upcoming Book Release