If You’re Feeling Uncertain & Anxious, You Need to Hear This

Life is hard. Struggles are inevitable for you and for the people you love. But even when things feel overwhelming, there’s always something you can do. 

And in today’s episode, you’re getting a toolkit – a companion guide to all of life’s twists and turns. 

When life feels chaotic, you deserve clarity.

When emotions feel overwhelming, you deserve tools that work.

And when you feel stuck, you deserve a way forward. 

That’s all in today’s conversation with world-renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith. Dr. Julie is here to share the essential strategies that will help you navigate stress, anxiety, and life’s toughest moments with confidence. This episode will change the way you approach your emotions and mental strength forever. 

You’ll learn: 

-How to handle difficult emotions in the moment 

-The biggest mistakes you make when dealing with stress & anxiety 

-How to stop overthinking and regain control of your mind 

-Practical tools to build resilience and mental strength 

-Why you are so much stronger than you realize—and how to tap into your strength 

This is one of those conversations you’re not only going to love, you’re going to want to share it with everyone you care about. 

If you enjoyed this eye-opening episode, listen to this one next: How to Control Your Mind & Redirect Your Energy to Self Transformation‍

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‍In this episode:

• 3:32: Science-Backed Strategies for Navigating Hard Times.
• 8:34: Simple Tools to Help You Feel Better.
• 14:20: The Key to Managing Your Emotions.
• 17:34: How to Take Control When Life Feels Impossible.
• 26:25: Process Overwhelm and Grief in a Healthy Way.
• 34:42: A Psychologist’s Best Tips for Building Confidence.
• 42:09: Stop Being So Hard on Yourself.
• 45:35: Train Your Mind to Support You.
• 49:37: How to Navigate Uncertainty, Stress, and Relationships.
• 1:00:05: Simple Strategies to Overcome Anxiety.
• 1:06:58: Push Past Fear and Step Outside Your Comfort Zone.

Resources:

Featured Expert: Dr. Julie Smith, MD

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• Subscribe to Dr. Julie’s  YouTube
• Visit Dr. Julie’s  website
• Find Dr. Julie on TikTok
• Read Dr. Julie’s bestselling books, Open When & Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

Additional Resources: 

• Frontiers in Psychology: Cognitive strategies to regulate emotions—current evidence and future directions
• American Psychological Association: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
• Behaviour Research and Therapy: A cognitive model of pathological worry
• University of California, Berkeley: How to Deal with Social Awkwardness
• Psychology of Popular Media Culture: Social Comparison, Social Media, and Self-Esteem
• VerywellMind: The Stress of Social Comparison and How to Limit Comparing Yourself to Others
• Journal of Anxiety Disorders: Fear of the unknown: One fear to rule them all?
• University of California, Berkeley: How Embracing Uncertainty Can Improve Your Life
• The New York Times: How to Be Emotionally Intelligent
• Forbes: Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important?
• Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: Emotional Intelligence and Social Interaction
• The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy For Adult Anxiety Disorders: A Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials
• Review of General Psychology: Self-Compassion: Conceptualizations, Correlates, & Interventions
• Nature Human Behaviour: The association between adolescent well-being and digital technology use
• The Good Trade: How To Grow Alongside Your Partner—Even When You Change
• Forbes: 4 Types Of Bad Friends And How To Deal With Them
• WebMD: Signs of a Bad Friend‍
• Harvard Medical School: Social anxiety disorder: Treatments and tips for managing this challenging condition