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Science-Based Tools for When You're Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz

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Feb 12, 2024

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Jenny Taitz

Dr. Jenny Taitz, a clinical psychologist and UCLA professor, shares her expertise on managing stress and anxiety. She discusses the critical difference between stress and anxiety, and the importance of understanding their roots. Taitz explores how to prepare for stressful situations and even suggests embracing panic attacks as a learning experience. Practical tools for quick stress resets are shared, alongside insights on overcoming negative beliefs and the value of acceptance for a meaningful life.

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Toxic Troika of Stress

Stressful situations escalate due to negative thoughts, misinterpreting physical symptoms, and avoidance.
This "toxic troika" amplifies stress and hinders effective coping.

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Overthinking's Impact

Overthinking and rumination transform acute stress into chronic stress.
Address overthinking to manage chronic stress, even with ongoing stressors.

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ANECDOTE

Trekker's Triple Distress

Sharon Salzberg shared a story about a trekker in Nepal who tripled his distress.
He anticipated, experienced, and replayed the pain of a blister.

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Navigating Stress and Anxiety

05:46 • 16min

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Navigating Anxiety: Benzodiazepines and Beyond

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Navigating Stress Resets for Better Living

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Mindful Resets: Techniques for Managing Stress

37:35 • 15min

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Cultivating Willingness for a Positive Shift

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Embracing Acceptance and Growth

56:30 • 16min

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Mindfulness and Growth

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Simple tools you can knit into your life both for when you're actively freaking out, and for preventing future trips down the anxiety toilet.

Dr. Jenny Taitz is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Taitz completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Her new book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes, is out now.

In this episode we talk about:

The difference between stress and anxiety
Jenny's take on the use of benzodiazepines
What she means by, "negative core beliefs", and how to untangle ourselves from them
How to prepare in advance for stressful situations
The benefit of giving yourself a deliberate panic attack
And why stress, while uncomfortable, is actually part of a healthy and meaningful life

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