Dealing with Feeling Dr. Doug Mennin on Why Anxiety Feels Like a Tug-of-War Inside You
What if anxiety isn't proof something is wrong with you, but proof you care deeply and feel pulled in two directions?
Dr. Doug Mennin joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to explore Emotion Regulation Therapy and a more honest way to work with anxiety—without shutting yourself down.
In this conversation:
- Why anxiety peaks when something matters to you
- How emotional clarity starts with attentional clarity
- The myth of "getting rid of" uncomfortable emotions
- Why inner conflict can be a doorway to calm
- A new way to relate to anxiety that restores agency
If you've felt stuck in a loop of worry or torn between two parts of yourself, this one's for you.
About the guest:
Dr. Doug Mennin is Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University and the creator of Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT), a leading evidence-based approach for anxiety and emotional disorders.
Learn more: https://www.ertreatment.com/
Connect with Marc Brackett:
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Dr. Marc Brackett's Books
Explore Marc Brackett's work at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where he serves as founding director, and learn more about RULER—an evidence-based, systemic approach to SEL developed at Yale that supports leaders, educators, students, and families in building emotional intelligence and creating healthier school climates.
A special thank you to the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence for supporting this webcast. I also want to thank Oji Life Lab for their generous support. Visit https://ojilifelab.com and use promo code DEALINGWITHFEELINGS to save 25%.