

Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson
Dr Jodi Richardson
Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you.Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.
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Oct 4, 2022 • 53min
53. Anxiety & attention in the classroom w/ Dr Shyam Barr
Attention is the key that unlocks the door of education and yet, it’s a precious resource that’s often not well understood, harnessed, or both. It’s particularly influenced by anxiety, which is a challenge in school communities everywhere. In this episode Dr Shyam Barr, an educational leader, consultant and researcher, shares powerful insights into metacognition, attention regulation and practical strategies educators can use to help students understand, refocus and optimise their attention.Though targeted at educators, this is an episode full of insights that we can all relate to, and ideas we would all benefit from putting into practice.https://www.shyambarr.com.au/https://twitter.com/shyambarrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shyambarr/https://www.instagram.com/shyambarr/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMhuplnn2b0-Su5ihjhbMwhttps://www.facebook.com/shyambarrBROWN, A. L. (1987). Metacognition, executive control, self-regulation, and other mysterious mechanisms. In F. E. Weinert and R. H. Kluwe (Eds) Metacognition, Motivation, and Understanding (Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum), 65–116Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2022 • 29min
52. My hopes for you w/ Dr Jodi Richardson
In this very special anniversary episode I share my hopes for what every single person who lives with anxiety (or cares for someone who does) should know and understand to live a more meaningful, connected, purposeful and happier life where anxiety comes along for the ride.This episode is a summary of key insights, messages, understanding and empowering skills from the first year of ‘Well, hello anxiety’ episodes; each created to help listeners build psychological flexibility.Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 2022 • 47min
51. Sharing the covers w/ Dr Wendy Troxel, Behavioural Sleep Medicine Specialist
Snoring, sheet stealing, temperature preferences, shift work, young kids under the covers, different chronotypes. These are just some of the ways our sleep can be affected. Who we share the bed with most can have a profound impact on our sleep which has powerful knock on effects for our mood, or mental health, our physical health and even our longevity. In this episode sleep doctor, Dr Wendy Troxel helps us understand our sleep from a totally new perspective, and shares practical strategies to make sure we all get the quality and quantity of sleep we need.WebsiteBook: Sharing the coversTEDx Talk: Why school should start later for teensTEDx Talk: How to sleep like your relationship depends on itInstagramTwitterThanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2022 • 49min
50. Autism, anxiety & parenting w/ Chloe Porter, Clinical Psychologist
As both a clinical psychologist and parent of an autistic daughter, the wonderful Chloe Porter shines a light on anxiety and autism in a way few could. We know that anxiety tends to go hand-in-hand with children with autism and our conversation for this episode helps explain why. Importantly, Chloe shares what parents can do to look after themselves, help minimise the likelihood of anxiety in their child, recognise it when it shows up and support their child to recognise and regulate anxiety and overwhelm.WebsiteCentre for Neurodiversity Facebook PageThanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2022 • 46min
49. Eating disorders and anxiety w/ Dr Emma Black
Anxiety and eating disorders tend to go hand-in-hand. In fact, two thirds of people with an eating disorder also have an anxiety disorder which is why this conversation with clinical psychologist Dr Emma Black is so important. In this conversation Emma explains the link between eating disorders and anxiety, the different types of eating disorders, why living with an eating disorder is so hard, what to look for, how to help someone you love, where to seek professional help and much more.WebsiteThe Butterfly FoundationInside Out InstituteQueensland Eating Disorder ServiceBook recommendationsOvercoming Binge Eating: The Proven Program to Learn Why You Binge and How You Can Stop - Christopher Fairburn8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal Experience - Carolyn Costin, Gwen Schubert GrabbThanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2022 • 53min
48. Rushing Woman’s Syndrome w/ Dr Libby Weaver, Nutritional Biochemist, Author and Speaker
Women rush, all the time and it’s affecting our mental and physical health. Why do we do it? The answer may surprise you. In this episode the wonderful Dr Libby unpacks Rushing Woman’s Syndrome with her trademark compassion, scientific insights and practical advice. We talked about the stress response, which fuel (glucose or fat) the body uses preferentially depending on the state of our nervous system, weight gain, hormones, the relaxation response, the question we can all ask ourselves to answer the question I posed above and much more.WebsiteDr Libby on tour in AustraliaDr Libby’s TEDx TalkDr Libby on InstagramDr Libby’s books, wellness cards and supplementsThanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2022 • 50min
47. Medication for anxiety w/ Dr Warren Kane, Psychiatrist & MD
When it comes to medication for anxiety, or any mental health condition, it can be difficult to make a decision that feels right. Enter Dr Warren Kane, a psychiatrist who only prescribes anxiety medication as needed, and cares deeply about spending time with patients to genuinely understand their needs and how he can help. In this episode Dr Kane answers every question I can think of that a person contemplating anxiety medication for themselves, or for a child, would like answered. Of course, this information is for educational purposes only and the very best course of action any of us can take when seeking mental health medication advice is to talk to our general practitioner. Dr Kane’s disclaimer is provided below:DISCLAIMER: The material provided during this podcast is for informational purposes only. Although I am a psychiatrist, listening to this podcast does not create a treatment relationship between us and nothing presented herein should be construed as medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 2022 • 21min
46. Anxiety can’t hurt us w/ Dr Jodi Richardson
As awful and debilitating as anxiety can feel sometimes, it actually can’t hurt us. We don’t have to like how it feels but the more we reject our anxiety and struggle with it when it shows up, the bigger it grows. In this episode I talk about where anxiety comes from, why it feels the way it does and 5 practical strategies that will help you become more accepting of anxiety and more able to step forward and do all of the things life has waiting for you.Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Aug 9, 2022 • 51min
45. Empowering anxious kids w/ Dr Tamar Black, Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Anxiety can feel so overwhelming our instinct is often to do anything we can to feel better. In this episode the wonderful Dr Tamar Black, Education and Developmental Psychologist, reminds us that our anxiety cannot hurt us. She also shares ideas, tips and tools to help parents and teachers support anxious kids to manage anxiety, to experience how they feel and to keep doing the things that matter.WebsiteACT for Treating ChildrenInstagramFacebookThanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2022 • 47min
44. Showing up for ourselves w/ Aisling Quigley, Mindfulness & Wellbeing Facilitator
After passing out on the bathroom floor at work Aisling Quigley began searching for answers to support her with her anxiety, panic attacks and feelings of not being good enough. Through yoga she found meditation and through her training as a Mindfulness Facilitator and personal practice Aisling began to finally experience some stillness in her days. Over time she noticed that her daily practice, as challenging as it was at times, was also having a profound impact on life outside of her practice. In this episode Aisling shares her own experiences and how we can all begin to bring mindfulness and meditation into our own lives to take care of ourselves and meet our lives with more ease. https://www.aislingquigley.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/ais_quigley/https://www.facebook.com/AisQuigleyWellbeinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aislingq/Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


