In this episode of MindHack, I speak with Dr. Leanne Whitney, a leading researcher in comparative psychology who bridges Western psychological insights with Eastern wisdom traditions.

Dr. Whitney explains how anxiety often stems from disconnection between mind and body, revealing why traditional approaches to managing thoughts often fail. She unpacks the critical difference between Western psychology's view of ego and yoga's perspective on consciousness, offering practical insights on breaking free from destructive thought patterns.

We explore how breath work directly impacts the nervous system, discuss the dangers of spiritual bypassing, and examine why many people get trapped in cycles of seeking external validation. Dr. Whitney shares specific techniques to establish safety in your body as the foundation for psychological healing.

Whether you're struggling with daily stress or seeking deeper self-understanding, this conversation provides clear, actionable tools to transform your relationship with anxiety.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Dr. Leanne Whitney is a pioneer in bridging Eastern wisdom with Western psychology, guiding individuals to transform anxiety through mind-body integration. Find her on Instagram @drleannewhitney, where she shares practical tools for nervous system regulation. Her groundbreaking book, Consciousness in Jung and Patanjali, explores how ancient yogic practices offer solutions to modern psychological challenges that traditional therapy often misses. Her work has been featured through published research and public dialogues on depth psychology and consciousness, where she brings an integrative approach to self-realization, healing, and transformation.

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👨‍💻 People & Other Mentions

• Carl Jung
• Patanjali's Yoga Sutra
• Sam Harris
• Deepak Chopra
• 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
• John Wellwood
• Internal Family Systems by Richard Schwartz
• Robert Falconer
• Dan Siegel
• Bill W. - AA Founder
• Yogi Bikram
• Ma Anand Sheela
• Jay Shetty
• Keith Raniere - NXIVM
• HeartMath Institute

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