Hi, I'm Dr. Stan Steindl and welcome back to Compassion in a T-Shirt. This week, I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Jodi Richardson, a leading expert in understanding and managing anxiety. In this episode, we dive deep into what anxiety is, common misconceptions, and how it differs from fear. Jodi brings her professional expertise as a speaker, educator, and author, along with her personal lived experience, to offer valuable insights and practical strategies for managing anxiety in children, parents, and in the workplace. Join us for an engaging and compassionate conversation filled with wisdom and actionable advice.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Movember Reminder

00:19 Meet Dr. Jody Richardson: Anxiety Expert

02:19 Understanding Anxiety: Fear vs. Anxiety

04:33 Misconceptions About Anxiety

10:13 Anxiety in Children: Personal Stories and Strategies

15:55 Parental Anxiety and Co-Regulation

21:43 Managing Anger and Anxiety

34:55 Expressing Emotions Through Physical Activities

36:01 Addressing Anxiety in Workplaces and Schools

38:49 Busting Myths About Happiness

50:46 The Importance of Self-Compassion

55:21 A Personal Story of Self-Compassion

59:28 Reflections on Parenting and Emotional Support

01:03:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

Dr Jodi Richardson's website

https://drjodirichardson.com/

Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience (Grose and Richardson, 2019)

https://www.amazon.com.au/Anxious-Kids-children-anxiety-resilience/dp/0143794957

Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength (Richardson, 2020)

https://www.amazon.com.au/Anxious-Mums-their-anxiety-strength/dp/1760897744/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3REA85G_ANixZQ3f_IY4WroqFHfpOkLPUqX3q5mkNFzK5HFu41sfkRlA3nnDL3zn5nBgMIBSk-CCmvxLi2pPiYiQnr3qkIF2HGcmvBRt5p4.irtHfQLNAhzb5sPX06QOxx6Iw7E0LzvqXS4m9wBIlvI&dib_tag=se&keywords=anxious+mums+richardson&qid=1732260644&sr=8-1-fkmr2

Well, Hello Anxiety: The Podcast

https://drjodirichardson.com/podcast/

Stan Steindl on Well, Hello Anxiety

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/becoming-our-own-safe-haven-with-dr-stan-steindl/id1585382774?i=1000662412620

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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