🎙 Episode 140 of Happy and Healthy Mind with Dr. Rozina

Are you or someone you know struggling with anxiety that’s keeping you from living your best life?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Rozina Lakhani—adult psychiatrist—and Dr. P—child and adolescent psychiatrist—explore how you can rewire your anxious brain using simple, science-backed strategies. Discover how understanding the relationship between your reactive and logical brain can help you take control of anxiety and unlock better mental well-being.

You’ll learn actionable tools such as deep breathing (like the 4-7-8 method), grounding techniques, and the “Mind CPR” approach for managing anxious thoughts and emotions. Whether you’re facing everyday stress or chronic anxiety, these insights can guide you toward peace, confidence, and a more joyful life.

Here are the takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief – Calm your mind and improve focus through present-moment awareness.

2️⃣ 4-7-8 Deep Breathing – A powerful method to instantly relax your nervous system.

3️⃣ Movement & Environment – How physical activity and environmental changes help reduce anxiety.

4️⃣ Grounding Techniques – Learn the 5-4-3-2-1 method to regain control during panic or overwhelm.

5️⃣ Mind CPR – A three-part framework to Catch, Process, and Respond to anxious thoughts effectively.

🕒 Highlights from the Interview:

[11:53] Guided box breathing exercise

[12:35] Introduction to the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique

[15:02] Engaging all senses for grounding

[16:12] “P” of Mind CPR: Processing anxious thoughts through CBT

[18:35] Using journaling and the crossroad technique

[21:03] How exposure therapy can help manage fear

[22:14] When to seek professional help

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