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Russell Kennedy

I am an anxious doctor. Or at least I WAS an anxious doctor. After literally decades of suffering from intractable  anxiety, and seeing over 50 different types of healers I found my way to heal my anxiety through very unconventional (for a medical doctor at least) means.

In 2013 I was so anxious I considered suicide and a friend suggested I try LSD, and although that scared the crap out of me it showed me the path to healing. You don't have to do LSD to heal, I took it for you! I'm a medical doctor, neuroscientist and intuitive. (I know, common combination!)

I found my way out and it is counterintuitive and very non conventional (but not scary!).

I will show you the way out too, you just have to listen to me, dammit!

Anxiety Rx

Hey everyone, welcome back to The AnxietyRX Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Megan Lyons, a functional medicine expert who specializes in endocrine health and nutrition.

Dr. Lyons opens up about her own journey with anxiety and hormonal imbalances, which were heavily tied to her high-achieving lifestyle. We dive into how our childhood experiences can shape the way we show up as adults, and explore the complex link between hormones and mental health.

We also talk about why taking a personalized approach to nutrition and lifestyle changes is so important for long-term healing.

Dr. Lyons makes a powerful case for looking at the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—when it comes to achieving real wellness.

It’s a great conversation, and I think you’ll find it really insightful. Tune in!

Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.

PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX 

If you liked this conversation with Dr. Lyons, you can take a short quiz and receive a file with a useful guide, by clicking the link below:

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TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 - Introduction

00:33 - Dr. Lyons' Work

01:24 - Personal Journey into Functional Medicine

06:22 - Understanding Anxiety and Its Roots

07:50 - Patient Assessment Process

10:40 - Adrenal Burnout Discussion

12:34 - Hormonal Changes and Anxiety

14:22 - Impact of Antidepressants

16:31 - Supporting Patients on Medications

17:05 - Recommended Supplements for Anxiety

18:28 - Ideal Patient Profile

20:05 - Importance of Connection in Healing

21:26 - Initial Steps with New Clients

22:51 - Insulin Resistance and Surprising Health Markers

23:32 - Intermittent Fasting Insights

24:56 - Importance of Real Nutrition

26:36 - B Vitamins and MTHFR

27:50 - Top Supplements for Perimenopausal Women

29:48 - Cod Liver Oil and Omega Supplements

31:33 - Adaptogens for Anxiety

33:08 - Nutrition and Anxiety Connection

37:03 - Hydration and Food Colorings

39:11 - Blood Sugar Balancing

41:00 - Empowering Nutrition Awareness

42:14 - Celebrating Small Wins in Nutrition

104. Hormones, Anxiety, and the Art of Mindful Eating: A Functional Approach to Well-Being

In this episode of the Anxiety Podcast, we dive into the fundamental concept of safety.

I share personal stories about my father's struggles with mental health during the holidays and how these experiences left me feeling unsafe and on edge as a child.

Feeling safe is such an important part of healing from anxiety, so I talk about ways to create that sense of safety for yourself. I include simple but effective strategies like mindful breathing and self-soothing techniques. More than anything, I want to remind listeners that healing takes time and effort, but it’s possible to find those small moments of safety and start easing the constant state of hypervigilance.

Thank you for listening, and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.

PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX
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TIMESTAMPS 

Introduction to Safety (00:00:00) 
Dr. Kennedy introduces the topic of safety and its relation to anxiety, particularly during the holiday season.

Childhood Experiences of Unsafety (00:01:02) 
He shares personal anecdotes about his father's mental health struggles affecting his sense of safety as a child.

The Importance of Feeling Safe (00:02:02) 
Dr. Kennedy emphasizes that feeling safe is crucial for healing from anxiety and overcoming childhood trauma.

Hypervigilance and Its Impact (00:04:13) 
He discusses how hypervigilance prevents individuals from experiencing safety and contributes to ongoing anxiety.

Creating Safety in the Body (00:06:25) 
Dr. Kennedy explains the need for physical safety to combat hypervigilance and promote healing.

The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System (00:10:08) 
He describes how the nervous system's balance affects feelings of safety and anxiety.

Connection and Safety (00:11:10) 
Dr. Kennedy highlights the importance of social connections in establishing safety and overcoming anxiety.

Developing a Sense of Safety (00:12:33) 
He suggests methods for creating safety through body awareness and present-moment sensations.

Addressing Childhood Trauma (00:15:44) 
Dr. Kennedy reflects on how childhood experiences of trauma impact current perceptions of safety.

Using the Mind to Acknowledge Safety (00:16:55) 
He discusses the interplay between mind and body in recognizing and establishing a sense of safety.

Overcoming Hypervigilance (00:17:57) 
Dr. Kennedy explains how hypervigilance blocks connection and healing, leading to addictions and distractions.

Practical Ways to Create Safety (00:19:10) 
He offers strategies for improving breathing and staying present to cultivate safety within oneself.

Creating a Sense of Safety (00:20:20) 
Dr. Kennedy discusses the importance of recognizing safety in the moment, despite discomfort.

Daily Practices for Safety (00:21:21) 
He emphasizes the need for daily practices to foster a sense of safety and reduce hypervigilance.

Reversing Childhood Coping Strategies (00:21:21) 
Dr. Kennedy explains how to reverse childhood coping strategies related to hypervigilance and safety.

Small Steps to Safety (00:22:33) 
He encourages taking small steps to create safety, which can accumulate over time for greater security.

105. How Can We Cultivate a Sense of Safety to Overcome Anxiety?

Many of us with anxiety devalue ourselves.

We look after others' needs ahead of our own and often succumb to the stigma of being "anxious" or say "I have anxiety".

When we devalue ourselves like this, it makes it much harder to accept ourselves —and self acceptance is one of the cornerstones to healing...

Head on over to my IG, @theanxietymd and let me know how this episode resonated with you.

Thanks for being here.

Your biggest supporter, 

dr. Russ

Devaluing Ourselves

I've had many people ask me about psychedelics in the past couple of weeks. Specifically, if psychedelics could help them overcome their anxiety.

I learned things by taking LSD, Ayahuasca and Psilocybin that I would NEVER known or come across as a traditional medical doctor.

In this episode I include chapter 53 of my book ANXIETY RX, entitled, "Dark Night of the Soul".

It discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly in my very personal journey taking psychedelics —and the role they played in showing me what anxiety TRULY was, and how they helped me heal it in myself and others; but not without paying a significant emotional price.

If you ever would like to contact me, find me on IG under @theanxietymd and drop me a message.

Your biggest supporter,

dr. Russ

Dark Night of the Soul

In this episode I talk about why your MD can't heal your anxiety.

We MDs are not trained (or aware) of the impact of childhood wounding and the ALARM it creates in the body, and even if we were, we don't know how to deal with it other than to prescribe medication.

Even psychiatrists (MD's who specialize in psychiatry) are doing much less therapy, moving more to medications as well, and "Pills Don't Teach Skills" - In this episode I share some "skills" so that you can heal your anxiety.

You can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.

Thank you for being here!

Your biggest supporter after yourself,f

dr. Russ

Why MD's Can't Heal Anxiety

As the podcast is a direct result of the book, Anxiety Rx, I've made the Dedication and Preface for the book Episode 9 of the podcast.

This will give you a feel for where everything started for me and why I've made it my life's work to helping others with anxiety.

I don't want anyone to have to suffer like I did, and I wanted my dad's pain and eventual suicide to be a force for good. 

I'd love to hear your comments. Find me on my IG page, @theanxietymd

Dedication & Preface of My Book, Anxiety Rx.

Anxiety and alarm are made so much worse by two things: UNCERTAINTY and RESISTANCE.

In fact, combining the two, it is our resistance to uncertainty and the alarm that creates in our physiology that is the origin of our worries.

In this episode of the Anxiety Rx Podcast, I talk about recognizing and neutralizing these two factors that make our lives so much more painful than it has to be.

Find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any q's.

Your BIGGEST supporter, after yourself,

Dr. Russ

2 factors that make Anxiety & Alarm SO MUCH WORSE

Do you allow yourself to receive? Or are you doing most of the people pleasing/giving to others?

When we see the world as a place that does not nourish us enough, as was often our childhood circumstance, we learn not to expect the world to help us, and actually CREATE a world that stops feeding us.

We often BLOCK and RESIST any help the world does give us, and then blame the world for not filling our needs... INABILITY TO RECEIVE is a chapter in my book "Anxiety Rx", and if we don't see how we block good things coming to us, we will sabotage our own perception of the world, seeing it as a place where we don't get enough.

But often we do get "enough", but just resist receiving it!

Find me on IG: @theanxietymd & let me know how this episode lands for you!

Do you allow yourself to RECEIVE?

Many of us worriers have a "sunscreen" view of the world in that we block out 99% of the safety that is all around us.

If you can't see and commit to the world as a safe place, of course we are going to stay in ALARM.

If we believe the focus on threat keeps us safe, we will experience the exact opposite!

Thank you for listening, you can find me on IG @theanxietymd

Failing To See The Cues Of Safety

Episode 13 of the Anxiety Rx podcast is much of my story.

How I discovered I had anxiety (and alarm) how it tormented me, and how I found a way out.

I ramble quite a bit in this one, probably because I was triggered going into the most painful parts of my life.

It shares my experience with chronic anxiety and alarm and I hope that my healing journey provides insights you can use for your healing journey. 

If we aren't friends on IG yet, follow me here @theanxietymd

Thank you for being here!

How I discovered I had anxiety (& alarm) how it tormented me, & how I found a way out.

In today's episode, I share an intimate reflection on my own journey through understanding my avoidant attachment style, the challenges of truly connecting, and the pervading sense of loneliness that can shadow success. 

Drawing from my own experiences, I uncover the roots of our human tendency to both crave and fear connection and how our past shapes our present behavior. 

I delve into the power of self-soothing, the dangers of external validation, and the weight of unchecked negative perceptions. 

This is a conversation about embracing pain, understanding our inherent biases, and beginning the transformative journey of self-connection. 

Join me as we explore the profound impact of recognizing our patterns and how, by connecting deeply with ourselves, we can pave the way to more authentic relationships with ourselves and others.

Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.

PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 1900+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below:

https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX

Navigating the Inability to Receive

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