The Connection Between Anxiety, Grief, and Parenting: Embracing the Journey of Letting Go

01-09-2024 • 1 hr 4 mins

Hey there! I'm Dr. Russ, and in this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, we're diving deep into some real, raw emotions.

Molly Carroll, a psychotherapist, joins me to talk about anxiety, grief, and the rollercoaster of parenting. I'll share my personal journey with anxiety, and Molly opens up about the emotional turmoil of sending her kid off to college—it's a wild ride, trust me.

We'll chat about self-compassion, the power of community, and how to find balance between thinking and feeling.

It's a heartfelt conversation that'll help you navigate life's ups and downs with more ease.

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 3700+ 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

00:00 - Introduction

01:49 - The Wounded Healer

02:54 - The Somatic Experience of Grief

05:15- Community and Connection

09:05 - Coping Strategies and Shadow Work

10:55 - Feeling and Processing Grief

14:50 - The Sensation of Grief

17:20 - Reflecting on Separation at 18

19:47 - Healing the Wounded Child

20:38 - Coping Mechanisms and Cognitive Explanations