Hey Anxiety Society listeners! Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner are, back with another eye-opening episode. This week, we’re peeling back the layers on the mental load that comes with parenting, daily life stressors, and why our society is grappling with more anxiety than ever before. We’re sharing our personal tales of juggling work, family, and those pesky everyday anxieties. Get ready for some candid, unfiltered conversations and actionable advice that will help you reclaim control over your anxiety and improve your daily life.
Key Points:
[1:19] Makeup Madness:
Cali’s hilarious makeup mishap and navigating daily anxieties
[3:33] Parenting Pressures:
Liz’s reflections on the anxiety spikes from parenting and life stressor
[6:32] Mental Load Mayhem:
The crushing mental load of motherhood and feeling perpetually overwhelmed
[10:13] Embracing Discomfort:
Facing discomfort head-on to prevent enabling anxious behaviors
[11:50] Play and Anxiety:
How societal shifts have eroded children’s ability to tolerate anxiety
[14:14] Tech Trouble:
The impact of technology on our social interactions and anxiety levels
[19:15] PTSD Pathways:
Effective treatments and recovery strategies for PTSD and trauma
[28:14] Tolerance Training:
Building distress tolerance: Your secret weapon against anxiety
[33:09] Social Media Sneak Peek:
Sneak peek: Social media’s role in our growing anxiety epidemic
