Anxiety Rx

Anxiety Rx

Hosted by: 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...

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Anxiety to Alignment: Mind-Body Harmony

Episode #49

I'm back from my six-week hiatus from the podcast, following a much-needed month-long vacation in August! In this episode we'll unravel the intricate relationship between the brain, body, and emotions, explore...
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Anxiety Meds: Temporary Relief or True Remedy?

Episode #48

Throughout my journey as a medical doctor, I've had the responsibility of prescribing anxiety medications to many. They've been a beacon of relief for some, but for others, they've only skimmed the surface, bypassing...
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Why Your MD Can’t Heal Your Trauma

Episode #47

In the realm of medicine, the focus on emotional trauma has often been overlooked in the training of doctors.   Yet, the impact of unaddressed childhood emotional trauma on adult emotional and physical well-being...
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Healing The Anxiety Wave In Our Children

Episode #46

In today's world, our children are facing anxiety levels like never before.  In this episode I dive deep into understanding the root causes of this surge and explore compassionate ways to support and empower our young...
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From Codependent to Compassionate: A Healing Journey

Episode #45

In this transformative discussion, we shed light on how codependence emerges when individuals compromise their own boundaries to support others, sometimes to the detriment of their own well-being. Origins of the term...
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Staying Together While Apart

Episode #44

Welcome to another episode of the Anxiety Rx podcast! Today, we have a very special guest - my beloved wife and trauma therapist, Cynthia Solylo Kennedy who brings her expertise and compassion to this...
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Healing Anxiety: Embracing the Alarm

Episode #43

In this episode, we explore the profound connection between anxious thoughts and the ALARM sensation stored in our bodies since childhood. Surprisingly, that very ALARM sensation is your inner child or younger...
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Breaking the Silence: Exploring Hidden Trauma in ”Good” Childhoods

Episode #42

Many people I encounter express that their childhoods were positive, yet they continue to experience trauma. There are a couple of reasons why this might occur. Firstly, some people may have difficulty recognizing the...
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Escaping the Echoes: Overcoming the Repetition Compulsion

Episode #41

Have you ever found yourself trapped in an endless loop of negative spirals? Do you constantly find yourself engaging in the same maladaptive behaviors, seeking out similar types of relationships, or being stuck in an...
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Banned from the ’Gram: My Unexpected Path to Embracing Uncertainty

Episode #40

📢 Hang on tight for an intriguing episode of Anxiety Rx! Find out how Instagram banned me out of the blue, leaving me bewildered and intrigued. No politics, no scandal—just a mystifying ban. Join me as I navigate the...
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From Anxiety to Empathy: A Father’s Day Reflection

Episode #39

On this Father's Day 2023 I talk about my father and the role his mental illness played in my own anxiety and how he is a driving force in my desire to help others with emotional pain. I talk about the role of our...
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Embracing Innocence: The Path To Healing Anxiety

Episode #38

Developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld says that "All anxiety is separation anxiety", and I add that it's fundamentally a separation from within yourself. Stress and trauma in childhood that is not resolved by...
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