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This is my interview with Dr Jonathan Kuttner from the Anxiety Support Summit. Dr Kuttner specialises in the treatment of chronic joint and muscle pain. As many know, anxiety can be an EXTREMELY painful journey. It seems pain and anxiety go hand in hand. And not just emotional pain. Physical pain. This often creates a vicious cycle that perpetuates both anxiety and pain. Dr Kuttner himself experienced chronic pain for years after a near-fatal accident and is a testament to anybody struggling with chronic pain in their life that indeed there is life after pain. A taste of what you’ll learn from this interview: ✓ The reptilian brain (and the two protective mechanisms coming from it – one for anxiety, one for pain.) ✓ How they end up going faulty and basically feeding our body with spam ✓ The importance of diaphragmatic breathing ✓ How to better understand and treat your pain ✓ Trigger points: what they are and how best to treat them Connect with Dr Kuttner: Website: www.lifeafterpain.com  Facebook: @lifeafterpain Connect with Nicky Cullen: Website: www.nickycullen.com

Dr Malie Coyne is one of Ireland's leading Clinical Psychologists with over 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers, and their families. She is also the author of the brand new bestselling book, Love in, Love out: A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child. Parenting is an extremely tough topic to tackle. And one that is vitally important. And while every parent only wants the best for their child, the reality is, parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual. In this conversation, we discuss Dr Coyne's new book as well the many practical tips she offers parents to not only help their children, but also help themselves, and in doing so, create a happier, less stressful, and compassionate home environment. Buy the book: Love in, Love out: A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child Connect with Dr Coyne: Facebook Website Instagram Connect with Nicky & The No BS Anxiety Talk Show: Website Newsletter & Free Micro-Course

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Tim Desmond is a psychotherapist, author, and student of Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. Tim is well known for his teachings of mindfulness and self-compassion practices to audiences around the world. He is also the founder of an incredible new company, Peer Collective, who aim to make mental health support more accessible and affordable than ever. A 30-min session will cost you only $14. >> Book your free complimentary session today here For anyone struggling with mental health, research shows that self-compassion is not only a skill we can strengthen through practice but also one of the strongest predictors of mental health and wellness. And Tim is a master of it all. Key talking points and learnings: Why Peer Collective can offer extremely effective support affordable to anyone. Compassionate awareness to overcome suffering Training your self-compassion muscle The importance of having a warm and compassionate relationship with your therapist/carer. Note: If you enjoy this and it helps, please take a minute to leave a 5-star review to help others who need it to find it. Buy Tim's book, How To Stay Human in a F*cked Up World: https://amzn.to/3cqLo7u

Today I am speaking with Dr Donna Novak.  Dr Donna is a psychologist with a passion for helping people get to the root of their problems so they can live the life they truly want. Much of Dr Donna's work is with families and couples, helping them to form deeper and stronger connections. We discuss it all throughout this interview as well as the crisis of identity with anxiety, the need to push past your comfort zone, and so much more. Dr Donna's Top 3 Tips: 1. Learn to trust yourself and what that means to you 2. Be vulnerable. 3. Recognise the strength in getting help. Connect with Dr Donna: Facebook Website Instagram Connect with Nicky & The No BS Anxiety Talk Show: Website The Free Your Mind program Newsletter & Free Micro-Course

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An early pioneer of “getting people to talk about mental health in a normal way,” Meredith created the website Beautiful Voyager in 2015 for overthinkers, perfectionists, and people pleasers.  She edits Invisible Illness, the largest mental health publication on Medium, and is the author of the new book, Get Out of My Head: Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World. In this episode, we discuss Meredith's journey with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and how she's managed to take control of it using an array of tools and strategies as well as her equally brilliant and hilarious catchphrases! Connect with Meredith: Website: https://bevoya.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/invisible-illness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bevoyaa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevoya/ Buy Get Out of My Head: https://bevoya.com/get-out-of-my-head-book Connect with Nicky & The No BS Anxiety Talk Show: Website: https://www.nickycullen.com/ Twitter: /Nicky_Cullen Facebook: /nickycullencom/ No BS Anxiety Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1188295271319465/ Register for the Anxiety Support Summit: https://anxietysupportsummit.com/

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Melissa Drake about a range of current topics including the Coronavirus and her new book, TranscenDANCE: Lessons from Living, Loving, and Dancing. In her book, Melissa unfurls a narrative which is part memoir and part self-help relating dance to complex life stories and themes including trauma, codependency, self-sabotage, mental health, addictions, and recovery. An absolute gem of a guest, this chat is full of banter and lessons for all — especially in these trying times — regardless if dancing is your thing or not. Buy TranscenDANCE: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RgK9hZ Connect with Melissa: Website: uncorpedinfluence.com Grab the free anti-anxiety micro-course + breathwork module: https://www.nickycullen.com/anti-anxiety-course Check out Nicky's blog: https://www.nickycullen.com

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Kathleen Smith about her brilliant book, Everything Isn't Terrible, which offers a smart, practical antidote to our anxiety-ridden times. As New York Times bestselling author of Calm the F*ck Down, Sarah Knight says; "It's the perfect blend of hard science and warm wit that helps you understand where your anxiety comes from and then manage the fallout." Kathleen shares a wealth of wisdom and information that can only benefit anyone experiencing Anxiety. Some key talking points: -> A deep dive into Bowen's theory that can help you both understand and improve the family dynamic. -> How to focus inward. As opposed to outward. I.e., Not focusing on that which makes you anxious. -> Engaging your curiosity to turn on the problem-solving part of your brain. -> How everybody is just trying their best and why it's super important to understand this. Hint: it will help! -> How to improve your mindset by using guiding principles (the opposite of what your Anxiety would have you do). -> The value of studying your family's emotional history. -> The Anxiety of progression: Anxiety you are willing to put up with as a result of being aligned with your guiding principles. Kathleen's Top Three Tips: -> Be curious. -> Explore a different way of functioning that would better align with your values. -> Look for opportunities not to do what you would normally do. Connect with Kathleen: Website: https://kathleensmith.net/ Newsletter: /theanxiousoverachiever Facebook: /kathleensmithwrites Twitter: /fangirltherapy Buy Everything Isn't Terrible: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2wuMf6r Audible: https://adbl.co/329Domd Connect with Nicky & The No BS Anxiety Talk Show: Website: https://www.nickycullen.com/ Twitter: /Nicky_Cullen Facebook: /nickycullencom/

In this episode, I'm speaking with Shan about his journey and experience with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.  Shan was incredibly generous in how he opened up about his own trauma while sharing many golden nuggets and lots of wisdom to help you get a better grip on your own anxiety.  If you are struggling with your sense of self and feelings of worthlessness, be sure to check it out now. Shan's hot tips for managing anxiety: -> Community -> Yin Yoga -> Self-Awareness And. Lots. More. Connect with Shan: Skillshare: http://bit.ly/2uoSac7 Facebook: /surfplaylove Instagram: /surfplaylove YouTube: /surfplaylove