A More Connected Life
“A More Connected Life” is a podcast hosted by Center for Anxiety. Trained clinicians discuss how the very real challenges of mental disorders can ultimately lead to greater insight, resilience, and connection. A positive approach to mental health conveyed in an informative and relatable way. To learn more about Center for Anxiety, visit us at centerforanxiety.org.
Episodes
24 episodes
Coping With Back to School Stress and Anxiety - Dr. Anouk Allart
Dr. Anouk Allart explores the challenges children and parents face when transitioning from summer to the school year. She shares practical advice and skills to help manage back-to-school anxiety.
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32:58
The Echelon Program - Alex Campos
Alex Campos discusses the benefits of intensive outpatient treatment and Center for Anxiety's Echelon Program.
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24:32
Child and Adolescent Mental Health - J.P. Consiglio
J.P. Consiglio discusses reasons why children and adolescents may struggle with their mental health, how working with children and adolescents is different than working with adults, and commonly utilized treatment approaches.
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29:32
Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Nell Pritchard
Nell Pritchard discusses what Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is, how it works, why it was developed, and who could benefit from this specific type of treatment.
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36:43
Trauma and Reflection - Megan Bisanzo
Megan Bisanzo discusses trauma and PTSD, and provides advice for those who may struggle during the holiday season or towards the end of the year.
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33:30
Collaboration in Therapy - Tori Maidenberg
Tori Maidenberg discusses different types of collaboration in therapeutic settings and how working with others can lead to more successful treatment outcomes.
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27:53
Coping with Stressful Life Transitions - Dr. Emily Steinberg
Dr. Emily Steinberg discusses different types of life transitions and provides advice for how to manage and cope with anxiety and other strong emotions that can arise because of these transitions.
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41:11
Springtime Anxiety?! - Dr. Devin Massaro
Dr. Devin Massaro discusses why mental health struggles may arise during the springtime, and how we can learn to accept and thrive with anxiety.
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33:27
Couples and Family Therapy - Noah Hercky
Noah Hercky, LMFT, Director of Couples/Family Therapy at Center for Anxiety, discusses how couples and family therapy can help resolve conflict, increase connection, maintain long-term healthy relationships, and more.
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47:02
Mental Health Struggles Around the Holidays - Melissa Bloom
Melissa Bloom discusses reasons why some may experience anxiety and other mental health struggles during the holiday season, and gives advice on ways to manage this sometimes difficult time of year.
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22:24
Disordered Eating and Body Image - Nicole Drago
Nicole Drago discusses factors that can lead to disordered eating habits and body image issues, and the ways in which those struggling with their relationship with food or their body can feel more connected to themselves and the people around t...
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25:03
Data’s Role in Evidence Based Therapy - Dr. Rebecca Holczer
Dr. Holczer explains what evidence based therapy is, and how collecting data while patients are in therapy can influence and aid the therapeutic experience, and encourage patients to be more mindful of their experiences and emotions.
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26:59
Thought Distortions - Dr. Stephen Scherer
Dr. Stephen Scherer defines thought distortions, the underlying core beliefs behind them, and the power of having awareness for these distortions.
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29:14
Navigating Relationships with Couples and Families - Shoshana Levie
Shoshana Levie explains the common challenges that arise from relationships with others, the benefits of discussing conflict, and the ways people can feel more connected with their loved ones.
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28:05
Revisiting New Years Resolutions - Dr. Jackie Zhou
Dr. Jackie Zhou discusses why New Years is seen as a pivotal time for change, how struggling to uphold resolutions may affect us, and ways goals can help us feel connected.
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28:51
Understanding Perfectionism - Dr. Jamal Waire
Dr. Jamal Waire walks through the positive and negative aspects of perfectionism, and how it can be leveraged to connect with others.
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28:17
Anxiety During the Holidays - Hannah O'Grady
Hannah O'Grady explains why the holiday times can leave people feeling anxious but also be an opportunity for personal growth and connection.
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27:45
Managing OCD - Thanos Nioplias
Thanos Nioplias explains what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is, how the disorder differs from other types of anxiety, and what some unexpected benefits are that come through managing the disorder.
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23:22
Uncertainty in the Pandemic - Aliza Shapiro
Aliza Shapiro discusses challenges that the pandemic has brought, how we can find grit and self-discovery, and reveals what keeps us connected even with the uncertainty of COVID-19.
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29:40
Returning to School - Dr. Becca Brodoff
Dr. Becca Brodoff describes the challenges of attending school virtually during the pandemic, changes that will come from returning to classrooms, and what kids (and their parents) can look forward to.
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26:06
Building Resilience - Dr. Laura Vraney
Dr. Laura Vraney defines resilience, explains why it's so important in therapy, and shows how we can thrive by developing a more resilient mindset.
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20:38
Stress in the Workplace - David Spinka
David Spinka walks us through what stress is, how it shows up in the workplace, and how we can use practical tips or values-based reflection to help ourselves thrive when we're stressed.
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29:00