Hey Anxiety Fam, Dr. Russ here! This week's episode is for all the amazing dads out there. We're tackling a big one: emotional well-being in fatherhood.

Joining me is Ian Abbott, a single dad on a mission to help dads embrace their feelings. We'll chat about the challenges men face, how it impacts kids, and (bonus!) how to break free from those "tough guy" stereotypes.

This episode is your invitation to prioritize your emotional health for a stronger, happier family.

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 3600+ 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

Challenges of Fatherhood (00:00:54)

Emotional Literacy and Parenting (00:02:23)

Personal Journey to Fatherhood Compass (00:02:57)

Impact of Emotional Illiteracy (00:05:18)

The Importance of Learning Parenting (00:09:43)

Men's Emotional Literacy and Parenting (00:11:55)

Parenting Challenges and Gender Differences (00:15:52)

Impact of Emotional Literacy on Parenting (00:16:56)

Unconscious Gender Norms (00:18:26)

Crying and Emotional Support (00:18:45)

Overcoming Stigma and Finding Support (00:19:44)

Positive Changes in Fatherhood (00:21:15)

Parenting Dynamics and Emotional Shifts (00:22:24)

Emotional Regulation and Parenting (00:24:27)

Common Challenges and Anger Management (00:25:24)

Self-Care and Seeking Support (00:27:59)

Repairing Relationships After Outbursts (00:28:53)

Emotional Awareness and Somatic Experience (00:31:51)

Understanding Children's Behavior (00:33:33)

Emotional Separation and Early Emotional Intelligence (00:36:08)

Processing Emotions (00:36:24)

Parenting Perspective (00:37:08)

Coping Strategies (00:37:40)

Good-Enough Parenting (00:40:14)

Repairing Relationships (00:41:11)

Conflict and Intimacy (00:42:09)

Embracing Big Feelings (00:43:00)

Societal Expectations (00:44:47)

Supportive Environments (00:50:13)

Conscious Parenting (00:53:46)

Course Information (00:54:16)

The dad freak out (00:54:39)

Confidence in parenting (00:55:32)

Hey everyone, Dr. Russ here. This episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast hits a little closer to home than usual. My mom's health is declining, and on top of that, I've been editing my book. Let's just say my brain is fried.

Because of this personal situation, you might notice some bumps in the podcast this week. I apologize in advance, and I truly appreciate your understanding.

That being said, the show must go on! And today's topic is something we can all relate to: emotions. You know, those things we sometimes spend way too much time overthinking?

Here's the thing: what if the key to feeling better wasn't about overanalyzing every single feeling, but actually allowing ourselves to feel them?

There's a power in simply experiencing emotions authentically, without dissecting them to pieces.

This episode is for anyone who's tired of being a prisoner of their own thoughts. We'll explore the science behind emotions, but also the real human experience of feeling them.

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 3500+ 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

Allowing Emotions to Be Felt (00:00:01)

Compulsive Need to Figure Out Emotions (00:01:03)

Curiosity and Compulsive Cognitive Reasoning (00:02:14)

Sensation Without Explanation (00:03:21)

Pendulum Technique (00:04:29)

Alarm Anxiety Cycle (00:05:32)

Acclimatizing to Emotions (00:09:03)

Equating Emotions with Language (00:12:19)

Welcome to another episode of The Manxiety Podcast.

This episode's about something close to all our hearts: our kids. We all want them to thrive, but sometimes our good intentions can backfire. You know, like pushing them a little too hard.

Dr. Nima explains how we, as parents, can unknowingly fuel anxiety in our little ones. By working through our own stuff, we can build those strong, secure bonds with our kids and ditch the anxiety.

We also chat about some cool brain science – confirmation bias (seeing what we want to see) and polyvagal theory (how our nervous system works in relationships).

Basically, understanding ourselves is key to raising happy, healthy kiddos.

Want to learn more? Dr. Nima is cooking up a workshop called "Connecting to the Anxious Child". Click here for more details: https://go.drnima.com/6qeuz

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 3500+ 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

00:53 The Impact of Parenting on Anxiety

01:22 Ego Extension in Parenting

04:02 Creating Secure Attachments

09:03 Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety

14:12 Taking Responsibility as a Parent

19:20 Understanding Confirmation Bias and Self-Perception

20:35 Polyvagal Parenting: Regulating Emotions and Creating Secure Relationships

23:02 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Parenting

25:58 Preventing Anxiety and Creating Healthy Relationships

31:12 Workshop: Connecting to the Anxious Child