In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dean Scott, the founder of DLC Anxiety and author of "Greater Than Panic." Dean discusses his journey of overcoming panic attacks and anxiety, the formation of his supportive online community, and effective strategies for managing anxiety disorders. Dr. Hart and Dean also discuss a variety of techniques like exposure therapy, the importance of psychoeducation, and the role of exercise in mental health.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dean Scott is the founder of DLC Anxiety and author of "Greater Than Panic." He is a mental health advocate with a significant presence on social media platforms, where he shares his journey and supports others in their mental health struggles.

Listeners can learn more about Dean Scott at his website and on IG @dlcanxiety

Resources:

Dean Scott’s Books

Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier

Panic Away: How to Stop Panic Attacks and End General Anxiety by Barry McDonagh

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

• (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces guest, Dean Scott to the listeners

• (1:20) Dean talks about his initial panic attacks

• (8:15) Exposure Therapy explained

• (11:55) Why shopping centers are a major trigger point for people with anxiety

• (14:45) Flooded vs. gradual exposure techniques

• (21:45) Greater Than Panic

• (26:00) SSRIs and Western medicine

• (30:00) Virtual reality for anxiety treatment

• (33:00) Importance of exercise and stress management

• (35:30) Cold plunging to help with anxiety

• (40:30) Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier

• (46:55) Panic Away: How to Stop Panic Attacks and End General Anxiety

• (52:30) Breathing techniques to help mitigate anxiety

• (54:30) Addressing differences in anxiety treatment for men and women

• (58:00) Closing thoughts

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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