This episode features a conversation between Dr. Megan, Sarah, and one of Dr. Megan’s best friends and expert in anxiety, Dr. Rosie Hunter. They start by discussing their personal experiences in psychology and how they became friends during their time in grad school. Rosie, a psychologist specializing in anxiety and performance under pressure, shares her background in working with the United States Army and her consulting work with various companies.
The trio cover various topics related to psychology and parenting. The discussion highlights the significance of behavioral action in overcoming anxiety, the importance of modeling distress tolerance for children, and introduces Test Wolf as a new venture providing a personalized program to reduce test anxiety. Megan shares her experience with helping patients overcoming anxiety through repeated exposure and assuming a courageous mindset. She emphasizes the importance of behavioral action in addition to talk therapy. The conversation then shifts to the topic of parenting and childhood trauma. Rosie reframes the idea of trauma and focuses on teaching distress tolerance and managing distress effectively. She suggests taking responsibility for one's emotions and modeling composure for children. The conversation concludes with Rosie sharing information about her new company, Test Wolf, which aims to provide a solution for anxiety through engaging and rewarding activities.
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