The Anxious In Austin Podcast

May 26 2023 138
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The Anxious in Austin Podcast features two psychologists, Dr. Marianne Stout and Dr. Thomas Smithyman, who practice CBT and focus on anxiety disorders & OCD. Learn more at www.anxietyaustin.com and https://thomassmithyman.com/

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Growing the Motivation to Change

May 26 2023 51 mins  
Why change? Drs. Smithyman and Stout explore motivation for changing our anxiety driven behaviors. In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the process of change in therapy, starting from the initial motivation to change to facing resistance, using the Stages of Change model and Motivational Interviewing. We discuss why making a change is so difficult, the hurdles encounter

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Overcoming this Common Anxiety

Feb 09 2023 63 mins  
Are you constantly feeling like a fraud, despite your accomplishments? Do you struggle with self-doubt and feel like you don't deserve your success? If so, you're not alone. Welcome to "Anxious in Austin" where Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout, two experienced psychologists, will take you on a journey to understand and overcome imposter syndrome. With cutting-edge scientific research an

Social Anxiety: A Chat with Amazon Bestselling Author & Psychologist about Overcoming Anxiety

Dec 20 2022 57 mins  
Here's an interview with Dr. Smithyman about his new social anxiety book--with Dr. Marianne Stout from the Anxious in Austin podcast. You can get find the book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear

Building Community Post Pandemic

Feb 26 2022 51 mins  
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore why building community is important to your mental health and how to do it post pandemic.

Connection vs Protection: The Power and the Fear of Opening Up

Jan 18 2022 60 mins  
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore why we filter who we really are, the benefits of vulnerability, and how to take steps toward authenticity and connection.

What are we thankful for? Treating anxiety with gratitude and kindness

Nov 22 2021 49 mins  
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss whether gratitude journals, identifying the positive, and acts of kindness can improve anxiety.

Getting Back on the Horse: the Psychology of Resilience

Nov 10 2021 48 mins  
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss how to cope and succeed in the face of stressors.

Inoculating Yourself Against Vaccine Anxiety

Jun 17 2021 55 mins  
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout examine common anxieties about getting the new Covid-19 vaccines.

Be Healthy, Don't Isolate

Feb 02 2021 46 mins  
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman address the benefits of social connection and how getting stuck in the all-or-nothing trap can harm your mental and physical health.

Valuing Yourself: Anxiety and self-esteem

Aug 25 2020 49 mins  
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore the role of self-esteem in anxiety and how your relationship with yourself can impact your ability to cope.