Ep. 261 – Anxiety Series: Jenny Taitz
For episode 261, Dr. Jenny Taitz returns to the Metta Hour for our Anxiety Series. Jenny is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. In addition to treating clients in her private therapy practice, LA CBT DBT, she is the author of How to Be Single and Happy and End Emotional Eating. Her new book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes, is now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. Join Sharon for a free live conversation and interactive Q&A exploring the power of real connection—with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Throughout the discussion, Sharon, Jackie Dobrinska, and Raghu Markus will weave in the wisdom of Ram Dass, reflecting on how intimacy can be a profound path to awakening. Join this free live call on April 7th: Click Here To Learn More In this episode, Sharon and Jenny discuss:Jenny’s approach to anxietyEmotions are contagiousThe superpower of emotional regulationCultivating an inner lifeThree-point check-inHow to break-up with overthinkingGetting groundingCognitive diffusionNaming your inner criticSitting with uncertaintyBuilding a hope kitBox-breathingLovingkindness Doing good deedsExamining assumptionsSurfing emotional urgesSharon closes with a hypothetical situation about anxiety which Jenny advises on. You can learn more about Jenny’s work and get a copy of her book, Stress Resets, on her website. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.