68 – Journaling Through Anxiety: A Four-Step Approach with Dr. David Rosmarin
Release Date: 06/06/2025
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68 – Journaling Through Anxiety: A Four-Step Approach with Dr. David Rosmarin
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What if anxiety isn’t something we need to get rid of, but something we can learn to thrive with? In this episode, Dr. David Rosmarin—associate professor at Harvard Medical School, program director at McLean Hospital, and author of Thriving with Anxiety—offers a hopeful and practical reframe of how we understand and respond to anxiety. Dr. Rosmarin shares his four-step approach for dealing with anxiety, and how journaling can support each stage. From naming what you’re afraid of to learning how to release what’s outside your control, this conversation is a compassionate and...
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info_outlineWhat if anxiety isn’t something we need to get rid of, but something we can learn to thrive with?
In this episode, Dr. David Rosmarin—associate professor at Harvard Medical School, program director at McLean Hospital, and author of Thriving with Anxiety—offers a hopeful and practical reframe of how we understand and respond to anxiety.
Dr. Rosmarin shares his four-step approach for dealing with anxiety, and how journaling can support each stage. From naming what you’re afraid of to learning how to release what’s outside your control, this conversation is a compassionate and practical look at working with anxiety, not against it.
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Note: This episode discusses strategies for working with everyday anxiety, and is intended for general reflection and support. If anxiety is interfering with your daily life, we encourage you to seek help from a licensed mental health professional.