Empowerment Solutions With Dr. Friedemann

Being a parent is hard enough, but being a good parent in the modern world can feel nearly impossible for many of us. So where can we go to find the support we need? With all of the different parenting styles and advice, it's hard to know where to begin. Thankfully we have people like my guest this week, Jennifer Kolari of Connected Parenting, to help us figure out a plan, find the support we need...

Have you ever sat down to think about and define what it would sound, feel and look like when you’ve moved beyond your anxiety? Have you ever wondered if you are heading at least in the right direction? For many people, it is easier to search for evidence that anxiety still holds the reins in their lives than focus on the improvements they have made on their healing journey. Yet, to stay motivated...

Do you feel anxious in social situations? Does your heart race and your palms get sweaty when you're around other people?  Do you constantly worry you may embarrass yourself by blushing, sweating or blurting out something stupid no one finds funny? If so, you may be struggling with social anxiety. So what is social anxiety? If you are looking for answers then join me on my latest episode of E...

Former angry Mom, Robbin McManne, is a parenting coach, author of the book, “The Yelling Cure”, podcast host of “Parenting For Connection” and most importantly, she is an advocate for peaceful parenting. If you find your parenting journey to be more struggle than peace and want to curb the yelling and threats currently being used to get full cooperation, this podcast is for you. Dr Friedemann's K...

Unfortunately, in many ways, I feel we have it backward when responding to our anxiety, myself included. During my twenties, I treated my anxiety by trying to numb it with medication, alcohol and staying busy. This gave me the ability to ignore how I was feeling but did not do anything to heal the root problem. Instead, the anxiety was only masked, boiling underneath the surface and getting worse....

How would you feel, if the fear of failure or what others may be thinking of you, could no longer hold you hostage? And how would your life change, if you could rewrite those old stories and excuses that used to hold you back?  If you are ready to make a change, create real movement in your life, and follow your dreams but are lacking the courage, or guts to make those first steps, then this...

When was the last time your inner child was triggered? It's very likely that this is when you were dealing with anxiety. You see, the inner child is that early developmental aspect, who has to figure out how to get us through life without being harmed, abandoned, and hopefully with a little love and attention? It is in these early stages that our inner child creates the core beliefs we carry about...

Do you feel anxious all the time? Do you react to anything unforeseen in an anxious, heightened state of being?   Does any change bring an enormous amount of stress and worry,  and even feeling just a little bit out of control, immediately have you spiralling into anger and frustration? There may be a lot of reasons why you feel those feelings, and why you're responding to your life...

ENCORE EPISODE | This episode was so well received that I have decided to share it again now. With so many valuable tips and tools it is worth a listen or a re-listen... Anxiety is a natural form of communication from our subconscious mind and serves an important function. Similar to physical pain, which calls our attention to an injury or other problems with our body. Often anxiety can be a sympt...

Do you have a hard time finding the mental and emotional space to just enjoy the pleasures of life and have fun? Do you mostly push through your endless daily tasks, trying to ignore stress, anxiety, maybe even anger?  Many people feel that this is the most challenging period in their lifetime, which is why fun and pleasure are not at all on their radar. However, studies have shown that if we...

We've all heard about gaslighting… ...but did you know that this word comes from a play which was later on, turned into a movie with Ingrid Bergman, where her husband is trying to make her feel more and more that she's going crazy and losing her mind so that he could send her off to a mental institution and steal her inheritance? So how do you know that you have been gaslit? Dr Friedemann's Key Ta...

Are you also always looking for ways to improve and grow into the best version of yourself? However, like with all change and growth, more often than we want to, a little inner voice may pipe up and make us wonder and worry about whether we are doing the right thing. This voice may ask: What if I don’t reach my goals? What if I don’t like the results of the change? What if others don’t like me bec...

Do you also hear yourself saying “I am too busy to take care of myself, call my siblings, enjoy sitting in the yard…….”? Being 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 can be a huge mind-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽. Of course, sometimes we are dealing with too many obligations and responsibilities that we can not avoid running around like a chicken without its head. But if we were really honest with ourselves, being busy can also quickly become a justific...

Join me for my interview on "The OCD & Anxiety Podcast" with host Robert James where we discuss all things anxiety. From modern medicine, the root causes of anxiety and the role of the subconscious in both protecting and healing. Meet Robert James Website: https://www.robertjamescoaching.com/ Podcast: https://www.robertjamescoaching.com/podcast/ Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning...

Do you believe that your anxiety holds you back from having healthy romantic relationships? You may have told yourself that you are flawed and broken and that, therefore, nobody wants to date you, let alone be with you. Or that you won’t measure up and aren’t worthy of true love and have to settle for anyone willing to accept you. Like so many people I work with, you, too, may struggle not to ide...

Did you know that horses get spooked many times throughout the day? There are just certain things that go unnoticed by us that will suddenly cause their body to get tense, their ears to go back, and may even make them start running. Much like the acute awareness of a horse that works to keep them safe, I see our anxious subconscious mind working similarly to keep us safe. Still not seeing the corr...

If you want to be inspired by men who had the courage and strength to ask for help with their anxiety, join me for this third and last episode of male clients talking about their healing journey and where they find themselves now after working with me. And of course, if you are ready to make this shift in your own life and embrace who you are, sign up for a free zoom or phone consultation with me...

Although inner conflict is something that both men and women face often, it is an area of great struggle for men. Being raised in a society that tells them, they need to be tough, ambitious, and competitive makes it hard for them to attend to and share their more sensitive and insecure parts of themselves.  If this is an area of struggle for you, please join me for part 2 of my 3 part series...

Considering that stress-related illnesses are the most common causes of death among males in our society, it would make sense to take feelings more seriously. But what can men do to start acknowledging, expressing and addressing their challenges with anxiety? It all begins with realizing that anxiety is not a flaw or a sign of weakness and that it takes much more strength and courage to share our...

For many of us, finding a rhythm that makes any given task less overwhelming is worth way more than what may be considered a quicker way to get it done. But getting started is sometimes the hardest part. How do I move from feeling paralyzed by shame and overwhelmed to getting up and going to wash the dishes? This is where finding a rhythm through playing mental games with yourself can motivate you...

Anger will come and go, but it is our job not to let it take our power when it does arise.   Instead, we should see it as a message from our subconscious that something is out of balance in our world and needs our time and attention.  Join me on this week’s episode of Get Real and learn how to notice where in your life you are stretched too thin and together let’s learn how to let go and...

Anxiety-causing situations pop up in our everyday life. It is not always possible to escape them. However, this doesn't mean we need to be held prisoner by our anxiety either.  In fact, it is best for our minds to face head-on and respond to the feelings rather than avoid them.  This week my guest Alison Seponara, the anxiety healer and author of the new book: “The Anxiety Healer’s Guide...

There is so much divisiveness in the world, with people having stronger, more righteous opinions expressing themselves at times, even with aggression and anger.  Although peace is the foundation of our lives in many ways, we need to don't spend a lot of time focusing on it until we are in crisis.  I believe that peace and love are the most significant, most powerful forces in the world,...

It is easy to take our anxiety too personally by letting it become our reality or identity. Like a galactic black hole, anxiety can seem to swallow all our powers and aspirations, leaving us feeling small and helpless. However, anxiety neither demands our power nor aims to shrink us into insignificance. The key to making peace with anxiety is to avoid getting caught in its emotional charge and to...

Have you ever wondered whether you are currently in an abusive relationship? Maybe your family and friends told you that how you are treated is not ok. But no matter how much pain, disappointment or anxiety your partner causes you,  you haven’t found that clarity or strength to admit to yourself that it is time to either make a big change – or end the relationship. Why is that? If you or some...