The Dr. Jud Podcast

In this episode you'll learn: -What to do when you feel the fire of anger flare up inside of you. -The seeds of anger and where it comes from -Why Coronavirus is creating more anger -How to create glowing embers of warm connection, and spread these by kindness, instead of pouring gasoline on the fire and burning everything around us -the 2 types of anger: Gasoline and Diesel. What the differe...

In this podcast, I talk about worry and control: Why we feel like we need to be in control, how trying to gain control over things beyond our reach can cause problems, and of course what we can do to balance all of this. Here's what you'll learn in this video: -What is going on in our brains when we worry or attempt to control things -The times when this behavior is helpful, and the time...

Could some of what you’re feeling right now be grief? Do you have a sense of loss about being able to spend time with a loved one, or your job being disrupted, or just loss of close connection with other people?  Here's what you'll learn in this episode: -A little known type of grief, and how to work with any of the stages of grief you might be feeling right now -The normal human respons...

Have you been on an emotional rollercoaster this past week, irritable one minute and full of worry the next? Getting angry at the news but still addicted to knowing the latest information, and perhaps even panic buying more supplies than you need? I'll show you how to step out of these behaviors in this episode. Here's what you'll learn: -The one simple ingredient that you can add t...

Feeling news fatigue or even losing hope in knowing who to trust? In this episode, I’ll show you how having too many options plus bursts of excitement tricks your brain into spreading false information and leaves you burnt out. And I’ll give you one simple thing you can do about it.  Here's what you'll learn: -Why NPR stopped broadcasting Trump's daily briefings -How humans spread t...

Scientists are working furiously on testing therapies and vaccines to treat the coronavirus, but it will take time and focused effort before they’re ready.  Did you know that there is already a vaccine against panic, anxiety, and selfishness?  It’s called loving kindness, and you can get vaccinated today. References and links from this video: -See Anderson Cooper's brain unwind anxiety on cam...

Are you feeling stuck at home, unable to do anything but watch the current crisis from the sidelines? Maybe even feeling guilty or ashamed that there are doctors, nurses, and other first responders on the front lines of the battle while you’re safely at home?  What you’re feeling is totally normal, but there are ways to keep from spiraling into negative emotions and recognize that we’re all doing...

Emotions are running high these days, and that can lead to all sorts of negative habits, especially around food. Are you eating more than usual? Or maybe so worried that you’re forgetting to eat?  Stress affects our appetite in major ways, but there is a simple approach to identify and change these behaviors so you can stay healthy and less anxious while dealing with the current crisis. Resources:...

Have you ever seen a doctor in a movie or on television taking a break from the emergency room to go to the bathroom? I haven’t. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, there was a growing epidemic of burnout and anxiety among doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. It’s only going to get worse with the new demands on our health care system. But there is hope based on new research that...

Stress, anxiety and other emotions are running high for many people right now. But if you’re a parent with kids at home, trying to juggle work, homeschooling, and the overall uncertainty, your house may feel like an emotional minefield. Your kids are also trying to make sense of everything, and may not be reacting in “normal” ways. And even if you don’t have kids at home, your inner child probably...

When you’re anxious, one of the best things to do is to slow down and focus on your breath. But what about when you’re so anxious or stressed that regular breathing exercises don’t seem to work? In today’s episode, I’ll teach you a simple but effective exercise that brings in more of your senses to help cut through the anxiety so you can be calm and focused in the present moment. Resources: 1. Sub...

When you read the news, do you find yourself getting more afraid? Do you tend to read the headlines and articles that confirm your worst fears? Our brains are not set up to think critically in an environment of uncertainty, but there are ways to keep our rational brain in charge and think more clearly about the world around us… even during a crisis.  Links to articles I mentioned in the episode: h...

Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to stop scrolling Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? That restless itch to see what’s next? Struggling with wanting to get all of the information you need? That itch is curiosity. But not all curiosity is created equal, and by understanding how curiosity works, you can use it to change habits and feel better — at any time. Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud ch...

Ever wonder why tightness in your jaw and shoulder are linked to stress? Did you know that you can use curiosity to change your relationship to anxiety and fear? The Irish novelist and poet James Stephen’s wrote, “curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.” Learn how to do this today. Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of fu...

Did you know that your eyes really are the window into your soul? Or at least, a window into your current emotional state? By understanding how your eyes connect to your emotions, you can learn to tap into curiosity to help you let go of anxiety and fear. Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly &...

Did you know that your mindset has a big impact on how you deal with uncertainty, and may be affecting your reaction to not just the current crisis, but any life challenge you’re going to face?  Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at...

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to remain calm when using social media. I'll show you why social contagion is more contagious than a virus, and why social media is the perfect vector for spreading anxiety and panic. You'll learn how to prevent the physical spread of "social viruses" when you are checking social media. The key practice is to take a deep breath and ask yours...