Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Join us for a fascinating episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety" as we delve into the intricate world of the vagus nerve. Our special guest, the highly knowledgeable Trauma Informed Physiotherapist, Jessica Maguire, is here to shed light on the pivotal role this nerve plays in our mental and physical well-being, our connections with others, and our overall sense of well-being within our own bodies. In t...

Welcome to Episode 3 of our Summer Series on "Well, Hello Anxiety." In this instalment, your host, Dr Jodi Richardson, takes centre stage to explore a topic that affects us all: worry. Worry is a normal and sometimes helpful aspect of our lives, but when it becomes overwhelming or impedes our ability to fully engage in life, it's time to address it. Dr. Richardson believes that this episode can be...

Join host Dr. Jodi Richardson on a thought-provoking episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety" as she welcomes a distinguished guest to the show. Dr. Tim Sharp, renowned founder of The Happiness Institute and a pioneer in the positive psychology movement, is our honored guest. With three psychology degrees, including a PhD, and an impressive track record spanning academia, clinical practice, coaching, writ...

Welcome to the "Well, Hello Anxiety" Summer Series! Over the next 5 weeks, join Dr. Jodi Richardson on a journey as she revisits the most captivating conversations from the past two years of the podcast. We'll uncover golden nuggets of wisdom from some of our most beloved guests each week. In this episode, we kick off with a personal favorite, Dr. Libby Weaver. Dr. Libby is a renowned nutritional...

In this enlightening episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety," we are honored to be joined by Sharon Collon, an acclaimed ADHD Coach and Consultant who has dedicated her life to empowering individuals with ADHD. Sharon's passion for helping people understand the intricacies of their ADHD brains and guiding them towards creating joyful, functional lives shines through in every word she shares. Join us as w...

Welcome to "Well, Hello Anxiety," the podcast where we explore the complexities of anxiety and provide valuable insights for overcoming its challenges. I'm your host, Dr. Jodi Richardson, and today we have a special guest joining us, Anthony Berrick, a renowned Psychologist and Clinic Director of the Cynophobia Clinic. Our focus in this episode is on unpacking cynophobia, a specific and often misu...

In this podcast, I'm excited to introduce you to my live, online program designed specifically for parents like you. We all want to give our children the best tools and strategies to navigate the transition to school in 2024 smoothly and with less stress. Drawing on my extensive background as an anxiety educator, published author and keynote speaker I'm here to share evidence-based, practical advi...

In this enlightening episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety," Dr. Jodi Richardson engages in a deeply informative conversation with Dr. Cathy Kezelman AM, a distinguished medical practitioner, mental health consumer advocate, and the President and executive director of the Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Dr. Kezelman's expertise in complex trauma brings a wealth of...

In this dynamic episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety," Dr. Jodi Richardson is joined by Tiffanee Cook, a remarkable businesswoman, performance coach, and boxer, to explore her incredible journey of conquering anxiety. Tiffanee's unique experiences in the world of business and sports have equipped her with powerful tools for building mental resilience. She shares her personal insights into using adversi...

In this enlightening episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety," Dr. Jodi Richardson invites Marie Vakakis, a dedicated Mental Health Social Worker and Family Therapist, to embark on a mission to normalize discussions around mental health. Marie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation, emphasizing the importance of breaking down stigma and empowering individuals to speak openly and c...

In this episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety," Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes Lesley Klue, a renowned Personal & Professional Development Consultant, to explore the intersection of anxiety and personal growth. Lesley shares her expertise in harnessing anxiety as a catalyst for positive change and offers practical strategies for individuals looking to enhance their personal and professional lives. Wit...

In this episode of Well, Hello Anxiety , host Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with Kate Johnson, a Registered Counsellor and Carer, to delve into the unique challenges of managing anxiety in the caregiving profession. Kate's compassionate insights and real-world experience provide invaluable guidance for caregivers and those who support them. Together, they explore the emotional toll of caregiving,...

Step into the world of resilience and transformation with Lucy Holmes, the vibrant host of 89.9 TheLight's Breakfast in Melbourne. Join her as she collaborates with the insightful Dr. Jodi Richardson to unveil a dynamic new podcast partnership brought to you by Positive Media.   In our debut episode, we'll delve into the gripping terrain of personal triumph in the face of adversity. Discover the r...

Tired but wired? Waking up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep? Hitting the snooze button over and over and over again? If quality sleep doesn’t come easily for you listening to Dr Stan Rodski, author of ‘The neuroscience of excellent sleep’ in this episode will equip you with the tools you need to make a meaningful difference. Stan helps us understand the importance of sleep, e...

It's all about the food, but it's not about the food when it comes to eating disorders. In this episode Psychologist Harriet Isles explains different types of eating disorders, helps us understand some of the causes, she describes different treatment approaches and how they support recovery, how parents can talk to their children about food and function to develop healthy attitudes to food and bod...

People are experiencing burnout in epidemic proportions, and it’s not all work related. Underpinned by chronic stress, burnout is affecting professionals, carers and parents too. It’s complex, but there are telling ‘red flags’ on the road to burnout and it is treatable. In this episode Harvard PhD and clinical psychologist Dr Debbie Sorensen helps us understand burnout, what to look for, how to su...

Self-harm can be difficult to understand until you hear it clearly and carefully explained with the most beautiful compassion by today’s guest Dr Madeline Wishart. Madeline talks us through what non-suicidal self injury (NSSI) means, when it happens, why it happens, the function of NSSI as a behaviour, signs to look for to identify if someone you care about might be self-injuring, what to do and w...

Are you waiting until this is done before you can take better care of you? Perhaps you’ve been wondering just how much longer you can keep going before something’s gotta give? In this empowering conversation I talk with Fleur Heazlewood about building wellbeing and resilience by understanding wellbeing, knowing what actually contributes to wellbeing, snack-sized strategies you can start putting in...

Micro skills that actually make a difference to the need to get things ‘right’, indecision, perfectionism, overthinking, fear of failure, procrastination and more are what today’s guest shares with incredibly clarity and compassion. The delightful Dr Patricia Zurita Ona, or 'Dr Z', brings her incredible experience as a clinical psychologist to this episode choc full of insights and actionable idea...

Linked to the stress and anxiety of the pandemic, there’s been a rise in explosive onset tic like behaviours in teenagers over recent years. The tics are both frightening to experience and for everyone who loves and cares for the child experiencing them. A specialist in Tic Disorders; Dr Amanda Maxwell help us understand the difference between Tourette’s and Functional Tics, treatment pathways for...

This milestone episode is choc full of gold nuggets as national and international experts answer the question: What would you love for people to know about anxiety? Five esteemed guests answer this question; each sharing an insight, a philosophy, a practical strategy, or all three; to support you to change your relationship with anxiety and loosen it’s grip so you can live the wonderful life that’...

Who do you care for? If you were to write names down, who would be on your list? Last question - did you include yourself as you noted down the lucky people to be cared for by you? Today’s episode is about self-care, and, as you’ll learn, there’s more to it than massages and bubble baths. Don’t get me wrong, they’re amazing! But we can take care of ourselves in other important ways. Ways that are...

Our health, our weight, how long we live, the pain we experience, even the healing of wounds can be profoundly impacted by what we believe. At first a skeptic, now a world leader in the effect of our expectations on outcomes; today’s guest, David Robson, shares the fascinating science linking our beliefs with our experiences as well as measurable biological changes that can have important implicat...

When we change the way we think about anxiety we open up a world of possibility. But how do we shift our mindset? Today’s guest; Psychologist, Researcher, Author and co-host of the ‘Psychologists Off the Clock’ podcast, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary PhD shows us. She beautifully explains that anxiety and hope go hand-in-hand between where we are now and where we want to be, how we can apply the three L’s; L...

Everyone worries at some time or another but that’s little consolation when worry feels like it’s completely taking over. I’ve been there, I know how sickening it can feel when worry is part of the fabric of every single day; I also know what helps. In this week’s episode I’m sharing the ABC technique for managing worry. It’s a powerful and practical technique that can be applied to the occasional...