140 - Why Positive Thinking is Making Your Anxiety Worse with Dr. Rachel Goldman

About this episode

Dr. Rachel Goldman discusses how positive thinking can exacerbate anxiety and offers strategies for building emotional resilience.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rachel Goldman (Dr. Rachel) , a licensed psychologist, speaker, and author of the brand-new book, " When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress,Build Confidence and Break Free. " We've all been there: you have a plan, a routine, and a goal—and then "life happens." Whether it's a global shift or a personal curveball, the unexpected has a way of skyrocketing our stress levels and leaving us feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety. Dr. Rachel dives into the science of why our brains crave certainty and how we can build emotional resilience when things feel out of our control. We discuss the vital difference between stress and anxiety, how to break the cycle of "all-or-nothing" thinking, and the practical behavioral tools we can use to maintain our mental well-being even on our toughest days. For more information on Dr. Rachel Goldman: DrRachelNYC.com To pre-order Dr. Rachel's book: When Life Happens Follow Dr. Rachel on Instagram: @drrachelnyc Follow us on Instagram: @every.body.talks @jenngiamo @schully Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening. Apple Podcasts…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lori Schulweis, Jenn Giamo

Guest: Dr. Rachel Goldman

Topics covered

• positive thinking
• anxiety
• stress management
• emotional resilience
• mental well-being

Keywords

• positive thinking
• anxiety
• stress
• emotional resilience
• mental health
• behavioral tools
• all-or-nothing thinking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DrRachelNYC.com, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube

Books & works: When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence and Break Free

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