Why We’re An Anxious Generation: Conquering the Mental Load

Hey Anxiety Society listeners! Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner are back with another eye-opening episode. This week we’re peeling back the layers on the mental load that comes with parenting, daily life stressors, and why our society is grappling with more anxiety than ever before. We’re sharing relatable ways we juggle with work, family, and those pesky everyday anxieties effectively and ineffectively. Get ready for some candid unfiltered conversations and actionable advice that will help you reclaim control over your anxiety and improve your daily life.

Key Points:

[1:19] Makeup Madness:

Cali’s hilarious makeup mishap and navigating daily anxieties

[3:33] Parenting Pressures:

Liz’s reflections on the anxiety spikes from parenting and life stressors

[6:32] Mental Load Mayhem:

The crushing mental load of motherhood and feeling perpetually overwhelmed

[10:13] Embracing Discomfort:

Facing discomfort head-on to prevent enabling anxious behaviors

[11:50] Play and Anxiety:

How societal shifts have eroded children’s ability to tolerate anxiety

[14:14] Tech Trouble:

The impact of technology on our social interactions and anxiety levels

[19:15] PTSD Pathways:

 Effective treatments and recovery strategies for PTSD and trauma

[28:14] Tolerance Training:

Building distress tolerance: Your secret weapon against anxiety

[33:09] Social Media Sneak Peek:

Sneak peek: Social media’s role in our growing anxiety epidemic

Quotable Moments:

- [6:32] "The mental load of motherhood is like juggling flaming torches while balancing on a tightrope. It’s overwhelming, but acknowledging it is the first step to managing it.” - Cali Werner

- [10:13] "Facing discomfort head-on is crucial. If we constantly avoid it, we’re just feeding the anxiety monster.”- Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale

- [14:14] "We’ve traded real connections for screen time. It’s no wonder our ability to handle anxiety has plummeted."- Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale

Links Mentioned:

• Anxiety Society Podcast: http://www.anxietysocietypodcast.com
• Instagram: @theanxietysocietypod | https://www.instagram.com/theanxietysocietypod
• Book Recommendation: The Anxious Generation - https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/

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