On Today’s episode we cover: <ul> <li>Understanding anxiety and our anxious thoughts</li> <li>Why understanding the “root” of your anxiety isn’t really that important</li> <li>What are values and how they are crucial for creating change in our life</li> <li>The power of “acceptance” and how it is different than apathy</li> <li>Why “thinking positive” may be doing more harm than you think</li> <li>Panic attacks + cognitive fusion 101 </li></ul>About Dr. Chad: Chad LeJeune, PhD is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of San Francisco. He is a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and has been a practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy since its inception 30+ years ago.In addition to his self-help titles, Dr. LeJeune has published a novel and a collection of short stories. He has studied architectural history at Oxford University, and as a member of The Society of Architectural Historians, leads architecture tours across San Francisco. To Connect with Dr. Chad: <a href="www.anxietyhappens.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.anxietyhappens.com</a> P.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/12dTvcUBIRphJU3PubthoF?si=09035c776c09430b"> ⁠Spotify⁠</a> or<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-way/id1605297107"> ⁠Apple⁠</a> and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "assistant@theotherwaypodcast.com"

The Other Way

100: Understanding and Managing Anxiety with Dr. Chad Lejeune: Insights from CBT and ACT

Hello and welcome to The Other Way, a women's lifestyle podcast that explores uncommon, unconventional, or alternative approaches in life, health, spirituality, and work. Here, you can expect real, raw conversations with founders, researchers, trailblazers, experts in medicine, spiritual teachers, and all-around inspiring humans on the journey of doing things our way. It may not be “the way,” but it is the other way. So, if you’re like us and feel called to listen to that deeper voice - you’re in the right place. Welcome.