In this episode, Dr. David Rosmarin—associate professor at Harvard Medical School, program director at McLean Hospital, and author of Thriving with Anxiety—offers a hopeful and practical reframe of how we understand and respond to anxiety. Dr. Rosmarin shares his four-step process for dealing with anxiety, and how journaling can support each stage. From naming what you’re afraid of to learning how to release what’s outside your control, this conversation is a compassionate and practical look at working with anxiety, not against it.
Resources from the episode:
- Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Anxiety Work for You by Dr. David Rosmarin
- Dr. Rosmarin’s TEDx Talk
- Dr. Rosmarin’s new masterclass
Note: This episode discusses strategies for working with everyday anxiety, and is intended for general reflection and support. If anxiety is interfering with your daily life, we encourage you to seek help from a licensed mental health professional.
About Dr. David Rosmarin
David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, author, and keynote speaker, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED.com. David can be reached via his website at dhrosmarin.com.
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