Decoding Social Life

Dr. Jessica Borelli: How to Beat Anxiety | S6E6

June 26, 2026·1h 14m
Episode Description from the Publisher

**Trigger Warning: This content has explicit references that may be sensitive to certain audiencesIn this episode of Decoding Social Life, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Borelli, a psychologist, researcher, and professor at UC Irvine, to unpack the growing challenges of anxiety, insecurity, parenting, and relationships in today's world. Whether you're navigating anxiety, building healthier relationships, raising children, or simply trying to better understand yourself, this conversation offers practical insights backed by decades of psychological research.Chapters:1:00 Welcome Dr. Jessica Borelli 2:10 How Dr. Borelli Met Her Husband4:00 What Is Relational Savoring?9:00 Understanding Attachment Relationships13:00 Different Relationship Pathways26:00 High-Energy vs. Low-Energy People30:00 Smartphones, Social Media & Modern Dilemmas42:00 Funny College Stories50:00 Overcoming Insecurity1:02:00 The "Cloud Trick"1:04:00 Why Anxiety Grows When We Avoid It1:11:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation.Connect with Dr. Borelli: https://www.drjessicaborelli.com Connect with us:@DECODINGSOCIALIFEPODCAST @EVENTSBYDSL@SUMIRSRIVASTAVA@HENRY.FITZHUGHBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support.

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