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by Dr Jodi Richardson
Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you.Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.For education and entertainment purposes only.
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- 4 days ago29 min
Fawning: Why We Say Yes When Everything in Us Says No with Dr Jodi Richardson
Have you ever said yes when every part of you wanted to say no? Or laughed off a comment that didn’t sit right? Maybe you’ve said “I don’t mind, whatever you like” so often that you’ve lost track of what you actually want. In this solo episode, Dr Jodi talks about fawning, the lesser-known fourth stress response that sits alongside fight, flight and freeze. Fawning shows up as agreeableness, helpfulness and keeping the peace. It isn’t a weakness or a conscious choice. It’s a clever survival response that kept many of us safe. For anyone who lives with anxiety, it may feel very familiar. Drawing on Dr Ingrid Clayton’s book Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back, as well as other research and her own lived experience, Dr Jodi gently explains where fawning comes from, how it can follow us into adulthood, and how to start “unfawning” at a pace that feels safe. In this episode: What fawning is, and why it’s called the fourth F How fawning is connected to complex trauma, and why it often begins in childhood The difference between fawning and kindness, and the one clue that can help you tell them apart Everyday signs of fawning, from the automatic yes to saying sorry when someone else bumps into you How fawning and anxiety are connected What fawning can look like in children and teens, and how parents can encourage kids to share opinions and disagree safely Practical, low-stakes ways to begin unfawning When and where to reach out for extra support Mentioned in this episode: Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves, and How to Find Our Way Back by Dr Ingrid Clayton Pete Walker, the psychotherapist who coined the term “fawn”: Codependency, Trauma and the Fawn Response Sarah Schlote: History of the term “appeasement”, European Journal of Psychotraumatology Rebecca Bailey, Stephen Porges and colleagues: Appeasement: Replacing Stockholm syndrome as a definition of a survival strategy, European Journal of Psychotraumatology Shreya Mandal: Demystifying the Fawn Response, Psychology Today Support: Your GP, to talk about a mental health treatment plan Blue Knot Foundation Helpline: 1300 657 380 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Lifeline: 13 11 14 In an emergency, call 000 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Why This Psychiatrist Questions Mental Health Labels and Rethinks Anxiety | Dr Fred Moss
Can anxiety, depression, OCD and other mental health diagnoses be viewed differently? In this thought-provoking and deeply respectful conversation, Dr Jodi Richardson sits down with psychiatrist, author and speaker Dr Fred Moss, who spent more than four decades working in mental health before challenging many of the assumptions that underpin modern psychiatry. Dr Fred shares why he entered psychiatry despite disagreeing with much of the system, what led him to question diagnoses and medication, and why he believes that communication, connection and self-expression sit at the heart of human healing. Together, Jodi and Fred explore: Why Dr Fred believes there may be "nothing wrong with you" The role of anxiety as part of the human experience Mental health diagnoses, identity and labels Medication, therapy and differing perspectives on treatment The importance of communication and authentic human connection The "Moss Method" and practices that support wellbeing Creativity, self-expression and finding your true voice Why suffering is a universal part of being human This conversation presents one clinician's perspective and is designed to encourage curiosity, reflection and discussion. It is not intended as medical advice. Resources & Links 📖 Welcome to Humanity by Dr Fred Mosshttps://welcometohumanity.net Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago37 min
My Brain Works Differently: Helping Neurodivergent Tweens and Teens Thrive with Sharon Witt
Does your tween or teen ask “why am I like this?” Maybe they freeze when given a simple task, fall apart after school, or feel like they’re “too much”. In this episode, Dr Jodi and author and educator Sharon Witt explore what’s really going on inside a neurodivergent brain, and how to help young people understand themselves, ask for what they need and thrive. Sharon’s new book, My Brain Works Differently, is a colourful, easy-to-dip-into guide for tweens, teens and the adults who love and support them. Dr Jodi Richardson and Sharon Witt discuss: Why simple tasks can feel impossible, and how to help Giving young people the words to self-advocate Easing sensory overload at home and school Rejection sensitivity and catching “thought thieves” Seeing neurodivergence as a discovery, not a disorder Connect with Sharon Witt: https://www.sharonwitt.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago40 min
The Wall of Awful: Why We Put Things Off and How to Get Started with Brendan Mahan
Have you ever left something to the last minute and promised yourself that next time you’ll start well ahead? Maybe there’s a task you’re putting off right now, and you can’t quite work out why getting started feels so hard. It isn’t because you’re lazy, and it isn’t because you’re not capable. In this episode, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by Brendan Mahan, an internationally recognised ADHD and executive function expert, host of the ADHD Essentials podcast, and author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful. Brendan has given a name to the invisible emotional barrier that builds up between us and the tasks we struggle with, and once you understand it, so much starts to make sense. Whether it’s you, or a child or teen you parent or teach, this conversation offers fresh language, a lot of reassurance and some simple ways to get moving. In this episode, they explore: What the Wall of Awful is, and why everyone has one How emotions like disappointment and rejection build the wall, with anxiety holding it together Why “just do it” doesn’t help, especially for young people Simple strategies to get moving, from music and movement to body doubling Why the wall never disappears, but we get stronger at getting past it Connect with Brendan Mahan: https://brendanmahan.com/ Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 13, 202645 min
Outsmart Anxiety: Worry Time, the Anxiety Cycle and Why Confidence Follows Action with Lily Felton
Anxiety can arrive out of nowhere, leaving us confused, overwhelmed and wondering why now. In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson is joined from London by Lily Felton, trainee clinical psychologist at King’s College London and author of Outsmart Anxiety: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Empowering Your Mind. Lily brings a rare blend of research, clinical training and lived experience to a conversation about why anxiety isn’t something to eliminate, and how we can stop it from keeping our lives small. In this episode, we discuss: What Lily would tell her younger self, who felt anxiety in her body and carried shame about it for years The case of SM, a woman who couldn’t feel fear, and what it teaches us about why we need anxiety How “worry time” with a worry book can help settle racing thoughts at night Recognising when it’s time to seek professional support, and why that step takes real courage Why confidence follows action, and how repetition turned Jodi’s nerves about live radio into something she now looks forward to Graded exposure and willingness: taking small steps toward the things we love The anxiety cycle explained, and why avoidance keeps us stuck The meaning behind the name Well, Hello Anxiety Connect with Lily Felton: LinkedIn Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 6, 202639 min
"The 3 Things Humans Can Control": Lucy Piper on Identity, Courage & Growth
What if being an athlete has nothing to do with elite competition? In this inspiring conversation, Dr Jodi Richardson sits down with coach, athlete, photographer, community builder and founder of Hybrid Edge, Lucy Piper, to explore the powerful connection between movement, identity, courage and anxiety. Lucy shares her vision for The Embodied Athlete, a coaching framework designed to help people understand the patterns, beliefs and identities that shape how they show up in sport and in life. Together, Jodi and Lucy discuss authenticity, self-trust, social anxiety, community, and why so many people struggle to claim the title of "athlete" even when they train consistently. They also explore: Why sport can be a fast track to courage and personal growth The link between identity and anxiety How our internal stories shape our lives Lucy's athlete archetypes and diagnostic tool The difference between performing and authentically showing up for yourself Building community through movement and connection The three levers you can pull to create change: state, story and strategy If you've ever doubted yourself, struggled to back yourself, or felt like you're waiting for permission to become the person you want to be, this episode is for you. Connect with Lucy Instagram:@hybrid_edge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypiper Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 29, 202645 min
High Performance, Stress and Anxiety: Caring for Yourself When You're Stretched Thin with Harriet Iles
High performers often look calm and capable on the outside, while underneath their thoughts are racing and their body is carrying the strain. In this episode, host Dr Jodi Richardson welcomes back psychologist Harriet Iles, founder of Restorative Space Psychology, to explore what's really happening for overthinkers, high achievers and busy professionals, parents and athletes operating at a fast pace.Harriet explains how high performance often comes with demands from others and from ourselves, and how stress and anxiety build when those demands feel greater than the resources we have to meet them. She also challenges a common belief among high achievers: that the inner critic drives their success.This episode dives into:The difference between stress and anxiety, and why a little stress can actually help us performRecognising whether the expectations we place on ourselves are driven by our values or by fearWhy being our own cheerleader supports success more than self-criticism doesHow connecting to meaning, not fear of failure, helps protect us from burnoutPractical ways to ease the load, from reprioritising and setting boundaries to automating everyday decisions. Harriet shares grounded strategies for anyone performing under pressure, along with a reassuring reminder that sometimes we are simply doing too much, and reprioritising is the perfect place to begin. Connect with Harriet Isles:https://restorativespace.com.au/ Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 22, 202636 min
Craig Harper on Unlocking Your Potential, Overcoming Fear and Creating Lasting Change
What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't a lack of knowledge, time or opportunity, but fear?In this inspiring and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes long-time friend, coach, speaker, podcaster and newly completed PhD candidate Craig Harper for a discussion about grief, resilience, behaviour change and human potential. Together, they explore why so many of us struggle to make the changes we know would benefit us, and what it really takes to create meaningful, lasting transformation.Craig shares insights from decades of coaching experience, reflects on the recent loss of his father, and offers a powerful reminder that while life is often uncertain, our capacity to grow, adapt and change is far greater than we realise.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why fear of failure, fear of discomfort and even fear of success can keep us stuck where we are.• The reason knowledge alone isn't enough to create change, and why action is the missing piece.• How lasting habits are built through consistency rather than motivation.• Why identity plays such an important role in personal transformation.• Practical ways to improve your health, wellbeing and mindset without trying to overhaul your entire life overnight.• The importance of self-compassion when you slip up or fall short of your goals.• How to stop waiting for the "right time" and start creating momentum today.• Why most people dramatically underestimate their own potential.Resources mentionedConnect with Craig HarperInstagram: @craiganthonyharperThe You Project PodcastWebsite: https://craigharper.net Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson 🎙️ Follow Well, Hello Anxiety for more evidence-based conversations about anxiety, mental health and wellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson
Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you.Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.For education and entertainment purposes only.
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