Your Trickiest Mental Health Questions—Finally Answered (By a World-Renowned Therapist)
Why are we so stressed, and how can we deal with feeling powerless when the circumstances that cause our stress are completely out of our control? Sometimes improving your mental health is about the small moments we can control, and Dr. Julie Smith is sharing tips and tricks to help you find and get the most out of those moments. From health anxiety to world news, Dr. Julie’s tools you can use to tackle your fears and pull yourself out of a funk.
We begin by discussing one of the most common listener questions I get — what do you do when you know what will make you feel better, but can’t bring yourself to do it? From there, we discuss tackling fears, finding purpose, and supporting your loved ones. As always, the episode offers actionable tips to help you improve your mental health now.
1:35 Why Can’t We Do the Things We Know Will Make Us Feel Better?
8:36 Stressors We Can’t Change
11:17 Feeling Powerless
19:50 Grounding Yourself
25:41 Facing Fears
37:35 Health Anxiety
39:16 Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty
46:25 What If Your Needs Aren’t Attainable?
50:35 Social Anxiety
55:01 Supporting a Depressed Partner
59:41Therapy Tricks
For more from Dr. Julie Smith, find her on Instagram @drjulie or online at www.drjulie.uk. Order Dr. Smith’s new book Open When: A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns.
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My Biggest Insecurities + The Tools That Help The Most
Do you feel alone in your insecurities? Everybody has them — and understanding your insecurities without shame or judgement can help you grow. In this mini-episode, I’m getting vulnerable and sharing my biggest insecurities. I hope that by listening to my insecurities and how I manage them, you can feel a little less alone when you deal with your own.
Our insecurities come from lots of places, from societal expectations to personal experiences. In a society that asks women to look perfect without trying, you’re almost guaranteed to find something about your body to be insecure about. I’m also sharing my strategies to deal with these insecurities to help you live a self-confident life.
Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today:
Giada di Laurentiis Spills Italian Secrets for Health Living
90210’s Jennie Garth Gives The Best Advice For Your 20s, 30s, & 40s.
The Truth About Menopause & Perimenopause: Thriving in Your 30s, 40s & Beyond with Tamsen Fadal
10 Learning From My Week At The Life-Changing Hoffman Process Personal Growth Retreat
Match Theory: This Simple Mindset Hack Will Transform Your Relationships & Happiness
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
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Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.
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This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 322.
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EMFs, Microplastics, Red Light & More: The REAL Science Behind Today’s Biggest Wellness Topics
Do you know what the major sources of microplastics are in your home? Are you trying to decide whether you should throw out your plastic cutting board? Are you ingesting heavy metals without even knowing it? Is your microwave hurting you?
I’m sitting down with Dr. Vivian Chen to learn more about microplastics, heavy metals, EMFs, PFAS, forever chemicals, water filtration, red light therapy, and health myths and tips. If it’s a toxin you’re afraid of, we’re getting into it.
1:58 Protein for Weight Loss?
4:31 Benefits of Fiber
8:27 Microplastic Prevention and Detoxification
21:10 Water Filtration and PFAS
30:29 Are Microwaves Safe?
37:10 Cooking with Olive Oil
39:20 Sugar Alternatives
44:58 Red Light Therapy
46:47 Can You “Wear Out” Your Mitochondria?
1:05:13 EMF Exposure
1:14:04 Bluetooth Headphones
1:20:52 Reducing Exposure to Harmful Chemicals
Check out the EWG tap water database.
For more from Dr. Chen, you can find her on Instagram @plateful.health or online at www.platefulhealth.com. Subscribe to her Substack at platefulhealth.substack.com.
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
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Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.
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This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 321.
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9 Hidden Reasons You’re Tired All The Time (+ Easy, Science-Backed Solutions)
Are you tired all the time? Energy is crucial to everything we do, from getting out of bed in the morning to getting work done throughout the day, and unfortunately it isn’t as simple as just getting enough sleep.
In this mini-episode, I’m giving you science-backed hacks you can use today to feel better tomorrow. As always, I don’t recommend tackling all of these changes at once – instead, pick and choose a few changes that feel helpful to you, and build up from there. You deserve to feel present and reclaim your energy!
1:29 Meal Timing
3:36 Circadian Rhythm
6:27 Stress
9:14 Suppressing Emotions
13:14 Hydration
14:24 Movement
16:30 Busy, Not Productive
21:22 Task-Switching
23:51 Nagging To-Dos
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
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Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.
Check out these previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast mentioned in this episode:
How To Work LESS AND Get MORE Done
Top Attention Researcher: Our Attention Spans Are Down To 47 Seconds! Here’s How To Fix It
Neuroscience Hacks For Optimizing Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, BDNF, And More
The Secret to Getting in Shape, Sleeping Better, Saving Money, And Being More Confident and Productive (Yes, Really!) with Dr. Katy Milkman
New Circadian Science: Improve Your Energy, Metabolism, Focus, Strength, & More
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Listen to Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen wherever you listen to podcasts, and check Elise out on Instagram @eliseloehnen.
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This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 320.
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The REAL Reason You’re Burnt Out (And Exactly How To Fix It)
Are you struggling with burnout? Is it even possible to not struggle with burnout in today’s world? I’m speaking with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir about dealing with – and preventing – burnout. We’ll get into everything from building community to putting down your phone, and as always, leave you with actionable tips you can use now to improve your mental health.
2:16 Systemic Issues and Personal Agency
2:51 Tragic Optimism: Leveraging Difficult Circumstances
4:18 Practical Examples and Solutions
8:10 Cultural Differences and Burnout
10:14 The Role of Hobbies and Micro Habits
19:23 Balancing Productivity and Emotional Health
23:01 Perfectionism and Its Impact
32:00 Parenting and Emotional Regulation
38:09 The Myth of Multitasking
38:44 Retraining Your Brain
39:43 The Importance of Boredom
40:51 Consistency in Habits
43:43 Self-Talk and Positive Reinforcement
48:33 People Pleasing and Burnout
54:14 Setting Boundaries
56:55 The Role of Community and Reciprocity
1:02:45 Conscious Participation in Life
1:03:45 Cultivating an Abundance Mindset
1:06:05 Homework
For more from Israa, you can find her on Instagram at @well.guide or www.israanasir.com. Grab a copy of her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, where books are sold.
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
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Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.
This episode is sponsored by:
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The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy.
Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.
This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 319.
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The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!
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