This week Mary and Alex chat about the term “health anxiety.” Is it real? Is it a positive or negative concept? Is there any value in it?
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Episode Highlights
Intro [0:13]
Welcome Back! [1:25]
Time to chat [1:46]
The TODAY Show [1:53]
Peloton instructor dx with breast cancer [2:03]
Health Anxiety [3:19]
“Scanxiety” [3:39]
Hypochondria [6:45]
Negative connotation [7:40]
Worry [8:35]
What Ifs [10:05]
Hug the Mountain [12:30]
Shout out to Victoria [14:50]
Alex’s teaching emergency [15:20]
Sadie Mae [16:57]
Healthy attitude and preparation [17:18]
Munchausen Syndrome [18:20]
Shands experience [18:48]
Develop honest relationships with doctors [20:40]
Trusted Internet sites [22:50]
Yikes! We lost our video! [24:11]
Importance of regular check-ups [25:25]
Vital role of family physicians [26:04]
Thanks for listening! [27:16]
Summary Keywords
Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, research, advocacy, health anxiety, trepidation, anticipation, fear, hypochondria, worry, munchausen syndrome, family physician, Today Show, UF Health
