Hi everyone, welcome to Anxiety, I’m So Done With You! I’m your host, Dr. Jodi, and I’m so glad you’re here today. We’re talking about something crucial: self-talk and the power of self-compassion. In our Western, individualistic culture, there’s a pandemic of self-criticism that leads to stress, anxiety, depression, poor relationships, and even analysis paralysis. I’ll break down why we judge ourselves so harshly and teach you life-changing techniques to stop self-criticism in its tracks. Let's get started!
In this episode, Dr. Jodi addresses the widespread issue of negative self-talk and how it impacts emotional well-being. She explains how our culture’s unrealistic standards feed into a cycle of self-judgment, causing stress and anxiety that feels impossible to escape. With stories and examples, Dr. Jodi demonstrates how self-criticism creates layers of unnecessary emotional turmoil.
Dr. Jodi introduces the concept of the “monkey mind” and explains how self-criticism is biologically rooted in our need for survival and acceptance. She shares inspiring stories about her clients and her own experiences, revealing practical methods to reframe negative self-talk and replace it with self-compassion. The episode also features a sneak peek at her new Redirect card deck, designed to help you transform negative thoughts into empowering ones.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Jodi emphasizes that healing is possible and that our brains are not broken. Instead, they’re responding normally to a chaotic world. By the end, you’ll learn how to embrace self-compassion and start releasing the toxic stress that keeps you stuck.
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Jodi Aman is a social work doctor with 28 years of experience in clinical practice. She helps clients heal from trauma, understand the world, and reclaim self-confidence. She created C.O.M.P.A.S.S., an emotional wellness curriculum for middle and high school health classes designed to mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
You can find her live-streamed talk show on her YouTube channel @doctorjodi, where she discusses topics unique to Generation Z. Also, watch her TEDx Wilmington talk, "Calm Anxious Kids," and read her award-winning book, Anxiety… I'm So Done with You! to learn how to understand and reverse the current mental health crisis. More about Jodi
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We hope to ease the minds of “the anxious generation.” To do that, this show will guide emerging adults, their parents, and helpers, galvanizing them to release toxic stress, achieve emotional wellness, and hardwire their brains for a happy and meaningful life.
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Do you, or does someone you love, have anxiety or ADHD? Do you struggle with motivation and worry about your future? Keep listening.
As a psychotherapist, I have worked with young people for 28 years, and I’ve seen and understood the nuances of Generation Z from this rare perspective.
Guess what I discovered? Your brain is not broken. You are having a regular human response to the context of this crazy world. You don’t have to feel like this; you can feel better!
Tune in live every Monday at 8 PM E on @doctorjodi or binge the recordings. We’ll have relieving conversations, exciting guests, and inspirational stories that will show you how to get rid of worry, recover your energetic bandwidth, and grok a socially conscious life of overflowing joy.
