Combatting Anxiety: Tools, Techniques, and Humor with Joslyn Justi
Combatting Anxiety: Tools, Techniques, and Humor with Joslyn Justi

Heal Your Roots Podcast

Joslyn Justi shares real talk and techniques for managing anxiety and OCD on Heal Your Roots Podcast.

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Heal Your Roots Podcast

Heal Your Roots Wellness

Awaken and inspire your mind! Heal Your Roots Podcast aims to help identify our roles of who we thought we were to grow new foundations of who we want to be now. Your roots impact your future. They help determine what path to take to achieve desired results, avoid repeating mistakes, and appreciate what makes you uniquely you. As we open up to share inspiring stories and expert approaches, we’ll uncover a deeper look at the world of therapy from new perspectives. You’ll meet the therapists of Heal Your Roots Wellness practice, the supportive community being built within the practice, and trusted colleagues tackling mental well-being.We'll cover cultural and commonly stigmatized themes with topics that include trauma, depression, self-love, body image, relationships, anxiety, addiction, marginalization, communication, gender identity, and more.New Episodes are released every other Wednesday on all streaming platforms!

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Anxiety Unmasked: Real Talk and Real Techniques with Joslyn Justi

Episode Overview

Understanding the normalcy of anxiety and differentiating it from anxiety disorders
Highlighting the discomfort tolerance window and useful techniques for challenging anxious thoughts
Insights into the role of exposure prevention therapy in combatting anxiety
Addressing Pure O in OCD and the importance of understanding personal experiences
Importance of incorporating humour and lightness into therapy sessions

“If we can't laugh at certain things, everything constantly feels heavy. Humour is a huge healing tool, making clients feel more comfortable and allowing for lightness in therapy sessions.”

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or OCD? This episode of the Heal Your Roots Podcast is just what you need. Join hosts Daniela Galdi and Kira Yakubov as they sit down with mental health expert Joslyn Justi for a candid conversation about anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Joslyn breaks down the difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders, making it easier to understand what you're experiencing. Ever wondered why your brain seems to go into overdrive during stressful times?

Joslyn explains how an overactive amygdala and cortex can make anxiety worse and shares practical techniques to manage these anxious thoughts. From exposure prevention therapy to calming techniques for panic attacks, this episode is packed with actionable advice. You'll also hear a touching story about a client’s journey through OCD diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the importance of identifying OCD behaviors and building resilience.

Joslyn tackles the tricky topic of perfectionism, calling it an illusion in mental health and detailing its common occurrence in OCD. And don't worry, there's room for laughter too! Discover how humor can be a powerful tool in therapy. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, OCD, or just want to learn more about mental health, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate your journey.

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