The Anxious In Austin Podcast
Marianne Stout, Ph.D. and Thomas Smithyman, Ph.D.
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The Anxious in Austin Podcast features two psychologists, Dr. Marianne Stout and Dr. Thomas Smithyman, who practice CBT and focus on anxiety disorders & OCD. Learn more at www.anxietyaustin.com and https://thomassmithyman.com/
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May 26, 2023
Growing the Motivation to Change
Why change? Drs. Smithyman and Stout explore motivation for changing our anxiety driven behaviors.
In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the process of change in therapy, starting from the initial motivation to change to facing resistance, using the Stages of Change model and Motivational Interviewing. We discuss why making a change is so difficult, the hurdles encountered during therapy, and how move through these challenges.
Listen as we share examples of how these processes unfold in clinical settings, specifically relating to anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how understanding the benefits and costs of our behaviors can facilitate change. We also touch upon the importance of self-compassion and how therapists can help clients navigate their conflicting motivations. If you've ever struggled with making a change, or you work with clients who do, this episode offers valuable insights.
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Feb 9, 2023
Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Overcoming this Common Anxiety
Are you constantly feeling like a fraud, despite your accomplishments? Do you struggle with self-doubt and feel like you don't deserve your success? If so, you're not alone.
Welcome to "Anxious in Austin" where Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout, two experienced psychologists, will take you on a journey to understand and overcome imposter syndrome. With cutting-edge scientific research and real-life examples from their clinical and personal experience, they will help you recognize the signs of imposter syndrome, understand its root causes, and provide practical strategies for overcoming it.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this podcast episode will give you the tools you need to stop feeling like a fake and start feeling confident in your abilities. Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back any longer. Join us for "Anxious in Austin" and take control of your self-doubt today.
You can get Dr Smithyman’s new book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
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Dec 20, 2022
Social Anxiety: A Chat with Amazon Bestselling Author & Psychologist about Overcoming Anxiety
Here's an interview with Dr. Smithyman about his new social anxiety book--with Dr. Marianne Stout from the Anxious in Austin podcast.
You can get find the book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
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Feb 26, 2022
Building Community Post Pandemic
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore why building community is important to your mental health and how to do it post pandemic.
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Jan 18, 2022
Connection vs Protection: The Power and the Fear of Opening Up
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore why we filter who we really are, the benefits of vulnerability, and how to take steps toward authenticity and connection.
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Nov 23, 2021
What are we thankful for? Treating anxiety with gratitude and kindness
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss whether gratitude journals, identifying the positive, and acts of kindness can improve anxiety.
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Nov 10, 2021
Getting Back on the Horse: the Psychology of Resilience
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss how to cope and succeed in the face of stressors.
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Jun 17, 2021
Inoculating Yourself Against Vaccine Anxiety
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout examine common anxieties about getting the new Covid-19 vaccines.
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Feb 2, 2021
Be Healthy, Don't Isolate
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman address the benefits of social connection and how getting stuck in the all-or-nothing trap can harm your mental and physical health.
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Aug 25, 2020
Valuing Yourself: Anxiety and self-esteem
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore the role of self-esteem in anxiety and how your relationship with yourself can impact your ability to cope.
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May 14, 2020
Coping with Isolation: Don't get down in lockdown
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout have an updated discussion about the Coronavirus pandemic and ways to cope with staying at home.
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Mar 6, 2020
Pan(ic)demic: Managing the Fear of Coronavirus
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss Coronavirus and the psychology of panic and fear with modern pandemics.
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Dec 5, 2019
Expose Yourself! How facing fear can reduce its power and change your outlook on anxiety.
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman introduce the fundamentals of exposure therapy and how and why it works in reducing anxiety's grip.
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Jul 19, 2019
Big Returns from Small Talk
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman explore the research on "social snack" or minimal social interactions and how they serve to help with mood and longevity.
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May 9, 2019
How to Help Your Anxious Loved One
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss how loved ones can help someone struggling anxiety without making it worse.
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Apr 5, 2019
Can Meditation Reduce Anxiety?
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman discuss the research as well as their clinical and personal experience with meditation and its affect on anxiety.
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Feb 25, 2019
Tell Anxiety to Take a Hike! Treating Anxiety with Exercise
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman discuss research on how and why exercise can improve anxiety, with specific attention on panic disorder and social anxiety.
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Jan 28, 2019
Feeling Burnt Out? Self-Care May Help
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman explore the timely topic of burn out and self-care. Listen as they tackle their first transcontinental podcast!
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Nov 15, 2018
Befriending the Creepy Crawlies: An Interview with Dr. Christine Leyva
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout interview colleague Dr. Christine Leyva to better understand what treating a cockroach phobia looks like and how this can apply to all simple phobias. Enjoy!
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Oct 8, 2018
Team Spirit: Group Therapy for Anxiety
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman discuss the benefits of group therapy in treating anxiety disorders and why it works.
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Aug 30, 2018
Fix Your Relationship with Anxiety
Are you in an abusive relationship with your anxiety? Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss the fundamental shift necessary for successful treatment: changing your relationship with your anxiety. Listen as they explore how your perspective of anxiety influences its impact.
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Jul 10, 2018
Understanding PTSD: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Douglas
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout interview PTSD expert and colleague, Dr. Ryan Douglas, to learn about how to diagnose and treat this painful disorder.
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May 30, 2018
Want to Get Ahead? Try Self-Compassion!
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss the many benefits of self-compassion including increasing motivation, happiness, resiliency, drive, positive body image, and calmness.
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Mar 20, 2018
Overcoming shame: why we have it and what to do about it.
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore why we have shame, what's so good about guilt, and how to combat these tough emotions.
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Feb 6, 2018
Mr. Worry: Treating Childhood Anxiety with Dr. Janna Greeson
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout interview child anxiety specialist, Dr. Janna Greeson, and learn about the ins and outs of treating anxiety and OCD in kids and adolescents.
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Jan 16, 2018
Write Yourself Healthy: A discussion of Expressive Writing
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman explore and discuss the benefits of expressive writing as well as how and why it works.
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Nov 21, 2017
Overcoming Harm OCD: Sara's Story
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout talk with a former client who recently gave a keynote address at an anxiety conference. She shares her story of learning about and living with harm OCD.
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Oct 23, 2017
Ready for Take Off? Leaning into a fear of flying!
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman explore why flying fears are so common and how to successfully treat them.
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Sep 18, 2017
Dating Anxiety
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore the research and discuss the why's and how's of the common problem of dating anxiety.
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Aug 14, 2017
Are you eating yourself anxious? New research on probiotics and anxiety!
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore new research in how probiotics affect anxiety and depression.
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Jun 5, 2017
Why not perfect?
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout talk with psychologist Dr. Diana Damer on the pitfalls of perfectionism and why it's not getting you the results you want and hope for.
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May 1, 2017
Postpartum OCD: It's more common than you think.
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman explain, raise awareness about, and discuss treatment for perinatal OCD. Perinatal OCD is much more common than is realized and an understanding of why it has been kept as a painful secret for so many is discussed. Awareness of this disorder needs to be raised to educate the community at large and the medical profession so sufferers can see that there is hope.
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Mar 20, 2017
When should you say yes to drugs? An interview with Dr. Asad Kirmani.
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout interview psychiatrist Asad Kirmani to better understand a medical approach to treating anxiety. Dr. Asad Kirmani is a board certified psychiatrist in private practice in Austin, Texas.
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Feb 16, 2017
Are You Thinking Yourself Anxious?
This podcast explores and explains how anxiety influences our thoughts...and what we can do to change how we think.
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Jan 26, 2017
Cognitive Defusion
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Dec 26, 2016
Social Anxiety
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Dec 5, 2016
Insomnia Part 2
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Nov 22, 2016
Anxious in Austin Insomnia Part 1
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