The Anxious In Austin Podcast
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/
Episodes
Friday May 26, 2023
Growing the Motivation to Change
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
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.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Overcoming this Common Anxiety
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
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
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
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
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Building Community Post Pandemic
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore why building community is important to your mental health and how to do it post pandemic.
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Connection vs Protection: The Power and the Fear of Opening Up
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
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.
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
What are we thankful for? Treating anxiety with gratitude and kindness
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss whether gratitude journals, identifying the positive, and acts of kindness can improve anxiety.
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Getting Back on the Horse: the Psychology of Resilience
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss how to cope and succeed in the face of stressors.
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Inoculating Yourself Against Vaccine Anxiety
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout examine common anxieties about getting the new Covid-19 vaccines.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Be Healthy, Don't Isolate
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
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.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Valuing Yourself: Anxiety and self-esteem
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
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.
Thursday May 14, 2020
Coping with Isolation: Don't get down in lockdown
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout have an updated discussion about the Coronavirus pandemic and ways to cope with staying at home.
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Pan(ic)demic: Managing the Fear of Coronavirus
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss Coronavirus and the psychology of panic and fear with modern pandemics.
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman introduce the fundamentals of exposure therapy and how and why it works in reducing anxiety's grip.
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Big Returns from Small Talk
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
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.
Thursday May 09, 2019
How to Help Your Anxious Loved One
Thursday May 09, 2019
Thursday May 09, 2019
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss how loved ones can help someone struggling anxiety without making it worse.
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Can Meditation Reduce Anxiety?
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman discuss the research as well as their clinical and personal experience with meditation and its affect on anxiety.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Tell Anxiety to Take a Hike! Treating Anxiety with Exercise
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman discuss research on how and why exercise can improve anxiety, with specific attention on panic disorder and social anxiety.
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Feeling Burnt Out? Self-Care May Help
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman explore the timely topic of burn out and self-care. Listen as they tackle their first transcontinental podcast!
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Befriending the Creepy Crawlies: An Interview with Dr. Christine Leyva
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
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!
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Team Spirit: Group Therapy for Anxiety
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman discuss the benefits of group therapy in treating anxiety disorders and why it works.
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Fix Your Relationship with Anxiety
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
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.
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Understanding PTSD: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Douglas
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout interview PTSD expert and colleague, Dr. Ryan Douglas, to learn about how to diagnose and treat this painful disorder.
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Want to Get Ahead? Try Self-Compassion!
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout discuss the many benefits of self-compassion including increasing motivation, happiness, resiliency, drive, positive body image, and calmness.
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
Overcoming shame: why we have it and what to do about it.
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore why we have shame, what's so good about guilt, and how to combat these tough emotions.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2018
Mr. Worry: Treating Childhood Anxiety with Dr. Janna Greeson
Tuesday Feb 06, 2018
Tuesday Feb 06, 2018
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.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2018
Write Yourself Healthy: A discussion of Expressive Writing
Tuesday Jan 16, 2018
Tuesday Jan 16, 2018
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman explore and discuss the benefits of expressive writing as well as how and why it works.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Overcoming Harm OCD: Sara's Story
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
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.
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Ready for Take Off? Leaning into a fear of flying!
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Dr. Stout and Dr. Smithyman explore why flying fears are so common and how to successfully treat them.
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Dating Anxiety
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore the research and discuss the why's and how's of the common problem of dating anxiety.
Monday Aug 14, 2017
Are you eating yourself anxious? New research on probiotics and anxiety!
Monday Aug 14, 2017
Monday Aug 14, 2017
Dr. Smithyman and Dr. Stout explore new research in how probiotics affect anxiety and depression.
Monday Jun 05, 2017
Why not perfect?
Monday Jun 05, 2017
Monday Jun 05, 2017
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.
Monday May 01, 2017
Postpartum OCD: It's more common than you think.
Monday May 01, 2017
Monday May 01, 2017
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.
Monday Mar 20, 2017
When should you say yes to drugs? An interview with Dr. Asad Kirmani.
Monday Mar 20, 2017
Monday Mar 20, 2017
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.
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Are You Thinking Yourself Anxious?
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
This podcast explores and explains how anxiety influences our thoughts...and what we can do to change how we think.
Thursday Jan 26, 2017
Monday Dec 26, 2016
Monday Dec 05, 2016
Tuesday Nov 22, 2016