Conquering the Ego Dragon of Anxiety and Eating Disorders

Hey there, it's Dr. Russ! *Unfortunately, there’s no video for this podcast episode - audio only! On this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, we're tackling a big one: the tangled web of anxiety, eating disorders, and childhood trauma. I'm sharing my own story about growing up with a dad who struggled with mental health, and how that shaped my own anxiety. We’ll also be joined by Meg Doll, an eating disorder recovery expert, who’ll talk about her own journey and why focusing just on food isn't enough. Together, we'll explore how unresolved childhood trauma can fuel both anxiety and eating disorders, and offer practical strategies for healing and breaking free from these cycles. Tune in for a raw and honest conversation about real recovery and lasting well-being. Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 3700+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX ______________________________ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:29 - The State of Alarm 03:28 - Negative Self-Talk 04:29 - Traditional Recovery Approaches 05:15 - Trauma and Suppression 07:29 - Predispositions to Disorders 08:28 - Emotional Overreactions 10:29 - Childhood Trauma Impact 12:59 - Dissociation and Control 14:39 - Addiction and Reward Mechanisms 15:43 - Awareness and Choice 17:29 - Spiritual Aspects of Healing 22:37 - Understanding Childhood Trauma 23:34 - Coping vs. Healing 24:29 - Medication and Emotional Flatness 26:28 - Mind-Body Connection Practices 27:27 - Sensation Without Explanation 28:18 - Acclimatizing to Alarm 30:11 - Old Patterns and Security 35:42 - Multidisciplinary Approach to Healing 39:14 - Tending to Sensations 42:27 - Building a Foundation for Change 43:37 - The Ego's Resistance 45:18 - Preparing for Loss 46:10 - Meg's Book Introduction 48:12 - Upcoming Book Release