Today we welcome Dr. Kirk J. Schneider to the show. He is a towering figure in the field of psychology, specializing in existential humanistic and existential integrative psychology. Not only is he an adjunct faculty member at some of the most prestigious institutions like Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University, but he also co-founded and currently presides over the award-winning Existential Humanistic Institute. His new book, "Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World,” promises to be a game-changer and is now available everywhere. Dr. Kirk J. Schneider's journey into the world of psychology began at a young age. When he was just two and a half years old, he lost his seven-year-old brother, a tragedy that threw him into a whirlpool of emotions and led him to early psychoanalytic therapy. Far from being a crutch, this therapy experience transitioned him from a state of paralyzing fear to one of boundless curiosity and wonder. Influenced by his father, a humanistic educator, and captivated by classic shows like "Outer Limits" and "The Twilight Zone," Kirk developed a multi-dimensional worldview that eventually led him to dig deep into existential humanistic psychology. Some might question what they think to be a contradiction in the title of Kirk’s new book: How can anxiety be life-enhancing? Well, it turns out that there is something called 'Eustress,' which Dr. Schneider describes as a positive form of anxiety that can be energizing and life-affirming. If you're struggling with the weight of existence, he recommends setting aside undistracted time for practices like diaphragmatic breathing and mindfulness. And if that seems too overwhelming, it might be a sign to consider therapy for a deeper dive.   The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway “My latest life enhancing anxiety is this YouTube channel that I'm developing called Corps of Depth Healers. It's an attempt to gather resources for people, especially for people who have some training, some serious ability to go out there in the world and translate these principles of depth-oriented practice that we've been talking about, helping people cultivate presence, namely, but to translate those principles to addressing social crisis in the world.”   --   Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.   Resources: Learn more at kirkjschneider.com Read: "Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World”  Connect with Dr. Kirk J. Schneider on LinkedIn YouTube Channel: Corps of Depth Healers   Produced by NOVA Media  

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