Listen "Anxiety and Dating with Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell | Composure"
Episode Synopsis
Join us for a conversation about dating and anxiety with Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell. Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell is a psychologist, author, podcast host, and musician. Her book, Single is the New Black: Don't Wear White 'Til It's Right is a word of empowerment to singles—encouraging them to stay strong amidst “single shaming,” live life on their own terms, and never ever settle for anything less than an extraordinary relationship. A former professor, Dr. Karin now hosts Love & Life—a podcast providing informative discussions grounded in an holistic understanding of psychology to help us thrive in all realms of love and life. She can be found on Instagram @dr.karin and X @DrKarinAnderson and on her website, www.loveandlifemedia.com. 🕒 Timestamps: 01:42 Dr. Karin introduction and background 04:13 Dr. Karin’s take on anxiety 06:04 Medicalization of normal responses and emotions 12:12 Dr. Karin and Kiley talk about the need to empower people regarding mental health 18:15 Dr. Karin explains ACT and its approach to defusing from negative thoughts 18:49 Naming and talking to negative thoughts as a way to defuse them 20:00 Albert Ellis’s rational emotive behavior therapy 21:00 NLP’s concept of disassociation and its application in challenging beliefs 35:47 Dating trends 38:57 A message to single guys and gals 45:17 How Dr. Karin recommends you should handle dating apps 50:54 Why anxiety is a good thing To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.
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