Ep 262 Anxiety Series with Scott Barry Kaufman

Apr 15

Episode Description

For episode 262, Sharon speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman as part of the Metta Hour Anxiety Series. In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times.

Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He is founder of the Center for Human Potential and founder of Self-Actualization Coaching. Scott has authored 11 books, including Rise Above, his latest book, which is coming out in April of 2025. Scott is also host of The Psychology Podcast— which has received over 30 million downloads.

In this conversation Jenny and Sharon discuss:

• Having growth motivation

• Shifting the narrative of anxiety

• Scott’s childhood experiences

• Curiosity versus grit

• How to shift out of fear

• Creating space around anxiety

• Welcoming our beautiful monsters

• broadening the Window of Tolerance

• Experiencing a sense of bothness

• Scott’s new book, Rise Above

• Victim versus empowerment mindset

• Learned Hopefulness

• Finding the light within

• Pros and cons of sensitivity

• The blessings of gratitude and awe

Additional Resources

The episode closes with Scott leading a Tonglen practice. You can learn more about Scott’s work right here and check out his forthcoming book, Rise Above, right here.

Check out the first episode in the Anxiety Podcast Series with Dr. Jud Brewer right here.

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