Description

Author of the best selling book “The Available Parent,” Dr. John Duffy is a highly sought-after clinical psychologist and parenting and relationship expert with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Duffy’s refreshing and unique approach has established him as a nationally-recognized media personality, serving as a regular relationship and parenting expert to Steve Harvey, WGN Radio, NBC TV, and the Huffington Post, in addition to countless other national media outlets. The aim of this podcast is to take a deep dive into the some of the most common threads he’s seen in the therapy room over the years: anxiety, depression, loss, hope and laughter. Each week, he interviews remarkable people he has come to know in his life and in his practice. With great generosity, they share their stories, their struggles and their triumphs. You will find this podcast riveting and authentic, and will learn something from every story. They provide valuable insight, ultimately allowing you to live a happier, more fulfilling life that is free of fear, ego, and judgment. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!

In his latest episode, Dr. Helen Odessky, author of Stop Anxiety from Stopping You appears as special guest!! 

John: On The Many Extremes Of Anxiety

ReleasedApr 02, 2017

John is a fun guy. He’s a blast to talk to, loves playing the guitar, and loves helping people. But he’s a guy who has been plagued by anxiety in many different shapes and forms throughout the many years that I’ve known him.  Whether it’s drug use, “school refusal,” chronic stomach pain, or even something as peculiar as obsessive dieting, the culprit has always been able to be traced back to the many-headed beast of anxiety.  John’s here today to share his story about all the different ways his undue anxiety has affected him throughout his youth, as well as the incredible healing powers of the guitar! Highlights of our conversation include: -Consistently missing school when he was younger -Quitting drugs cold turkey after a particularly wild night -The importance of having positive role models to talk to -How anxiety can be a good thing once in a while -And of course, the wide variety of his symptoms throughout the years.