Arianna Answers

In this episode Dr. Arianna Answers a listener who stresses about the endless regrets that she has over her old job. She dives into the source of our regretful thoughts and how we can shift our perspective when they arise. The episode ends by going through a mediation that will help you overcome judgmental focus. In psychology we call negative thoughts “cognitive distortions” which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.    Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

In this episode Dr. Arianna Answers a listener worries about her distortion of “judgmental focus” She dives into the source of our judgmental thoughts and how we can shift our perspective when they arise. The episode ends by going through a mediation that will help you overcome judgmental focus. In psychology we call negative thoughts “cognitive distortions” which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.    Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

In psychology we call negative thoughts “cognitive distortions” which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.    In this episode Dr. Arianna Answers a listener who struggles with the distortion of “mind reading.” She unpacks what happens in your brain when you mind read, and some ways you can combat this negative thought. The episode ends by going through a mediation that will help you overcome mind reading.   Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

In psychology we call negative thoughts “cognitive distortions” which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.    In this episode Dr. Arianna Answers a listener who struggles with the distortion of “unfair comparisons.” She dives deep into why our brain does this, and how you can self regulate when you think this way. The episode ends by going through a mediation that will help you overcome unfair comparisons.    Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

In this episode Dr. Arianna Answers a listener who struggles with the distortion of “personalizing.” She explains what happens in our brain when we personalize, and why it is unhelpful. The episode ends by going through a mediation that will help you overcome personalization. In psychology we call negative thoughts “cognitive distortions” which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.    Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

In this episode Dr. Arianna Answers a listener who struggles with the distortion of “emotional reasoning.” She explains what happens in our brain when we follow this negative thought pattern. The episode ends by going through a mediation that will help you overcome emotional reasoning. In psychology we call negative thoughts “cognitive distortions” which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.      Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

In this episode Dr. Arianna answers a listener who's friend battles with the distortion of “all-or-nothing” thinking. This friend thinks in extremes and uses language like “always, never and everyone.” The episode ends by going through a mediation that will help you overcome this negative thought pattern.  In psychology we call negative thoughts “cognitive distortions” which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.    Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

In this episode, Dr. Arianna answers a listener who battles with the cognitive distortion of “catastrophizing.”   She explains what happens in our brains when we do this and how we can build mental muscles to combat this way of thinking. The episode ends by going through mediation to help you overcome this negative thought pattern.  In season three we are tackling negative thoughts or cognitive distortions; which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.  Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

In this episode Dr. Arianna Answers a listener who battles with the cognitive distortion of “labeling.” She explains why we do it and what's happening in our brain when we label. The episode ends by going through a mediation that will help you overcome this negative thought pattern.  In season three we are tackling negative thoughts or cognitive distortions; which is a faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief.  Thought Power Program: https://thoughtpower.thinkific.com/courses/Thoughtpower Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Relationship teachers and coaches Ale & Been Siekmeier sit down with Dr. Arianna Brandolini to discuss how to navigate anxiety that our family can cause us. They are very candid about the challenges they faced in their marriage when it came to their family of origin. They unpack how to set boundaries and to have open dialogue with parents.   Ale & Ben Siekmeier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/between_a_and_b/ Ale & Ben Siekmeier Website: https://www.a-b.community/   Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Family conflict can cause major anxiety because unlike romantic relationships or friendships there is an expectation of trust and closeness with family members. When we figure out that this may not be the case it's painful and disappointing.   In this episode Dr. Arianna Brandolini unpacks anxiety around our families and how we can cope during family gatherings.   Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Friendship coach and TedX speaker Kristen “KB” Newton sits down with Dr. Arianna Brandolini to discuss how we can build healthy friendships and when to know it's time to end it.   With more and more adults struggling to build deep, meaningful connections, Kristen "KB" Newton has created a practical framework in HEART Convos to help navigate the tensions that exist in friendships.   Kristen Newton: https://www.heartconvos.com/ Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Friends are one of life's greatest gifts, research shows that people who have quality friendships  had a 50 percent better chance of survival, regardless of age, sex, health status, and cause of death. However, friendships can be one of the hardest relationships to end. In this episode Dr. Arianna Brandolini unpacks anxiety around friendships and when to know when its time let them go.   Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Family culture coach Kimberly Amici sits down with Dr. Arianna Brandolini to discuss how to develop a parenting style and family culture that supports emotions and helps manage anxiety.   Kimberly Amici is known for her creativity, strong faith, and commitment to living life with purpose and passion. She is an entrepreneur, designer, and podcast producer. She is the founder of Build Your Best Family which helps people live a life of purpose with the ones they love and become the family they were meant to be through podcasts, courses, and personal coaching.   Kimberly Amici: www.kimberlyamici.com Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

How can I parent well when my anxiety is constantly triggered? Parenting, while so rewarding, can also trigger our anxiety. Learning how to manage anxiety while raising children can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I unpack how to cope with the anxiety that arises from parenting.    Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Relationship coach Jessica Da Silva sits down with Dr. Arianna Brandolini to discuss how attachment styles formed in childhood impact your romantic relationships today. Jessica Da Silva is a former Marriage and Family Therapist and current Relationship Recovery Coach specializing in helping adults end their toxic dating patterns and create healthier, strong relationships using the Attachment Style Framework   In this episode, they discuss how to date and sustain a relationship while coping with the anxiety.   Jessica Da Silva: https://jessicadasilvacoaching.com/ Attachment style quiz: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f3aea91a16a480026d847cd Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

How do I find and keep a healthy romantic relationship if I deal with anxiety? Romantic relationships can be a huge source of fear and uncertainty. Navigating the path to love isn't easy.  In this episode, Dr. Arianna Brandolini discusses how to manage that anxiety to cultivate a healthy relationship.   Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Chef and Author Serena Wolf  sits down with Dr. Arianna Brandolini to discuss her relationship with anxiety and how it has propelled her to great success.   Serena Wolf cultivated her passion for food at Le Cordon Bleu Paris. She has put her culinary skills (and sense of humor) to work as a private chef, culinary instructor, recipe developer, and blogger. She is also the best-selling author of The Dude Diet cookbook series and the co-host of Spiraling, “the optimistic anxiety podcast.”    Serena has been featured on The TODAY Show, The Chew, The Huffington Post, Redbook, SELF, Woman's Day, The New York Post, ELLE.com, and FoodandWine.com.   In this episode, they discuss how anxiety can actually propel your purpose and how your anxiety journey is unique to you.   Serena Wolf: https://domesticate-me.com/ Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

What am I supposed to do with my life? Figuring out our purpose in life is one of the hardest journey's we may undertake. Taking the next right step or going down the path to our dreams can cause major anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Arianna Brandolini teaches how to manage those feelings and take steps toward moving toward your purpose.   Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Career and leadership expert Kimberly B. Cummings sits down with Dr. Arianna Brandolini to discuss the action steps to take in order to thrive in your job & career. Kimberly is a on a mission to help people navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. Kimberly's first book Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love was released in June 2021   In this episode, they discuss how to cope with the anxiety that work and career can cause and practical steps to move forward.   Kimberly B. Cummings: https://www.kimberlybcummings.com/ Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Many people struggle with work and career anxiety. Worries over never finding a better job, identity at work, and performance keep us crippled with fear. In this episode, Dr. Arianna Brandolini teaches how to cope with the anxiety that work and career can cause and practical steps to move forward.   Download Mindful Workbook Here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/workbooks2 Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Sleep is foundational to physical and mental health, it enhances mood, it heightens brain function, and it strengthens our immune system. However, anxiety, screens and poor nighttime routines stop many from getting quality sleep.   In this episode Dr. Arianna Brandolini unpacks the science behind sleep and how you can start getting a restful night's rest.   Sleep checklist: https://www.wholebodyhealth-pt.com/wbhptblog/sleep-better-sleep-hygiene-checklist   Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

How we attach in to another in romantic relationships can be complicated if we have an insecure attachment style.   In this episode Dr. Arianna Brandolini unpacks each attachment style and how you can form good relationships despite having an insecure attachment style.   Attachment style quiz: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/relationships/relationship-attachment-style-test   Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Comparison is a natural human tendency. It can even be helpful, helping us to know ourselves better. However, in this age of social media, comparison can feel constant, causing us to fall into chronic dissatisfaction, inferiority, depression, and envy.   In this episode, Dr. Arianna Brandolini shows you how to use comparison to your advantage and how to overcome the negative aspects of constantly comparing.   Episode companion worksheet: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/   Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Have you ever felt like a fake at work, in a relationship or as a parent even though you've accomplished success? Chances are you've experienced imposter syndrome, a phenomenon where you doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud.   In this episode, Dr. Arianna Brandolini helps you understand what imposter syndrome is and how you can overcome the feelings and thoughts holding you back from believing in yourself.   Episode companion worksheet: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/   Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Are you feeling resentful, stressed and frustrated in your relationships? This may be a clue that you need boundaries. Boundaries help define us. They determine what is me and what is not me, what is mine, and what is not mine. They are our personal limits.   In this episode Dr. Arianna Brandolini helps you understand boundaries and how you can create them in your life. Boundaries Worksheet: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/boundaries Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Has a recent online shopping spree, pizza, or drinking binge left you depleted and off-track? In this episode, I discuss how you can overcome impulsive behavior and think intentionally about your emotions.   Emotional triggers download:  https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/emotionaltriggers Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Relationships, family, and careers can leave us feeling anxious because often we feel as though we have lost control. Certain outcomes leave us feeling drained and hopeless.  In this episode, I give you tools for how you can take your power back. After this episode, you will feel less anxious and more grounded; able to cope with what life sends your way.    Mindfulness download:  https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/mindfulness Submit your questions to Dr. Arianna here:  https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Hard conversations can be so uncomfortable, and learning to navigate them is why some avoid them altogether. Healthy relationships and self-esteem are built on our ability to have hard conversations and do them well, so it's an essential skill to learn. This episode gives you tips and tools for how you can excel in your next hard conversation.    Communication styles worksheet download : https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/communication   Submit your questions here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

How can I build self-awareness?   The first step in becoming your own psychologist is to be self-aware. Many of us can stumble through life failing to master habits, build relationships and reach milestones in our personal growth due to lack of self-awareness. This week I explore how to build self-awareness and why self-awareness is one of our greatest life weapons. It's the cornerstone of emotional intelligence.   Mindfulness for self-awareness worksheet download: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/mindfulness   Negative Automatic thoughts worksheet download: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/   Submit your questions here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask

Dear Dr. Arianna, why am I insecure? What are the unconscious narratives we are telling ourselves everyday? Dr. Arianna breaks down how our self-talk, our upbringing and our thoughts contribute to how insecure or confident we feel in life. To help you deal with the insecurity gremlin in you mind and classify your own thoughts Dr. Arianna has put together this worksheet for you to download: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ Submit your questions here: https://pages.drariannaanswers.com/ask