Welcome Anxiety, My Old Friend with Dr. Julia Birt

Summary
In this episode, Hila and Caroline welcome Dr. Julia Birt, licensed clinical psychologist and anxiety expert, to talk all things anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. They explore the complexities of anxiety, its components, and how it manifests in new parents. The conversation includes practical tips for managing anxiety, understanding it as a normal feature of significant life transitions, and the importance of recalibrating one's relationship with anxiety. The episode emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the value of leaning into uncertainty while navigating the challenges of parenthood.

Takeaways

• Anxiety has cognitive, physiological, and behavioral components.
• It's common to experience heightened anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum.
• Recalibrating our response to anxiety is crucial for managing it.
• Setting boundaries around information gathering is important for new parents.
• Trusting our future selves to handle challenges can alleviate present anxiety.
• Engaging in mindfulness and being present can foster a better relationship with anxiety.

Chapters
00:00- Introduction to Anxiety in Pregnancy and Postpartum

06:10- The Car Alarm Analogy: Recalibrating Anxiety

11:33- Physical Manifestations of Anxiety

16:59- Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety in New Mothers

27:25- The Role of Anxiety as a Motivator

33:31- Navigating Information Overload During Pregnancy

38:13- Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety

Where to find Dr. Julia Birt

• PAG
• LinkedIn

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