Anxiety | How Mindfulness Helps

Season 2 with Dr Richard Sears - In our previous episode of Mindfulness Off the Cushion, we briefly touched on the topic of anxiety as it relates to the many possible symptoms and outcomes of burnout. Anxiety, which is recognized as a chronic illness when diagnosed as a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), deserves its own podcast episode. In this episode, we’ll devote our time together to attempt to define anxiety, identifying three main components: the physical, emotional, and mental. 

We’ll also explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of using mindfulness to conquer anxiety, tips for dealing with anxiety’s cousin, procrastination, and how to treat anxiety like an old friend.

Season 2 Special Guest Dr. Richard W. Sears, PsyD PhD MBA, core faculty of PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Union Institute & University and Director of The Center for Clinical Mindfulness and Meditation.

Host Lance Vaughn, co-owner of Austin Mindfulness Center and self-described ‘mindfulness student.’ 

Co-host Claudio Barrientos, Certified Mindfulness Instructor at Austin Mindfulness Center.