Choice not Chance: Simplifying Success

Transforming Anxiety: Dr. Padnick on Turning Stress into a Tool for Success

Marie Chindamo Season 1 Episode 13

In this episode, Marie welcomes Dr. Steven Padnick, a psychologist with extensive experience in treating stress-related and psychophysiological disorders. Dr. Padnick discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing stress and anxiety, emphasizing that anxiety is a natural and helpful signal indicating that something is out of balance. By tuning into one's inner thoughts and feelings and expressing them through methods like writing, individuals can better manage anxiety and avoid destructive behaviors. Dr. Padnick advocates for early intervention and therapy to prevent the escalation of stress into more serious health issues. The conversation touches on methods of self-therapy, the benefits of group therapy, and the crucial role of self-awareness and intentional living in achieving personal and professional success.

 “I wish people would seek counseling way sooner than they do. Generally, people wait much too long. If you feel like you're struggling and you're dissatisfied with your life, dissatisfied with your relationships, you have anxiety, you're not sleeping well, you have bouts of depression, or you find that you're drinking more than you should, go find a good psychologist, analyst, or a therapist to talk to, why wait until it has more of a grip on you.” – Dr. Steven Padnick

EP013: Show Highlights

01:52 Dr. Padnick's Early Life and Career Choices

05:45 Understanding Stress and Its Effects

08:14 Defining Success and Passion

11:36 The Role of Therapy in Overcoming Symptoms

15:42 Challenges in Therapy and Group Dynamics

22:18 The Importance of Early Intervention

30:06 Navigating Professional Challenges

30:57 Repetition Compulsion in Adulthood

31:44 Personal Stories of Overcoming Adversity

32:10 Understanding Childhood Survival Mechanisms

33:18 The Brain's Role in Survival and Stress

34:36 Free Association and Stress

36:48 The Importance of Silence and Self-Reflection

37:57 Embracing Anxiety as a Growth Tool

44:14 Defining Success and Personal Fulfillment

50:02 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

Connect with Dr. Padnick:

 Commack Center for Counseling: https://commackconsultationcenter.com/

Moody Blues Songs Mentioned

Balance: https://open.spotify.com/track/10iVtp83V7n1nvCJcqJITZ?si=d7ea0ac7707c42f2

Question: https://open.spotify.com/track/4Q27I5G3W14hnYVi45oi2h?si=436df51f97fa45c2

 A little bit about Dr. Steven Padnick:

Dr. Padnick received intensive post-doctoral training at the Humanistic Psychology Center, the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, and the Center for the Advancement of Group Studies. 

Full bio can be found here:https://commackconsultationcenter.com/our-therapists/

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