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We are re-airing this important episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic where Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen take a deep dive into the complexities of anxiety. From the evolutionary role of the amygdala to the rise of health anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder, they explore why our brains are wired to remember fear more vividly than joy. The doctors discuss how panic attacks can feel like life-threatening events, why reassurance rarely works, and the powerful connection between anxiety and self-medication. Most importantly, they share why anxiety disorders are highly treatable and how cognitive behavioral therapy combined with medication can retrain the brain for lasting relief. If anxiety has ever left you feeling out of control, this episode offers education, hope, and practical steps toward recovery.

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In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross reflect on their decades of experience in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. They share what keeps them showing up for their patients, even after hearing thousands of stories filled with pain, struggle, and resilience.

From the early days of navigating treatment with only textbook knowledge to now practicing with deep wisdom and life experience, the doctors explore how meaning, mindfulness, and purpose are central to healing. They talk candidly about the ridicule once faced for choosing psychiatry, the evolution of mental health in modern medicine, and why the therapeutic relationship is often more powerful than any prescription.

With humor, humility, and hope, Dr. Rosen and Dr. Gross offer a rare peek into the minds behind the mic—sharing personal stories, memorable moments, and the simple truths that help people begin to heal. From making your bed in the morning to finding meaning in tying your shoes, this episode is a reminder that progress is possible and that mental health care, at its best, is a practice in humanity.

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Health anxiety can show up in subtle worries or overwhelming fears that consume daily life. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross break down the difference between everyday health concerns, clinical health anxiety, and what used to be called hypochondriasis. They explore why health anxiety is more common today, how “Dr. Google” and AI can make it worse, and the ways obsessive worry can affect both patients and practitioners. Together they share insights on effective treatments, from cognitive behavioral therapy to medication, and remind listeners that health anxiety is not only real but also highly treatable.

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