In this episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic, Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen take a deeper dive into anxiety disorders - what they are, where they come from, and why they affect so many people. From prehistoric brain wiring to modern-day panic attacks, they break down how anxiety shows up in the brain and the body, and why it can feel so overwhelming.

They explore the most common anxiety disorders today, including panic disorder, agoraphobia, health anxiety, and OCD, while unpacking how overthinking, avoidance, and even substance use are often tied into the struggle.

But here’s the good news: anxiety is highly treatable. Dr. Gross and Dr. Rosen share real-life experiences from their decades of practice and explain how cognitive behavioral therapy and proper support can retrain the brain, ease symptoms, and give people their lives back.

Whether you're struggling yourself or want to understand someone who is, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.

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In this episode of Two Shrinks and a Mic, Dr. David Gross (psychiatrist) and Dr. Andrew Rosen (psychologist) unpack the layered, often misunderstood experience of anxiety. From the history of anxiety as a "wastebasket diagnosis" to its modern-day complexities, they dive into the physical and cognitive symptoms, why language matters when describing anxiety, and how it often masks deeper issues like depression. They explore the role of maladaptive coping mechanisms—like avoidance, substance use, and compulsive behaviors—and explain how understanding your specific experience is the first step toward treatment. They also discuss the biology behind panic attacks, the dangers of overstimulation in a digital world, and how existential anxiety plays out in our fast-paced, hyperconnected lives. Whether it’s a fear of flying, overwhelming social anxiety, or free-floating dread, the doctors explain that anxiety is both a deeply human experience and a highly treatable one—with the right help, perspective, and compassion.

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In this reflective and refreshingly honest episode of Two Shrinks and a Mic, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross open up about how they stumbled into their professions—and how the field has evolved (and been challenged) over the decades. From imposter syndrome and blank-screen training to the frustrations of managed care and the rising tide of existential anxiety, they explore the deep lessons learned from a lifetime of listening. It’s a conversation about purpose, presence, and the messy, meaningful path to becoming a healer—humanity and humor included.

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