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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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Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen take a deep dive into social anxiety, one of the most common yet misunderstood anxiety disorders. From early childhood experiences like book reports and school parties to high pressure corporate boardrooms, social anxiety shows up in ways that can limit connection, opportunity, and joy. Together, the doctors explore how overthinking, avoidance, and self criticism create a cycle that fuels the disorder and how exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and proper treatment can break it. They also highlight how social anxiety differs from introversion, why self medication with alcohol is common, and why it is important to address the root cause rather than just the symptoms. Most importantly, they share hopeful insights into proven approaches that help people regain confidence and freedom in social situations.

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What really happens when you walk into a mental health professional’s office for the first time? Dr. Andrew Rosen, psychologist, and Dr. David Gross, psychiatrist, share how they each approach that initial meeting — from building trust and clarifying what “anxiety” really means, to distinguishing between psychological, situational, and biological causes.

They discuss the importance of creating a therapeutic alliance, the surprising strengths hidden in obsessive thinking, and why anxiety disorders are often highly treatable in a relatively short period of time. This conversation offers insight, reassurance, and a reminder that you are not alone in what you are experiencing.

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This week on Two Shrinks and a Mic, we’re diving deep into one of the most common but misunderstood triggers of anxiety: the feeling of being trapped. From crowded movie theaters to our own spiraling thoughts, we explore why that “I’ve got to get out of here” panic hits so hard—and what it’s really rooted in.

Dr. Rosen and Dr. Gross unpack everything from the fear of mortality to the fight-or-flight response, offering tangible tools like exercise, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and even nature walks to help ease the overwhelm. We also talk about the myths around medication, the dangers of doom scrolling, and how to reframe anxiety not as a personal flaw—but as something entirely human and manageable.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, alone, or like you’re the only one whose brain won’t shut off, this one’s for you. You are not broken, and you are definitely not alone.

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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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