Anxiety RX - by Russell Kennedy (Hardcover)

About the Book

"From physician and neuroscientist Russell Kennedy, MD comes an award-winning book that offers a revolutionary, life-changing approach to healing anxiety. Dive into the refined and practically upgraded second edition. After years of trying different therapies for his debilitating anxiety without success, Dr. Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain. Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Russ realized that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two. He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem-at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they'd never truly heal anxiety. Wanting to make a difference for the millions who suffer from anxiety disorder, Russ created Anxiety Rx, a book that blends his personal story with medical science, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Readers learn how to sever the connection between the somatic alarm and the flood of anxious thoughts-in the process they begin to heal old trauma and gain a sense of control previously unknown. Russ offers techniques not only for our thinking minds, but for our feeling bodies, changing not just our mindset, but our "body-set." Unraveling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body, and the mind, Anxiety Rx offers a profound path toward healing and growth"--

Book Synopsis

From physician and neuroscientist Russell Kennedy, MD comes an award-winning book that offers a revolutionary, life-changing approach to healing anxiety.

Break the cycle of anxiety with the newly upgraded and expanded second edition.

After years of trying different therapies for his debilitating anxiety without success, Dr. Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain.

Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Russ realized that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two. He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem--at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they'd never truly heal anxiety.

Wanting to make a difference for the millions who suffer from anxiety disorder, Russ created Anxiety Rx, a book that blends his personal story with medical science, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Readers learn how to sever the connection between the somatic alarm and the flood of anxious thoughts--in the process they begin to heal old trauma and gain a sense of control previously unknown.

Russ offers techniques not only for our thinking minds, but for our feeling bodies, changing not just our mindset, but our "body-set." Unraveling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body, and the mind, Anxiety Rx offers a profound path toward healing and growth.

Review Quotes

"Full of truth and humor, Anxiety Rx takes the reader on a healing journey, with a deep dive into Dr. Kennedy's own personal recovery from decades of chronic anxiety. This deeply insightful and ultimately practical book gives the reader a new and natural prescription to healing, using an approach Dr. Kennedy has used in himself and countless patients. Russ specifically addresses what many therapies miss: the fundamental role of old unresolved trauma stored in the body as the cause of the anxieties of the mind. Creating that awareness, using strategies effective for both allows the mind and body to reconnect and resolve the mind-body disconnect that fuels and sustains anxiety. The insights and simple practices in this book will put you on the path to self-healing and keep you there. Anxiety Rx is unlike any book on anxiety and a must-read for anyone who suffers from chronic worry."
-Dr. Nicole LePera, author of the New York Times bestseller How to Do the Work and social media phenomenon The Holistic Psychologist

"If you are a chronic worrier, Anxiety Rx is a game changer! Dr. Russ Kennedy's profound insights about anxiety and his practical strategies for healing it have seriously changed my life for the better."
-Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

"Russell's unique approach to anxiety treatment is truly inspiring. His message has the potential to transform the way we think about mental health and the role of the body in calming the mind." -Dr Rangan Chatterjee, host of the Feel Better, Live More podcast and five-time Sunday Times bestselling author

"Anxiety Rx by Dr. Russell Kennedy offers a revolutionary and deeply compassionate approach to understanding and healing anxiety. Drawing from his personal battle with anxiety and extensive professional experience, Dr. Kennedy transcends traditional therapy boundaries, presenting a holistic method that acknowledges both the mind and body's roles in anxiety. His innovative use of the ABCDE process and insights into the energetic nature of emotions provide readers with practical, transformative tools. By addressing the often overlooked aspect of stored emotional energy in the body, Dr. Kennedy empowers individuals to release the 'background alarm' and step into a life of greater peace and resilience. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true depth of anxiety and yearning for a genuine path to healing."
-Dr. Bradley Nelson, bestselling author of The Body Code and The Emotion Code

"Necessary reading for anyone who struggles with anxiety. This is an incredible debut by Dr. Russ Kennedy, certain to help every person who reads it."
-Dr. Chloe Carmichael, PhD., licensed clinical psychologist and USA Today bestselling author

About the Author

RUSSELL KENNEDY, MD is a physician, neuroscientist, certified yoga and meditation teacher, and a professional stand-up comedian. For over a decade he was a doctor by day, and a stand-up comedian by night. He specializes in non-traditional treatments for anxiety disorders and he himself is a chronic worrier in recovery. He is married to Somatic Trauma Therapist Cynthia Solylo-Kennedy and is father to two step-sons, one daughter, two grandkids, and two Labradoodles. His hobbies are playing acoustic, electric, and classical guitar, golf, and hypochondriasis.