Dr. Russell Kennedy, also known as "The Anxiety MD," is a physician, neuroscientist, and bestselling author specializing in anxiety and burnout recovery. He possesses degrees and training in medicine, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Beyond his scientific background, Kennedy is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and a former professional stand-up comedian.
Dr. Kennedy's expertise stems from his personal experience with anxiety, which developed during his childhood due to his father's severe schizophrenia. His book, "Anxiety Rx," offers a unique program for anxiety relief that combines neuroscience with artistic approaches, drawing from his experiences living in a temple in India and his exploration of psychedelics. Kennedy suggests that anxiety is a somatic state of alarm held in the body and reflected in the mind and emphasizes the importance of addressing the feeling level of anxiety rather than just the thinking. He advocates for connecting the mind and body to resolve old alarm and heal the root cause of anxiety.
Dr. Kennedy continues to work with patients and dedicates his time to writing and connecting with people about anxiety. He also hosts the "Anxiety Rx Podcast," where he explores the root causes of anxiety through neuroscience, stories, and somatic healing.
