Stop the Spiral: Practical Anxiety Skills with Dr. Foojan Zeine

Licensed psychotherapist and author Dr. Foojan Zeine joins Rich to unpack Awareness Integration Theory (AIT)—a practical framework that helps you observe your inner world, reality-check assumptions, integrate past parts, and choose your next best action. She shares concrete ways to reduce anxiety, explains why some anxiety “leaks” biologically, and introduces the Foojan app with an embedded AIT-trained coach, Mira. If you want fast, deep tools to move from surviving to thriving, this one’s worth a close listen. Sponsored by CleverCat Marketing Guest Bio:  Dr. Foojan Zeine is a licensed psychotherapist, author of six books, creator of Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), and host of the long-running podcast “Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan.” With 30+ years of clinical and organizational work, she teaches and researches AIT across universities and programs, and recently launched the Foojan app, which guides users through AIT journaling and on-demand coaching via an AIT-trained AI assistant named “Mira.”  Main Topics: ·         The origin of AIT: two “cameras” of awareness (inside feelings/thoughts/body + outside behaviors/impact). ·         Anxiety demystified: protective signal, the “cliffhanger” thought loop, and reality-checking to calm spirals. ·         When anxiety “leaks”: biological components (e.g., OCD-type patterns) vs. normal worry, and why numbing is a band-aid. ·         Integration work: finding the memory where a belief formed, healing, reconnecting “parts,” and building a strengths toolbox. ·         Foojan app: 31 life areas, guided journaling, pre/post checks, and “Mira” for skills and actionable next steps. ·         Guardrails for AI in mental health: domain-bounded knowledge and safety “no-go” responses. ·         Applications of AIT: psychotherapy, coaching, parenting, education (daycare to university), and leadership/organizational culture. ·         Dr. Zeine’s personal journey (immigration at 12½, high anxiety/depression, learning to thrive) and client success stories.  Resources mentioned: ·         Foojan app (Apple & Android); site: Foojan.com (app info) ·         AwarenessIntegration.com (method info; moving toward a virtual clinic) ·         Dr. Foojan Zeine’s site (as stated): “Foujon Zayn.com” (Dr. Zeine’s personal site) ·         Podcast: Inner Voice—A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan (~408 episodes) ·         Books:§  Life Reset (public, guided work)§  Awareness Integration Therapy (for therapists/coaches)§  Intentional Parenting (with Dr. Manoukian & Eileen Manoukian; Dr. Nicole Jafari)§  Awakened Leadership (with Dr. Ben Ambashande; AIT + org development) ·         Institutions/Programs Mentioned:§  California State University, Long Beach (AIT classroom research)§  ASU—Arizona State University; early schooling in Arizona§  Gem Educare (daycare using AIT; expanding to K-12) ·         Episode Sponsor: CleverCat Marketing·         Supporter: Real Life ProstheticsSend us Fan MailCleverCat MarketingDreams shouldn't cost a fortune, budget should never be a barrier! We focus on YOU & create killer cDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email