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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 57 MIN

Why You're Still Anxious (Even When Life Is Going Well) | Dr. Curt Thompson

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Come meet us on tour & pre-order our book here! https://thecouragetocommit.com/ Psychiatrist, author, and speaker Curt Thompson joins us for a powerful conversation about anxiety, shame, healing, relationships, and what it means to be truly known. Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, and decades of clinical experience, Curt explains why so many people feel disconnected, why shame is often hiding beneath our struggles, and how real transformation happens through connection- not isolation. We also discuss suffering, hope, mental health, community, and the stories we tell ourselves. Whether you're navigating anxiety, feeling stuck, working through past wounds, or simply trying to build deeper relationships, this conversation offers practical wisdom and hope. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Find out more about Dr. Curt Thompson here! https://curtthompsonmd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/curtthompsonmd/?hl=en Love you guys, Shawn & Andrew (00:00) meet dr. curt thompson (01:14) should hard work be a part of it? (05:19) why is there pain or discomfort? (08:13) cancel culture and how the internet fuels it (17:40) how do we respond to shame, wield it, and use it? (25:44) not avoiding or doubling down on shame (30:14) fostering shame well (38:38) healing past shame (50:15) the power of our presence and making sense of our stories

Come meet us on tour & pre-order our book here! https://thecouragetocommit.com/ Psychiatrist, author, and speaker Curt Thompson joins us for a powerful conversation about anxiety, shame, healing, relationships, and what it means to be truly known. Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, and decades of clinical experience, Curt explains why so many people feel disconnected, why shame is often hiding beneath our struggles, and how real transformation happens through connection- not isolation. We also discuss suffering, hope, mental health, community, and the stories we tell ourselves. Whether you're navigating anxiety, feeling stuck, working through past wounds, or simply trying to build deeper relationships, this conversation offers practical wisdom and hope. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Find out more about Dr. Curt Thompson here! https://curtthompsonmd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/curtthompsonmd/?hl=en Love you guys, Shawn & Andrew (00:00) meet dr. curt thompson (01:14) should hard work be a part of it? (05:19) why is there pain or discomfort? (08:13) cancel culture and how the internet fuels it (17:40) how do we respond to shame, wield it, and use it? (25:44) not avoiding or doubling down on shame (30:14) fostering shame well (38:38) healing past shame (50:15) the power of our presence and making sense of our stories

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