In this special episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes two brilliant minds in child psychology for an in-depth conversation about supporting anxious children and their families.

Join Dr. Chris McCurry, clinical child psychologist and author of "Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance," alongside Emma Waddington, clinician, author, and founder of Us Therapy, as they explore the vital role parents play in helping anxious children not just survive, but truly thrive.

In this episode, you'll discover:
How temperament shapes a child's anxiety and what parents should look for
The powerful concept of "the anxiety dance" (ABC pattern) and how to re-choreograph unhelpful family patterns
Practical strategies for supporting anxious children without falling into avoidance traps
The importance of "coping out loud" and modeling emotional regulation for your children
How to balance pushing your child to grow while honoring their temperament
Why parents need to regulate themselves first and give themselves permission to take breaks
Age-appropriate ways to discuss your own mental health challenges with your children
The "gardener vs. carpenter" approach to parenting - helping children unfold rather than trying to mold them

Chris and Emma also share details about their new story-driven workbook series "Just In Case," designed to help children ages 8-12 learn acceptance and commitment therapy techniques through engaging narratives.

Whether you're parenting an anxious child, struggling with your own anxiety, or supporting families in your professional role, this conversation offers compassionate, evidence-based insights that will leave you feeling more empowered and hopeful.

Resources mentioned:
"Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance" by Chris McCurry
"Just In Case Sits With Anxiety" workbook series
Life's Dirty Little Secrets podcast

More:

Upcoming books from Jessica Kingsley: https://us.jkp.com/collections/author-christopher-mccurry?_pos=1&_psq=McCurry&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Chris' website: https://chrismccurrychildpsychologist.com/

Emma's website: https://us-therapy.sg/

Connect with me:

https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ

 

In this special episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes two brilliant minds in child psychology for an in-depth conversation about supporting anxious children and their families.
Join Dr. Chris McCurry, clinical child psychologist and author of "Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance," alongside Emma Waddington, clinician, author, and founder of Us Therapy, as they explore the vital role parents play in helping anxious children not just survive, but truly thrive.
In this episode, you'll discover:
<ul>
<li>How temperament shapes a child's anxiety and what parents should look for</li>
<li>The powerful concept of "the anxiety dance" (ABC pattern) and how to re-choreograph unhelpful family patterns</li>
<li>Practical strategies for supporting anxious children without falling into avoidance traps</li>
<li>The importance of "coping out loud" and modeling emotional regulation for your children</li>
<li>How to balance pushing your child to grow while honoring their temperament</li>
<li>Why parents need to regulate themselves first and give themselves permission to take breaks</li>
<li>Age-appropriate ways to discuss your own mental health challenges with your children</li>
<li>The "gardener vs. carpenter" approach to parenting - helping children unfold rather than trying to mold them</li>
</ul>
Chris and Emma also share details about their new story-driven workbook series "Just In Case," designed to help children ages 8-12 learn acceptance and commitment therapy techniques through engaging narratives.
Whether you're parenting an anxious child, struggling with your own anxiety, or supporting families in your professional role, this conversation offers compassionate, evidence-based insights that will leave you feeling more empowered and hopeful.
Resources mentioned:
<ul>
<li>"Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance" by Chris McCurry</li>
<li>"Just In Case Sits With Anxiety" workbook series</li>
<li>Life's Dirty Little Secrets podcast</li>
</ul>
More:
Upcoming books from Jessica Kingsley:&nbsp;<a href="https://us.jkp.com/collections/author-christopher-mccurry?_pos=1&amp;_psq=McCurry&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us.jkp.com/collections/author-christopher-mccurry?_pos%3D1%26_psq%3DMcCurry%26_ss%3De%26_v%3D1.0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1748423752623000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1L3Nx046Gz7zb_zhFiFOY0">https://us.jkp.com/collections/author-christopher-mccurry?_pos=1&amp;_psq=McCurry&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a>
Chris' website:&nbsp;<a href="https://chrismccurrychildpsychologist.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://chrismccurrychildpsychologist.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1748423752623000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KUsf9OAG3wyRWsTcGawGk">https://chrismccurrychildpsychologist.com/</a>
Emma's website:&nbsp;<a href="https://us-therapy.sg/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us-therapy.sg/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1748423752623000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3mJG29iY-furqrKTWOCJ-y">https://us-therapy.sg/</a>
Connect with me:
<a href="https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ">https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ</a>
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Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you.
Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.


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Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you. Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.
 For education and entertainment purposes only.

This is ‘Well, hello anxiety’, a podcast where we end the struggle with anxiety and build our toolkit of practical skills to thrive.

Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.



For education and entertainment purposes only.

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.
 
For education and entertainment purposes only.

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