Welcome to Part 1 of Dr. Jodi Richardson’s powerful conversation with community psychologist Claudette Foley, who brings more than 35 years of expertise across psychology, education, sociology, neuroscience and wellness.

In this episode, we zoom out from the individual experience of anxiety and explore the larger social, cultural and environmental forces that impact how we feel—often without us even realising. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I like this?” or felt alone in your struggles, this conversation is a must-listen.

Key Topics Covered


Why anxiety isn’t always about what’s “wrong” with you


How housing, financial pressure, and social support impact mental health


Social anxiety: what it really is and why it’s rising in young people


The emotional toll of extroverted cultures on introverted bodies


Understanding your “social battery” and recognising what drains or recharges you


Cultural mismatches: what happens when your temperament doesn’t fit your surroundings


Why some people feel out of place in group settings (and how to change that)


Practical tools to feel more connected without pretending to be someone you're not


Recognising unhelpful communication styles (like “dump and go” or “whiteboard writers”)


Building belonging without masking your personality

Claudette also shares insights from her work with the World Health Organization and ACT pioneer Dr Russ Harris, offering a compassionate, big-picture view of anxiety that will help you feel less alone—and more empowered.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Stay tuned for next week’s continuation of this deeply validating and eye-opening discussion.

Connect with me:

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Welcome to Part 1 of Dr. Jodi Richardson&rsquo;s powerful conversation with community psychologist&nbsp;Claudette Foley, who brings more than 35 years of expertise across psychology, education, sociology, neuroscience and wellness.
In this episode, we zoom out from the individual experience of anxiety and explore the larger social, cultural and environmental forces that impact how we feel&mdash;often without us even realising. If you&rsquo;ve ever asked yourself &ldquo;Why am I like this?&rdquo; or felt alone in your struggles, this conversation is a must-listen.
Key Topics Covered
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Why anxiety isn&rsquo;t always about what&rsquo;s &ldquo;wrong&rdquo; with you
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How housing, financial pressure, and social support impact mental health
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Social anxiety: what it really is and why it&rsquo;s rising in young people
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The emotional toll of extroverted cultures on introverted bodies
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Understanding your &ldquo;social battery&rdquo; and recognising what drains or recharges you
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Cultural mismatches: what happens when your temperament doesn&rsquo;t fit your surroundings
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Why some people feel out of place in group settings (and how to change that)
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Practical tools to feel more connected without pretending to be someone you're not
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Recognising unhelpful communication styles (like &ldquo;dump and go&rdquo; or &ldquo;whiteboard writers&rdquo;)
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Building belonging without masking your personality
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Claudette also shares insights from her work with the&nbsp;World Health Organization and ACT pioneer Dr Russ Harris, offering a compassionate, big-picture view of anxiety that will help you feel less alone&mdash;and more empowered.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Stay tuned for next week&rsquo;s continuation of this deeply validating and eye-opening discussion.
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>

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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