Anxiety Rx

A Revolutionary New Prescription for Anxiety Relief—from the Doctor Who Created It

By: Russell Kennedy

Narrated by: Russell Kennedy

This program is read by the author.

From physician and neuroscientist Russell Kennedy, MD comes an award-winning book that offers a revolutionary, life-changing approach to healing anxiety.

Dive into the refined and upgraded second edition—now even more practical!

After years of trying different therapies for his debilitating anxiety without success, Dr. Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain.

Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Russ realized that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two. He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem—at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they’d never truly heal anxiety.

Wanting to make a difference for the millions who suffer from anxiety disorder, Russ created Anxiety Rx, a book that blends his personal story with medical science, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Listeners learn how to sever the connection between the somatic alarm and the flood of anxious thoughts—in the process they begin to heal old trauma and gain a sense of control previously unknown.

Russ offers techniques not only for our thinking minds, but for our feeling bodies, changing not just our mindset, but our “body-set.” Unraveling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body, and the mind, Anxiety Rx offers a profound path toward healing and growth.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials.

©2024 Russell Kennedy (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Full of truth and humor, Anxiety Rx takes the reader on a healing journey, with a deep dive into Dr. Kennedy’s own personal recovery from decades of chronic anxiety. This deeply insightful and ultimately practical book gives the reader a new and natural prescription to healing, using an approach Dr. Kennedy has used in himself and countless patients. Russ specifically addresses what many therapies miss: the fundamental role of old unresolved trauma stored in the body as the cause of the anxieties of the mind. Creating that awareness, using strategies effective for both allows the mind and body to reconnect and resolve the mind-body disconnect that fuels and sustains anxiety. The insights and simple practices in this book will put you on the path to self-healing and keep you there. Anxiety Rx is unlike any book on anxiety and a must-read for anyone who suffers from chronic worry."—Dr. Nicole LePera, author of the New York Times bestseller How to Do the Work and social media phenomenon The Holistic Psychologist

"If you are a chronic worrier, Anxiety Rx is a game changer! Dr. Russ Kennedy's profound insights about anxiety and his practical strategies for healing it have seriously changed my life for the better."—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

"Russell's unique approach to anxiety treatment is truly inspiring. His message has the potential to transform the way we think about mental health and the role of the body in calming the mind."—Dr Rangan Chatterjee, host of the Feel Better, Live More podcast and five-time Sunday Times bestselling author

funny, clear, very helpful

i am yet to recover from my anxiety and emotional pain but i already have a lot of faith in this book's power to get me there.

Tools that are priceless

I love Dr. Kennedy, his voice and demeanor are easy to listen too and retain. I have suffered with alarm for or 60 years. I have changed so much since finding Dr. Russel on Utube and podcast then ordering and listening to Anxiety rx 2nd edition. I love the audiobook. Dr. Russel is like sitting with you like a friend having a conversation with you. I highly reccomend this book it's a life changer. Thank you Dr. Russel 💜🤗

This book is amazing. it has helped me so much!!

His theory of the mind body alarm anxiety cycle has changed my life. Thank you Russell.

Covered all bases

This book explained everything I needed to understand to begin healing anxiety. The knowledge and tools gained in this book have made a noticeable difference. I’m recommending this to everyone who will listen!

Beautiful and simple techniques that are easy to apply

Easy to relate to. The stories that were shared were helpful and heartfelt. The techniques used in identifying and overcoming anxiety are explained in a simple and effective way. This book is very relatable. The author shares a new take on anxiety. It puts a clear perspective on what you feel in your body while experiencing anxious thoughts in your mind.
It’s a long audiobook, but well worth every minute. I’m very thankful I found this book. I would definitely recommend it.