Episode 381: Dr. Jenny Taitz: Expert Strategies to Regulate Emotions and Manage Stress in Minutes

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and looking for quick ways to reset? In this episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I talk with clinical psychologist Dr. Jenny Taitz to discuss practical strategies from her new book "Stress Resets" that can help you manage stress and regulate emotions in just minutes. 

We discuss evidence-based techniques like the "3-minute breathing space" and "opposite action" that can interrupt negative thought patterns and help us respond more effectively to stressful situations. We also dive into how to positively impact those around us, as emotional regulation is contagious, and much more. 

Dr. Jennifer L. Taitz is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified in cognitive behavioral therapy, and one of the first psychologists to receive Linehan Board Certification in DBT. She specializes in treating a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Taitz is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA, has authored books on emotional eating and relationships, and maintains a private practice offering telehealth services to clients in New York and California.

What We Discuss:

(00:02) Stress Reset

(06:47) Emotion Regulation and Therapy Costs

(14:15) Managing Stress and Medication Awareness

(24:09) Overcoming Rumination Through Positive Techniques

(28:57) Shared Humanity and Mind Resets

(32:34) Body Resets and Stress Relief

(41:56) Utilizing Exercise for Mental Health

(47:43) Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief Techniques

(56:16) Therapy Approaches and Rumination

(01:02:56) Positive Contagious Stress Resets

…and more!

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Find more from Jen: 

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen  

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement

Find more from Jennifer L. Taitz, PsyD, ABPP:

Website:  https://drjennytaitz.com/ 

Instagram: @drjennytaitz

Book: Stress Resets