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The Stress-Less Life with Dr. Yip

Dr. Jenny Yip

Welcome to the Stress-Less Life with Dr. Yip, a podcast about conquering your fears and overcoming anxiety. Join nationally recognized mental health expert Dr. Jenny Yip as she discusses the many forms of anxiety and OCD and the steps you can take to live your life with less stress. send us your questions and comments to thestresslesslife@dryip.com and see more at www.dryip.com/thestresslesslife.

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S2 · E7
September 10 · 41 min
7: Breaking the Supermom Myth: Societal Expectations of Mothers with Paige Connell
Ever notice how moms are expected to do it all – the career, the home, the kids – while dads get praised just for showing up? That's the "supermom myth," and it leaves so many moms stuck in guilt, exhaustion, and burnout. This week, Dr. Jenny Yip sits down with Paige Connell to unpack the double standards behind those expectations, and how moms and dads can start shifting them — without blame.
S2 · E6
August 27 · 43 min
6: Mental Health & Boundaries with Family with Jen Meyer
Ever feel like you're carrying the emotional weight of your whole family, fixing everything while ignoring your own needs? When someone you love is struggling with their mental health, it's easy to confuse care with self-sacrifice. In this episode, Dr. Jenny Yip sits down with Jennifer Meyer, CEO and designer of Jennifer Meyer Jewelry, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about what it really takes to support a loved one through OCD — without losing yourself or enabling the illness in
S2 · E5
August 13 · 42 min
5: Rediscovering Your Mom+ Identity with Amy Tangerine
Remember who you were before "mama" became your full-time title? You haven't lost her — she's just been buried under piles of laundry and never-ending to-do lists. In this episode, Dr. Jenny Yip sits down with creative entrepreneur, author, and maker Amy Tangerine to explore what it really means to rediscover your Mom+ identity. Because you are so much more than just mom, and honoring that is not selfish. It's essential.
S2 · E4
July 30 · 34 min
4: Emotional Boundaries from Unsolicited Parenting Advice with Stacey Freeman, PhD
Ever get parenting advice that you didn't ask for and definitely didn't want to hear? Whether it's a stranger at the grocery store or your own mother-in-law, unsolicited parenting advice is everywhere. In this episode, Dr. Jenny Yip sits down with Stacey Freeman, PhD — creator of the lifestyle blog Posh in Progress — to talk about the emotional boundaries that honor you as the parent, because your sanity matters more than other people's opinions.
S2 · E3
July 16 · 42 min
3: Work-Life Awareness vs Work-Life Balance with Sinead de Vries
Have you ever wondered why work-life balance feels more like a setup than a solution? Real life doesn't come evenly split. Some weeks your job demands everything, other weeks your family does, and trying to force a perfect 50-50 just leaves you feeling like you've failed. In this episode, Dr. Jenny Yip shifts the conversation from balance to awareness with guest Sinead de Vries — a South African-born host, content creator, and actress based in LA — about why striving for 50-50 sets moms up for
S2 · E2
July 2 · 36 min
2: The "Working Mom" Myth and The Invisible Load with Michelle Massi
Do you know how heavy your invisible load is as a mom, whether your work happens inside the home or outside of it? Because let's face it, work is work, no matter where it happens. And all that mental juggling you do that no one else sees, acknowledges, or thanks you for is some of the most draining work of all. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and dear colleague Michelle Massi, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience treating OCD and OC-related
S2 · E1
June 18 · 40 min
1: Self-Maintenance to Prevent Burnout with Anne Watson
In this episode, I sit down with Anne Watson, award-winning photographer, holistic practitioner, PR professional, wine grower, and devoted mama to her 11-year-old son Russell, to talk about what it really takes to prevent burnout and show up fully for the people you love.
S3 · E13
Oct 7, 2018 · 19 min
#41: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Worrying)
When does a worry become a worry? Falling into the spiral of one worry after another is all too easy. The process of worrying can be exhausting – even resulting in insomnia and many other negative physical effects. Wondering what you can do? Tune in for actionable tips from Dr. Yip. Please subscribe & share this episode with friends!
S3 · E12
Sep 30, 2018 · 26 min
#40: Discipline and Punishment
As parents, at one time or another, we've all wondered: "How do I get my kid to stop doing that?!" When your child is kicking, screaming, complaining and driving everyone crazy, it's time to set boundaries. Dr. Yip, Noah and special guest Dr. Jake Knapik discuss behavior plans. Questions or comments? Email us at TheStressLessLife@DrYip.com. Visit our website: www.dryip.com/thestresslesslife
S3 · E11
Sep 23, 2018 · 21 min
#39: Olfactory Reference Syndrome
What is olfactory reference syndrome? We invited Dr. Katharine Phillips to join us to speak on this eye-opening conversation about the obsessive fear of omitting unpleasant body odors. Learn more about this disorder that can affect and debilitate a sufferer's entire life. Questions or comments? Email us at TheStressLessLife@DrYip.com. Visit our website: www.dryip.com/thestresslesslife
S3 · E10
Sep 15, 2018 · 21 min
#38: Happiness
Is happiness worth all the trouble? What does it mean to be happy? Dr. Stefan Hofmann joins us again to talk about the latest research on happiness. We dive into a conversation about the subjective nature of happiness, meditation techniques, and how to assess life goals. Please subscribe & share!
S3 · E9
Sep 9, 2018 · 31 min
#37: Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Dr. Katharine Phillips
When does beauty become a burden? Dr. Yip and Noah speak with Dr. Katharine Phillips, a leading expert on body dysmorphic disorder. Join us for this in-depth conversation about what it's like having BDD, common misconceptions of those who suffer from BDD, and the signs and compulsions that those with BDD often engage in and its similarities to OCD and social anxiety disorder.
S3 · E8
Sep 2, 2018 · 30 min
#36: Social Anxiety with Dr. Stefan Hofmann
Social anxiety – it's more than just shyness. Noah and Dr. Yip invite special guest Dr. Stefan Hofmann to speak about his experience as the leading researcher on social anxiety. We discuss what it's like to experience social anxiety, and the state-of-the-art treatment methods. Questions or comments? Email us at TheStressLessLife@DrYip.com. Visit our website: www.dryip.com/thestresslesslife
S3 · E6
Aug 26, 2018 · 21 min
#35: Meet Joe's Dad
What is it like to be the parent of someone with OCD? We spoke with Joe in our prior episode, and today we're speaking with Rob, Joe's dad. Rob opens up about recognizing OCD and anxiety in his son and how his family managed before finding effective, lasting treatment. Tune in to hear firsthand advice from a parent on how to support your child rather than supporting his or her OCD.
S3 · E6
Aug 19, 2018 · 20 min
#34: Meet Joe with OCD
What is it like to have obsessive compulsive disorder? In this episode, Dr. Yip and Noah invite a special guest to talk about his experience having OCD. Learn how Joe first realized he had OCD, and what he does today to cope. Please subscribe & share this episode with friends to help spread awareness.
S3 · E5
Aug 12, 2018 · 25 min
#33: Illness Anxiety (Hypochondriasis)
When does caring about your health become unhealthy? Formally known as hypochondriasis, the fear of being sick can has many facets. Join in on this engaging conversation between Dr. Yip and Noah and learn about the many forms of hypochondriasis and how it can be treated. Please subscribe & share this episode with friends!
S3 · E4
Aug 5, 2018 · 29 min
#32: Bullying
In this episode, Dr. Yip and Noah talk about bullying with special guest, Dr. Jake Knapik. What is bullying in today's generation? When does teasing cross the line? How do parents deal when their child is being bullied – or when their child is the bully? Tune in for an informative and engaging conversation.
S3 · E3
Jul 29, 2018 · 20 min
#31: Parenting & Technology
Is technology a friend or foe to the modern parent? Dr. Yip and Noah discuss the benefits and drawbacks of advances in technology that allow us to keep track of children at all times. Please subscribe & share with friends!
S3 · E2
Jul 22, 2018 · 24 min
#30: Attachment Parenting
When does a bond become a burden? Although it's very important for children to build secure bonds with parents and caregivers, when does a bond with your child begin to hinder his or her development? Learn the importance of self-care and the careful balance between too much and too little attachment. Email us questions and comments at: TheStressLessLife@DrYip.com. Visit our website: www.dryip.com/thestresslesslife
S3 · E1
Jul 22, 2018 · 26 min
#29: Teen Anxiety
Welcome back to The Stress-Less Life! Dr. Yip and Noah kick off Season 3 with this episode all about teen anxiety. Are more American teenagers than ever suffering from severe anxiety? Or is it that more are recognizing the signs of anxiety than ever before? Dr. Yip and Noah dive in and discuss. Please subscribe & share with friends!

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