If you've got a pile of half-finished projects, an inbox full of “start laters,” or a dream you keep pushing aside — this episode is for you. Psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist Dr Patricia Zurita Ona (aka Dr Z) joins Jodi to dive deep into a misunderstood topic: anxious, overwhelmed, perfectionistic procrastination.

This is not about being lazy or unmotivated. This is about the emotional and psychological loops that keep you stuck — even when you really care about getting things done.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How “rules,” feelings, and self-doubt keep us from starting
• Why procrastination is often a sign of anxiety, not apathy
• Why compassion, not criticism, is key to moving forward
• 3 of Dr Z’s 6 powerful reflection questions to understand your own procrastination patterns

This conversation is grounded, practical, and full of “a-ha” moments that’ll have you rethinking the way you treat yourself when you’re stuck. And don’t worry, next week we’ll pick up right where we left off.

🧠 Based on Dr Z’s brilliant new book The ACT Workbook for the Anxious Procrastinator - a must-read if you want to stop delaying and start doing what matters most.

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Welcome back to Part 2 of this powerful conversation with psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist Dr Amanda Ferguson. This week, we dive into the tight grip of anxiety’s “what-if” questions—the intrusive, spiralling thoughts that keep us stuck—and how to disarm them with clarity, confidence, and calm.

Dr Ferguson shares her expert techniques for interrupting anxious thinking, navigating hard decisions, and reframing growth as something we choose, not fear. Together with Dr Jodi Richardson, they explore how even the smallest steps forward can lead to powerful change—especially when we embrace discomfort as part of a meaningful life.

Whether your “what-if” is about career, parenting, health, or relationships, this episode will help you move from stuck to supported.

🧠 Learn more about Dr Amanda Ferguson

Website: www.dramandaferguson.com

Socials: @dr_amanda_ferguson

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Why does anxiety still show up—even when life looks good on paper? In this deeply human conversation, Dr Jodi Richardson welcomes psychologist, author, and hypnotherapist Dr Amanda Ferguson to explore the profound link between anxiety and the existential dilemmas we all face.

In Part 1, they unpack the five universal challenges—freedom vs. responsibility, meaning, isolation, mortality, and the weight of choice—and how these shape our internal worlds, often without us realising. Dr Ferguson shares real-world insights from her 30+ years in practice, plus empowering ways to approach life’s toughest questions with honesty, courage, and self-compassion.

Whether you're feeling stuck, facing a crossroads, or simply navigating the tension of being human, this episode offers fresh language and clarity for the anxiety that comes with just being alive.

Learn more about Dr Amanda Ferguson

• Website: www.dramandaferguson.com

• Podcast: Psyched for Life

• Instagram: @dr_amanda_ferguson

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