Dr Emily - The Certainty of Uncertainty

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<p>Do you believe that if you stop worrying, the worst-case scenario will happen?</p> <p>According to Dr Emily, uncertainty, is the only certainty (mic drop) (jaw drop) (the crowd goes silent).</p> <p>If you weren&rsquo;t having an existential crisis yet, strap yourself in, because today we&rsquo;re talking worry and uncertainty.</p> <p>In this emisode, our resident psychologist Dr Emily Musgrove talks us through our new-age uncertainty intolerance, and why we continuously seek reassurance and data to drive our decision-making process.</p> <p>We talk big, global-warming size unpredictability, and also small, picking a restaurant without reading reviews uncertainty, to explore the role of worry in our lives.</p> <p>Without further ado, let&rsquo;s dive into the unknown and find safety in the present moment.</p> <p>You can watch this full episode on YouTube here - <a href="https://youtu.be/jo5Ex1a2OwM">https://youtu.be/jo5Ex1a2OwM</a></p> <p>🎧Things to listen to:</p> <ul> <li>Myf Warhurst - The Anxiety of Uncertainty - <a href="https://apple.co/3Z2KKYj">https://apple.co/3Z2KKYj</a></li> <li>Dr Louise Newson - Maybe It&rsquo;s Menopause - <a href="https://apple.co/4cAKDq8">https://apple.co/4cAKDq8</a></li> <li>Sean Turnell - A Prisoner&rsquo;s Guide to Life - <a href="https://apple.co/3yGPick">https://apple.co/3yGPick</a></li> <li>Ann Davidman - Should You Have Children? - <a href="https://apple.co/3MivhMn">https://apple.co/3MivhMn</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - The Risk of Avoiding Risk - <a href="https://apple.co/4fZpp8c">https://apple.co/4fZpp8c</a></li> <li>Elizabeth Day - The Me-est Version of Me - <a href="https://apple.co/47PubRU">https://apple.co/47PubRU</a></li> </ul> <p>📺Things to watch:</p> <ul> <li>Brene Brown - The Call to Courage - <a href="https://bit.ly/3AD6XSR">https://bit.ly/3AD6XSR</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out:</p> <ul> <li>Mother of Mindfulness (Ellen Langer) - Making the Decision Right - <a href="https://bit.ly/4eKjoLa">https://bit.ly/4eKjoLa</a></li> <li>Increasing Intolerance of Uncertainty Over Time - Nicholas Carleton - <a href="https://bit.ly/47PMRB8">https://bit.ly/47PMRB8</a></li> <li>Rick Hanson - I am all right, right now - <a href="https://bit.ly/3AFIe07">https://bit.ly/3AFIe07</a></li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>