In this episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, host Priscilla Bagley welcomes mindfulness expert Dr. Ann Friedman to explore the theme of being with uncertainty. Together, they discuss how our brains are wired to protect us by overthinking and worrying, but this often fuels anxiety.

Dr. Friedman shares strategies to calm the mind and body, including mindfulness meditation, breathing techniques, exercise, and self-compassion practices. She explains how learning to sit with uncertainty—rather than fight it—can reduce anxiety, build resilience, and open us to more peace and connection in daily life.

Listeners will gain practical tools for managing both everyday worries and life’s bigger unknowns, while learning how to reframe safety as the foundation for love, connection, and well-being.

Listen to our prerecorded webinars with Dr. Friedman here: https://childbuilders.org/mindfulness-workshop/

Visit her website to learn more about her practice: https://www.mindfulbeinghouston.com/