Episode 129: Understanding Your Anxiety—A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Calm, Advocating For Yourself, and Cultivating Inner Resilience
Description
Do you ever feel stuck in anxious thoughts?
Are you longing for more moments of calm throughout your day?
Every single one of us has a relationship with anxiety. The goal isn't to eradicate anxiety; it’s to work with anxiety to create more peace and balance in our lives. In this episode, I guide you through a clear, step-by-step understanding of your relationship with anxiety. Whether you’re navigating your own anxious moments or supporting loved ones, you'll learn how to identify root causes and key insights needed to find calm and clarity.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
* How to understand your unique experience with anxiety
* Key root causes of anxiety, including genetics, personality, and environment
* The impact of High Sensitivity (HSP) and neurodivergence on anxiety
* 3 practical techniques to calm anxiety and cultivate strong internal leadership
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Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.
If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love:
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Episode 109: Healing Burdens From the Past—How to Overcome Childhood Wounds and Heal Your Younger Self with Tammy Sollenberger
Episode 97: I Shouldn't Feel This Anxious—Insights on Trauma & Healing with Monique Koven
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Music by Andy Luiten
Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik
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