The Intersection of Culture, Religion, and Anxiety: Understanding Our Emotional Landscape
Description
Hey everyone! In this episode I'm joined by Amy Green Smith, a personal development coach from North Carolina.
We're diving deep into the world of anxiety, and Amy shares her own personal journey. She talks about growing up in a conservative religious household and the impact of her father's passing.
We discuss how these experiences led to people-pleasing behaviors and affected her self-worth.
Together, we explore the effects of cultural conditioning, the power of emotional intelligence, and practical strategies for self-advocacy and setting healthy boundaries.
It's a conversation that's both relatable and inspiring.
Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.
PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:13 - Amy Green Smith's Journey
02:13 - Father's Death Impact
03:32 - Family Dynamics and Expectations
04:42 - Learning to Advocate for Oneself
06:50 - Litigating for Rightness
09:43 - Complexity of Childhood Emotions
11:57 - Roots of People-Pleasing
13:08 - Misconceptions about People-Pleasing
14:10 - Self-Worth and People-Pleasing
15:29 - Pain of Breaking the Cycle
16:45 - Understanding Motivations for People-Pleasing
18:24 - Oxytocin and Gender Dynamics
19:22 - Cultural Conditioning of Women
20:23 - Primitive Defense Mechanisms
22:07 - Cultural Reinforcement of Gender Roles
23:40 - The Impact of Religious Upbringing
25:09 - Cultural Shifts Post-WWII
25:59 - The Role of Medication in Women's Mental Health
26:17 - Pain and Change in Society
26:45 - Political Figures as Cult Leaders
27:45 - Religious Trauma and Identity
29:49 - The Search for Validation
30:11 - The Concept of the 'Magical Other'
31:36 - Critique of Religious Narratives
33:20 - Order vs. Chaos in Society
34:33 - The Feminine Perspective in Religion
40:48 - The Pressure of Social Media on Identity
42:09 - The Nuance of Societal Order
44:03 - Political Divisions and Identity
47:23 - Media Influence and Extremism
49:42 - Emotional Intelligence as a Solution
51:26 - Cultural Messaging of Emotions
52:36 - The Role of Emotions in Decision Making
53:35 - Order and Uncertainty
01:00:01 - Creating Emotional Intelligence in Women