Ever feel like the world’s designed to keep you anxious… and stuck?
You’re not alone. And today’s guest—Martha Beck, best-selling author and world-renowned life coach—is here to show us a gentler way forward.
In this episode, Martha shares the soul-soothing, science-backed strategies from her latest book, “Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose.” We dive deep into why anxiety is on the rise (and what you can do to quiet it), how to live in a “circle world” even when life feels like a box, and the simple actions that unlock your purpose—no hustle required.
🌿 How your environment (yes, even your kitchen counters!) can either fuel anxiety or bring calm
🌱 Why modern life is like living in a box… and how to create your own circles of peace, creativity, and connection
🧠 The real reason your brain is stuck in the anxiety spiral (it’s not your fault!)
💡 The magic of “sense drenching” and how it can melt anxiety in minutes
💛 Why your life’s purpose isn’t something you have to find—it’s something you live, one step at a time
Martha’s insights are more than just tips—they’re an invitation to come home to yourself. To swap out overwhelm for curiosity. To finally create the calm and purpose you know you’re craving.
Because when we declutter the noise and listen to our soul’s quiet whispers? That’s where real peace—and real purpose—live.
Martha’s must-read book: “Beyond Anxiety” (https://marthabeck.com/beyond-anxiety/)
Free Anxiety Toolkit (https://marthabeck.com/exercises/) from Martha to help you put these ideas into practice
Join my free weekly newsletter, Ready, Set, Simplify, (https://www.katyjoywells.com/simplify) for more ways to calm the chaos in your home (and head!)
👉 Let’s step out of the box, into the circle, and find the freedom you’ve been waiting for.
Hit play and let’s simplify, together.
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