1160: Why Anxiety Isnt The Enemy

In today's episode, Gina discusses how to use the wisdom of the body to overcome anxiety. Anxiety is actually there to serve us and not a dysfunction in itself. Through better understanding anxiety and our body, we can learn how to differentiate between necessary anxious feelings and unwanted, unnecessary anxiety. Use tools recommended in this episode to eliminate unwanted anxiety!

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Chapters

0:26 Introduction to Reframing Anxiety

2:25 The Role of the Nervous System

4:50 Understanding Anxiety as a Protective Strategy

9:21 The Concept of Emotional Debt

13:56 Foundational Skills for Resilience

15:03 A Simple Breathing Practice

16:36 Regulating from the Bottom Up

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into an intriguing perspective on anxiety, emphasizing that it is not an enemy, but rather a protective strategy utilized by our nervous system. I explore the reasons behind our feelings of fear and anxiety, particularly the exhausting unrelenting kind that many experience daily. The conversation centers on how reframing our understanding of these emotions can lead to greater peace and calm, transforming how we interact with our own mental states.

Drawing inspiration from a podcast I recently listened to featuring Johnny Miller, I share insights into the intersection of grief and the nervous system. His approach stood out to me because it encompasses not just mental exercises, but also the physical aspect of emotional processing. It’s crucial, I assert, to recognize that the body plays a significant role in achieving calm and balance, especially when dealing with anxious feelings. I invite listeners to explore the concept that anxiety can be an alert signal, much like a smoke alarm warning us of danger, but often it may also respond to trivial situations like burnt toast.

I emphasize that many have a tendency to treat anxiety as a scourge rather than understanding it as an expression of deeper emotions that may need addressing. Our nervous systems are wired for protection, prompting instinctual responses to perceived threats. However, I highlight the hopeful reality that our systems are always striving to return to a state of balance, and that we can facilitate this through somatic practices. The conversation takes a turn towards personal resilience, particularly through recognizing emotions as they arise rather than suppressing them, a phenomenon I term "emotional debt."

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