Anchored Not Anxious

Are you reading your Bible but feeling like you're just going through the motions? Like gulping food without tasting it? There's a better way.

In this episode, I lead you through a Lectio Divina—sacred reading—practice that transforms your time in Scripture from boring obligation to intimate encounter. I'll walk you through exactly how to do it, using Habakkuk 3:19 as our example text, and show you why slowing down to...

Overwhelm. Overthinking. Anxiety. Worry. If these describe your mental state as you head into the holidays (or any busy season), this episode is your lifeline.

I'm giving you a comprehensive 7-point plan to manage anxiety and emotional upheaval before they manage you. From learning to watch your "yeses" and understanding how dehydration affects your stress levels, to discovering the power of "Take 15"—a simp...

Ever wonder what would actually be on your to-do list if Jesus was the one writing it? Spoiler: it's probably not "organize the garage" or "respond to 47 emails."

In this episode, I share four things I believe Jesus would want on your daily list—and they're all surprisingly doable. Listen to the Holy Spirit's nudge the first time (not the third). Pray with people in the moment instead of promising ...

What if you could reset your entire emotional and spiritual state in just a few minutes? That's the power of centering prayer.

In this episode, I guide you through a specific centering prayer practice based on Jeremiah 17:7-8—a prayer that reminds you to root yourself in God’s strength. I'll show you how to coordinate this prayer with your breathing to create a rhythm that calms your mind, settles your emotions, and ground...

Holiday hosting stressing you out? What if I told you that the burnt turkey, the carpet stain, and the unexpected guest count don't matter nearly as much as you think they do?

In this episode, I share why your holiday performance is meaningless in the scheme of things—and why that's actually the most freeing news you'll hear this season. Drawing from my own chaotic Christmas Day experience, I walk you through three pr...

Welcome to Anchored Not Anxious. I'm Terri Hutchinson, your host. 

I'm continuing the monthly series, “Why She Trusts God”, and I have guest author Lisa Woolery. 

She is the author of The Widow's Comeback and the Widow's Comeback 365 Grief Calendar and Workbook.  

Lisa was widowed six years ago, and as you can imagine, that causes a lot of anxiety.  In her recovery she learned a little bit more about trusting God a...

Ever walked past a bakery and been instantly transported by the smell? That's your limbic system at work—the same brain region that makes essential oils so powerful for managing emotions and anxiety. In this practical and personal episode, Terri shares her go-to "Emotional Rescue" blend, why it works, and when she uses it.  

In high stress and even panic, you can take five deep inhales from a small bottle—regain enoug...

Sometimes hope comes from the most unexpected places. 

In this moving episode, Terri shares the heartbreaking moment when a simple physical therapy exercise brought her to tears and made her feel like giving up entirely. At 43, unable to walk and talk simultaneously, she felt embarrassed, stupid, and utterly defeated.

But then something beautiful happened. The cardiac rehab patients she'd been quietly sharing space with for mont...

In this practical and immediately applicable episode, learn how to transform your stressful commute (or any tense situation) using simple muscle relaxation techniques. Whether you're behind the wheel, at your computer, or standing in line, you'll discover how to tune into your body and thoughts to reduce physical tension and mental stress.

From checking your shoulder position and loosening your death grip on the steering w...

Running on fumes? Stretched to your breaking point while everyone around you seems oblivious to how much you're carrying? 

In this tender and deeply encouraging episode, Terri explores the profound loneliness of being the one who gives everything—your time, energy, and heart—until there's nothing left to live on.

Through the beautiful story of the widow's mite from Luke 21, discover how Jesus sees exactly what you&apos...

Ever felt completely overwhelmed by your own thoughts and emotions? In this vulnerable and deeply personal episode, Terri describes a raw moment of crisis in a grocery store parking lot and how it became the catalyst for trying cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). 

Intense emotions create a thoughts storm and at the same time emotions are spiking.  Feeling out of control and unable to "fix it" Terri turned to Cognitive Beha...

What if canceled plans could become unexpected gifts? In this heartwarming episode of Anchored Not Anxious, host Terri sits down with author Elise Tegegne to explore how trust transforms our response to life's curveballs.

Elise, author of "In Praise of House Flies: Meditations on the Gifts in Everyday Quandaries," shares how her mother's "adventure mindset" shaped her ability to welcome disruption with ...

Peaceful moments are easily disturbed by worries, unexpected change, or stress.  Discover a powerful metaphor for our spiritual journey through a woman’s encounter at the ocean’s edge. 

Uncertainty, life change, and stress events can feel like shifting sand, but you can remain anchored to God. Hebrews 6:19 is your lifeline.

Perfect for anyone experiencing anxiety, facing uncertainty, or seeking spiritual stability during turbulent se...

Do you wish you had a mental security system? One that keeps out intrusive and unhelpful thoughts. It's enough to control your own doubt and questioning, but Satan's attacks too? The enemy can rattle even the most faithful, like King Hezekiah. 

Listen to what Hezekiah did to beat down the psychological warfare threatening his trust in God.

Perfect for anyone battling doubt, feeling spiritually attacked, or wanting to move f...

Ever seen those spike strips in parking garages or rental car locations? These pierce a tire if you try to go in the wrong way. What if you could pull a lever to raise a spike strip taking the air out of distorted and unhelpful thoughts.

Just as God established boundary lines for the seas, you can set boundaries for thoughts and feelings. 

Boundaries meant to protect your peace. No more manipulation! You choose what thought or feelin...

Are you managing 70%, 80%, or even 90% of everything in your life—and everyone else's? If you're nodding yes while feeling exhausted just thinking about it, this episode is for you.

Self-reliance can be a strength, but it has a shadow side of chronic stress weakening your immune system and setting you up for illness. Flip self-reliance into self-care and restore your weary soul and mind.

Perfect for high-achievers, caregive...

Most people post-event process a meeting, a date, or a social gathering. It’s normal unless it takes a downward spiral. 

Post-event processing is a form of social anxiety. 

Terri uses a real-life day-after processing example and why insecurities and self-doubt become the catalyst for anxiety. Move from a negative to a positive mindset. 

Your mind does not get to sabotage your life. 

Click this link to access your free Post Event Prompt...