Is what you’re feeling really anxiety—or just discomfort? In this powerful conversation, Alicia and Dr. Robyn Graham unpack how to identify the roots of anxiety, support our kids through their emotions, and respond with spiritual wisdom and practical tools. This episode brings clarity to confusing feelings and gives you a grounded path forward through faith, neuroscience, and emotional truth.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[00:00] Is What You’re Feeling Actually Anxiety or Just Nervousness?
[05:00] Could Generational Trauma Be the Root of Your Anxiety?
[07:00] What Happens When We Normalize Anxiety in Our Identity?
[10:00] What Should You Do When You See Anxiety Patterns in Your Kids?
[13:00] How Can You Tell If It’s Nervousness or a Clinical Issue?
[15:00] Why Well-Meaning Parents Sometimes Shame Anxious Kids
[18:00] What Truths from Scripture Can Anchor You When Fear Shows Up?
[20:00] How Can You Thrive, Not Just Survive, with Anxiety?
RESOURCES:
Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? Join us in Alicia’s Emotional Confidence Club!
We’re a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using a science-and-Scripture-based roadmap that makes emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.
Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic.
Apply now to join the waitlist at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
RELATED EPISODES:
Ep 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down
Ep 242: “How Can I Manage My Fear of the Future?”
Ep 244: You Can Have a Different Response to Fear and Anxiety
Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
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