Show Notes
Welcome back everyone!
In this episode, I dive into the sneaky nature of worry—how it masquerades as a helpful strategy when really, it’s just our nervous system trying to avoid the discomfort of uncertainty.
Worry gives us the illusion of control, but underneath it is a scared, younger part of us that never learned how to feel safe in the unknown.
I talk about how this starts in childhood, when unpredictability wires us to constantly scan for “what ifs” as a way of preparing for the worst. But the problem is, this habit doesn’t actually keep us safe—it just keeps us stuck.
Instead of spiraling in our thoughts, the way out is through the body. I’ll explain why real healing from anxiety happens when we learn to feel our way through it, not think our way out.
And yes, that means learning to sit with discomfort and build a new relationship with uncertainty—not as a threat, but as a doorway to deeper trust in ourselves.
Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG and TikTok here: @theanxietymd
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Understanding Worry and Anxiety
05:43 The Paradox of Worry and Uncertainty
12:51 Healing Through Sensation Without Explanation
20:12 Breaking the Cycle of Alarm and Anxiety
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