Fellowship CR
Rodney Holmstrom and Heidi Dennis
51. What is Anxiety, Really?
51. What is Anxiety, Really?
51. What is Anxiety, Really?
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Rodney Holmstrom and Heidi Dennis explore how to transform your relationship with anxiety, offering fresh insights and practical tips for finding peace.
22 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Anxiety as an internal alarm system for perceived threats
- The importance of self-compassion and empathy in managing anxiety
- Practical approaches to understanding and navigating anxiety
- The role of faith and emotional support in finding peace
- Significance of self-care and listening to the body in dealing with anxiety
Anxiety is your internal alarm system. It's your nervous system, essentially, trying to warn you of a perceived threat. Sometimes it is just trying to tell us we need some reassurance. We need to reset. We need to slow down. How amazing is it that if we listen to what our bodies are telling us, not only can we know the threat level, but it essentially can lead us to safety if we don't just try to shut it down.
Have you ever wondered if anxiety could actually work in your favor? In this episode of 'Hope in Recovery', Rodney Holmstrom sits down with licensed counselor and author Heidi Dennis to unravel the mysteries of anxiety. Forget what you thought you knew about this often-misunderstood condition. Heidi, drawing from her book 'Hello Anxiety', offers a refreshing take on how we can change our relationship with anxiety.
The duo tackles the misconceptions and shame that frequently accompany anxiety, and they dive into how understanding its purpose can transform your approach to it. Heidi shares practical tips on listening to your body, practicing self-compassion, and harnessing empathy. They also explore the critical role of faith and emotional support in managing anxiety. If you're seeking a new perspective on anxiety and practical ways to find peace, this episode is a must-listen.