Drew Linsalata
Drew Linsalata
Anxiety Recovery: Acceptance Is Better Than Control | EP 314
Anxiety Recovery: Acceptance Is Better Than Control | EP 314
Anxiety Recovery: Acceptance Is Better Than Control | EP 314
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Learn why acceptance-based strategies are more effective than control methods for long-term anxiety recovery in this episode of The Anxious Truth.
30 minutes
Informative
Encouraging
Supportive
Educational
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Drew Linsalata
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
320 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Why Acceptance Beats Control in Anxiety Recovery
Episode Overview
- Acceptance-based strategies offer more sustainable recovery than control methods.
- Understanding the difference between internal and external anxiety is crucial.
- Control strategies might provide short-term relief but fail in the long run.
- Mindfulness and acceptance are key components of effective anxiety treatments.
- Real-world experiences support the shift towards acceptance-based approaches.
It's okay to be anxious. It's okay to even panic. It's okay to have scary thoughts.
Drew Linsalata is back with another enlightening episode of The Anxious Truth, focusing on a fundamental shift in handling chronic anxiety. This time, he dives into why acceptance-based strategies trump control and management methods when dealing with anxiety disorders. Drew, who is a pre-licensed therapist and an ex-sufferer of anxiety himself, shares both research-backed evidence and real-world experiences to support this approach. He explains that while control strategies might offer short-term relief, they often fail in the long run.
Instead, embracing acceptance can lead to more sustainable recovery. Using humour and empathy, Drew breaks down how our instinct to control anxiety symptoms might be keeping us stuck. He also highlights the importance of understanding the difference between internally and externally generated anxiety. If you’re tired of temporary fixes and are looking for a more lasting solution, this episode is a must-listen. It’s packed with valuable insights that could change your perspective on managing anxiety.