Drew Linsalata
Drew Linsalata
EP 272 - Anxiety Recovery And Learning To Do .... Nothing?!
EP 272 - Anxiety Recovery And Learning To Do .... Nothing?!
EP 272 - Anxiety Recovery And Learning To Do .... Nothing?!
Wednesday 30th August 2023
Discover how doing nothing can help manage anxiety and life's challenges with insights from Joanna Hardis on 'The Anxious Truth'.
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Episode Overview
- Joanna Hardis discusses the concept of doing nothing in response to distress and uncomfortable feelings
- The conversation highlights the application of doing nothing to anxiety recovery and life in general
- The episode explores the stages of change and reframing one's approach to distress
- Joanna and Drew emphasize the importance of taking small steps towards recovery in anxiety and life
- The discussion sheds light on the difference between a thought and thinking, and the common over-reliance on emotional reasoning
I want people to do something differently. But I want people to do nothing with the thoughts about why is this happening? Does this mean I don't love my kid? Does this mean I'm a terrible mother? Does this mean I'm not as good as that mom? Those are the kinds of things that I want people to do nothing with those kinds of thoughts.
Ever thought that doing nothing could be the key to managing anxiety? In this intriguing episode of 'The Anxious Truth', host Drew Linsalata chats with anxiety and OCD specialist Joanna Hardis about the unconventional yet powerful concept of doing nothing. Joanna, author of 'Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your Way', shares her wisdom on why sometimes the best action is no action at all.
They dive into how our instinct to fix every uncomfortable feeling can actually keep us stuck in a cycle of distress. Joanna explains how learning to ride through these feelings without hitting the panic button can lead to significant progress in anxiety recovery and overall life satisfaction. Drew and Joanna also discuss the stages of change, the difference between having a thought and engaging in thinking, and why we often rely too much on emotional reasoning.
This episode isn't just for those dealing with anxiety disorders; it's a valuable listen for anyone looking to handle life's challenges more effectively. Tune in to discover how doing nothing might just be the most productive thing you can do.