Calming Anxiety: Body First, Mind Follows with Dr. Michele Blume
The decision to heal sets the intention to become your greatest self and releases the energetic potential to facilitate that becoming and, at the very same time, you are becoming your potential.
Ever feel like anxiety has taken the driver's seat in your life? In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles chats with Dr. Michele Blume about the often-overlooked physical roots of anxiety. Dr. Blume, a psychologist and Reiki practitioner, shares her approach to taming anxiety by focusing on the body first. Forget trying to wrestle your thoughts into submission—Dr. Blume explains that fear actually starts in the body.
She introduces the SOAR model—Sense, Observe, Articulate, Reflect—as a way to connect with your bodily sensations and reduce anxiety's grip. Through practical exercises and a compassionate approach, you'll learn how to shift your attention to your body, quiet the fear, and find resilience and vitality. Whether you're struggling with daily worries or more intense anxiety, this episode offers a fresh perspective on finding calm and balance.