iHeartPodcasts

The One You Feed

iHeartPodcasts

  • Sarah Wilson on Anxiety

Sarah Wilson on Anxiety

Tuesday 28th January 2020

Sarah Wilson discusses her journey through anxiety and shares tips for managing it on 'The One You Feed'.
44 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Authentic

About this podcast

The One You Feed
Author:
iHeartPodcasts
Overview:
Categories:
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindful Recovery
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Links:
Visit site
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Sarah Wilson's Journey Through Anxiety: Finding Beauty in the Struggle

We live in a culture where it is really quite often to know where you cross the line into disordered anxiety, because we do live in a world where being busy, being frenetic, is glorified.
Ever wondered how anxiety can shape your life in unexpected ways? In this engaging episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Sarah Wilson, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of iquitsugar.com. Sarah has worn many hats, from being the Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine Australia to hosting Master Chef Australia. But it's her latest book, *First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Journey Through Anxiety*, that takes center stage in this conversation.
Sarah opens up about her lifelong battle with anxiety, touching on her experiences with insomnia, bulimia, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder. She dives into how viewing anxiety through a philosophical and spiritual lens has been pivotal in her recovery journey. The episode doesn't shy away from the hard stuff; Sarah discusses the role of therapy and medication in managing her mental health. One key takeaway is the idea that struggle can bring unexpected beauty into our lives.
Sarah also shares practical tips on overcoming indecision and emphasizes the importance of creating space and slowing down to calm the anxious mind. This episode is a heartfelt and informative listen for anyone grappling with anxiety or interested in mental health.