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Anxiety Runs in Families: What Parents Can Do to Break the Pattern
Parent Anxiety Is Real: My Story, Nervous-System Tools, and How to Build Your Support Team
Got a worrier at home? Grab THE BACK TO SCHOOL WORRY TOOLKIT for 10 days of tools sent straight to your inbox!
Have a tool that helps your anxiety? DM me on Instagram (@sacredgroundcoaching) or email [email protected] —I’d love to feature listener strategies in a future episode.
Anxiety is rising—and it often runs in families. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I (Jami Glenn, Emotional Wellness Coach for Families) share how anxiety showed up in my childhood, how counseling flipped the lights on in my 20s, and the simple, body-first tools I still use as a mom. If you’re an anxious parent raising an anxious kid, you’ll find validation, language for what you’re feeling, and practical next steps you can try today.
Key Takeaways
Anxiety is often intergenerational. Many anxious kids have at least one anxious parent. Naming that reduces shame.
Validation is powerful. The right counselor + compassionate language can immediately bring relief and direction.
Anxiety is a body-first experience. Move the energy (walks, runs, classes) to prevent rumination and agitation.
Curate your inputs. Swap TV news for reading; don’t expose kids’ developing brains to scary loops.
Relationships regulate. Coffee with a friend, a phone call, or a walk-and-talk can downshift your nervous system fast.
Build your support team. Counseling, coaching, medical/holistic care—different seasons call for different resources.
Track your “warning lights.” Early cues (like 4 a.m. spirals) mean it’s time to use your tools on purpose.
Try-It-Today Toolkit
5-Minute Reset: Go outside and walk to the end of the street and back—notice your breath and feet.
Content Audit: Mute one account, turn off autoplay news, or switch to reading headlines only.
Connection Cue: Text a friend for a 10-minute call or schedule a coffee walk this week.
Name the Spiral: Write the worry once; set a 2-minute timer; then choose one small action (drink water, stretch, step outside).
Team Builder: List 2 pros you might add (counselor, coach, PCP/holistic practitioner) and send one inquiry.
Resources Mentioned
Counseling/therapy (find a good fit; it’s okay to try again)
Body movement you actually enjoy (walks, runs, group classes)
Supportive friends/community (coffee, calls, walk-and-talks)
Holistic/medical support (labs, vitamins, whole-person care)
Next Steps:
If this episode was helpful, share it with one parent friend who needs some calm today.
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By Jami GlennParent Anxiety Is Real: My Story, Nervous-System Tools, and How to Build Your Support Team
Got a worrier at home? Grab THE BACK TO SCHOOL WORRY TOOLKIT for 10 days of tools sent straight to your inbox!
Have a tool that helps your anxiety? DM me on Instagram (@sacredgroundcoaching) or email [email protected] —I’d love to feature listener strategies in a future episode.
Anxiety is rising—and it often runs in families. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I (Jami Glenn, Emotional Wellness Coach for Families) share how anxiety showed up in my childhood, how counseling flipped the lights on in my 20s, and the simple, body-first tools I still use as a mom. If you’re an anxious parent raising an anxious kid, you’ll find validation, language for what you’re feeling, and practical next steps you can try today.
Key Takeaways
Anxiety is often intergenerational. Many anxious kids have at least one anxious parent. Naming that reduces shame.
Validation is powerful. The right counselor + compassionate language can immediately bring relief and direction.
Anxiety is a body-first experience. Move the energy (walks, runs, classes) to prevent rumination and agitation.
Curate your inputs. Swap TV news for reading; don’t expose kids’ developing brains to scary loops.
Relationships regulate. Coffee with a friend, a phone call, or a walk-and-talk can downshift your nervous system fast.
Build your support team. Counseling, coaching, medical/holistic care—different seasons call for different resources.
Track your “warning lights.” Early cues (like 4 a.m. spirals) mean it’s time to use your tools on purpose.
Try-It-Today Toolkit
5-Minute Reset: Go outside and walk to the end of the street and back—notice your breath and feet.
Content Audit: Mute one account, turn off autoplay news, or switch to reading headlines only.
Connection Cue: Text a friend for a 10-minute call or schedule a coffee walk this week.
Name the Spiral: Write the worry once; set a 2-minute timer; then choose one small action (drink water, stretch, step outside).
Team Builder: List 2 pros you might add (counselor, coach, PCP/holistic practitioner) and send one inquiry.
Resources Mentioned
Counseling/therapy (find a good fit; it’s okay to try again)
Body movement you actually enjoy (walks, runs, group classes)
Supportive friends/community (coffee, calls, walk-and-talks)
Holistic/medical support (labs, vitamins, whole-person care)
Next Steps:
If this episode was helpful, share it with one parent friend who needs some calm today.