When anxiety shows up, the instinct is usually to avoid it—but that instinct can quietly make it worse. This episode breaks down why facing discomfort is often the more effective path, especially in a world that’s made us less tolerant of it.

Instead of quick fixes, we look at a more durable approach:
• Grounding yourself in long-term purpose
• Putting precise language to what you feel
• Slowly building familiarity with what triggers you

The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety. It’s to change your relationship with it, so it carries less weight and less control over time.


[00:00:00] - Introduction and Overview
[00:00:53] - The Paradox of Comfort and Anxiety
[00:02:05] - The Importance of Approaching Anxiety
[00:05:10] - Steps to Approach Anxiety: Finding Your Why
[00:12:28] - Steps to Approach Anxiety: Describing Your Emotions
[00:18:36] - Steps to Approach Anxiety: Exposure and Familiarity
[00:23:58] - Conclusion and Summary


For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to:
https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/don%E2%80%99t-avoid%2C-but-approach-your-anxiety-instead

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