The Best of You

Episode 112: Navigating Anxiety—Practical, Powerful Tips to Recognize and Transform Anxiety In Your Life


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What if anxiety isn't your enemy?

What if it's trying to help?


We all feel anxious at times. As we close out this series on Inside Out, we're bring you some powerful tips about how to transform anxiety into a powerful ally.


Here’s what we cover:


1. The most important strategy when you feel anxious (12:59)

2. How to recognize the voice of anxiety (14:03)

3. The relationship between anxiety & numbing (18:07)

4. Healthy “escape” vs. unhealthy numbing (21:22)

5. How to understand passages like “Do not be anxious” in the Bible (22:36)


Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.


Related Episodes:

Episode 67: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning with Cindy Gao

Episode 39: Boundaries for Your Soul—How to Navigate Your Overwhelming Thoughts & Feelings

Episode 41: Boundaries With Fear And Anxiety—How to Calm the Chaos Within and the Joy of Internal Boundaries


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