In this conversation, Stella Rae and entrepreneur Bradley Rausch explore the intricate relationship between anxiety and success. Bradley shares his personal journey of overcoming anxiety, emphasizing the importance of understanding the fight or flight response and the need to surrender to feelings rather than fight or flee from them. They discuss practical strategies for reframing past experiences and managing future anxiety, highlighting the significance of self-awareness and emotional regulation in personal growth. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity of managing emotions and anxiety through grounding techniques and self-advocacy, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their feelings and seek knowledge for personal development.Follow Bradley!IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradleyyrausch/His podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYrLgsW0xoXNeKzqzae1J?si=c6a5018f54b34603&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabmn-WSG-qBJH_PgthCVOGLaMuSuKMzT0daJsbo1YNIKhHQGgR84iEBvfw_aem_HAIB0kj-DmAr0PcadvcQ2Q&nd=1&dlsi=7b0bce6aa1d54187LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-rausch/Takeaways:Anxiety can be transformed into a tool for success.Understanding fight or flight responses is crucial for managing anxiety.Surrendering to feelings allows for better emotional regulation.Past experiences do not define future outcomes.Self-awareness is key to personal growth and development.Punishing oneself for past mistakes hinders progress.It's important to create a life that accommodates feelings, not avoids them.Feelings are fleetingConfidence can be rebuilt through self-preservation and grace.Life continues despite feelings of anxiety or panic. People can learn to deal with difficult situations better.Finding balance between discomfort and rest is crucial.Curiosity can help overcome fears and self-doubt.Input-based goals are more empowering than outcome-based goals.We fear how we feel when doing hard things, not the tasks themselves.Building an upward spiral of small wins boosts motivation.Managing anxiety involves understanding and processing feelings.Grounding techniques can help regulate emotions effectively.Self-advocacy is essential for personal growth and development.Knowledge is a powerful tool for navigating life's challenges.Enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!MY NEW WEBSITE!! Shop merch, sign up for my newsletter, book a coffee chat, & more: http://stellaraeherself.comI edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselfgoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182Chapters00:00 Introduction to Anxiety and Success04:46 Understanding Fight or Flight Responses15:10 Surrendering to Feelings19:27 Reframing Past Experiences and Future Anxiety26:41 Embracing Hardship and Growth27:51 Finding Balance: Comfort Zone vs. Rest28:38 Curiosity as a Tool for Overcoming Fear30:48 Input vs. Output Goals: A New Perspective34:13 The Nature of Hard Things and Our Reactions36:24 Building an Upward Spiral of Progress37:50 Managing Anxiety and Regulating Emotions39:17 Grounding Techniques for Daily Calm45:24 Connecting and Sharing Resources#StellaRaePodcast