Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults each year. And yet, despite how familiar it is, we still get so much wrong about it.

We’re taught to treat anxiety like something to conquer, suppress, or “fix.” But what if that mindset is actually making things worse?

If you've ever spiraled over a future that hasn’t happened—or replayed a conversation on loop, dissecting every word you said—this episode is for you.

Joining me is licensed therapist Alison Seponara, creator of The Anxiety Healer, and one of Instagram’s most trusted voices on mental health. Together, we unpack what anxiety really is, why it’s so hard to manage, and how to stop unintentionally feeding the very thing we’re trying to escape.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The one anxiety tool no one’s talking about—but everyone should be using
• Why you actually don’t want to get rid of your anxiety completely
• How early life experiences can shape our relationship with anxiety
• A personal story from Alison about the well-intentioned act that triggered her worst panic attack

If anxiety is part of your story, this episode is a must.

Xxoo Darcy

REFERENCES

Mindful Care

TheAnxietyHealer.com

The Anxiety Healer's Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body

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