Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older.

In this episode, Matt and Des have a conversation about their own personal battles with anxiety. Listen to their journey on how they have navigated this issue and how they broke the shame that kept them from discovering the help that was needed.

 

QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY

• Continuing the conversation of Faith and Anxiety
• The triggers of anxiety
• How anxiety manifests itself
• Occasional anxiety vs. chronic anxiety disorders
• Misconceptions about who deals with anxiety
• Anxiety is the result of unprocessed emotions
• Breaking the shame of anxiety
• Don’t identify with anxiety
• Redefining what faith and leadership looks like
• The process culture
• There is always a way out
• Faith cannot become a reality unless you perceive your current reality
• Anxiety doesn’t mean you're disconnected from God
• Practical strategies for conquering anxiety 
• Counseling isn’t shameful