Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, and today's guest is Leslie Slemmons, a licensed social worker from South Carolina.In this episode, we'll be exploring the myth that thought-stopping or controlling our thoughts is the only way to manage anxiety. Leslie will share her personal and clinical experience in managing anxiety, and how moms can find kindness and connection in the midst of the chaos. Join us as we rewrite the narrative around mom anxiety to find a better way of getting thru . Live in South Carolina and want to work with Leslie? Check out her info <a href='https://www.peacebypiecetherapy.care/'>here.</a>Feeling a bit lost in the motherhood jungle? Let Leslie be your guide to show you the way. Just download the <a href='https://www.howwegetthru.com/'>How We Get Thru app</a> on your iPhone or Android and get a FREE 7-day trial. You'll get to watch, listen, or read Leslie’s course (and many others!) at your own pace. Say goodbye to the overwhelm and hello to finding yourself again. Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our <a href='https://youtu.be/8RBnhxKWXNs'>full podcast episodes</a> and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!

Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, and today's guest is Leslie Slemmons, a licensed social worker from South Carolina. In this episode, we'll be exploring the myth that thought-stopping or controlling our thoughts is the only way to manage anxiety. Leslie will share her personal and clinical experience in managing anxiety, and how moms can find kindness and connection in the midst of the chaos. Join us as we rewrite the narrative around mom anxiety to find a better way of getting thru . Live in South Carolina and want to work with Leslie? Check out her info here. Feeling a bit lost in the motherhood jungle? Let Leslie be your guide to show you the way. Just download the How We Get Thru app on your iPhone or Android and get a FREE 7-day trial. You'll get to watch, listen, or read Leslie’s course (and many others!) at your own pace. Say goodbye to the overwhelm and hello to finding yourself again. Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!

Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, and today's guest is Leslie Slemmons, a licensed social worker from South Carolina.In this episode, we'll be exploring the myth that thought-stopping or controlling our thoughts is the only way to manage anxiety. Leslie will share her personal and clinical experience in managing anxiety, and how moms can find kindness and connection in the midst of the chaos. Join us as we rewrite the narrative around mom anxiety to find a better way of getting thru .&nbsp;Live in South Carolina and want to work with Leslie? Check out her info <a href="https://www.peacebypiecetherapy.care/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a>Feeling a bit lost in the motherhood jungle? Let Leslie be your guide to show you the way. Just download the <a href="https://www.howwegetthru.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">How We Get Thru app</a> on your iPhone or Android and get a FREE 7-day trial. You'll get to watch, listen, or read Leslie’s course (and many others!) at your own pace. Say goodbye to the overwhelm and hello to finding yourself again.&nbsp;Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our <a href="https://youtu.be/8RBnhxKWXNs" rel="noopener noreferrer">full podcast episodes</a> and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!

S1 Ep 3 Stop Trying To Control Mom Anxiety with Leslie Slemmons, LISW-CP

Do you ever feel stuck? Like no matter what you do, you’re in the same damn place? Or maybe you’re so overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself that even rest doesn’t feel restful anymore? Yeah. Same. This season, we’re going there. We’re talking about the messy in-between—the moments when life forces you to pause, rethink, and reroute. We’re diving into spirituality (the real, not the cringey kind), energy healing, soul contracts, astrology, shadow work—all the things that help you feel grounded when everything else feels like chaos. Because if you’re feeling lost, exhausted, or like you’re searching for something more but don’t even know where to start, you are not alone. I’m Jen—mom, therapist, and your guide in the How We Get Thru community. This is a space where you can exhale. Where we ask the big questions, sit with the hard stuff, and actually find ways to heal that make sense for you. And if you want to go even deeper? Our HWGT community is where it all happens—live events, daily meditations, journal prompts, and real connection with people who get it. So, hit that subscribe button, and let’s do this. And if you’re ready to truly dive in, join the HWGT community today—link’s in the description. Welcome (or welcome back) to the How We Get Thru community. Where We heal. We grow. We get thru—together.&nbsp;

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Do you ever feel stuck? Like no matter what you do, you’re in the same damn place? Or maybe you’re so overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself that even rest doesn’t feel restful anymore? Yeah. Same. This season, we’re going there. We’re talking about the messy in-between—the moments when life forces you to pause, rethink, and reroute. We’re diving into spirituality (the real, not the cringey kind), energy healing, soul contracts, astrology, shadow work—all the things that help you feel grounded when everything else feels like chaos. Because if you’re feeling lost, exhausted, or like you’re searching for something more but don’t even know where to start, you are not alone. I’m Jen—mom, therapist, and your guide in the How We Get Thru community. This is a space where you can exhale. Where we ask the big questions, sit with the hard stuff, and actually find ways to heal that make sense for you. And if you want to go even deeper? Our HWGT community is where it all happens—live events, daily meditations, journal prompts, and real connection with people who get it. So, hit that subscribe button, and let’s do this. And if you’re ready to truly dive in, join the HWGT community today—link’s in the description. Welcome (or welcome back) to the How We Get Thru community. Where We heal. We grow. We get thru—together. 

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