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When anxiety takes over, it’s easy to believe your thoughts are the truth.
But what if the way out of anxious thinking isn’t finding the right answer—it’s asking a better question?
In this episode, Cynthia Coufal shares how both teens and parents can use intentional self-questioning to shift perception, process emotions, and plan their next best step through anxiety.
We’ll explore:
✨ Why anxious thoughts often sound like questions (“What if I fail?” “Why can’t I stop worrying?”) and how to reframe them
🧠 The neuroscience behind curiosity and calm — and why labeling emotions reduces stress in the brain
💬 The difference between control questions and curious questions
🌱 Practical prompts you can use this week to help yourself or your teen pause, reflect, and respond with more peace
Cynthia blends new research with compassionate insight to show that calm doesn’t come from silencing your thoughts — it comes from questioning them with intention.
Because the quality of your questions determines the quality of your calm. 🌿
Reflection Prompts from This Episode:
🎧 Listen if you or your teen ever feel trapped in anxious overthinking, perfectionism, or self-doubt. This episode will help you turn curiosity into calm — one question at a time.
Find my podcast
Email me: [email protected]
Text me: 785-380-2064
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By Cynthia Coufal | Teen Anxiety Coach | School Counselor | Parent Advocate | Help for Anxiety5
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When anxiety takes over, it’s easy to believe your thoughts are the truth.
But what if the way out of anxious thinking isn’t finding the right answer—it’s asking a better question?
In this episode, Cynthia Coufal shares how both teens and parents can use intentional self-questioning to shift perception, process emotions, and plan their next best step through anxiety.
We’ll explore:
✨ Why anxious thoughts often sound like questions (“What if I fail?” “Why can’t I stop worrying?”) and how to reframe them
🧠 The neuroscience behind curiosity and calm — and why labeling emotions reduces stress in the brain
💬 The difference between control questions and curious questions
🌱 Practical prompts you can use this week to help yourself or your teen pause, reflect, and respond with more peace
Cynthia blends new research with compassionate insight to show that calm doesn’t come from silencing your thoughts — it comes from questioning them with intention.
Because the quality of your questions determines the quality of your calm. 🌿
Reflection Prompts from This Episode:
🎧 Listen if you or your teen ever feel trapped in anxious overthinking, perfectionism, or self-doubt. This episode will help you turn curiosity into calm — one question at a time.
Find my podcast
Email me: [email protected]
Text me: 785-380-2064
More information

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