016: Holistically Healing Anxiety & Relationships with Lilly Rachels

Episode Summary:In this insightful episode, we explore the relationship between holistic mental health, anxiety, and relationship coaching. Our guest, Lilly Rachels delves into the role of emotions, medication, stress, and personal growth in shaping our mental and relational well-being. We discuss the societal tendency to suppress emotions, the over-reliance on medication without accompanying therapy, and how shifting our mindset about discomfort can help build resilience. We discuss how relationships can falter by not following sound self-care principles such as eating well and exercising, and using motivational interviewing in relationships.Key Topics Covered:The impact of antidepressants on emotional regulationThe importance of experiencing and understanding all emotions, rather than suppressing themMedication as a temporary tool rather than a long-term solutionThe societal discomfort with unpleasant emotions and how to reframe them as signals rather than problemsThe role of stress in personal growth and resilience, distinguishing between distress and eustressThe benefits of yoga and mindfulness in developing self-awareness and emotional resilienceThe historical shift from holistic health practices to modern Western medicineThe pressures placed on romantic relationships and the misconceptions about love "healing" past traumaHow understanding childhood relationships can provide insight into romantic relationship patternsMemorable Quotes:"Pills don’t teach skills.""Being uncomfortable isn’t bad for you—it’s a signal for growth.""You’re not going to meet someone who can love the trauma out of you.""Holistic health was the norm for centuries—only recently did we shift away."Resources & Links:Follow Lilly on social media:@lillyrachelsSee her website atlillyrachels.com orrelearnrelationships.comSubscribe and review and check back for more soon.To support me and the production of this podcast, go to⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products,⁠visit my dispensary⁠.Visit my website at⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠ where you can read more about me and schedule sessions.