370. Navigate Anxiety and Become a Speaker with Brittany Richmond

Navigate Anxiety and Become a Speaker: How to Move from Suffering to Living and Empowering Others with Your Voice Navigating through anxiety can feel overwhelming, and it is not something that can be cured. However, you can learn how to move to a place where you can say I no longer suffer from it; I am living with it. Learn to navigate anxiety and use your voice to help others. Embrace and Navigate Anxiety Anxiety can manifest in various ways, affecting every aspect of our lives, including our personal and professional growth. Anxiety often causes people to feel isolated, which creates a cycle of avoidance and leads to more isolation. When you can acknowledge this cycle and take action, you can break this cycle. Taking action involves creating strategies and learning to embrace your authentic self, not trying to be who you think others will like or want you to be. Navigating Anxiety is a Two-Way Road Who you surround yourself with makes a difference in taking action over your anxiety. The solution is not that you need to get over it and talk about your feelings to have a strong relationship. Your partner also needs to work on active listening and knowing when to hold space so that you can work to share how you're feeling. Holding space is a powerful tool in helping navigate anxiety. The Power of Speaking Public speaking is a powerful tool for expanding your business and allows you to connect with your audience on a deeper level. You are able to build trust and share your expertise when you become a speaker. Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking For many people, including those who navigate anxiety, the fear of public speaking comes from a fear of being judged. When you approach speaking from a servant's potion and focus on your purpose to share what you know to help others, it can help you overcome this fear. And remember that your audience is not looking at you; they are there to listen to what you say and learn from you. Stay focused on sharing your passion with your audience. About Brittany Richmond Brittany Richmond is a dynamic and charismatic mental health expert with over a decade of experience. Diagnosed with multiple anxiety disorders, including an impulse control disorder, she was inspired to enter the fields of counseling and psychology. Brittany has since dedicated herself to ending the stigma surrounding mental health. She is on a mission to reach out to as many struggling young people as possible with her story and voice. Website for Brittany Richmond Brittany's book: Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me: Going From Suffering From to Living With Anxiety Additional Resources Download the free eBook- A guide for alleviating anxiety and developing healthy habits for a healthy mind Dr. Robyn Graham's Book You, Me, and Anxiety Access all links and full shownotes