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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 20 MIN

44: What to do when anxiety strikes (or any big emotion) - RERELEASE

from Talking with Emma: Stop fighting food & weight · host Emma Wright

This week I'm re-releasing one of my most popular episodes. Given the state of the world at the moment, the tools you'll learn in this episode have never been more useful or needed.In the episode, I walk you through a simple, three-step process for bringing self-compassion into any big emotion. You’ll learn:Why emotions like anxiety are not a personal flaw, but your body’s way of keeping you safeThe fastest way to calm your nervous system (hint: it starts with your hands, not your thoughts)The short kindness script that replaces self-criticism with care in under a minuteA client story that shows how quickly this can shift how you feelYou’ll finish the episode knowing exactly what to do the next time emotion takes over: Normalise. Touch. Kindness.Because you’re not your emotions — you have emotions.And that means you can work with them, not against them.Links & Resources:🎧 Download the Midlife Body Image Guide to manage your anxiety without eating your feelings. Curious about working together?I’m currently taking private clients. Book a consultation where will discuss what you want to achieve, what you’ve currently been doing, and you’ll leave with a clear step-by-step individualised plan to achieve it. Whether I can help you achieve your goal or not, you’ll leave knowing what the next steps are.🌐 Emma's Website📱 Follow on LinkedInIf you enjoyed this episode, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Let’s help more women stop fixing their bodies and start trusting them. 

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This week I'm re-releasing one of my most popular episodes. Given the state of the world at the moment, the tools you'll learn in this episode have never been more useful or needed. In the episode, I walk you through a simple, three-step process for bringing self-compassion into any big emotion. You’ll learn: Why emotions like anxiety are not a personal flaw, but your body’s way of keeping you safeThe fastest way to calm your nervous system (hint: it starts with your hands, not your th...

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