EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 17 MIN
Anxiety, Connection & King Kong with Heidi Dening EP #3
from SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell · host Toni Powell
This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: Anxiety, Connection and King Kong EP #3A dancing gorilla, an immigration bombshell, and a marriage visa surprise. In this wild episode, Heidi Dening shares how King Kong stole Batgirl’s heart—and why human connection is her #1 de-stress tool. Plus: neuroscience gold from Dr. John Arden on how to reduce anxiety by doing exactly what you don’t feel like doing.Heads up: Heidi's on a remote island without a mic, so audio quality is patchy—but worth it.You'll learn: Heidi’s favourite de-stress tip—and the neuroscience behind why connection calms anxietyDr. John Arden’s brilliant explanation of how avoiding what makes us anxious actually worsens itWhy chocolate literally tastes better when eaten with someone elseHow Heidi met her husband while he was dressed as King Kong, and how her dad (a police officer) accidentally forced a marriageToni’s reflections on betrayal, loneliness, and the places we hold pain🎧 Topics include:Anxiety relief, neuroscience, connection, marriage stories, resilience, neuroplasticity, illegal immigration, humour, emotional healing, and mental health tools.🔗 Links Heidi's book: https://amzn.to/3UdNz5l Heidi's website: https://heididening.com/John's amazing book: Rewire Your Brain 2.0 - https://amzn.to/41lD3gcFull transcript and Bio: https://shithappy.com/anxiety-connection/Related episodes:Previous episode (#2) with Heidi Dening: https://youtu.be/LadxXTlOLAw#wellbeing, #resilience, #mentalhealth, #happiness, #selfcare, #motivation, #happinesspodcast, #Inspiringpodcast, #storytelling, #mindset, #personalgrowth, #socialanxiety, #connectionmatters, #relationshipgoals, #anxietysupport, #neuroscienceofhappinessSupport the show Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/
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This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: Anxiety, Connection and King Kong EP #3 A dancing gorilla, an immigration bombshell, and a marriage visa surprise. In this wild episode, Heidi Dening shares how King Kong stole Batgirl’s heart—and why human connection is her #1 de-stress tool. Plus: neuroscience gold from Dr. John Arden on how to reduce anxiety by doing exactly what you don’t feel like doing. Heads up: Heidi's on a remote island without a mic, so audio quality is patchy—but worth i...
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