Ep. 18 Working with Anxiety: Unlearning the Past, Embracing the Present

In this insightful episode, Joanna delves into the intricate layers of anxiety, challenging common perceptions and offering a fresh perspective rooted in developmental psychology. She begins by defining anxiety not as an inherent trait but as a learned response, often originating from early experiences and perceptions of love, discipline, and discomfort. Joanna highlights the pivotal role of childhood development, emphasizing that our early interactions shape our understanding of the world and our place in it, setting the stage for our relationship with anxiety in adulthood. Joanna explores how anxiety manifests as a protective mechanism, a response to past experiences that left us feeling vulnerable or unsafe. She encourages listeners to see anxiety as a signal, an indicator of something deeper within ourselves that requires attention and understanding. By reframing anxiety as a messenger rather than a foe, Joanna empowers listeners to explore the root causes of their anxiety and to approach it with curiosity and compassion. Her belief is that the habits we have around anxiety can be unlearned, that it is not a fixed state, but a response that can be reworked and redefined. Join Joanna as she navigates the complexities of anxiety, offering wisdom for those seeking to understand, confront, and transcend it. #UnderstandingAnxiety #BreakTheCycle #UnlearnAnxiety #InnerHealing #MentalHealthJourney #QuitLyingPodcast You can also see Joanna on her other channels: IG: ⁠⁠@joannacrosenthal ⁠⁠ TT: ⁠⁠@joannacrosenthal