Episode 28: Practical Tips to Overcome Anxiety Around the Holidays with Neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson

The holidays are fast approaching, and while there is much to celebrate, there's SO MUCH TO DO! It's enough to cause more than a little bit of anxiety if we're not careful.In this episode, I welcome to the show Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a clinical neuropsychologist, who often refers to John 10:10 in her practice and public presentations:“The thief only comes to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full.”Don't let the enemy get you down during "the most wonderful time of the year" :) I hope this episode helps you to find a little bit of peace through all the stress and sometimes chaos!Here's a bit of what you'll hear in today's episode:-Things that trigger anxiety during the holiday...03:37-Dr. Bengtson's history with depression...05:21-How labels we assign to ourselves contribute to our anxiety...09:51-Practical solutions to life's anxieties, especially during the holidays...11:44-How to set realistic expectations for what we can contribute to holiday events...17:38-Prioritize sleep and nutrition...21:40-Control: the biggest reason people become anxious...24:25-Something most people don't know about Dr. Bengtson...28:50-And much more!Follow Dr. Bengtson online at https://drmichellebengtson.comTo learn more and for free resources go to www.wendiepett.com. If you haven't listened to the Introduction and the first 5 episodes of the Visibly Fit Podcast make sure you do. You will be encouraged that becoming Visibly Fit is actually within REACH. You can download the worksheets at www.wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast