Episode 5:The Roots of Anxiety

Do you constantly feel the urge to control outcomes? Do you find yourself anxious in relationships—overthinking, overexplaining, or bracing for rejection? In this episode, we explore three types of infant anxiety and how they shape adult behavior: the fear of fragmentation, the terror of falling, and the pain of failed emotional connection. You'll hear a real-life story of my mother—once a teacher gripped by academic anxiety—who tried to control my future through relentless test prep, and how she came to let go. We'll also walk through what healing looks like when anxiety isn’t just a feeling, but a survival pattern you’ve carried since birth. Powered by Firstory Hosting