What Is Anxiety and Why It’s Hard to Just “Calm Down”

In today’s episode, I’m talking about what anxiety is and why it’s hard to just “calm down.” When anxiety shows up, it’s not just an emotion floating around randomly. It’s actually a survival response rooted in our nervous system, because our bodies are designed to protect us!What truly helps? SAFETY! When we feel safe, logic comes back online, and we’re able to think more clearly.If you need more support with anxiety and/or safety, and are feeling called to go deeper in your inner work, you can schedule a free 30-minute connection call for 1:1 Good Movement Guidance. Don’t forget to mention “cast pod” when you book to receive 10% off!In this episode, I cover:What anxiety actually is + why we can’t simply “positive think” our way out of itHow Inside Out 2 offers a powerful visual example of how anxiety can take over our internal “control panel”Why anxiety is a survival response rooted in the nervous systemWhy phrases like “calm down” don’t help when someone is experiencing anxietyHow agriculture and rural life naturally bring uncertainty + can amplify anxietyWhy creating safety is the key to calming anxiety + helping logic come back onlinePractical ways to signal safety to your nervous systemWhy anxiety isn’t a flaw or glitch in the system Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/what-is-anxiety Connect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at [email protected] Resources & Links:IG Reel about anxietyJoin The DrawSchedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for youCheck out my merch shopJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting