When the World Feels Too Heavy: An Honest Conversation About Anxiety, Tragedy, and Motherhood

In this solo episode, Betsy opens up about the heavy anxiety so many of us are feeling right now—amid summer chaos, heartbreaking news out of Texas, and the emotional toll of simply trying to keep it all together.She shares her own experience with anxious spirals and past panic attacks, and offers two simple, powerful tools that helped her move through a sleepless night: conscious breathing and a mindset reframe you can use anytime, anywhere.This episode is not expert advice—it’s real talk, from one human to another. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Betsy’s here to hold space, share what’s helped her, and gently remind you: you are not crazy, broken, or weak. You're just human—and you’re doing your best.In this episode, we talk about… 🌸 The mental load of summer parenting 🌸 How world events can trigger personal anxiety 🌸 Betsy’s past struggles with panic attacks 🌸 A breathing technique that helps calm the chaos 🌸 A simple mental exercise to stop spirals 🌸 Grounding tools using your senses (and a lemon 🍋) 🌸 Verified places to donate for Texas relief 🌸 A reminder to be gentle with yourselfTW: Mentions of anxiety, panic attacks, and child-related tragedy. Real, raw, and straight from the heart. 💗DONATE:https://kerrvillepetsalive.comhttps://convoyofhope.org/donate/disaster-relief/tx-floods-25/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CAM-007057&utm_content=Paid-TX&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22748880915&gbraid=0AAAAADsB1DCohTdk_u8_fJJkBEZDqP2K5&gclid=CjwKCAjwyb3DBhBlEiwAqZLe5D6KmAploIl2Nsak2-9K8HLDNXGnE48HDc_hKjMYxjxF0WwRTpnu0BoC45YQAvD_BwEhttps://www.redcross.org/?srsltid=AfmBOoqA81oRuT3UZDpHcIUUlyseXSO4_QaGhSDMsirJf4jo1ujXkG39https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201Support the showFREE FEEL BETTER SPRINT (7 DAYS)https://admirable-cake-433.myflodesk.com/feelbetterin7daysJOIN THE WAITLIST, NOW WHAT: https://forms.gle/upoSwPQEu5vm1wYW6Connect with Betsy:Website: writeyourownstory.coEmail: [email protected]: write_your_own_story_co Or betsyleoYoutube:writeyourownstorypodcast