Why Your Anxiety Isn’t Getting Better (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)

🎙️ Episode 60: Why Your Anxiety Isn’t Getting Better (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)What if your anxiety isn’t improving because you’re trying too hard to fix it?In this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland and Zack Carter introduce a powerful shift in how to approach anxiety—drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Instead of battling your thoughts and emotions, they walk through a practical framework for stepping back, gaining clarity, and taking action rooted in your values—not your feelings.Through a live coaching moment, Mark opens up about anxiety surrounding his son’s injury and future in sports, offering a real-time demonstration of how these tools actually work in real life.✅ In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How trying to “fix” anxiety can actually make it worse✅ The difference between acceptance vs. giving up✅ A simple 3-step process to create distance from anxious thoughts✅ How to stop being controlled by your emotions and start living by your values✅ Why anxiety, urges, and negative thoughts come in “waves”—and how to ride them✅ A practical method to decide who you want to be in the moment✅ How faith, courage, and identity can guide your actions—even in uncertainty📘 Get Mark's Free Book👉 https://escapethecagenow.com/subscribe/📚 Explore Books & Resources👉 https://escapethecagenow.com/books/📞 Book a Clarity Call👉 https://escapethecagenow.com/call/💬 Comment below:What’s one situation where you’ve been trying to control your anxiety—and what would it look like to act on your values instead?Click here to watch a video of this episode.’ Click here to view the episode transcript.’ About the Lion Counseling PodcastThe Lion Counseling Podcast is designed for high-achieving men who want to break free from destructive patterns, strengthen their mindset, and live with clarity, purpose, and conviction. Blending psychology, faith, and real-world application, each episode equips you with tools to lead yourself, your family, and your life with strength.New episodes drop every Tuesday.