The Yes Theory Podcast The Antidote to Anxiety
Sep 28, 2020
Andy Puddicombe, former monk and co-founder of Headspace, shares invaluable insights on managing anxiety through mindfulness. He emphasizes that anxiety is a natural part of life, encouraging listeners to confront it rather than distract themselves. The hosts recount personal stories of grappling with anxiety and the importance of grounding practices. Andy offers practical meditation tips, discussing how everyday actions can be opportunities for mindfulness. With a challenge to engage fully in daily activities, he inspires a journey toward inner peace and presence.
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From Partying To Meditation
- Matt Daher describes hitting a breaking point at 19 and using distraction to mask constant anxiety.
- He began meditation which dulled the hum and made life more manageable, though not a cure-all.
Accept Anxiety As Part Of Being Human
- Anxiety is a common human baseline and often unavoidable during uncertainty.
- Accepting its presence lets you choose practices that prevent spirals and foster growth.
Flow And Trauma In Extreme Sports
- Amar trained through consecutive skydives to qualify for a halo jump and found flow in extreme sport.
- After witnessing a crash and later surviving a car rollover, he felt calm during chaos but then had to process trauma.