288. Feeling Anxious or Overwhelmed? 4 Tools That Actually Help in the Moment!

If you’ve ever felt frozen by your to-do list or overwhelmed by everything life is throwing your way—this one’s for you. In this practical, hope-filled episode, Dr. Edie and Emme share four simple tools you can use right now to move through anxiety, ground yourself, and show up with peace and presence. Whether you're in a season of transition, planning something big, or just trying to make it to the end of the week—this conversation is your gentle reminder that anxiety doesn't have to have the final word.

You’ll walk away with:

• The #1 tool we reach for when anxious thoughts spiral
  

• How to ground yourself when you feel stuck in your head
  

• A better way to talk to yourself (and why it matters)
  

• Why action—no matter how small—is a powerful antidote to overwhelm
  

Plus, Edie shares her favorite journal prompts and we laugh about air squats, porch sits, and the most unexpectedly crunchy salad ever.

📝 Grab a pen—this is one you’ll want to come back to.

Episode Resources:

•  Our Full Episode on Anxiety If you loved this conversation and want a deeper dive, don’t miss our previous episode on anxiety. 👉 Episode 176- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-joy-christian-life-coaching/id1472947590?i=1000646364747 

•  Wild Notes Natural Perfume The natural scent we can’t stop raving about—it’s seriously that good. 👉 https://wyldnotes.com/?ref=EdieWadsworth
  

•  Young Living Fruit & Veggie Soak Edie’s crunchy salad secret weapon! 👉 https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=682e17e79807db000a7d665b&enrollerId=10441552&sponsorId=10441552&userName=Emaleigh
  

• Levi’s Ribcage Jeans The jeans Edie can’t stop wearing—flattering, comfy, and timeless. 👉 https://a.co/d/2iN2yRJ
  

•  Red Light Therapy Face Mask A favorite self-care ritual we both love (and share 😉). 👉 https://us.currentbody.com/products/currentbody-skin-led-light-therapy-mask?variant=41833057091681&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US%20%7C%20PMAX%20%7C%20Brand%20%7C%20CurrentBody&utm_id=21011207661&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21011226150&gbraid=0AAAAADE1bj2EF1FwglQoG9_esVChL2YeF&gclid=CjwKCAjw87XBBhBIEiwAxP3_A1A7vnIOSEpkYCkkXiQT9QtF4JTl5Z73UiC4iyl7Lk4syfy5ljE4kBoC1QoQAvD_BwE 

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