Everyday Positivity The Answer To Calming Your Anxiety
Oct 15, 2025
The podcast dives deep into understanding anxiety, starting with a personal dream that highlights its emotional weight. It reframes anxiety as a useful signal rather than just a burden. The host discusses a CBT perspective, urging listeners to embrace their fears and take action. Two key steps are introduced: fostering warmth towards anxiety and leaning into discomfort. The talk promotes community support and offers resources for ongoing help, emphasizing the idea that listeners are not alone in their struggles.
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Waking From A Terrifying Anxiety Dream
- Kate Cocker woke from a vivid anxiety dream and sobbed with relief when she realised it wasn't real.
- She describes the adrenaline and cortisol surge as powerful and frightening, almost causing more anxiety.
Anxiety Is Protective, Not Just Painful
- Kate reframes anxiety as useful, noting it keeps you safe and fuels diligence.
- She highlights that anxiety can escalate and trick you into overstating the problem.
Act Despite Fear
- Do things scared: act despite anxiety rather than waiting for it to disappear.
- Love your anxiety and lean into discomfort so the feeling can pass through you.