Life Kit: Health Why anxiety is a superpower
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Sep 23, 2025 
Join psychotherapist Britt Frank, author of The Science of Stuck, as she redefines anxiety as an essential signal rather than an enemy. She shares a practical three-step technique to manage overwhelming feelings and introduces sensory grounding methods like ice and sour tastes to stabilize your nervous system. Britt emphasizes the importance of identifying stress triggers, practicing scripted support calls with friends, and viewing anxiety as a protective ally that guides us towards understanding ourselves better.
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Anxiety As A Warning Signal
- Anxiety functions as an indicator light from your brain, signaling real or perceived threat.
- Britt Frank frames it as essential information, not an attack on you.
A Three-Step Tactic To Lower Panic
- When overwhelmed, follow Britt Frank's three steps: assume your brain knows what it's doing, list three micro-yeses, then pick one and do it.
- This helps dial anxiety down enough to access reasoning and choice.
Comfort In Predictable TV
- Mariel Segarra and Britt Frank both use familiar TV shows to feel safe: Gilmore Girls and The West Wing.
- They rewatch shows because predictability and no surprises soothe anxiety.
