We Can Do Hard Things Your Inner Child: Is Yours a Voyager, a Defensive Driver, or a Scuba Diver?
Dec 2, 2025
Dive into a lively discussion exploring the complexities of our inner children. Hear how family dynamics shape roles like 'fixer' and 'feeler,' and discover creative ways to honor those childhood parts without letting them dictate adulthood. Abby shares her journey using music and play to combat anxiety, while Glennon presents vivid metaphors of life as a voyager or a scuba diver. The conversation wraps up with reflections on reparenting and the importance of maintaining a connection to our youthful selves.
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Inject Joy To Counteract Anxiety
- Inject joy and play into moments of anxiety to reduce internalized stress.
- Use small deliberate actions (music, dancing, games) to shift your body out of future-based worry.
Anxiety Is Future-Made
- Anxiety often comes from projecting future expectations onto the present moment.
- Narrowing attention to the present removes the imagined future that fuels overwhelm.
Seven-Dollar Contract With A Dinosaur Stamp
- Amanda found a childhood contract she wrote lending Glennon $7 with 10% interest and a dinosaur notary stamp.
- The document shows her early drive to create order, rules, and protect herself.