We Can Do Hard Things

Life Beyond Anxiety with Martha Beck

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Jan 7, 2025
Martha Beck shares powerful strategies to break free from anxiety, urging listeners to ask themselves a key question for liberation. Discover the surprising antidote to anxiety and the biggest lie it tells. The conversation delves into the therapeutic powers of nature, creativity, and self-soothing. Emphasizing the importance of community, the hosts explore how connection can combat fear-driven isolation. Humorous anecdotes about family gatherings bring lightness to the complex journey of cultivating calm and personal transformation.
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Anxiety's Grip

  • Humans experience anxiety differently than animals due to story-making.
  • While animals' fear subsides after a threat, humans tell themselves stories about the experience, increasing anxiety.
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Anxiety's Deception

  • Anxiety thrives on control, creating a false sense of safety.
  • A calm, creative state is safer than panic, especially in critical situations.
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Wisdom in Calm

  • Panic hinders wise decision-making.
  • Calmness fosters better choices.
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