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Overcoming Anxiety: Inside Your Body’s Stress Response

Episode 28

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This episode is part 3 of my mini-series, "Overcoming Anxiety." Today, we’ll dive into understanding how anxiety works in the body and why it’s so important to know what’s happening physiologically when we experience stress. Plus, I’ll share tips for calming your stress response and finding more peace.


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In this episode, you'll learn:

  • 3:35: Knowing how anxiety works in the body can help us manage it better

  • 5:16: Statistics on stress and anxiety 

  • 6:55: Clarifying the difference between general anxiety and clinical anxiety disorders

  • 9:06: Explaining the body's hormonal response to stress, including the release of adrenaline and cortisol

  • 14:54: Finding regular practices to increase peace and reduce anxiety in everyday life

  • 17:35: Please reach out if you want more resources or are interested in a course on how to overcome anxiety 

  • If you found this content helpful, I’d love to hear from you. Subscribe, leave a review, contact me on my website or on social media.


Mentioned in this episode:

  • My stress freebie includes:

    • A handout on physiological, mental, and behavioral responses to stress

    • A free worksheet will help you identify areas of your life where anxiety can be lowered and your peace increased. Download now.

  • Would you be interested in taking a course on managing anxiety? If so, please let me know, I’ve been considering creating one.

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