23. How Can I Handle this Constant Anxiety? With Janis Whitlock

We all have anxiety, but not all of us know how to manage it. Janis Whitlock, senior advisor for the Jed Foundation, says a great way to tackle anxiety is to think of it as energy in motion that needs to go somewhere. She says if you can learn to channel this energy and experiment with your own triggers, you’ll be able to lead an anxious-free life. This episode's practice is about releasing doubt, breathing, and using mindfulness to move through moments of anxiety.

Resources from the show

• Read “Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief” by Claire Bidwell Smith

• Read “Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears" by Pema Chödrön

• Check out the Jed Foundation’s Guide for Understanding Anxiety

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