025 | Us & Kids: How to Befriend Your Anxiety

Inspiration from this Episode

“This nervous system is wired to look out for things that appear to be dangerous.”

“It begins with being aware that you are in control of your body.”

“Make a different plan that gives yourself a minute to think about it because anxiety is trying to protect you.”

025 | Us & Kids: Befriending Your Anxiety

Intro 

On today’s show, we are talking about all things anxiety! How do we get it? How do we handle it? What do we do when we freeze and can hardly think? How does anxiety affect our kiddos and what does it look like in them?

Our bodies naturally work to protect us from danger. Although the dangers our bodies recognize now are a lot different than they used to be, our nervous system still kicks in to send out that adrenaline. With all that adrenaline pumping through our bodies, we can be left with overwhelming emotions and feelings. 

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode

• The difference between worry and anxiety.
• Physical effects of anxiety. 
• The two types of nervous systems. 
• Teaching kids to understand their anxiety.

Resources in Today’s Episode: 

• Join the Us & Kids supportive Facebook Community 

Read the Full Transcript for this episode Here

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