105. How Can We Cultivate a Sense of Safety to Overcome Anxiety?

In this episode of the Anxiety RX Podcast, we dive into the fundamental concept of safety. I share personal stories about my father's struggles with mental health during the holidays and how these experiences left me feeling unsafe and on edge as a child. Feeling safe is such an important part of healing from anxiety, so I talk about ways to create that sense of safety for yourself. I include simple but effective strategies like mindful breathing and self-soothing techniques. More than anything, I want to remind listeners that healing takes time and effort, but it’s possible to find those small moments of safety and start easing the constant state of hypervigilance. Thank you for listening, and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX ______________________________ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to Safety01:02 - Childhood Experiences of Unsafety02:02 - The Importance of Feeling Safe04:13 - Hypervigilance and Its Impact06:25 - Creating Safety in the Body10:08 - The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System11:10 - Connection and Safety12:33 - Developing a Sense of Safety15:44 - Addressing Childhood Trauma16:55 - Using the Mind to Acknowledge Safety17:57 - Overcoming Hypervigilance19:10 - Practical Ways to Create Safety20:20 - Creating a Sense of Safety21:21 - Daily Practices for Safety21:21 - Reversing Childhood Coping Strategies22:33 - Small Steps to Safety  

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