Anxiety isn't a flaw to fix or a feeling you have to wait out before you're allowed to live. It's a normal, protective emotion, and for many women, the pressure to feel "ready," to be confident, or to be happy all the time is quietly holding them back from the things that matter most.In this episode of Fernwood Unfiltered, host Georgie Tunny sits down with speaker, author and anxiety expert Dr Jodi Richardson for an honest, expert conversation about why so many women feel constantly overwhelmed and what to actually do about it.Jodi cuts through the myth that we should feel happy all the time to share practical, evidence-based tools you can start using now. Whether you're stuck in your head, caught in the "just push through" cycle, or waiting to feel ready before you take the leap, this episode will change the way you think about anxiety.What You'll Learn:Why anxiety is a normal, protective emotion and why fighting it can make things worseHow avoidance quietly heightens anxiety over time, and how to recognise it in yourselfThe real link between anxiety, hormones, and the different stages of a woman's lifeSimple, practical tools to move forward with anxiety, even when you don't feel readyAbout Dr Jodi Richardson:Dr Jodi Richardson is a speaker, educator, author and host of the award-winning Well, Hello Anxiety podcast. With a PhD in Medicine and a background in exercise physiology, she is passionate about making the science of anxiety and wellbeing accessible, translating research into practical strategies that help women understand themselves, navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, and thrive.She is the author of Anxious Kids and Anxious Mums and presents to schools, workplaces and communities across Australia. Jodi believes anxiety doesn't have to stand in the way of an incredible life; when we learn to understand it rather than fight it, we can move forward with it and open up far more opportunity, growth and confidence than we ever expected.

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