334 | how I handle anxiety & overthinking (& how involving my body & nervous system changed the game)

Have you ever tried everything to calm your anxiety, challenged your negative thoughts, identified your cognitive distortions, and talked yourself through every possible scenario… only to find yourself still spiraling?

You’re not alone. And you might not be doing anything wrong.

In this episode of the Free & Well Podcast, we’re exploring why understanding your anxiety doesn’t always make it go away—and how nervous system regulation can help you navigate the moments when your mind has run out of answers.

Sometimes anxiety needs a thought shift. Other times, your body is so activated that more thinking only keeps you stuck in the storm.

I’m sharing my personal experience learning to work with my body, not just my mind, and the simple somatic tools that help me move through anxious moments, including self-soothing, gentle movement, shaking out tension, and dancing to a favorite song.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why you can understand your anxiety and still struggle to feel calm.How nervous system dysregulation can contribute to anxious spirals.Simple body-based techniques to support emotional regulation.What to do when overthinking isn’t helping you feel better.How to meet anxiety with compassion instead of treating yourself like a problem to fix.

You don’t have to eliminate every wave of anxiety to live a full, meaningful life. You can learn to support yourself through the waves—and find your way back to steadiness, one moment at a time.

Because the goal isn’t a life without storms. It’s learning how to surf them.

Welcome to FREE & WELL, your space for mental wellness, nervous system healing, self-trust, and becoming the woman who feels free to actually live her life.

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