Curious And Curiouser Podcast

Anxiety:  friend or foe? This is the topic for this week's episode of the podcast. Tracey and Cayly talk about their own experiences with anxiety, how they've learned to cope with these feelings, and what their anxiety has taught them. They also talk about not using anxiety as a crutch or an excuse and offer tips on how to engage with your anxiety in more productive ways.   Other topics discussed include: Why the goal is not to eradicate anxiety Cayly's experience of panic attacks during grad school Anxiety and digestive problems Feeling safe in our relationships as it relates to anxiety The role of the amygdala in anxiety Autonomic nervous system — parasympathetic and sympathetic Anxiety is normal and adaptive Why body-based therapies are essential for addressing anxiety Practicing boundaries when you are a highly sensitive person The gifts of anxiety The sweet spot of parenting according to Tracey Why everyone should not get a trophy and why we need to practice losing On not using anxiety as an ex