On this week’s episode of Relatable, we are digging into the topic of Anxiety. Specifically, the Face of Anxiety. Colter, Cayla and Lauren explore how anxiety shows up in people’s lives and the different ways they can manifest, with some insight on how to quash those feelings down.

Key Discussion Points:

• The Face of Anxiety: We explore the importance of understanding the voice of anxiety, especially when it feels overwhelming. Anxiety often exaggerates worst-case scenarios, making threats seem inevitable while underestimating our ability to cope. How can we recognize these patterns, and challenge and reframe our thoughts, to approach situations with a clearer perspective?
• Uncertainty and Avoidance of Anxiety: If you knew how much distress something would cause you, would you still engage in it, or not? Have you ever tried challenging those patterns? We give you some examples on how to externalize the voice of anxiety that is nagging you by using humor and diffusion techniques.
• Is Your Anxiety Right?: Anxiety is a survival mechanism that alerts us to potential dangers, sometimes accurately. However, it often exaggerates or misinterprets situations. The key is recognizing when it's helpful and when it's distorting reality. What specific situations have you experienced where your anxiety was right, and how did recognizing this help you navigate those moments effectively?

The overall message of this episode is to understand and recognize the voice of anxiety. By externalizing anxiety and employing humor when possible, we can distance ourselves from it and make decisions aligned with our core values. Emphasizing the importance of tolerating uncertainty and building resilience is essential for managing anxiety-provoking situations.