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From Avoidance to Acceptance: A New Way to Live with Anxiety with Kelly Wilson
From Avoidance to Acceptance: A New Way to Live with Anxiety with Kelly Wilson
From Avoidance to Acceptance: A New Way to Live with Anxiety with Kelly Wilson
Friday 31st October 2025
Kelly Wilson shares how embracing vulnerability and acceptance can transform anxiety into a path toward meaningful action.
48 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Vulnerability: Kelly Wilson's Path to Acceptance
Episode Overview
- Embrace vulnerabilities as guides to what matters.
- Focus on small, value-driven actions.
- Redefine success beyond symptom reduction.
- Labels can both help and obscure personal richness.
- Community support is crucial in shared struggles.
"Our values and our vulnerabilities are poured from the same vessel."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode, Kelly Wilson, co-developer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), shares his unique perspective on living with anxiety. Host Eric Zimmer invites Wilson to explore the concept of moving from avoidance to acceptance, emphasising that our vulnerabilities highlight what truly matters to us. The conversation delves into the core principles of ACT, where the focus isn't on eradicating anxiety but on taking the next honest step towards one's values.
Wilson shares personal anecdotes, illustrating how he once viewed his vulnerabilities as enemies but later realised they were central to his career and personal growth. The discussion touches on how labels like anxiety or addiction can sometimes obscure the richness of individual experiences. Instead of fighting an internal war, Wilson suggests embracing our vulnerabilities and using them as a compass to guide us toward meaningful actions.
Zimmer and Wilson also discuss the importance of committed action—not as a lifelong pledge but as a series of small, intentional steps that align with one's values. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that everyone faces struggles, yet these challenges can also be pathways to deeper understanding and connection with others. Whether you're grappling with anxiety or seeking to understand how to live more authentically, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on embracing life's complexities with grace and intention.
So, what values are you ready to embrace in your journey?