How To Calm Your Anxious Feelings | Ep 326How To Calm Your Anxious Feelings | Ep 326
The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast
Drew Linsalata explores why typical methods for calming anxiety often fail and introduces a mindfulness-based approach inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh.
30:53•24 Sept 2025
Calming Anxious Feelings: A New Approach
Episode Overview
- Traditional calming strategies often fail for anxiety disorders.
- Mindfulness encourages being present with feelings without judgment.
- Avoidance can lead to a restricted life and should be reconsidered.
- Self-acceptance and kindness can lead to more lasting calm.
- Calmness comes from building capacity, not from control.
“"Calm follows capacity, not control."”
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of 'The Anxious Truth', Drew Linsalata, a therapist with personal experience in anxiety disorders, challenges conventional wisdom on calming anxious feelings. Instead of relying on logic, emotion replacement, or avoidance, Drew offers a fresh perspective inspired by mindfulness. He highlights how common strategies often fall short, leading to frustration and self-blame.
Drew introduces the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, advocating for a kinder approach—being present with our feelings like a loving parent with a crying child. This episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and practical advice, urging listeners to embrace their feelings rather than fight them. Drew's humorous and engaging style makes complex concepts accessible, leaving you with much to ponder. Are you ready to explore a new way to find calm amidst chaos?
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