The Lulu Essey Podcast
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The Lulu Essey Podcast
How to Manage Anxiety & Uncertainty: Your Mental Fitness Toolkit
In this raw, honest conversation, Lulu opens up about navigating everyday anxiety - from work uncertainty to health scares. She shares the transformative Facts vs Feelings tool that changed everything, showing you how to separate what's real from what your anxious mind is telling you. Through personal stories and science-backed insights, discover why your brain isn't broken when anxiety hits (it's just being overprotective!) and learn practical tools for finding calm when everything feels wobbly. Perfect for anyone dealing with daily life anxiety about money, relationships, work, or that general uncertainty about the future.
Have you ever spiraled into worst-case scenarios? Learn how to shift your perspective and take control of your mental fitness.
Key Takeaways:
- Why your anxiety isn't broken - it's trying to protect you
- The game-changing Facts vs Feelings tool for managing everyday anxiety
- How to stay grounded when your mind starts spinning stories
- Simple breathwork techniques that work in anxious moments
- The science behind why these tools work (in normal human language!)
- Why separating facts from feelings changes everything
- How to build your anxiety management muscles over time
- When to use these tools and when to seek professional support
- Practical ways to work with your brain, not against it
- The power of self-compassion in managing daily anxiety
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Welcome & Real Talk About Anxiety
10:02 The Facts vs Feelings Tool Explained
20:49 Understanding Your Brain's Protective Response
27:23 Practical Tools for Daily Life
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