
If feelings could talk
If Feelings Could Talk is a podcast dedicated to helping you navigate life’s emotional ups and downs through mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional wellness. Hosted by Karen Strober, a seasoned DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) therapist with over 20 years of experience, each episode provides practical tools, insightful discussions, and expert guidance to help you manage emotions in healthier ways. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or looking to cultivate more inner kindness, this podcast is your go-to resource for real, compassionate conversations on how to live a more balanced and mindful life. Tune in weekly for strategies to help you embrace self-acceptance, manage stress, and find peace within yourself—one step at a time.
If feelings could talk
S 1 E 16 How to break free from daily anxiety and fear
Anxiety and fear can sneak into your everyday life making simple tasks feel overwhelming and keeping you stuck in cycles of worry and self-doubt.
In this episode, I’m sharing practical, compassionate strategies to help you understand your anxiety, soothe your nervous system, and gently interrupt those thought spirals that keep you feeling trapped.
You’ll learn:
• Why anxiety shows up in daily routines
• How fear hijacks your brain (and how to calm it)
• Simple mindfulness tools to ground yourself in the moment
• What it really means to “feel safe” in your own body. Whether your anxiety feels like a constant hum or a full-on storm, this episode offers support, clarity, and tools you can start using today.
Because you deserve more ease and your feelings don’t get the final word.
Press play, take a deep breath, and let’s begin.