Embracing Discomfort: Navigating Anxiety's Physical Sensations | EP 059

In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco will guide you through understanding physical sensations associated with anxiety. They advocate for accepting discomfort, letting go of the "why" spiral, and practicing mindfulness and defusion techniques.
Michelle shared a personal experience of physical discomfort, emphasizing the importance of accepting heightened states and avoiding pre-involvement.
Together with Aida, they discussed the impact of sensitivity, rationality in anxiety, and the need to feel bothered. They also touched on the challenge of accepting bodily sensations and the importance of shifting focus.
We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.
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[@kickpublishing]

As an athlete I can tell you that what often feels bad is very good for you and what feels good (easy days) does you little good. It’s the hard days that feel most painful that bring the most reward. Imagining fighting the bad feelings you get during a marathon - it would be pointless- no you learn to get comfortable in that pain. The same is true for anxiety - it’s accepting the bad days and being comfortable there that not only makes the fear go away but brings you the rewards for all that suffering. Trust me, coming through anxiety by accepting the thoughts and feelings as not dangerous or a real threat builds character and you’ll be a more resilient person in general for going through it.

[@nigelstafford635]

Sounds like you’ve mastered acceptance!

[@Szermak]

Facts :v

[@J6PMX]

Michelle ive benen a Dare advocate for sooo long but even since you came to Dare you absolutely crack me up! You're so funny you really are! Love you to bits! but its terrible when your in the midst of a episode because i just want to laugh while feeling so terrible KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK GUYS!

[@janetholland1238]

The feelings are uncomfortable but i can handle better everyday

[@beetlejews]

This channel should have 1 million subs! Amazing content as always, thank you as always for the great chat.

[@chosenone9266]

Wow I’ve learnt a lot thank you

[@annehanses9156]

Thank you, you two are a blessing ❤

[@janetholland1238]

Yup they are

[@janetholland1238]

How do we share on the podcast on utube and get an answer

[@jchristina1977]

I found this podcast very helpful, thank you. I struggle with feelings of anxiety everyday, it has become my new normal. I am interested in submitting a question, how do I do that?

[@nigelstafford635]

You join the dare community first. Although you’ll probably hear something similar to your question in all the various KZbin videos by DARE. Hope this helps

[@Truerealism747]

Do you have pain with your anxiety

[@benjaminsnyder1430]

For me my body and chest gets tight light my blood won’t circulate. It gets tighter and tighter and won’t go away for hours

[@ameriaadams5096]

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