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Dec 2024
4m 12s

Stop letting your anxiety call the shots

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It's not the anxiety itself that's harmful, it's the story we attach to it and how we react. Anxiety can be like a screaming toddler demanding all your attention. The more you give in, the louder it gets!

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Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Podcast Producer: Adair Sheppard
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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