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Jan 2025
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1105: Empowering Yourself to Heal Anxiet...

GINA RYAN
About this episode

In today's episode, Gina concludes her interview with Dr. Matthew Lederman, who shares his core suggestions for healing anxiety as highlighted in his book Wellness to Wonderful. Dr. Lederman recommends getting comfortable with your feelings, including those that are aversive or unpleasant. With a better understanding of self, we are better able to cope with anxiety and stress. Listen in for more detailed wisdom from Dr. Letterman and Gina today!

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Chapters

0:42 Welcome Back to the Podcast

5:05 The Nine Pillars of Self-Care

6:55 Tools for Lasting Change

13:49 Understanding Anxiety's Impact

18:54 Embracing Hope and Healing

22:30 Resources for Calmness and Connection

Summary

In this episode, we continue our enriching conversation with Dr. Matt Letterman, diving deeper into the core aspects of self-connection and personal healing as laid out in our latest book. Our focus is on the critical journey individuals must undertake to reconnect with their inner wisdom, highlighting the challenge many face when seeking external validation or guidance instead of looking within. As we explore this theme, we emphasize the importance of embracing one's own expertise in navigating personal needs and feelings.


Dr. Letterman introduces the concept of the nine pillars, a framework designed to help individuals realign with their internal landscape. By identifying and nurturing these pillars—self-awareness, sleep, nutrition, activity, play, connection to family and friends, work and purpose, spirituality, and the natural world—we can cultivate a holistic sense of well-being. The discussion elaborates on how attending to these areas fosters resilience and joy, particularly when faced with life’s inevitable challenges.

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