Anxiety often convinces us that our fears are facts. In this episode, Rosie unpacks how unchecked thoughts shape our reality and offers a simple mindfulness practice — asking “Is it true? Is it useful? Is it kind?” — to break spirals, challenge fear, and find clarity in uncertainty.
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2766: Changing Your Story About Anxiety by Shana Olmstead on Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
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