The Unfiltered Reality of Living with Anxiety

Anxiety Society

Welcome to the Anxiety Society podcast hosted by Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner. As therapists and individuals who've navigated our own anxiety journeys, we're here to explore what anxiety really is, how it's ingrained in our society, and most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this debut episode, we share our personal stories, revealing the raw and unfiltered reality of living with anxiety. Get ready to push your boundaries and challenge the status quo as we uncover the truth about anxiety and offer practical insights to help you reclaim your life.

Key Points:

- [0:06] Introduction: Meet your hosts, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner, and discover the mission behind the Anxiety Society podcast.

- [1:20] Behind the Scenes: The journey to launching this podcast and overcoming our own anxieties to make it happen.

- [2:15] Our Goals: Sharing personal experiences and professional insights to help you understand and manage anxiety better.

- [4:22] Natural Responses: Why our instinctive reactions to anxiety often make things worse and how to counteract them.

- [10:48] Personal Stories: Dr. McIngvale’s challenge with her daughter’s fear of a toy dinosaur and Cali’s holiday-induced anxiety.

- [18:03] Teaching Resilience: The importance of encouraging children to face their fears and build distress tolerance.

- [24:09] Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Cali’s journey from Division 1 athlete to Olympic trials, and how she conquered her anxieties.

- [30:14] Effective Treatment: Why evidence-based therapy is crucial and how to avoid the trap of quick fixes.

- [33:29] Seeking Help: Encouragement to pursue proper treatment and an understanding of anxiety’s widespread impact.

- [39:17] Wrap-Up: Our final thoughts and a call to action for listeners to follow, share, and review the podcast.

Links Mentioned:

• Anxiety Society Podcast: http://www.anxietysocietypodcast.com
• Instagram: @theanxietysocietypod | https://www.instagram.com/theanxietysocietypod

Quotable Moments:

[22:08] "Anxiety treatment is when it gets hard. Can we lean in? Can we ride the waves of anxiety? Can we work through it versus running from it?" - Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale

[34:53] "If it feels uncomfortable, you're growing. Discomfort equals growth." - Cali Werner

[18:03] "Without our struggle, we wouldn't know our strength. There is no situation in your life that you're super proud of because it was super easy." - Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale

Thank you for tuning in to the Anxiety Society podcast! We hope this episode brought you valuable insights and a sense of connection. If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others who might benefit. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more people who need to hear this message. Remember, together we can change our relationship with anxiety and start living our best lives. Until next time, keep facing those fears and coming through!