1036: Letting Go As A Way To Clear Out Stress And Anxiety

Published: June 5, 2024, 8 p.m.

In today's episode, Gina discusses using the technique of letting go to help clear anxiety.\xa0Letting go of resentment, fear and negative people are each touched on.\xa0A number of techniques for setting boundaries are included.\nLinks mentioned in today's episode:\nRadical Acceptance\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/611-radical-acceptance-for-living-with-more-peace\nLoving Kindness (Metta)\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/474-classic-acp-loving-kindness-meditation\nBoundaries\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/474-classic-acp-loving-kindness-meditation\nPlease visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ \nThank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. \nFREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind\n10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety \nAnxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link\nACPGroupCoaching.com\nTo learn more, go to:\nWebsite https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com\nJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program\nLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching \nWhat is anxiety? \nFind even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:\nFor $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/\nHere's what's included for $5/month:\n\u2764 New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday\n\u2764 Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes\n\u2764 Premium meditations recorded with you in mind\n\u2764 And more fun surprises along the way!\nAll this in your favorite podcast app!\nQuote:\nLet go of certainty. The opposite isn\u2019t uncertainty. It\u2019s openness, curiosity and a willingness to embrace paradox, rather than choose up sides. The ultimate challenge is to accept ourselves exactly as we are, but never stop trying to learn and grow.\n\u2013Tony Schwartz\nChapters\n0:23 Welcoming You Back\n4:33 Embracing Acceptance\n7:50 Understanding Your Fears\n10:21 Releasing Past Fears\n12:54 Letting Go of Negative People\n15:50 Establishing Healthy Boundaries\nSummary\nIn this episode, we delved into the concept of letting go on the Anxiety Coaches Podcast. The host, Gina Ryan, discussed the importance of releasing the past to move forward towards peace and calm. Drawing an analogy to monkey bars, she emphasized the need to relinquish old grievances, resentments, and fears in order to reach new heights of happiness and success.\n\nRyan highlighted the power of forgiveness, stressing that it is a process that primarily benefits the individual practicing it. By acknowledging past events mindfully without judgment and accepting that what happened cannot be changed, one can begin the journey towards forgiveness. The act of forgiving oneself and others was presented as a transformative practice, leading to personal growth and emotional freedom.\n\nFear, both rational and imaginary, was explored as a barrier to personal growth and self-actualization. Listeners were encouraged to confront their fears, identify the source of their anxieties, and cultivate courage to face them head-on. Ryan emphasized the importance of living in the present moment, breathing in courage and exhaling fear to navigate through moments of uncertainty.\n\nThe episode also touched upon the impact of relationships on mental well-being, urging listeners to evaluate whether their connections were nurturing or toxic. Setting clear boundaries with negative influences was proposed as a way to protect one's peace of mind and create space for positive relationships to flourish. The host outlined practical steps for establishing and communicating boundaries effectively, empowering listeners to prioritize their needs and well-being in their interpersonal interactions.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices