In today's episode, Gina discusses a key driving factor in chronic anxiety:\xa0second fear.\xa0The nature of how second fear drives anxiety is discussed as are methods for removing the threat of second fear, namely acceptance.\xa0By accepting our initial anxiety response and the difficulty of the situation we are in, we can diffuse the anxiety time bomb before it gets out of control.\n\n\nFind even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/\n\n\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!\n\n\nTo learn more go to:\n\n\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com\n\n\nJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program\xa0\n\n\nLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching\n\n\nWhat is anxiety?\n\n\nQuote:\n\n\nAccept that you may frighten yourself for some time to come-until habit dies and sensitization improves.\n-Claire Weekes\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices