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In today's episode, Gina discusses metaphors and how to use them to understand mental health and healing. Particular healing metaphors from listener emails are included for illustrative purposes. Exercise for conceiving of your own positive metaphors for healing are also provided.\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.\nFind even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! 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!\nTo learn more go to:\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com\nJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program\xa0\nLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching\nWhat is anxiety?\nQuote:\nThere comes a point in your life when you realize your hardest times are your best times, too\u2014you will see the rainbow of your life.\n\u2013Roy Bennett\nChapters\n0:00:24 Exploring Healing Metaphors in Mental Health\n0:01:32 Sharing Listener Wisdom and Emails\n0:03:24 Addressing Being Mocked by Health Professionals\n0:04:17 Using Metaphors for Healing\n0:05:12 Anxiety as a Hurricane: A Listener's Metaphor\n0:06:57 Sunshine After the Rain: Finding Hope and Renewal\n0:17:24 Embracing the Ups and Downs of Life\nSummary\nIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, Gina Ryan explores the power of metaphors in healing and how nature can teach us about mental health. She begins by acknowledging the emails she has received from listeners sharing their own metaphors and expresses her gratitude for being able to share their wisdom on the show. Gina also mentions the unfortunate experience of a listener who was mocked by a psychiatrist when using metaphors to express themselves, and promises to address this issue in a future episode.\n\nGina shares her personal experience of learning about metaphors and healing while working with renowned expert Dr. Anita Johnston. She emphasizes that while metaphors may not come naturally to us, they can be a powerful tool in reaching our psyche and finding creative solutions. She believes that metaphors can greatly assist us on our mental health journeys.\n\nSeveral listener metaphors are shared, including one from N who likens anxiety to a hurricane. N describes her personal coping strategies for navigating the storm, such as meditation, breathing exercises, and calming music. Another metaphor that resonates with Gina is the image of sunshine after the rain, representing hope and renewal. She frequently observes nature and its cycles, which serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between our lives and the natural world.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices