Ever feel frustrated when you’re told to “just take a deep breath” or “calm down” when anxiety arises? What if the key isn’t to fix anxiety, but to connect with it in a meaningful way?

In this episode of the Guidance Grove series, we speak to licensed therapist, Gabrielle Gonzalez, to explore an approach that doesn’t seek to erase anxiety but instead embraces it with wisdom and compassion.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Discover why traditional advice like “take a deep breath” may miss the point for anxious individuals.
• Learn about the concept of “connection over correction” and how it can transform your relationship with anxiety.
• Hear how simple shifts in body awareness can naturally calm the nervous system without force.
• Find out why embracing opposing emotions, like anxiety and confidence, can bring balance and intentionality to your actions.
• Experience the power of guided movement and visualization.
• A powerful moment where Lina embodies the "carefree" part of herself, showing how connection with emotions can lead to physical relaxation.
• Explore how the body’s intelligence often surpasses the brain’s control and what this means for calming anxious sensations.
• Listen to relatable stories and practical tips from Gaby, who brings her personal experience with anxiety into powerful therapeutic insights.

GUEST INFO

Check out Gaby's website: www.mindfulrevampinc.com/

Follow Gaby on Instagram: www.instagram.com/therapywithgaby/

Get her FREE Emotional Processing Guide here: www.mindfulrevampinc.com/free-guide

MORE RESOURCES

• Somatic Exercises for Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide to Calming Your Mind and Body: neurolaunch.com/somatic-exercises-for-anxiety/
• Definition of "Emote": psychology-lexicon.com/cms/glossary/38-glossary-e/11233-emote.html

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