How To Heal Anxiety From The Body Up: 3 Frameworks To Calm Your Nervous System

If you’ve been trying to think your way out of anxiety, it’s time to flip the script.In this continuation from last week’s episode, we dive deeper into the truth that anxiety isn’t just in your mind—it lives in your body. And that’s where real healing begins.Join me as we explore three practical, body-based frameworks to help you break the anxiety cycle by creating a sense of internal safety, reconnecting with your nervous system, and interrupting the alarm signals that keep anxiety looping.🔍 In This Episode:• Why traditional thought-based approaches often don’t work for anxiety• How to stop fueling the “alarm cycle” between the brain and body• The ABC Method: Awareness, Befriending the body, and Compassion• The STOP Method: A simple acronym to interrupt anxious thought spirals• The Safety Sequence: My signature 3-step process to help retrain your nervous systemThese are the same powerful tools I teach in my journal, in my programs, and now inside the Nervous System Journaling Club—a new membership community for regulation through journaling and doodling. You can join here: https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1Get My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1📌 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Mental-Journal-Anxiety-Management-Self-Care/dp/B0DNRSLV9F/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5IUVWcPthGPmTEq-jxcQPIk6tJpD99-XnLM99GwSBXJAkLyMdFN0CDDHLFdHGcc6EyM4DO8tnnH7ji7szBwh9d_76vqB8xH_Je8QPF3ROg.IGiR3gw4FamENcFMJSSGVx4FuM81aMBrYya9EStW-lY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mental%2Bhealth%2BJournal&qid=1742349206&sr=8-1&th=1This journal is designed to help you regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and build resilience. Scroll through the Amazon reviews—you’ll see firsthand how people struggling with anxiety have found it helpful.✨ If this episode resonated, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share on YouTube—or follow and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps more people find this work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with anxiety, stress, a dysregulated nervous system, or constant overthinking.But here's the good news: you're not alone, and relief is possible.I'm Leah Davidson, a nervous system resilience coach and speech-language pathologist, and I'm here to help you navigate life's ups and downs by teaching you practical tools for nervous system regulation. On this podcast, you'll learn how to manage anxiety, reduce stress, stop overthinking, and support a healthier, more regulated nervous system.Together, we'll share inspiring stories, practical tips, and compassionate support to build resilience and create a life filled with purpose, joy, and connection.Ready to befriend your nervous system and reclaim your peace? Let's get started! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.