Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview licensed therapist and coach, Bridget Boursiquot (LICSW), on the struggles of anxiety and overwhelm and how to cope with and manage them. Bridget specializes in relationship issues, life transitions, and anxiety/stress and she offers actual techniques that she uses in her own practice during this episode. Topics Covered:
Anxiety What is anxiety? Everyday worry vs. diagnoseable anxiety How to recognize when you have anxiety Coping mechanisms for overwhelm Normalizing anxiety Asking for help Focusing on what you can control Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-care Grounding Techniques Changing your state Connecting with your spouse through communication Bids for connection Taking any guilt out of self-care Expectations Negative self-talk Workable self-expectations Creating balance in your life Brain dump technique Intent vs. Impact Gratitude