You're Not Broken: Understanding Anxiety and How to Self-Regulate

Feeling anxious, numb, or overwhelmed — and not sure why? You're not alone. Learn how to spot anxiety in your body and self-regulate in practical, doable ways. In this Deeper Discussion, I sit down with therapist Katelyn Kohlen to talk about anxiety and nervous system regulation and what dysregulation can look like (it's not always panic; sometimes it's shutdown and numbness), how to build self-awareness through your body, thoughts and behaviours, and simple tools to find calm again. You'll learn: • How anxiety might show up: avoidance, procrastination, irritability, racing thoughts, body sensations like perhaps a tight chest, tension in shoulders and jaw, to name a few. • Why overwhelm can look like numb, disconnected shutdown — not just panic • The 0-10 Emotional Intensity Map to track your body, mind and experience • Journaling to Spot → Name → Shift your patterns • How guided meditations and body scans rebuild body attunement • How to notice what your body already does to soothe. Some might soothe naturally through movement, and doing something different to break momentum Know that you're never alone and that there are many resources out there for you to check out. You can seek support in whatever way feels right. ✨ About Theresa Andersen: Intuitive self-development coach since 2007, guiding you from burnout, people-pleasing and limiting patterns back to your authentic self. Find your way back to your authentic self. 🎧 Podcast: Splish Splash Pondcasts — Today is a good day to build a better day... 📸 Instagram: @iamtheresaandersen Guest: Katelyn Kohlen, therapist Find Katelyn on Instagram: therapy_with_katelyn https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/th... DISCLAIMER: This episode is for relaxation, stress reduction and information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. #anxiety #selfregulation #authenticself