What if anxiety isn't something to get rid of, but something to better understand?

In this special live recording of Well, Hello Anxiety, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by counsellor, mental fitness coach and Morita Therapist Carly Taylor for a powerful conversation about anxiety, attention, acceptance and what it means to live fully, even when life feels uncertain.

Drawing on the wisdom of Morita Therapy, a Japanese approach to mental wellbeing, Carly shares why anxiety often shows up around the things we care about most, and how shifting our attention can transform our experience. Together, Jodi and Carly explore the relationship between fear and desire, why fighting uncomfortable emotions can make them stronger, and how we can build our capacity to face life's inevitable challenges.

Through personal stories, practical strategies and thought-provoking metaphors, this conversation offers a compassionate and refreshing perspective on anxiety that will stay with you long after you've finished listening.

In this episode, you'll discover:
Why anxiety often appears alongside the things that matter most
The powerful "two sides of the coin" metaphor for understanding fear
What Morita Therapy teaches about acceptance and emotional wellbeing
How attention shapes our experience of life
Why trying to control emotions can create more struggle
Practical ways to redirect attention when anxiety narrows your focus
How to strengthen your "challenge muscle" and build distress tolerance
The Japanese concept of Arugamama: "It is what it is. Now what needs to be done?"

This special live episode is filled with warmth, wisdom and practical insights to help you navigate anxiety with greater self-compassion and courage.

Connect with Carly Taylor:

https://www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au/

Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson

https://drjodirichardson.com

What if anxiety isn't something to get rid of, but something to better understand?
In this special live recording of Well, Hello Anxiety, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by counsellor, mental fitness coach and Morita Therapist Carly Taylor for a powerful conversation about anxiety, attention, acceptance and what it means to live fully, even when life feels uncertain.
Drawing on the wisdom of Morita Therapy, a Japanese approach to mental wellbeing, Carly shares why anxiety often shows up around the things we care about most, and how shifting our attention can transform our experience. Together, Jodi and Carly explore the relationship between fear and desire, why fighting uncomfortable emotions can make them stronger, and how we can build our capacity to face life's inevitable challenges.
Through personal stories, practical strategies and thought-provoking metaphors, this conversation offers a compassionate and refreshing perspective on anxiety that will stay with you long after you've finished listening.
In this episode, you'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why anxiety often appears alongside the things that matter most</li>
<li>The powerful "two sides of the coin" metaphor for understanding fear</li>
<li>What Morita Therapy teaches about acceptance and emotional wellbeing</li>
<li>How attention shapes our experience of life</li>
<li>Why trying to control emotions can create more struggle</li>
<li>Practical ways to redirect attention when anxiety narrows your focus</li>
<li>How to strengthen your "challenge muscle" and build distress tolerance</li>
<li>The Japanese concept of Arugamama: "It is what it is. Now what needs to be done?"</li>
</ul>
This special live episode is filled with warmth, wisdom and practical insights to help you navigate anxiety with greater self-compassion and courage.
Connect with Carly Taylor:
<a href="https://www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au/">https://www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au/</a>
Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drjodirichardson.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1785143518659400&amp;usg=AOvVaw196RHc0HXAJTvr_AV_VCbr" data-rawhref="https://drjodirichardson.com">https://drjodirichardson.com</a>

Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you.
Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.


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Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you. Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.
 For education and entertainment purposes only.

This is ‘Well, hello anxiety’, a podcast where we end the struggle with anxiety and build our toolkit of practical skills to thrive.

Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.



For education and entertainment purposes only.

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.
 
For education and entertainment purposes only.