Welcome to We Go Boldly, the go-to show for insights and tips on embracing and opening up your life. In today's episode, we explore the anxiety spirals and what we can do to understand them and prevent them. Anxiety spirals are overwhelming mental states triggered by escalating anxious thoughts and stress hormones. Rooted in the brain's fight-or-flight response, modern stressors can lead to catastrophic thinking and physical symptoms. Recognizing triggers, practicing mindfulness, and implementing stress management techniques are vital in preventing and managing anxiety spirals.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of identifying our triggers. We share insights into how our bodies carry our stress and give warning signs. We'll cover various approaches to deal with worry spirals when they are unavoidable. By the end of this episode, you'll have practical tips and a clearer understanding of how to prevent anxiety spirals and what to do when you can’t prevent them.

Main Talking Points:

• Understanding Anxiety Spirals: How escalating anxious thoughts and stress hormones contribute to overwhelming mental states.
• Triggers and Symptoms: Identifying common triggers like major life stressors and intrusive thoughts that lead to negative thought spirals.
• Prevention Strategies: Techniques such as challenging negative beliefs, practicing mindfulness, and making lifestyle adjustments to combat anxiety spirals.
• Coping Techniques: Deep breathing, muscle relaxation, mindful grounding, and healthy distractions to stop spiraling out of control.
• Key Takeaways: Importance of recognizing spirals, utilizing coping mechanisms, and showing self-compassion during anxious moments.

Homework:

1. Pick 3-5 things we talked about and prepare them so you have a worry spiral kit available
2. Start practicing 1-2 of those things throughout the week and let us know how it goes!
3. Join our weekly women’s circle.

Hosts: Rielly Karsh and Tovah Kopan of Go Boldly Initiative

Recommended Reading:

• 18 Anxiety Worksheets for Adults, Teens, & More (positivepsychology.com)
• How to Stop an Anxiety Spiral: 7 Tips From a Therapist (choosingtherapy.com)
• How to Stop Worrying (oprahdaily.com)
• 8 Grounding Techniques to Try When You’re Spiraling | SELF
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To use her own words, Jennifer Frye is “a single mom, a CEO, and a badass.” And, I can tell you, having known this woman for 20-plus years, that all of the above is true. We first met following our Junior years in college. We were both studying business at Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business and met through their summer study abroad program in Europe… back in the year 2000.

She and I now are both single moms and solo entrepreneurs; and we connect a lot in this conversation about how that feeling of “no wiggle room to screw up” with parenting translates into building a business by yourself. Not only do we dig into her path to betting on herself and owning her own company, but also into overcoming the fear of being alone–period. The silver lining flipside of that path is being in control of your own trajectory, as Jen says. So, listen in and consider whether or not you should venture on your own in working toward your goals. And, at the end, we share the story of how Jen saved my life–literally. She saved my life. And, that was my early clue that this woman would be fearless and grow to be a Power Mom!! Listen in…

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Guest Power Mom: Jennifer Frye of Appreciated Asset

More About Jennifer: Jennifer Frye grew up in Boston and graduated from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. She spent several years in DC and NYC developing extensive experience in business development. She moved from Manhattan to Charleston, SC in 2007. She lives with her 9 year old son Maxwell and their rescue dog Dewey and she hosts nightly impromptu dance parties in her kitchen. She loves to travel, read, cook (occasionally) and run (even less occasionally). Jennifer loves to show other women, and specifically single moms how they can "redefine having it all".

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Welcome to We Go Boldly, the go-to show for insights and tips on embracing and opening up your life. In today's episode, we discuss the powerful practice of creating a joy list to cultivate happiness and well-being in your life. Learn how to prioritize self-care, gratitude, and positivity by curating a personalized list of activities and experiences that bring you joy.

In this episode, we discuss creating a joy list as a simple yet powerful tool to boost your happiness and cultivate a positive mindset. By consciously choosing to focus on the things that bring you joy, you can enhance your overall quality of life and well-being. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more tips on self-care, mindfulness, and personal growth. Share this episode with anyone who may benefit from creating their own joy list. Remember, your happiness matters! Tune in and start your journey towards a more enjoyable and enriched life.

Main Talking Points:

• Understanding the concept of a joy list and its importance in promoting mental health and emotional well-being.
• The benefits of practicing gratitude and mindfulness in everyday life.
• Tips for identifying activities, people, and places that bring you joy and adding them to your joy list.
• How to incorporate your joy list into your daily routine to prioritize self-care and happiness.
• The role of positivity and optimism in shaping your mindset and overall outlook on life.

Hosts: Rielly Karsh and Tovah Kopan of Go Boldly Initiative

Recommended Reading:

• 5 Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Your Life – Chopra
• Cultivating Joy: Unlocking the Path to a Fulfilling Life
• #31 Cultivating Joy — HEAL THE PLANET
• The Scientific Facts of Happiness You Never Knew - LifeHack
• 6 Ways to Cultivate Joy in Your Life - 2024 - MasterClass
• Cultivating Joy — Restoring Connections
• Cultivate Joy to Improve Well-being | IE Insights.

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