Lessons in Parenting with Anxiety: Gretchen Hess

Welcome to the world of Anxiety.
On the outside, she looked like she had her s*** together, smart, successful, business owner, mother of four kids but inside she was a mess of anxiety. Eventually, life got too stressful and this anxiety spilled out as anger and overwhelm. In this episode, we delve into the often misunderstood realm of high functioning anxiety.
Gretchen Hess shares a personal journey, reflecting on the internal chaos and external calm that typifies high functioning anxiety. This episode explores the challenges of setting boundaries, the constant worry and overthinking, and the paralyzing self-doubt that high functioning anxiety can bring.
We touch on the physical toll of carrying this anxiety for years, including chronic fatigue and other health issues. The conversation moves into the impact on family dynamics, highlighting how children can mirror our behaviors and how our responses to their anxieties can perpetuate a cycle of stress.
Listeners will gain insights into recognizing the signs of high functioning anxiety, understanding its roots, and learning to accept and manage it. We discuss the importance of self-care, setting realistic expectations, and the empowering realization that while we can't control everything, we can control our responses and improve our well-being.
Join us on this compassionate journey as we explore practical strategies to support our children's mental health while nurturing our own emotional resilience.
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