194: Craving Connection? Why Community Is So Vital to Your Mental Health with Casey Molina

04/08/2025 41 min Episodio 194
194: Craving Connection? Why Community Is So Vital to Your Mental Health with Casey Molina

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So many of us are feeling disconnected, lonely, and unsure of how to build meaningful support, and if you struggle with anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia, this can feel even more intense. In this episode, I’m joined by writer, poet, and integrative health coach Casey Molina for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the role true community plays in our mental and emotional well-being.We talk about the difference between having friends and having community, why connection can feel so hard (or even inconvenient), and how our culture of individualism and instant gratification impacts our ability to show up for ourselves and others.Whether you’re craving deeper connection or simply wondering why loneliness feels so heavy these days, this conversation will help you feel seen, and remind you that you're not alone in feeling this way.We chat about:The difference between friendships and real communityWhy community can feel so hard to build (especially when you're anxious)The emotional toll of isolation and how it fuels anxietyWhy small, intentional steps can help you start building meaningful supportWhat you have to offer others, and how giving can be healingThe role of vulnerability, self-compassion, and unlearning in creating connectionHow to move from craving community to actually creating itCHECK OUT MY PRIVATE AHP COMMUNITY: https://www.ahealthypush.com/communityTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/craving-connection-why-community-is-so-vital-to-your-mental-health-with-casey-molina

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