Talk 61: Anxiety Answers

10/06/2025 37 min
Talk 61: Anxiety Answers

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Send us a textAre perfectionism, control, or a constant need for approval feeding your anxiety? You're not alone—and this conversation will help.In Talk 61: Anxiety Answers, Christy Boulware sits down with trusted Christian counselor Dwain to unpack the root causes of anxiety and what we can do about it. Together, they explore the unholy trinity of perfectionism, control, and approval, explain the difference between healthy and unhealthy fear, and provide tangible tools for managing anxiety—spiritually, emotionally, and physically.Whether you’ve experienced panic attacks, racing thoughts, or the tight grip of fear, this episode is full of truth, compassion, and practical steps for healing. You'll also hear personal testimonies and wisdom on how journaling, body awareness, community, faith, and even food all play a role in overcoming anxiety.📌 Topics covered include:Perfectionism, control & approval as anxiety triggersThe difference between fear, anxiety, and phobiasWhat’s really happening during a panic attackSmoke alarms: how your body signals emotional distressThe SIFT-B method for emotional check-insFood, hormones, and the anxiety connectionHow to trust God when everything feels out of controlThe importance of community in healing🙌 Let this episode be the fresh breath you didn’t know you needed. As Dwayne says, “To help another person breathe easier is to have succeeded.”🎧 Subscribe for more Christ-centered mental health tools, and check out our other episodes on anxiety, healing, and walking in freedom.Christy's Book on Amazon Signed copy of Christy's book with personal message shop here Mental Health Coaching info and book here. Do you want to see the video from this podcast? Check it out here: Get Christy's weekly anxiety tips emails, click purple "get anxiety tips" box On Social Media? Connect with Christy and on Instagram: @christymboulwareConnect with Fearless Unite and on Instagram: @fearlessunite Send us your feedback, questions, encouragement and anxiety tip ideas: [email protected]