Anxiety is one of the most common emotional struggles today. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or are simply experiencing the symptoms, you are not alone.

In this episode, Dr. Alexandra is joined by anxiety expert, therapist, and author Noelle McWard Aquino to talk about the three distinct root causes Noelle has identified and written about in her book Anxiety Unpacked. Together, they discuss which characteristics each type has and what core needs drive them. And most importantly, they discuss practical tools and strategies to help you find relief and peace, regardless of your anxiety type.

You’ll come away with this conversation with:

A thorough overview of anxiety, with answers to questions that often come up such as:

-What’s the difference between anxiety and intuition?

-Is it okay if I just avoid the things that make me anxious?

-How am I possibly going to change my behaviour when I feel as anxious as I do?

-Why do we have to deal with anxiety in the first place?

The three root causes of anxiety, characteristics to identify each type, and strategies to manage each type
Tips on what to do if you’re struggling with anxiety in your intimate partnership, and what to do if your partner is struggling with anxiety
Validation on the experience of anxiety and a mindset shift to provide hope that you can find peace and calm

Resources worth mentioning from the episode:

Learn more about Noelle McWard Aquino:

https://noellemcwardaquino.com/

Anxiety Unpacked by Noelle McWard Aquino:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/anxiety-unpacked-noelle-mcward-aquino/a60a608d74e71afb?ean=9781960876904&next=t&

“Your Anxiety Toolkit” on MasterClass:

www.masterclass.com/youranxietytoolkit

Couple Therapy Certification Course from PESI: http://pesi.com/dralexandra

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Managing Anxiety: Three Root Causes To Help You Find Relief with Noelle McWard Aquino

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Managing Anxiety: Three Root Causes To Help You Find Relief with Noelle McWard Aquino