12. Anxiety 101, w/ Dr Jodi Richardson

<p>In this episode you’ll learn how to differentiate between anxiety of the completely normal human variety, compared with anxiety that may be part of an ongoing condition. You’ll also learn how anxiety impacts how we feel, what we think, and what we do – and importantly, why certain signs and symptoms anxiety are part of the brain and body’s response in anticipation of a threat. When we understand anxiety well, we’re in a better position to identify it when it starts to bubble up, and put into practice strategies that help dial it back down.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”</p><br><p>How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!</p><br><p>Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drjodirichardson.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1639969921819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XTfRI76Py29oJzIa9wUYc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drjodirichardson.com</a>.</p><p>Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1639969921819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0dQXoXMR9Irae5kQfDulgj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1639969921819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FBwmkl4fcDJG8JPqRZNtB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks</a>.</p><p>Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drjodiricha