Episode 253: What If Anxiety Is a Habit?
About this episode
Cynthia and Dr. Ken discuss anxiety, its misconceptions, and how to help teens manage anxious thinking.
Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days, which leaves many parents wondering what's normal, what's not, and how much we should be worried about our kids—or ourselves. This week, Cynthia and Dr. Ken have an honest conversation about anxiety, anxious thinking, and why understanding the difference matters. They discuss how worry can become a cycle we unintentionally reinforce, why overthinking often makes anxiety worse, and how helping teens recognize their thought patterns can be a powerful step toward change. Along the way, they tackle common misconceptions about anxiety, medication, and the temptation to protect our kids from every uncomfortable feeling. If you've ever wondered whether anxiety is something we're stuck with or something we can learn to manage differently, this episode offers an encouraging perspective. You'll walk away with practical tools for helping teens—and yourself—recognize anxious thinking and respond to it in healthier ways. If you have a minute, please leave us a review. We love hearing listeners encouraging other listeners. You can order Dr. Ken's book "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You" here You can order Cynthia's book "Life Is Messy, God Is Good"…
People in this episode
Hosts: Cynthia, Dr. Ken
Topics covered
- anxiety
- parenting
- mental health
- teenagers
- thought patterns
- overthinking
Keywords
- anxiety
- parenting
- mental health
- teenagers
- overthinking
- thought patterns
- worry
- change
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Products: Feeding The Mouth That Bites You, Life Is Messy, God Is Good, How'd I Miss That
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