About this episode

Kelly and Humble the Poet discuss practical strategies for managing anxiety and building emotional resilience.

What if intentionally making yourself a little uncomfortable could help you feel less anxious? In this second part of Kelly’s conversation with international bestselling author Humble the Poet, they continue exploring insights from his latest book, Unanxious: 50 Simple Truths to Help Overthinkers Feel Less Stress and More Calm. Humble explains how reducing external stimulation can lower our baseline anxiety and why recognizing our emotional triggers (including those rooted in childhood) can reveal where the deeper work lies. Kelly and Humble also walk through everyday anxiety-inducing scenarios and share practical ways to respond differently, from setting clearer boundaries with ourselves and others to intentionally doing small, uncomfortable things that build confidence and emotional strength. You will learn: How external stimulation may be increasing your baseline anxiety Why your emotional triggers can point to areas that need attention How childhood experiences can influence your present-day reactions Ways to set healthier boundaries with yourself and others How small acts of discomfort can strengthen your emotional resilience Practical tools for responding to anxiety with…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly

Guest: Humble the Poet

Topics covered

• anxiety
• emotional resilience
• self-improvement
• mental health
• boundaries
• discomfort

Keywords

• anxiety
• emotional triggers
• external stimulation
• boundaries
• discomfort
• mental health
• self-help

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Unanxious: 50 Simple Truths to Help Overthinkers Feel Less Stress and More Calm

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