Bitesize Moment: "We've Demonised Average." — Dr Coleman Noctor on why we're all so anxious
About this episode
Dr Coleman Noctor discusses the roots of anxiety and the importance of embracing average to find balance.
In this bitesize moment pulled from the Laura Dowling Experience back catalogue, child and adolescent psychotherapist Dr Coleman Noctor explains why so many of us feel anxious and "behind," even when life is objectively fine. He shows how the gap between expectation and reality fuels anxiety, why chasing "exceptional" leaves us discontent, and how aiming for his "four to seven zone" can bring us back to balance. 🔑Key Points • Why anxiety often lives in the gap between expectation and reality • How "demonising average" sets most of us up to feel like we're failing • Why happiness is a passing moment, not a permanent state • The "four to seven zone" as a practical way to aim for balance 🎧 Listen to the full episode here. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations…
People in this episode
Host: Laura Dowling
Guest: Dr Coleman Noctor
Topics covered
- anxiety
- expectation vs reality
- mental health
- balance
- child psychology
Keywords
- anxiety
- expectation
- reality
- four to seven zone
- mental health
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