Anxiety Isn't Your Problem, Your Relationship With It Is

Do you ever feel anxious and wonder if something’s wrong with you?

You’re not alone—and no, you’re not broken.

In this deeply personal episode, I share my lifelong journey with anxiety—from middle school discomfort to full-blown panic attacks in Mexico City—and how I finally changed my relationship with it. This isn’t about magic solutions or overnight fixes. It’s about understanding what anxiety really is, and learning to live with it instead of fight it.

Whether you're a teenager trying to make sense of your emotions, or someone who's quietly struggling in silence, this episode is for you.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why anxiety is often your brain’s way of trying to protect you
• How trying to control everything is what fuels anxiety
• The 4-part framework I use to manage anxiety:
• 🧠 Mental
• 💛 Emotional
• 💪 Physical
• 🤝 Social
• What "100% Responsibility" really means—and how it gives your power back
• How to talk about anxiety (even if no one around you does)

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

🧘‍♂️ Free Meditation Tools I Recommend:

• Headspace – Beginner-friendly app with a calming interface
• Insight Timer – 100% free meditations, music, and courses
• UCLA Mindful Awareness Center – Research-backed mindfulness audios
• Smiling Mind – Great for teens and schools

📦 Breathing Practice (Box Breathing):

Breathe in for 4 → Hold for 4 → Exhale for 4 → Hold for 4. Repeat for 3–5 minutes.

🚶‍♂️ Simple Walks:

Walking is underrated. It’s free, accessible, and wildly effective for processing emotions.

🔊 Listen If You’ve Ever Thought:

• “I feel anxious all the time, but I don’t know why…”
• “I wish I could stop overthinking everything.”
• “I don’t want to feel like this forever.”
• “How do I even start talking to someone about this?”

🧡 You’re Not Alone

We live in a world that tells us to keep it together. But the truth is, everyone struggles with anxiety—they’ve just gotten better at hiding it. Don’t let silence make it louder. Share this episode with someone who needs it.

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You got this.

—Teshan

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