What if anxiety isn’t something to get rid of, but something to better understand?
In this special live recording of Well, Hello Anxiety, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by counsellor, mental fitness coach and marital therapist Carly Taylor for a powerful conversation about anxiety, attention, acceptance and what it means to live fully, even when life feels uncertain.
Drawing on the wisdom of Morita Therapy, a Japanese approach to mental wellbeing, Carly shares why anxiety often shows up around the things we care about most, and how shifting our attention can transform our experience. Together, Jodi and Carly explore the relationship between fear and desire, why fighting uncomfortable emotions can make them stronger, and how we can build our capacity to face life’s inevitable challenges.
Through personal stories, practical strategies and thought-provoking metaphors, this conversation offers a compassionate and refreshing perspective on anxiety that will stay with you long after you’ve finished listening.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why anxiety often appears alongside the things that matter most
- The powerful “two sides of the coin” metaphor for understanding fear
- What Morita Therapy teaches about acceptance and emotional wellbeing
- How attention shapes our experience of life
- Why trying to control emotions can create more struggle
- Practical ways to redirect attention when anxiety narrows your focus
- How to strengthen your “challenge muscle” and build distress tolerance
- The Japanese concept of Arugamama: “It is what it is. Now what needs to be done?”
This special live episode is filled with warmth, wisdom and practical insights to help you navigate anxiety with greater self-compassion and courage.
Connect with Carly Taylor:
https://www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au/
Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson
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