When you can begin differentiating a ‘lower self’ (inner child) idea from a conscious more updated idea, you will be well on your way to healing the roots of anxiety. That is where today’s podcast episode comes in, enjoy below my friends. This podcast episode is brought to you by the Health Anxiety Recovery Program.

In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, we explore a powerful concept—the relationship between your inner child and your conscious self in healing anxiety for good. Are your anxious thoughts and feelings stemming from past conditioning or from your present-day awareness? Understanding this distinction is key to healing and reclaiming control over your mental and emotional life.

Key Topics Covered around the Roots of Anxiety:

1. The Subconscious and Inner Child
The subconscious stores childhood experiences, fears, and behaviors that resurface during anxiety. The inner child, rooted in this subconscious, reacts to situations based on past trauma. For example, anxiety in social settings may stem from early rejection or criticism.

2. The Conscious Mind
Your conscious mind is where you stay present and aware. It helps you deal with thoughts logically, challenging old outdated fears. Unlike the inner child, your conscious self allows you to respond calmly and reframe situations, breaking reactive patterns.

3. Identifying Your Reactions
To heal anxiety, ask yourself: “Is this anxiety coming from past fears or the present?” This question helps you recognize whether your inner child or conscious self is in control, giving you the choice to respond with mindful awareness rather than react.

4. Using Mindfulness
Mindfulness helps you observe thoughts without judgment, making it easier to distinguish between past conditioning and current awareness. This practice creates space for new, conscious responses to anxiety triggers. To strengthen this moment to moment mindfulness, add this guided meditation for worry and anxiety to each day for the next 21 days.

Exercise for Self-Reflection

• Take a moment to reflect on a recent anxiety-triggering situation. Notice the sensations in your body.
• Ask yourself: “Is this feeling a reflection of my inner child’s fears, or is it based on my present-day awareness?”
• This simple exercise can help you start to differentiate between your subconscious and conscious responses, empowering you to engage with your anxiety in a more mindful and effective way.

Final Thoughts

Healing anxiety is a journey, and a key step is nurturing your inner child while cultivating your conscious self. By understanding the roots of your anxiety and where your thoughts are coming from, you can break free from reactive patterns and step into a more empowered state of mind and body.

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