In today's episode, Gina discusses how to ground oneself into the environment and the present moment in order to better cope with stress and anxiety. More specifically, the "freeze state" is discussed, also known as being in a dorsal vagal state. The grounding techniques shared in this episode help gently activate the ventral vagal system to support your sense of safety and connection. Listen in and start feeling safer and calmer today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: When we anchor in safety, our nervous system has the opportunity to regulate, and from that place of regulation, we can engage more fully with life. –Deb Dana Chapters 0:42 Introduction to Grounding 4:46 Symptoms of Anxiety States 7:09 Grounding Techniques Explained 12:38 When to Use Grounding Practices 14:51 Experimenting with Grounding Methods 16:03 Closing Thoughts and Reminders Summary In this enlightening episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the transformative practice of grounding and its pivotal role in managing anxiety. Grounding is a technique designed to anchor our minds and bodies in the present moment, and it can be incredibly useful when facing stress and anxiety that often leaves us feeling disconnected or overwhelmed. Throughout our conversation, I will break down the simple yet effective grounding practices that can serve as tools to cultivate a sense of peace and calm whenever you need it. I explore how anxiety manifests not only in racing thoughts but also in feelings of numbness or disconnection—an often overlooked aspect referred to as the dorsal vagal state. I discuss the myriad symptoms associated with this state, from cognitive challenges like difficulty concentrating and mental fog to emotional disconnection and physical sensations such as fatigue and shallow breathing. By understanding these symptoms, we can recognize the varied ways anxiety affects us and become equipped with strategies to counteract them. Central to this discussion is how grounding practices activate our ventral vagal system, which is crucial for fostering feelings of safety and connection. #anxiety, #groundingtechniques, #nervoussystemregulation, #vagusnerve, #stressmanagement, #mentalhealth, #mindfulness, #presentmoment, #emotionalregulation, #copingskills, #relaxation, #breathwork, #selfcare, #polyvagaltheory, #dorsalvagal, #fightorflight, #freezeresponse, #sensorygrounding, #bodyawareness, #emotionaloverwhelm, #calmingtechniques, #wellness, #peace, #calm, #presence, #hyperarousal, #hypoarousal, #DebDana, #traumainformed, #selfregulation, #groundingexercises, #anxietyrelief, #emotionalwellbeing, #proprioception, #tactilegrounding, #movementgrounding, #imagerygrounding, #naturetherapy, #stressreduction, #groundingpractices, #emotionalhealth, #mentalwellness, #dailyhabits, #copingstrategies, #relaxationtechniques, #mindbodyconnection, #selfsoothing, #stressmanagementtools, #emotionalresilience, #psychologicalwellbeing, #somaticexperiencing, #GinaRyan, #ACP, #AnxietyCoachesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices