1187: Faith Over Fear: Finding Calm When Loneliness Feels Overwhelming Listener Q and A
The Anxiety Coaches Podcast
Gina Ryan
4.6 • 1.9K Ratings
🗓️ 22 October 2025
⏱️ 20 minutes
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Summary
In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question regarding fear of being alone as we age. The listeners fears and concerns are outlined and described. A constructive way to respond to these fears is provided: acceptance of what is presently in order to allow the present to unfold with as much calm and grace as possible. Despite our discomfort, we are here, we are ok, can can know peace and calm. Discover how to come to know peace and calm now so you can be prepared to discover connection when such opportunities present themselves, listen in today!
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546: Isolation From Fear Of Uncertaintly Listener Q and A
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Chapters
0:26 Welcome to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast
15:48 Embracing Yourself in Loneliness
16:10 Finding Peace and Kindness
16:52 Conclusion and Next Steps
Summary
In this episode, I delve into a poignant issue that resonates deeply with many—loneliness. Inspired by a heartfelt message from a listener, I explore the feelings and anxieties that often accompany this profound human experience. Many people silently grapple with loneliness, and as I address the sentiments shared by our anonymous listener, I aim to shed light on the ways we can cultivate a sense of calm amidst these emotions.
Our listener describes a struggle that is all too familiar: the fear of solitude and the yearning for companionship. At 62, he expresses concerns about his diminishing social circle and the daunting reality of facing each day alone. While he has attempted various avenues for connection, the lack of significant relationships brings a heavy anxiety that overshadows his days. Through our discussion, I aim to normalize these feelings, reminding listeners that loneliness is not a mark of failure or a personal flaw but rather a natural response signaling a need for connection.
We delve into the emotional and biological implications of loneliness. I liken it to the feelings of hunger or thirst—a signal from our body indicating a deep-seated craving for interpersonal connection. This longing, when unmet, can trigger stress and elevate anxiety levels, propelling us into a cycle of panic and distress. Instead of allowing fear to guide our actions, I propose a different approach: cultivating acceptance and compassion for our feelings rather than a desperate urge to "fix" them.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at audible.co. |
| 0:05.5 | That's audible.coad.uk slash wondery. |
| 0:14.8 | Welcome to the Anxiety Coat.combe. a relaxing and informative show where we explore anxiety, panic, and PTSD, sharing how you can overcome them for life. |
| 0:34.5 | Aloha. Welcome back to the Anxiety Coaches podcast. I'm your host and coach Gina Ryan, |
| 0:41.7 | and I am so happy to be with you again today as together we can consider the many ways |
| 0:49.2 | to bring your mind and body back to its natural peace and calm. |
| 0:55.0 | Every week on this show, we explore ways to bring your body and your mind back into calm, |
| 1:02.2 | to step out of stress mode and into that steadier, more peaceful part of yourself |
| 1:07.5 | that's always there underneath the noise. And today's episode is inspired |
| 1:13.4 | by a listener who wrote in with an honest and heartfelt message about something that so |
| 1:20.5 | many people quietly struggle with. Loneliness. I know that many of you are struggling with this because I read your emails. I see your |
| 1:30.7 | comments. And so I want to thank our listener for having the courage to send such an honest |
| 1:38.7 | and heartfelt message so that I could share this with you and we could explore this together. |
| 1:47.3 | Our listener says, Hi, Gina, I'm a subscriber to the subscriber episodes of your podcast. I find |
| 1:55.8 | your work and insights to be far and above anything else I've encountered. Thank you. |
| 2:02.9 | May I selfishly ask about an issue I am facing and any advice you may have to support recovery? |
| 2:11.2 | I am a 62-year-old single male. My friend's circle has diminished, and I am terrified about my ongoing lack of companionship. |
| 2:22.4 | I have tried several dating apps with no success. I see nothing but happy couples and families around me |
| 2:29.2 | and worry that I am letting what life I have left pass me by with nothing I can do to fix my situation. |
| 2:37.7 | I take care of myself. I am trim and fit, but I am undersized at five feet, eight inches, |
| 2:46.0 | which may be more of an attraction deterrent than I realize. I have been married in the past, and I have had some |
| 2:53.7 | relationships, but I have run into a real wall of aloneness in the last several years. Is it my best bet to |
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