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The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

972: Finding Peace in the Present Moment: A Listener's Journey

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

Gina Ryan

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality

4.61.9K Ratings

🗓️ 25 October 2023

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode, Gina discusses a listener's email commenting on a previous episode about living in the present moment. This previous episode was in response to a listener question about aging and uncertainty, particularly in regard to medical care. Becoming more comfortable with uncertainty can make living in the present moment much easier and can help reduce and eliminate chronic anxiety. Listen in for tips on how to live peacefully in the present moment even with unresolvable issues.

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Chapters

0:00:24 Finding Peace in the Present Moment

0:01:30 Listener Dee's Insights on Feeling Safe and Deserving Help

0:04:43 Living in the Present and Fostering Resilience

0:13:50 Building Resilience and Prioritizing Self-Care

0:14:41 Setting Realistic Expectations and Finding Meaning and Purpose

0:16:46 Practicing Gratitude and Living Peacefully with Unresolvable Issues

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, the host Gina Ryan shares an email from a listener named Dee who discusses finding peace in the present moment. Dee expresses her appreciation for the podcast's inclusive approach towards listeners of all ages, highlighting that emotions can affect anyone regardless of age. She finds hope and comfort in the idea of being able to handle whatever comes her way by staying present. Dee also opens up about feeling dismissed by medical professionals and the fear of an uncertain future.


Gina responds by emphasizing the importance of embracing the present moment and finding inner peace despite unresolved issues. She expresses gratitude for Dee's feedback and emphasizes the value of sharing experiences and wisdom among listeners. Gina now moves on to discussing strategies that can help individuals deal with unresolvable issues.


To begin, it is crucial to accept that not all problems can be completely resolved. Letting go of the need to fix everything is necessary for personal growth and peace of mind. Embracing uncertainty is a significant aspect of life, as not everything can be neatly resolved. Instead, individuals should focus on what they can control and take proactive steps to improve those areas. Seeking support from loved ones or a therapist can be beneficial in finding relief and gaining perspective.


Mindfulness and meditation are powerful tools that can help individuals stay in the present moment and reduce anxiety related to the future. Cultivating resilience through positive thinking, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence is essential. Prioritizing self-care, setting realistic expectations, and finding meaning and purpose in life can contribute to overall fulfillment. Additionally, practicing gratitude and acknowledging the positive aspects of life can shift focus away from unresolvable problems.


Gina concludes by emphasizing that living peacefully with unresolvable issues is an ongoing process. Through the incorporation of these strategies, individuals can better navigate the challenges that arise. She extends her gratitude to Dee for sharing her email and highlights the positive impact her meditation practice can have.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, a relaxing and informative show where we explore

0:12.9

anxiety, panic, and PTSD, sharing how you can overcome them from life.

0:18.0

Hello, how welcome back to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast.

0:27.7

I'm your host and coach Gina Ryan, and I am so happy to be with you again today, as

0:34.6

together we can consider the many ways to bring your mind and body back to its natural

0:41.5

peace and calm.

0:43.5

In today's episode, I'm talking about finding peace in the present moment, and this is a

0:49.3

little bit of a listener's journey.

0:52.3

And so today I want to start out by sharing an email from a listener who is commenting

0:57.9

on episode 963.

1:00.4

I will link to it in the show notes, and the title of that show was Listener Epiphany about

1:06.4

feeling safe in the present moment.

1:09.3

And so our listener, Dee, who sent me the email, she made some awesome points that are

1:15.6

really good reminders and noteworthy to share with all of you.

1:20.1

So thank you Dee for sending me the email with all of your great points and giving me

1:26.0

permission to share it with the listening family.

1:30.4

Dee says, thank you for this podcast.

1:33.3

You treated the listener respectfully and compassionately without regard to her age.

1:40.2

At 71, I sometimes feel dismissed as a stoic old person by medical providers and others.

1:50.1

I surprise, age didn't make me immune to the full range of emotions, helpful and unhelpful.

1:59.4

Here are the reasons why this podcast felt like a warm blanket wrapped around me.

2:06.4

She says number one, the conclusion the writer came to that she's safe in this moment

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