287. The Root of Your Anxiety Might Be Younger Than You Think

What if the key to calming your anxiety isn't a new coping tool, but a conversation with a younger version of yourself? In this episode, Alison digs into two of the most powerful (and underrated) pieces of the anxiety healing puzzle: inner child work and emotionally safe relationships. Whether you've felt stuck in anxious patterns you can't explain, or you keep showing up for people who don't really show up for you, this one's going to hit home. Alison shares practical insights on why healing the wounds of your younger self can create real, lasting relief from anxiety and why the people you surround yourself with are either helping your nervous system settle or keeping it on edge. In this episode, you'll hear about: What inner child healing actually looks like (and why it matters for anxiety) How to recognize emotionally safe vs. emotionally draining relationships The connection between self-compassion and genuine anxiety relief Small, practical ways to start this work, even if it feels uncomfortable Resources: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Neuroplasticity explanation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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287. The Root of Your Anxiety Might Be Younger Than You Think is an episode from The Anxiety Chicks by Cloud10.

This episode is 16:54 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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