How to "Lean In" to Feelings - Anxiety Meditation w/ Thomas McConkie

How to "Lean In" to Feelings - Anxiety Meditation w/ Thomas McConkie

Have you ever felt more anxious when you've tried to calm down? Learn how to lean in to feelings with acceptance and meditation expert Thomas McConkie.

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Learn how to lean in to your feelings, how to sit with them and accept emotions with this exercise and debrief with Thomas McConkie, mindfulness and mediation expert.

Many people try deep breathing or vagus nerve exercises to calm anxiety — only to feel more anxious. In this episode, I explore with Thomas why that happens, why it’s actually a sign of progress, and how learning to stay present with discomfort can strengthen your nervous system and deepen your sense of peace.

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Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction.

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If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services.

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