15. Get off the Struggle Bus: Heal Anxiety by Getting to the Root Cause (1 of 2)
So many people in our society have been dealing with burnout, stress, anxiety, and overwhelm that in itself becomes overwhelming. It's this vicious cycle of how do I get out of the state that I am in. How do I find support that's fitting and nourishing for me? How can I stop being overwhelmed? Anxiety, overstimulation, burnout?
Getting to the root cause of burnout is the way to move out of it, root-cause healing.
Think of yourself as a tree, with leaves and branches representing everything you've experienced. If the leaves keep falling, it could be because your mindset isn't benefiting you. Coping skills can help keep the tree alive, but if the roots are holding onto something from the past, like a bad experience or a problematic relationship, the tree won't be okay. Habits and anxiety aren't flaws in your personality, but rather have roots in something deeper.
Hypnotherapy, like art therapy, can help address the root cause of anxiety and addiction by accessing the subconscious mind. Think of your subconscious mind as an operating system that can be reprogrammed. Hypnosis can help you revisit childhood experiences that you may not remember consciously and release trauma without having to share all the details with a therapist. This can give you the space to heal yourself.
Mothers, in particular, may feel pressure to always show up for their children and avoid negative experiences. However, it's essential to remember that we're all doing the best we can with the knowledge and resources we have.
Our children can and will reflect back to us where we need healing. As adults, we often ignore our feelings and body signals. Deep transformation work requires intentional practices like expressive arts therapy and hypnosis. It's not always easy, and it may not come naturally, but it's worth it.
The client is the one doing the work, while the therapist creates a supportive space and bears witness. By believing that we're doing our best, we can eliminate shame and guilt and move forward with clarity.
One helpful strategy is to sit in stillness and become aware of body signals, asking ourselves what we need and when we've felt this way before. Curiosity can be a powerful tool in our healing journey.
Many moms these days are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and anxious.
Uncover the root cause of your struggles and get off the anxiety struggle bus. Listen to this episode and gain insight into identifying the underlying factors of burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm and how to heal from them.
Kelcey shares insights on how hypnotherapy can help reprogram your subconscious mind, how to engage in deep transformation work, and how to create a mind-body connection that enables you to become more self-aware. We also discuss how to cope with the pressure of being a perfect mother and move forward confidently by believing you're doing your best with what you have.
Ah Ha Moments:
You can heal anxiety
Kids have a beautiful way of holding up this mirror and saying, "Here's your shit."
Nobody has it figured out, and if you struggle to believe this, challenge that thought
You can regulate through practicing the link between the mind-body connection
About Kelcey:
I used to be an anxious, people-pleasing, burnt-out perfectionist, and then I found the power of hypnosis. Hypnotherapy changed my life, and now I use it to help others heal their past so they can live and enjoy the present moment and build their dream life and the future they desire and deserve!
Mentionable's:
IG: @prairiehypnosisandhealing
Kelcey's podcast is Anxious As Fuck
