Empowerment Solutions With Dr. Friedemann

As many of you know, anxiety is something I've struggled with myself in the past. That's why I'm so passionate about helping others overcome it. In this episode, I wanted to share some key insights into how anxiety works in the brain, and more importantly, how to actually change those anxious patterns.

In this episode of Empowerment Solutions, we delve into the neuroscience of anxiety and uncover the transformative power of the subconscious mind in overcoming it...

In the newest episode of Empowerment Solutions, we delve into the profound impact the subconscious mind has on anxiety.

Exploring everything from deep-seated childhood traumas to the shadows that haunt our adult lives, we uncover the subconscious patterns shaping our fears.

More critically, we discuss ways to work harmoniously with our minds to conquer these fears...

Anxiety can compel us to take extreme steps for self-preservation or in our quest for approval, leading us to actions that diverge from our authentic selves. This, in turn, can push us further into isolation and leave us vulnerable to external pressures that don't resonate with our true identity...

Ever find yourself in a recurring conflict loop, feeling like there's no way out?

This week we're exploring the roles of Victim, Aggressor, and Rescuer that we unknowingly slip into, driving cycles of miscommunication and resentment.

Through client experiences and stories, we'll see how these dynamics play out in everyday relationships...

Anxiety, often seen as a relentless adversary, is in fact, deeply ingrained in our evolutionary story. It's like having a built-in smoke detector or burglar alarm to alert us to potential threats.

But when anxiety becomes chronic and overwhelming – when the alarm goes off for no apparent reason - it can hold us back, trapping us in a cycle of anticipation, obsession, and self-doubt...

As we are delving deeper into the "Re-imagining Anxiety" series, think about the events in your past that could be the beginning of your anxiety – and the reason why you may still hold on to old beliefs such as "I am not good enough," or "I am not safe in the word." During this episode of this podcast, I will discuss why discovering traumatic events and self-defeating beliefs that are at the root of our anxiety is crucial to creating profound and lasting healing...

When it comes to anxiety, you often hear about ways to feel better. But it's just as important to understand what not to do—like knowing what foods are bad for your health. This can be especially tricky with anxiety because some of the things we do to cope might make the emotion actually worse without us realizing it...

In our exploration of anxiety's triggers, we delve into the mental, physical, and environmental factors that often go unnoticed.

The mental aspect of managing anxiety involves not just controlling negative self-talk but also respecting our mind's limits—like reducing screen time and unnecessary mental clutter that our subconscious absorbs even when we're unaware. This mental maintenance is crucial for achieving a state of calm and balance...

In this episode, we explore why traditional coping mechanisms for anxiety—avoidance, pleasing, and control—are not only insufficient but can also exacerbate the problem.

Although these methods provide short-term relief, they fail to address the root causes of anxiety, ultimately deepening the issue...