When someone you love struggles with anxiety, it can be hard to know how to help, especially when their experience feels so different from your own. In this week's episode, a listener asks, “How can I support my partner when their anxiety is so far removed from my own experience?” One of the most powerful things you can do? Start by joining. Instead of trying to fix or reassure, try asking, What’s it like to be you? In the February 17th episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick Hanson and I talk about supporting loved ones through anxiety, handling feedback without getting defensive, and building resilience in the face of rejection. Episode title: What to Do When Your Worst Fears Come True: February Mailbag
#anxiety #relationships #emotionalsupport #MentalHealth #communication #selfawareness #mindfulness #beingwellpodcast #compassion #listening#Plannscheduler