Spiritual and Sensitive During Highly Anxious Times
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Spiritual and Sensitive During Highly Anxious Times
by Danielle Searancke
Spiritual and Sensitive During Highly Anxious Times
I recorded this one from my son's bunk bed. He was home sick, my plans had shifted, and I was still going to make it work because honestly, that is the whole point of this episode.
If you are someone who considers themselves spiritual and sensitive and you have been noticing the world get extra noisy lately, this one is for you.
Recorded January 28, 2025
The World Is Loud Right Now and That Is Not Accidental
We are not imagining it. The noise is real, and a lot of it is engineered. Algorithms are designed to activate you. Anger, fear, and outrage all drive engagement, and we are being fed content specifically chosen to trigger those responses When TikTok briefly went dark for American users, what was left was noticeably quieter and what became visible was just how many bots exist to keep us arguing Doom scrolling is now how most people unwind at night, and our nervous systems are paying for it You can work the algorithm back. I share exactly how I segmented my social media accounts to control what I consume without going completely offline
My Own Journey with Anxiety (And What My Therapist Finally Said)
I spent five years in therapy before my therapist said the word anxiety to me directly. Once she did, everything made sense.
I scored the highest anxiety rating in an organization of over a thousand people and did not even know it. I just thought that was how everyone felt
My shoulders have been up by my ears since I was eight years old. My dad noticed it then and my personal trainer notices it now
Anxiety has also been fuel. A lot of my output and motivation is driven by it, and I have stopped trying to wish it away
Three practices that actually help me: breathwork, group grief work, and weekly nervous system repair. I share what we do inside the Collective every month and why
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