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Today, we have Dr. Anissa Hansen with us. She will be discussing how to calm our inner anxiety. Dr. Hansen holds a Ph.D., and she is both a therapist and a therapeutic coach. We are thrilled to have her here. Anxiety, unfortunately, is a significant issue in our society, and many, including myself, have suffered from it since childhood.

Dr. Hansen shares her personal experience with anxiety, explaining how she was a highly sensitive child growing up in the late 80s and 90s when anxiety wasn't widely recognized or understood. She recalls experiencing physical symptoms of stress, such as ulcers and dizziness, from a young age. Her parents, unaware of how to cope with her sensitivity, took her to various specialists who focused solely on physical ailments, ignoring the emotional and psychological aspects.

As a child, Dr. Hansen underwent numerous tests and treatments, none of which addressed the underlying stress and anxiety. She was even told by a specialist that she was making up her symptoms for attention, which led her to hide her struggles. It wasn't until graduate school that she began to understand her anxiety and its roots in her family dynamics and personal sensitivities. This realization came through her studies in psychology and her own therapeutic journey.

Dr. Hansen emphasizes the importance of recognizing anxiety as a messenger rather than an enemy. She suggests that anxiety can be a gift, albeit an uncomfortable one, signaling misalignments in our lives. By shifting our perspective on anxiety and becoming curious about its messages, we can begin to understand what it is trying to communicate.

At the end of the podcast, Dr. Hansen provides information on how to get in touch with her for those interested in her services. She offers a complimentary phone call to potential clients to determine if her approach is a good fit for them. Dr. Hansen can be reached through her website, AnissaHansen.com, and on Instagram, where she shares free videos and content.

It has been a pleasure having Dr. Hansen on the show, and we are grateful for her insights and tips on calming anxiety.

About Dr. Hanson:
Over the past decade, Aniesa has helped all walks of people from CEO’s, and entrepreneurs to stay-at-home moms. She’s been a featured therapist in many publications. She has MA in Counseling, PhD in Psychology, and a licensed therapist.

Website and social media links:
https://aniesahanson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/aniesahanson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniesa-hanson


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