269. Redefining Anxiety & Learning How to Build a Non-Anxious Life with Dr. John Delony #WellnessWednesdays

Be Well by Kelly Leveque

In today’s modern world we have everything, and yet we are more anxious and more depressed than ever. Our bodies are telling us that the world we've created for ourselves is not sustainable. So what if instead of judging ourselves, we get curious about what is going on beneath the surface? Dr. John Delony is here to dive into this question and share his 6 daily choices that can help you build a non-anxious life. He is a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The John Delony Show. He has two PhDs, over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response, and higher education, and his goal is to help people navigate through tough decisions, improve their relationships, and believe they're worth being well.

He's the author of two bestselling books, Own Your Past, Change Your Future and Redefining Anxiety, and today we talk about his new book, Building A Non-Anxious Life and his authentic and applicable real world takeaways for managing anxiety. If you struggle with over achieving, find yourself lashing out at friends and family, or staying distracted and numb to avoid confronting things in your life, Dr. Delony’s message is clear. You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. The relatable stories and mindset shifts John presents in his book and in this episode will give you practical guidance towards slowly making changes that can lead you towards a happier, healthier, non-anxious life. I loved this book and I love this episode. If this episode resonates with you, make sure to share it with someone in your life who could benefit from it, too.

We also cover…

(01:00) Exploring Anxiety & Loneliness in the Modern Age

• 196. How to Take Charge of Your Financial Wellness with Rachel Cruze

• John’s personal journey with anxiety

• How we've created the loneliest generation in human history

• Living in the distraction economy and avoiding discomfort

• What anxiety really is

• My relationship with anxiety

• The 6 daily choices to build a non anxious life

• Taking inventory of the light as well as dark in your life

• What’s on the other side of trauma if you look for it

(36:00) Fostering Connection & Freedom in Adulthood

• Why connection and community are vital

• Supporting our partners in making time for community and connection

• How to create freedom with smart finances

• Understanding how much are lives are run by other people

• Ways to cultivate connection in our communities

• Advice for making friends as an adult

(01:00:00) Navigating Life’s Challenges with Mindfulness & Intention

• Being intentional, mindful, and building a relationship of faith

• Creating awareness around the story you tell yourself

• Curiously investigating your responses to challenging situations

• Determining when enough is enough when it comes to achievement

• Getting comfortable with shifting priorities in different phases of life

• Putting in the work to live a non anxious life

Resources:

• Instagram: @johndelony

• Read: Building A Non-Anxious Life by Dr. John Delony

• YouTube: The Dr. John Delony Show

• TikTok: @johndelony

• Facebook: @JohnDelony

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com

• Instagram: @bewellbykelly

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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