Taming the Mind Monster: Everyday Strategies to Reduce Anxiety

Meredith McCarthy's NZACH Talk Time Podcast

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“Talk Time: Working to Reduce Anxiety”
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in overthinking? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to stay there.
In this Talk Time episode, I share powerful, practical tools you can start using today to calm your nervous system, retrain your mind, and create a daily ritual for inner peace.
Hi, I’m Meredith McCarthy — clinical hypnotherapist, educator, and founder of NZACH (New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy). With over 30 years’ experience, I’ve helped thousands of people reduce anxiety, shift limiting beliefs, and reconnect with their inner calm.
🌀 In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why anxiety is a signal, not a flaw
How to ground yourself using the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
My favourite calming breathwork methods (including the sigh)
A beautiful finger-tracing meditation for racing thoughts
The 3 D’s for anxious thinking: Detach, Determination, and Direction
How to create an internal safe space using anchoring
Tips for building a daily anxiety-reducing ritual
You’ll also be guided through a gentle relaxation exercise to activate calm and build emotional resilience.
✨ Whether you're managing generalised anxiety, supporting others, or studying hypnotherapy, this episode is full of insights you can apply straight away.
💬 Tell me in the comments:
Which tool or idea will you try this week?
🔗 Helpful Links
🌐 Learn more about hypnotherapy training: https://www.nzach.ac.nz
💻 Work with me 1:1 online or in-person: https://www.meredithmccarthy.com
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