In today’s episode, Gina discusses the importance of stillness and silence for overcoming anxiety. A number of ways to embrace stillness and silence are identified. Special importance is placed on the development of a Meditation practice in ones life. Guided meditations are useful for establishing a meditation practice, but it is important to progress to silent meditation, eventually. Listen in for more info on the importance of stillness and silence for your anxiety clearing journey!

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In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.

-Deepak Chopra

Chapters

0:42 Introduction to Stillness

2:18 The Struggle with Stillness

4:27 The Importance of Stillness

7:25 Benefits of Stillness

9:10 Ways to Cultivate Stillness

11:31 Practicing Mindfulness

13:54 Micro Moments of Stillness

15:29 The Power of Silent Meditation

18:04 The Benefits of Silent Meditation

20:45 Balancing Guided and Silent Meditation

23:05 Closing Thoughts and Quote

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of stillness and silence, which I believe serve as vital tools in managing chronic stress and anxiety. Amidst our fast-paced, modern lives, the notion of taking a moment for stillness might seem daunting or even frivolous. However, I argue that embracing this quiet awareness could be the key to achieving a healthier, more balanced mind and body. The relentless busyness of everyday life often leads us to prioritize distractions over introspection, and in doing so, we overlook the profound benefits that come from simply being present in a peaceful environment.

I explore the reasons behind our resistance to stillness, notably the pressure we feel to remain constantly engaged and productive. In a world that often glorifies busyness, it’s common to fill our schedules to the brim, leaving little room for rest. I share a personal experience of having to decline social invitations, which illuminated my own craving for quietude. This reflection underscores the importance of granting ourselves permission to step back and seek moments of stillness—something that is particularly vital as the hustle of the holiday season approaches and our natural need for calm becomes increasingly evident.

The session emphasizes that stillness is not synonymous with idleness; rather, it is a powerful state of being that fosters Clarity, intuition, and self-awareness. I discuss how cultivating stillness helps clear the mental fog that can cloud our perspectives, providing space for creativity and insight to flourish.

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Gina Ryan is the producer and host of the top 50 Mental Health shows on Apple Podcast -The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Gina is a Nutritionist and coach who, in 1993, opened New Health Natural Products in NY and also struggled with stress, anxiety, and panic for over 20 years.

Before the internet, she was able to climb out of her fear and panic to peace, calm, and well-being by finding what did and did not work. She now teaches thousands of others how to do the same in a fraction of the time.

After moving to Maui in 2005, Gina spent 12 years as a nutritionist/consultant for the Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Center and, the only Residential ED Facility in Hawai'i. She shared her compassion, along with her knowledge and wisdom of the mind-body-spirit connection, helping clients clear their food-related anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions.

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