{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66cf54504960e4eb18cec36f/6aa85a502469d1a3b3d16d4e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#53 - How to Outsmart Anxiety with Lily Felton","description":"<p>Is anxiety always bad, and can we learn to outsmart it?</p><p><br></p><p>Anxiety is a normal part of life, but for some young people it can become difficult to understand and manage, particularly when it begins to affect learning, sleep or everyday routines.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I am joined by Lily Felton, a trainee clinical psychologist at King’s College London and the author of Outsmart Anxiety: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Empowering Your Mind, published by Routledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on psychological research and practical strategies, Lily’s work focuses on helping young people better understand anxiety and develop tools for managing it.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we explore what anxiety is, what may drive it and how it can shape learning and everyday life. We also discuss the role of hormones, sleep, diet and screen use, as well as practical strategies young people can use to respond to anxious thoughts and feelings.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>✅ What anxiety is and how it differs from worry and stress</p><p><br></p><p>✅ What happens in the brain and body during anxiety and some of the factors that can influence it</p><p><br></p><p>✅ How anxiety can affect learning and how parents might recognise some of its less obvious signs</p><p><br></p><p>✅ The relationship between anxiety, sleep, diet, screen use and everyday habits</p><p><br></p><p>✅ Practical strategies that can help young people manage anxious thoughts and feelings</p><p><br></p><p>✅ Practical ways parents can support a young person experiencing anxiety</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are a parent trying to better understand anxiety, a student wanting to make sense of your own experiences or an educator supporting young people, this episode offers an accessible and practical look at anxiety and the strategies that may help.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Disclaimer: This episode is for general educational purposes and is not intended as medical or psychological advice. If you have specific concerns about your child’s mental health or wellbeing, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.</em></p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Links &amp; Resources</p><p><br></p><p>Linkedin Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-felton-9308b6198/</p><p><br></p><p>📚 Outsmart Anxiety: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Empowering Your Mind by Lily Felton</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.routledge.com/Outsmart-Anxiety-A-Practical-Guide-to-Understanding-and-Empowering-Your-Mind/Felton/p/book/9781041135036\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.routledge.com/Outsmart-Anxiety-A-Practical-Guide-to-Understanding-and-Empowering-Your-Mind/Felton/p/book/9781041135036</a></p><p><br></p><p>📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent, student or educator and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching with me? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website:</p><p><br></p><p> https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Anna York-Weaving"}