👋 Hello folks! In this episode, we explore anxiety and why it can be understood as “fake fear.”
Using the image of an imaginary bear chasing you, I unpack how anxiety convinces us we’re in danger when we’re not. Unlike animals who leave fear behind when the threat is gone, humans can carry fear with us , replaying it, projecting it into the future, and letting it shape our choices.
We’ll look at how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and exposure each work to uncover anxiety’s central illusion — and how I bring them together in my own approach to help clients stop running and start seeing clearly.
If you’ve ever felt chased by your own thoughts, this episode is for you.
🎥 You can also check us out on YouTube for the full video version and the artwork that goes along with this episode.
Join me as we keep filling the walls of our Internal Art Museum — one image at a time.
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