{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69257da6e5cc28ec3b484553/69dc49f7af4db69e0dcfb238?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Anxiety Deep Dive with Nancy Sokarno ","description":"<p>Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges facing both adults and children today — and if you’re a parent, chances are you’ve seen it show up at home.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Let’s Reconnect</em>, I sit down with psychologist and mum Nancy Sokarno to have an honest, practical conversation about anxiety. Together, we unpack what anxiety actually is, why it shows up, and how parents can better support both themselves and their children through it.</p><p>With anxiety affecting around 17% of Australians each year, this is a conversation that so many families need .</p><p>We also answer listener questions and share simple, evidence-based strategies you can start using straight away.</p><h2><br></h2><p>What you'll hear about;</p><ul><li>What anxiety actually is and why it’s a normal human experience</li><li>Why <strong>no one is immune to anxiety</strong> — including parents and psychologists</li><li>The difference between helpful anxiety and when it becomes overwhelming</li><li>How anxiety can show up differently in children, teens, and adults</li><li>Why understanding your child’s anxiety is more powerful than trying to “fix” it</li><li>How generational patterns can shape how we respond to anxiety</li><li>What to say (and not say) when your child is anxious</li><li>Practical ways to support your child without reinforcing anxiety</li></ul><p>Key Takeaways; </p><ul><li>Anxiety is common and part of being human — it’s not something to eliminate, but something to understand</li><li>Your child’s anxiety may not look the same as yours</li><li>Curiosity builds connection — asking “what does this feel like for you?” can open powerful conversations</li><li>Parents often carry their own anxiety, which can influence how they respond to their child</li><li>Support starts with connection, not control</li></ul><p>We answer listener questions including;</p><ul><li>“I’ve always been an anxious person — how do I stop passing this onto my children?”</li><li>“What do I do when my child’s anxiety seems to be getting worse?”</li><li>“How can I support my child when I don’t fully understand what they’re feeling?”</li></ul><p><strong>We discussed practical strategies including;</strong></p><ul><li>Using <strong>open, non-judgmental questions</strong> to understand your child’s experience</li><li>Supporting your child without immediately trying to remove discomfort</li><li>Recognising your own anxiety triggers as a parent</li><li>Building emotional safety so your child feels comfortable opening up</li><li>Small ways to respond in the moment when anxiety shows up</li></ul><h2><br></h2><p>If this conversation helped you better understand anxiety, either in yourself or your child please share it with someone who might need it too.</p><p>And if you haven’t already, make sure you follow <em>Let’s Reconnect</em> so you don’t miss future episodes. You can also follow Nancy on Instagram @psychwithsokz</p>","author_name":"Breanna Jayne Sada"}