Episode 217: Did You Know There Are 5 Anxiety Languages?

You’ve heard of the 5 Love Languages—now meet the 5 Anxiety Languages!

In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Greg Bottaro introduces a groundbreaking way to understand anxiety: The 5 Anxiety Languages. Just like understanding love languages helps us express love, your Anxiety Language reveals how you instinctively process stress, uncertainty, and fear.

Which anxiety language do you speak? Tune in to find out.

Key Topics:

• Why anxiety feels different for everyone—and why that matters.
• The 5 Anxiety Languages explained: Reactive, Activated, Minimizing, Withdrawing, and Impulsive.
• How these Anxiety Languages show up in your day-to-day life.
• Why Jesus’ command to “be not afraid” isn’t just a spiritual ideal—it’s psychologically practical.
• How understanding anxiety as a “language” can help you break unhealthy patterns.
• Faith-based, practical steps to navigate anxiety and find peace.

00:00 – Everybody has some level of anxiety

03:02 – Anxiety is not what you think

05:54 – The 5 Anxiety Languages: What’s your predominant language?

07:18 – Reactive Quick-tempered, snappy, stressed-out under pressure.

12:02 – Activated: Always “on,” overachieving, constantly in motion.

14:34 – Minimizing: Saying “I’m fine” even when the house is on fire.

17:27 – Withdrawing: Avoidance, procrastination, or retreating inward.

22:02 – Impulsive: Jumping from thing to thing, seeking distraction (and the ADHD overlap).

24:53 – Review and Close

• Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicPsychInstitute
• Catholic Mindfulness Program – Dr. Greg Bottaro’s mindfulness approach integrating Catholic faith and psychology.
• Daily Catholic Accompaniment – CatholicPsych’s approach combines faith and psychology, offering personalized mentorship to transform your daily challenges.
• Blog article: Is Mindfulness safe for Catholics to practice?
• Coming soon: “What Is Your Predominant Anxiety Language?” Quiz
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