Tools for Contending with Fear (Courtney Smith)
Dec 05, 2024•54 min
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Summary
Elise Loehnen and Courtney Smith discuss navigating collective anxiety by understanding above-the-line versus below-the-line thinking. They explore fear's impact on decision-making, the drama triangle, and strategies for shifting from threat to trust, and how to find agency in uncertain times, emphasizing the importance of personal stories and values.Episode description
Coach Courtney Smith joins us in this moment, when collective anxiety is running high, to share a perspective and tools that many of us could use right now. She explains why we understandably get seduced by fear and stuck operating below the line, from a place of threat. And how we can recognize when we’re ready to move above the line—and what awaits us there. She also shares some ways to escape the drama triangle, be okay with the unknown, and find power in your story—whether it’s one you’re fully committed to, or one you’re willing to expand.
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