June 6, 2026

Anxiety – When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off

Anxiety – When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off
Anxiety – When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off
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Anxiety – When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off

What if the answer to anxiety isn’t getting more control…

What if it’s coming back to the present moment?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why everyday anxiety often starts with disconnection
  • The surprising link between community and feeling calmer
  • How nature can help regulate your nervous system
  • The “5 Senses” grounding technique for anxious moments
  • Why singing, humming, and breathwork can shift your state
  • Practical ways to interrupt the 3am worry spiral

You don’t have to solve tomorrow’s problems today.

Take a breath.
Go for a walk.
Call a friend.

Then do what you can with what you have, from where you are.

Turns out… calm might be closer than you think.


Featured in this episode:

The Cool Kids Explain:

Kurtis Gowan

Paid media specialist.

Good to Know:

Dr Tina Broad

Award-winning music educator, researcher, mentor, and community leader.

A Word from the Wise:

Resident Wisdom Keeper Gaye.

Learn more about her here.

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