Overcoming Anxiety
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Anxiety is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — challenges of modern life. Most approaches focus only on managing symptoms: calming the panic attacks, reducing the worry spirals, quieting the racing thoughts. But what if real, lasting freedom requires going deeper? In Overcoming Anxiety, psychotherapist and bestselling author Reneau Z. Peurifoy shows you how to address the core causes of anxiety — not just the symptoms — through the real-life stories of three people who achieved lasting recovery.
Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Peurifoy guides listeners from anxious suffering to genuine freedom by identifying the underlying patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that keep anxiety alive. This is not a quick fix — it is a comprehensive roadmap to lasting peace of mind.
What You'll Learn
- How to identify the underlying issues that trigger and maintain anxiety — not just the symptoms
- The role childhood experiences play in shaping adult anxiety patterns
- How to recognize and challenge anxiety-producing thought patterns
- Strategies for overcoming avoidance behaviors that perpetuate fear
- How to establish healthy personal boundaries that reduce chronic stress
- Common recovery obstacles and how to navigate them successfully
- The "quiet messages" that anxiety sends — and how to decode them for lasting healing
About the Author
Reneau Z. Peurifoy is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than three decades of experience treating anxiety disorders. His book Anxiety, Phobias & Panic has become a trusted resource for both therapists and individuals seeking relief from debilitating anxiety. Peurifoy is widely respected for his ability to translate complex psychological principles into practical, actionable guidance that produces real change.
Program Details
- Format: Digital Audio Download
- Running Time: 6 hours 55 minutes
- Publisher: Nightingale-Conant
- Author: Reneau Z. Peurifoy
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn
The role childhood experiences play in shaping adult anxiety patterns
How to recognize and challenge anxiety-producing thought patterns
Strategies for overcoming avoidance behaviors that perpetuate fear
How to establish healthy personal boundaries that reduce chronic stress
Common recovery obstacles and how to navigate them successfully
The "quiet messages" that anxiety sends — and how to decode them for lasting healing
About the Author
About the Author
Program Details
Program Details
Running Time: 6 hours 55 minutes
Publisher: Nightingale-Conant
Author: Reneau Z. Peurifoy
How to Listen
How to Listen
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