# The Message Behind Your Anxiety

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Podcast: [Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy Robbins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-death-the-space-between-with-dr-amy-robbins-337526)
Published: 2025-12-29T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/life-death-and-the-space-between-1/episodes/the-message-behind-your-anxiety
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## Resource

Anxiety isn't a monster to fight—it's a message you've been misreading. For decades, we've treated the symptoms and missed the roots. In this conversation with therapist Noelle McWard Aquino, we break down the three specific root causes of all anxiety. When you discover your type, everything clicks. You'll get real strategies that go to the core, so you can finally understand the signal and recover your peace. 00:00 Intro 01:56 The Three Root Causes of All Anxiety 06:50 Deep Dive: Catastrophizing & Fear of Uncertainty 10:36 Deep Dive: Control & the Need for Safety 15:24 The Distorted Belief Type & Core Wounds 22:11 How This Approach Differs from Traditional CBT 24:48 The Five Universal Truths About Anxiety 32:48 How We Create Stories from Our Fears 35:00 The Interplay of Thoughts, Feelings & Behaviors 38:19 A Powerful Client Story: From Anxiety to Confidence 44:30 Integrating Spirituality & Depth into Anxiety Treatment 49:03 How to Find Noelle’s Book & Resources 50:28 Conclusion Book, "Anxiety Unpacked’’ :  NoelleMcWardAquino.com Find her on Instagram: @NoelleMcWardAquino     JOIN MY COMMUNITY   In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join!   Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR   Stay Connected:   -          Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc -          Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9 -      &n…

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