Anxiety Unpacked

This Way Up

Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults every year? Yet, many are left managing symptoms rather than truly healing.

In this eye-opening episode of This Way Up, Andrea Nanigian sits down with Noelle McWard Aquino to redefine how we approach anxiety. Noelle introduces three distinct anxiety types—Future Catastrophizing, Control, and Distorted Beliefs—and shares practical strategies to tackle anxiety at its root, offering a path toward genuine relief and peace.

Moving beyond conventional advice, Noelle shifts the focus to what we can control in our lives, empowering listeners to reclaim their strength. This episode also sheds light on the resilience of those living with chronic anxiety and why compassion is crucial in their journey.

If you or someone you love is grappling with anxiety, this conversation is a must-listen, full of actionable tools and inspiration to help you move forward.
BIO:
Noelle McWard Aquino is a psychotherapist who has been practicing for 30 years in Chicago, IL. Noelle specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and has developed a unique framework for understanding and treating anxiety. As a Licensed Continuing Education Sponsor for mental health professionals, Noelle teaches this model to therapists, and uses it in her work with clients. She writes an ongoing blog, “Unpacking Anxiety” as an expert content contributor for PsychologyToday.com and is the author of an upcoming book based on her model. Beyond her professional experience, Noelle is the mother of a young adult son who has lived with generalized anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder for most of his life. It is her mission to help relieve the suffering of those living with anxiety.

RESOURCES/ REFERENCES:

Social media @noellemcwardaquino on Instagram

website: www.counselingsolutionschicago.com.

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