Anchored not Anxious
with Terri Hutchinson
Anxiety and worry may manipulate your mind and emotions, but it is not your identity. My anxiety journey equips me to mentor women with anxiety and worry. Find wisdom and realistic encouragement while gaining an unshakeable trust in God. It's possible with practical, faith-rooted anchoring practices. You belong here.
Your 7-Point Anxiety Management Plan
Overwhelm. Overthinking. Anxiety. Worry. If these describe your mental state as you head into the holidays (or any busy season), this episode is your lifeline. I’m giving you a comprehensive 7-point plan to manage anxiety and emotional upheaval before they manage you. From learning to watch your “yeses” and understanding how dehydration affects your stress…
What If Jesus Created Your To Do List
Ever wonder what would actually be on your to-do list if Jesus was the one writing it? Spoiler: it’s probably not “organize the garage” or “respond to 47 emails.” In this episode, I share four things I believe Jesus would want on your daily list—and they’re all surprisingly doable. Listen to the Holy Spirit’s nudge…
Centering Prayer for Emotional Balance
What if you could reset your entire emotional and spiritual state in just a few minutes? That’s the power of centering prayer. In this episode, I guide you through a specific centering prayer practice based on Jeremiah 17:7-8—a prayer that reminds you to root yourself in God’s strength. I’ll show you how to coordinate this…
Game Plan for Holiday Hosting
Holiday hosting stressing you out? What if I told you that the burnt turkey, the carpet stain, and the unexpected guest count don’t matter nearly as much as you think they do? In this episode, I share why your holiday performance is meaningless in the scheme of things—and why that’s actually the most freeing news…
Why She Trusts God Series: Author Lisa Woolery
Welcome to Anchored Not Anxious. I’m Terri Hutchinson, your host. I’m continuing the monthly series, “Why She Trusts God”, and I have guest author Lisa Woolery. She is the author of The Widow’s Comeback and the Widow’s Comeback 365 Grief Calendar and Workbook. Lisa was widowed six years ago, and as you can imagine, that…
Emotional Rescue in a Bottle: Why One Essential Oil Blend Helps Me Reset
Ever walked past a bakery and been instantly transported by the smell? That’s your limbic system at work—the same brain region that makes essential oils so powerful for managing emotions and anxiety. In this practical and personal episode, Terri shares her go-to “Emotional Rescue” blend, why it works, and when she uses it. In high…
How Strangers Renewed Hope on My Worst Day
Sometimes hope comes from the most unexpected places. In this moving episode, Terri shares the heartbreaking moment when a simple physical therapy exercise brought her to tears and made her feel like giving up entirely. At 43, unable to walk and talk simultaneously, she felt embarrassed, stupid, and utterly defeated. But then something beautiful happened.…
From Death Grip to Peace: Your Guide to Mindful Commuting
In this practical and immediately applicable episode, learn how to transform your stressful commute (or any tense situation) using simple muscle relaxation techniques. Whether you’re behind the wheel, at your computer, or standing in line, you’ll discover how to tune into your body and thoughts to reduce physical tension and mental stress. From checking your…
Jesus Sees You’re Running on Empty
Running on fumes? Stretched to your breaking point while everyone around you seems oblivious to how much you’re carrying? In this tender and deeply encouraging episode, Terri explores the profound loneliness of being the one who gives everything—your time, energy, and heart—until there’s nothing left to live on. Through the beautiful story of the widow’s…
Parking Lot Panic to Mental Peace: My CBT Journey
Ever felt completely overwhelmed by your own thoughts and emotions? In this vulnerable and deeply personal episode, Terri describes a raw moment of crisis in a grocery store parking lot and how it became the catalyst for trying cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Intense emotions create a thoughts storm and at the same time emotions are…
The Kind of Faith That Scares Worry into Silence
Monster fires in the California mountains consume everything in their path. It takes only a spark to start a raging ...
You’re More Relevant Than You Feel (Even As Life Says Otherwise)
A high school friend messaged me after decades: "I've thought about you 8 million times since 1978." She remembered a ...
Why You Feel Tense Around Certain People (And What to Do About It)
I worked with someone who moved the boundary lines daily. Some days she was warm and open. Other days? Ice ...
Are You Better Off With Jesus Than Without?
What’s the Point of Knowing Jesus? She wasn't invited to the dinner party. Her reputation was well-known. And nobody thought ...
Image Therapy: Self-Care for Anxiety and Overwhelm
Ever noticed how scrolling through your favorite photos can instantly lift your mood? There's actual science behind it. In this ...
How Much Uncertainty Can You Tolerate? Let’s Raise Your Tolerance
Do you avoid opportunities because you can't control all the variables? In this episode, Terri explores intolerance of uncertainty—the fear ...
Laughter Yoga with Lynne West and Terri – Audio Version
In this episode, I have guest Lynne West VanHeusden. She is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and leader. Lynne is ...
Time to Ditch Your Surface-Level Relationship with Jesus
You can know someone by name, in a specific context, or deeply—through countless conversations and shared experiences. But how well ...
Why She Trusts God: The Turning Point of a Dark and Empty Season
If you’re in a season where God doesn’t make sense, where your prayers feel unanswered, where you’re stuck between what ...
Lectio Reflection from the Book of Habakkuk
Are you reading your Bible but feeling like you're just going through the motions? Like gulping food without tasting it? ...
