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.
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 of what's not known and the mental struggle with ambiguous situations. Through a personal story about overcoming flight anxiety, discover how behavioral experiments can help you test your beliefs and increase your tolerance for life's…
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 also certified in Ashtanga Yoga, Chair Yoga and other vibrational modalities. Lynne has been an avid Laughter Yoga practitioner for 16 years. (Watch the video version on YouTube at Anchored Not Anxious.) What is Laughter…
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 do you really know Jesus? In this episode, explore what it means to move beyond surface-level faith into a relationship marked by curiosity, questions, and genuine connection. Drawing from Isaiah 26:4 and personal journey, discover…
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 you desperately want and what God seems to be allowing – this episode is for you. December’s podcast episode may be one of my most vulnerable as I share a despairing season of my life.…
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? There’s a better way. In this episode, I lead you through a Lectio Divina—sacred reading—practice that transforms your time in Scripture from boring obligation to intimate encounter. I’ll walk you through exactly how to do…
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…
Pet Parent Help For the Grief That Starts Before Goodbye
If you've ever found yourself pre-mourning an ailing pet who's still alive, you're not imagining things—you're experiencing anticipatory grief. And ...
When You Wish Jesus Would Just Show Up (And Why He Doesn’t Need To)
When anxiety hits hard, have you ever wished Jesus would just speak out loud or sit beside you? You're not ...
Author Sue Donaldson and her book, Never Alone: Stories on Connection and Invitation
Listen to Sue share stories from her book, Never Alone: Stories of Connection & Invitation. With stories from her life, ...
Low-Energy Days Activate Anxiety-Manage Both with an Activity Tolerance Plan
Living with a chronic condition means navigating the unpredictable terrain of high-energy days and low-energy days. One morning you wake ...
What Nature Trails Teach Us About Waiting on God
What if trust isn't about getting what you want when you want it—but about learning a path that never becomes ...
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 ...
