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.
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…
Everyday Quandaries – Guest Elise Tegegne
What if canceled plans could become unexpected gifts? In this heartwarming episode of Anchored Not Anxious, host Terri sits down with author Elise Tegegne to explore how trust transforms our response to life’s curveballs. Elise, author of “In Praise of House Flies: Meditations on the Gifts in Everyday Quandaries,” shares how her mother’s “adventure mindset”…
#1 Reason Your Quick Fix For Anxiety Doesn’t Work
Have you ever reached for something — a drink, a pill, a buzz — just to take the edge off? ...
Ditch Your Plan A (Anxiety) for Plan B (Belief)-Moses Did It, You Can Too
Moses spent 40 years running from fear before he ever heard from a burning bush. And honestly? I think that's ...
Increase Joy and Enthusiasm When Life Gets Serious – Set Your Intention
One evening as I lie in bed overwhelmed by everything happening in the world around me, these words rested on ...
How to Choose Your Anxiety Reduction Practice
You want an anxiety reducer at your fingertips, right? But how does this happen? Listen to this 4 minute episode ...
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 ...
