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.
3 Minutes to Centered – Calm a Racing Mind
Racing thoughts? Overwhelming decisions? Difficult conversations ahead? Experience the effects of The Jesus Prayer. Settle overwhelm, slow your thoughts, and regain balance. This is your moment for self-care and spiritual grounding. In three minutes you can anchor with centering prayer. Perfect for busy professionals, parents, caregivers, or anyone seeking practical spiritual tools for managing stress…
The Hidden Cost of Carrying It All
Are you managing 70%, 80%, or even 90% of everything in your life—and everyone else’s? If you’re nodding yes while feeling exhausted just thinking about it, this episode is for you. Self-reliance can be a strength, but it has a shadow side of chronic stress weakening your immune system and setting you up for illness.…
Break Free from the Mental Replay: How to Stop Post-Event Processing
Most people post-event process a meeting, a date, or a social gathering. It’s normal unless it takes a downward spiral. Post-event processing is a form of social anxiety. Terri uses a real-life day-after processing example and why insecurities and self-doubt become the catalyst for anxiety. Move from a negative to a positive mindset. Your mind…
Relax into Biblical Imagery with John 10:1-30
Terri guides you through a 10-minute relaxation journey with biblical imagery from John 10:1-30. Release tension as your body and mind enter into peace and God’s presence. Treat yourself to a mini-escape into fields of green and the presence of Jesus. Light background music calms your nervous system and thoughts. You deserve this. Subscribe to…
When Everything Falls Apart, Hope Can Survive
Join Terri as she shares three spiritual truths to salvage hope in the midst of overwhelming tragedy and crisis. Many of us struggle to make sense of calamity in the world. Using David’s raw honesty and search for hope in Psalm 55, this episode may help anchor your faith in loss and devastating moments. We…
Bringing Light into Anxiety’s Darkness
Bringing Light Into Anxiety’s Darkness When anxiety overwhelms and panic clouds your vision, where do you turn? In this episode, listen to: Mary Magdalene’s experience at the tomb How grief, trauma, and overwhelming emotion made it impossible for her to recognize Jesus with her. Discover how Jesus brings light into dark moments of worry and…
A Prayer for You
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Break Comparison Anxiety: Get Your True Identity From Christ
In a culture seeking self-definition and comparison, how do we find our true identity? Join host Terri as she sits down with Beth Steffaniak—pastor’s wife, biblical counselor, and Bible study author—for an honest conversation about the exhausting cycle of measuring ourselves against others and the peace found in letting Christ define who we are. Beth…
God’s Word Can Speak to You Through Lectio Divinia
Have you ever had a Bible verse suddenly stop you in your tracks? In this episode, Terri explores the transformative practice of Lectio Divina—sacred reading that deepens your connection with God’s Word. Discover how this ancient, yet simple, four-step process (read, meditate, pray, contemplate) moves you beyond surface-level Bible reading to a place of authentic…
How Tolerant Are You of Uncertainty?
Coping With Uncertainty Quiz Link In this episode, I explore the challenging reality of intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and how it affects our mental and spiritual well-being. I share my personal experience with uncertainty-triggered anxiety, including how a well-meaning comment about highway accidents sparked a cascade of fearful thoughts. Learn to recognize the key signs…
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 ...
