🎙️ Episode 19 – The ABCs of Anxiety: How to Understand and Overcome Fear

What if your anxiety was actually trying to help you—but your brain just got stuck in the wrong loop?

In this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark and Zack break down the ABCs of anxiety—Alarm, Belief, and Coping—and share how you can take back control from the chaos in your head. You’ll learn the real neuroscience behind stress, why your coping strategies might not be working, and what to do instead.

Oh, and yes—Zack tells a hilarious story about being so scared by a ghost movie that he threw his covers in the closet. 😂

Whether you’re stressed at work, overwhelmed at home, or stuck in your own head, this episode will give you the tools and perspective to face fear with courage and strategy.

🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What the “Alarm” in your brain is and why it’s trying to protect you
• How your beliefs (even irrational ones) can amplify anxiety
• The difference between healthy and unhealthy coping
• Why your brain loves to “catastrophize”—and how to fight back
• How to create a simple plan to feel more in control
• Stories about horror movies, skydiving, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (yes, really)
• A faith-based reminder that fear doesn’t have to have the final word

👉 Ready for the next step?
Schedule a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT with Mark or Zack to see if you’re a good fit to work together:
https://escapethecagenow.com/call/

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About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Zack Carter, Counselor & Coach, we tackle real issues—masculinity, trauma, addiction, identity, purpose, marriage, and faith—with honesty, clarity, and courage.