41: Conquer the Demons of Anxiety: A Pathway to Joyful Living w/David Stone

In this episode, David Sandstrom interviews David Stone, a life coach and author who overcame anxiety and now helps others do the same. Stone shares his personal journey from homelessness to becoming an anxiety expert, explaining how worry and anxiety are mental choices that can be changed.

He discusses the physical and mental effects of chronic stress, and offers practical techniques for managing anxiety, including gratitude practices, visualization exercises, and finding one's life purpose. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's thoughts and actions, and provides listeners with actionable steps to start overcoming anxiety and living a more fulfilling life.

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction and David Stone's background

02:29 - David Stone's personal journey with anxiety

06:54 - Understanding the nature of worry and anxiety

11:30 - The physical effects of chronic stress and anxiety

15:28 - Taking responsibility for one's life and thoughts

21:25 - The power of language in shaping our reality

27:42 - Visualization techniques for managing anxiety

31:55 - The importance of gratitude in overcoming worry

36:20 - Finding purpose as a way to combat anxiety

43:26 - How to contact David Stone and join his Facebook group

44:30 - Imagining a life without fear and worry