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Hey friend, welcome back to The Anxiety Signal series!

Have you ever noticed that change - even good change - can make you anxious?

A new job. A new relationship. Becoming a parent. Moving to a new city. Even stepping into the person God created you to be can feel surprisingly overwhelming.

Why?

Because change stretches your nervous system. So when anxiety shows up, our natural instinct is often to avoid what's uncomfortable.

But what if avoidance is actually keeping you stuck?

In this episode of The Road to Happiness Podcast, Josh & Cassie explore why change, even positive change, can trigger anxiety, how avoidance reinforces anxious patterns, and what it means to live from your true self instead of your false self.

In this episode, Josh & Cassie unpack:

• Why even healthy, exciting life changes can activate anxiety
• How avoidance keeps anxiety alive and prevents lasting healing
• The difference between your false self and your true self, and why it matters for emotional health
• How anxiety around change impacts your relationships and connection with others
• Practical ways to embrace growth without overwhelming your nervous system
• How to move toward the person God designed you to become

If you've been struggling with anxiety around change, growth, or stepping into new seasons of life, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface, and how to move forward with greater confidence and peace.

Key Takeaways:

• Change—even positive change—can naturally trigger anxiety.
• Avoidance may provide temporary relief but ultimately strengthens anxiety.
• Your false self develops to protect you, while your true self leads you toward freedom and authentic connection.
• Healthy relationships require the courage to embrace change and vulnerability.
• Lasting healing happens as you gradually move toward growth instead of away from discomfort.

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