Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators
I'm Carman Murray, and today I share my experience with anxiety.
I am an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children. I'm also a former teacher.
I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.
Acknowledge anxiety can be challenging, and you are not alone.
My first struggle with anxiety was after losing my daughter almost ten years ago. I confess I didn't understand it until I experienced it.
Mine showed up in simple ways that, at first, I didn't realize came from my anxiety – things like not wanting to leave the house (but doing so anyway), heightened awareness, feeling panicky, and shallow breathing. I was overwhelmed but didn't know why. I wanted contact with people but wanted at the same time to be by myself. I had physical symptoms such as shallow breathing and aching muscles. I knew something was wrong but didn't know what to do or why it was happening.
I learned Ayurveda and was educated about my nervous system. In this episode, I explain more about the nervous system and what has helped me get out of 'fight or flight' and into ease. I discuss my daily practices and how I intentionally set myself up for success. I lay out my routine and explain how I plan for balance and what I do to support myself and my nervous system.
This is what has worked for me. However, I don't believe in one-size-fits-all. So there will be other things that support you. But, I wanted to share as when I have less anxiety, life is just better!
You are not alone. Reach out to someone or to me. Let's open up a dialogue about this critical subject.
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My website for more information about me and my programs:
https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/
The Happy Healthy Educator - a private FB page to support educators:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyhealthyeducator/
For my upcoming events, you can check out my Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carman-murray-28009418005