Bitesized Strategies: Lean In - Rethinking Anxiety Through Connection & Courage

Julie Legg explores the idea of “Lean In” — a perspective shared by Dr. Jack Hinman that reframes anxiety not as something dangerous, but as something deeply human. Rather than escaping discomfort, this strategy encourages us to gently move toward connection, growth, and co-regulation. Backed by research into emotional regulation and nervous system responses in ADHD, this episode explores why avoidance can intensify anxiety over time, while safe human connection can calm the nervous system an...