Anchored Not Anxious

Terri Hutchinson
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Do you love God, but anxiety still has a seat at your table? You're not alone — and you're not failing your faith.  Anchored Not Anxious is a podcast for women navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and the sometimes painful journey of learning to truly trust God. Hosted by Terri Hutchinson — registered nurse and Bible teacher — each episode blends evidence-based insight with practical, honest faith. Expect real conversations, clinical wisdom, and the kind of spiritual depth that meets you in the hard places. Because trusting God isn't always easy. But you don't have to figure it out alone. God is with you. God is for you. You can be anchored — not anxious.

  1. 6d ago

    Even If He Doesn't: Trusting God Through Chronic Pain and Illness with Carolyn Dale Newell

    What happens to your faith when chronic pain shows up uninvited and refuses to leave? In this episode of the Why She Trusts God series, I sit down with best-selling author and speaker Carolyn Dale Newell. Carolyn opens up about trusting God as her spiritual flame flickered out during two years of debilitating pain, and how she fought — devotion by devotion — to resurrect hope when suffering and hopelessness threatened to take over completely. Carolyn recently released her newest 30-day devotional, Embers of Endurance — a book born from her own harrowing journey through severe scoliosis, spinal fusion surgery, and the slow, disorienting grief of losing her health. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation: why grieving the loss of your health is not only normal but necessary, how physical suffering becomes a three-front battle against your body, emotions, and faith, and why the enemy's favorite weapon in chronic illness is the what if. Carolyn shares how the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego gave her a powerful reframe — trading what if thinking for the bold, surrendered declaration of even if. We also dig into Philippians 3:10 together and land on something I believe is true with everything in me: suffering creates an intimate, experiential knowing of Christ that nothing else can. If you or someone you love is walking through chronic pain, chronic illness, or the long, wearying wait for healing, this episode was made for you. Resources mentioned: 📖 Embers of Endurance on Amazon: https://a.co/d/01xNHlBl 🌐 Carolyn's website: amountainoffaith.com ▶️ Carolyn on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC126VS7qlK8MFwJgdyiqCQQ 👥 Facebook Group – A Mountain of Faith Women's Ministry: https://www.facebook.com/groups/140942697610835/ Get The Anchored Life twice-monthly email. You can include Jesus in each day for reassurance, wisdom, hope, identity, transitions, and as a spiritual, emotional, and mental rescue remedy. It’s about hard days and staying anchored in faith.  Your story matters to me and I answer every email. Go to terrihutchinson@anchorednotanxious.com Visit Anchored Not Anxious. It's help, hope and resources designed for you Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terri.hutchinson.140

    26 min

  2. Jun 22

    Ageism After 40 Is Real: How to Reduce Anxiety and Stay Relevant at Work

    Ageism after 40 is real — and if you've ever wondered whether your best professional years are behind you, you're not alone. In this episode, I share two stories — including my moment of humility in the workplace — that reveal why the skill you least want to learn might be the very thing that keeps you employed, confident, and calm. Because staying relevant isn't just a career strategy. It's a way of quieting the anxiety that whispers you're too old, too behind, too late. You're not. And this episode will remind you why. Something to think about. Something to pray about. Get The Anchored Life twice-monthly email. You can include Jesus in each day for reassurance, wisdom, hope, identity, transitions, and as a spiritual, emotional, and mental rescue remedy. It’s about hard days and staying anchored in faith.  Your story matters to me and I answer every email. Go to terrihutchinson@anchorednotanxious.com Visit Anchored Not Anxious. It's help, hope and resources designed for you Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terri.hutchinson.140

    4 min

  3. Jun 15

    Hyper-independent with Mid-life Anxiety? Why and How God Can Help

    You were raised to handle things yourself — figure it out, don't ask, don't need. And for a long time, that worked. Until it didn't. If you're a midlife woman wrestling with anxiety, chronic worry, or overwhelm, there's a good chance the very strength that kept you standing has quietly become the ceiling on your healing. In this episode, we're taking an honest look at hyper-independence — that deeply ingrained habit of going it alone — and how it may be feeding your anxiety more than fixing it. I'll walk you through a short self-assessment to help you recognize your own patterns, and then we'll talk about what it actually looks like to pause self-reliance aka hyper-independence — not abandon your capability, but open a door for God to move in the places your best thinking can't reach. There's a room in your heart where Jesus is already seated and already asking, "What's going on?" This episode will help you find your way to that table. Get The Anchored Life twice-monthly email. You can include Jesus in each day for reassurance, wisdom, hope, identity, transitions, and as a spiritual, emotional, and mental rescue remedy. It’s about hard days and staying anchored in faith.  Your story matters to me and I answer every email. Go to terrihutchinson@anchorednotanxious.com Visit Anchored Not Anxious. It's help, hope and resources designed for you Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terri.hutchinson.140

    12 min

  4. Jun 8

    Sacred Space: Mini Spiritual Retreat Guide

    You don't have 48 hours. Maybe you don't even have 8. But what if 30 minutes could open something in your soul that years of busyness has kept closed? In this episode, I introduce a mini spiritual retreat for women titled You Are Known: Who God Is and Who You Are to God— a three-session guided experience designed to be done in your car, your closet, a park bench, or wherever you can find a quiet corner of the world. No travel required. Just you, your Bible, a pen, and an honest heart. Each session is designed to help you deepen your trust in God, especially when it’s hard. It creates quiet time with God, and to takes you somewhere specific:  Who God says you are Who God is to you, and  How the human emotions of Jesus might be the key to finally believing He understands what you're carrying. This one is for you if your relationship with God has felt distant, routine, or complicated by old wounds. It's for you if you've felt like God is somewhere out there but not quite here with you. And it's for you if you're ready to make space for something real. I'll walk you through how the retreat works and share a sample from Session 1 so you can see exactly what you're stepping into. Get The Anchored Life twice-monthly email. You can include Jesus in each day for reassurance, wisdom, hope, identity, transitions, and as a spiritual, emotional, and mental rescue remedy. It’s about hard days and staying anchored in faith.  Your story matters to me and I answer every email. Go to terrihutchinson@anchorednotanxious.com Visit Anchored Not Anxious. It's help, hope and resources designed for you Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terri.hutchinson.140

    11 min

  5. May 18

    #1 Reason Your Quick Fix For Anxiety Doesn't Work

    Have you ever reached for something — a drink, a pill, a buzz — just to take the edge off? You're not alone, and there's no shame in admitting it. In this honest, no-judgment conversation, Terri pulls back the curtain on the complicated relationship between anxiety and the quick fixes we reach for when we just want to feel better — from alcohol and THC to prescribed benzodiazepines like Ativan. Drawing from her own personal experience and years as a nurse, Terri shares what she's seen — and lived — when it comes to chasing calm through substances. The hard truth? The buzz wears off. The euphoria fades. And the anxiety? It's still there, waiting. This episode isn't about labeling your choices as good or bad. It's about asking a deeper question: Are you managing your anxiety, or just escaping it for a while? If you're ready to stop dulling the noise and start doing the deeper work, this episode is your starting point. 📍 Visit anchorednotanxious.com for resources to help you manage anxiety, overwhelm, and worry — because friend, you deserve more than temporary relief. Get The Anchored Life twice-monthly email. You can include Jesus in each day for reassurance, wisdom, hope, identity, transitions, and as a spiritual, emotional, and mental rescue remedy. It’s about hard days and staying anchored in faith.  Your story matters to me and I answer every email. Go to terrihutchinson@anchorednotanxious.com Visit Anchored Not Anxious. It's help, hope and resources designed for you Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terri.hutchinson.140

    2 min

  6. May 11

    Ditch Your Plan A (Anxiety) for Plan B (Belief)-Moses Did It, You Can Too

    Moses spent 40 years running from fear before he ever heard from a burning bush. And honestly? I think that's more relatable than we realize. Because most of us don't leap from crippling anxiety straight into unshakeable trust in God. We wander through the fear territory first. We doubt. We run. We try to figure it out on our own — and we end up in Midian like Moses. But here's what I love about Moses's story: it wasn't over. The learning territory came after the fear. And that's where something beautiful started to grow. In this episode, I'm unpacking Moses's journey through three territories — Fear, Learning, and Growth — how you can move from Plan A (the anxious response) to a Plan B (the belief response). Because automatic trust isn't a realistic goal for most of us. But a gentle redirect? That's something we can practice. 💛 Get The Anchored Life twice-monthly email. You can include Jesus in each day for reassurance, wisdom, hope, identity, transitions, and as a spiritual, emotional, and mental rescue remedy. It’s about hard days and staying anchored in faith.  Your story matters to me and I answer every email. Go to terrihutchinson@anchorednotanxious.com Visit Anchored Not Anxious. It's help, hope and resources designed for you Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terri.hutchinson.140

    9 min

  7. May 4

    Increase Joy and Enthusiasm When Life Gets Serious - Set Your Intention

    One evening as I lie in bed overwhelmed by everything happening in the world around me, these words rested on my mind: Terri, you weren't meant to bear these burdens. These are mine. Can I just say — sometimes we don't even realize how much we're carrying until we're completely buried under it. Jesus never meant for us to hold the weight of what we cannot control. And yet here we are, scrolling, absorbing, grieving for things far beyond our reach — and wondering why our joy is absent. This episode hits so close to home for me. I want to walk you through a simple but powerful practice: setting a daily intention. It's not a self-help buzzword, friend — it's a prescription for your mind, body, and spirit. Intention References: https://simplish.co/blog/daily-intentions https://www.calm.com/blog/setting-intentions Get The Anchored Life twice-monthly email. You can include Jesus in each day for reassurance, wisdom, hope, identity, transitions, and as a spiritual, emotional, and mental rescue remedy. It’s about hard days and staying anchored in faith.  Your story matters to me and I answer every email. Go to terrihutchinson@anchorednotanxious.com Visit Anchored Not Anxious. It's help, hope and resources designed for you Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terri.hutchinson.140

    8 min

  8. Apr 20

    How to Choose Your Anxiety Reduction Practice

    You want an anxiety reducer at your fingertips, right? But how does this happen? Listen to this 4 minute episode as I explain exactly what you can do so you've got the tools in that moment of panic, intense anxiety, or invasive worry. You can do this! Get The Anchored Life twice-monthly email. You can include Jesus in each day for reassurance, wisdom, hope, identity, transitions, and as a spiritual, emotional, and mental rescue remedy. It’s about hard days and staying anchored in faith.  Your story matters to me and I answer every email. Go to terrihutchinson@anchorednotanxious.com Visit Anchored Not Anxious. It's help, hope and resources designed for you Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terri.hutchinson.140

    4 min
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Do you love God, but anxiety still has a seat at your table? You're not alone — and you're not failing your faith.  Anchored Not Anxious is a podcast for women navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and the sometimes painful journey of learning to truly trust God. Hosted by Terri Hutchinson — registered nurse and Bible teacher — each episode blends evidence-based insight with practical, honest faith. Expect real conversations, clinical wisdom, and the kind of spiritual depth that meets you in the hard places. Because trusting God isn't always easy. But you don't have to figure it out alone. God is with you. God is for you. You can be anchored — not anxious.

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  • Creator
    Terri Hutchinson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
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