Anchored Not Anxious
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.
Episodes
66 episodes
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 Go...
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 reali...
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...
Pet Parent Help For the Grief That Starts Before Goodbye
If you've ever found yourself pre-mourning an ailing pet who's still alive, you're not imagining things—you're experiencing anticipatory grief. And if you've had someone tell you that losing your dog "can't compare" to losing a huma...
When You Wish Jesus Would Just Show Up (And Why He Doesn't Need To)
When anxiety hits hard, have you ever wished Jesus would just speak out loud or sit beside you? You're not alone. Even the disciples struggled when Jesus said He was leaving—until He promised them the Holy Spirit as their Counselor.
Author Sue Donaldson and her book, Never Alone: Stories on Connection and Invitation
Listen to Sue share stories from her book, Never Alone: Stories of Connection & Invitation. With stories from her life, Sue illustrates the purpose and power of connection. You can have eyes and ears for the people who cross your life path,...
Low-Energy Days Activate Anxiety-Manage Both with an Activity Tolerance Plan
Living with a chronic condition means navigating the unpredictable terrain of high-energy days and low-energy days. One morning you wake up ready to conquer your to-do list, and the next, a simple shower leaves you depleted. This fluctuation do...
What Nature Trails Teach Us About Waiting on God
What if trust isn't about getting what you want when you want it—but about learning a path that never becomes a dead end?In this episode, I use the imagery of a nature trail to explore what it means to truly trust God when you're waiting...
A Revolutionary Faith That Scares Worry into Silence
Monster fires in the California mountains consume everything in their path. It takes only a spark to start a raging blaze. What if there was something like fire that could consume your worry just as an actual fire consumes anything in its path?...
You're More Relevant Than You Feel (Even As Life Says Otherwise)
A high school friend messaged me after decades: "I've thought about you 8 million times since 1978." She remembered a powerful conversation about faith and obedience—a lesson she'd carried with her and shared with countless people over the year...
Why You Feel Tense Around Certain People (And What to Do About It)
I worked with someone who moved the boundary lines daily. Some days she was warm and open. Other days? Ice cold. I never knew which version I'd get. The relationship became dysfunctional because it impeded our ability to work together—and it ma...
Are You Better Off With Jesus Than Without?
What’s the Point of Knowing Jesus? She wasn't invited to the dinner party. Her reputation was well-known. And nobody thought her life mattered except for Jesus. What made her believe Jesus could make her life better? What hap...
Image Therapy: Self-Care for Anxiety and Overwhelm
Ever noticed how scrolling through your favorite photos can instantly lift your mood? There's actual science behind it. In this episode, discover how photographs—whether of grandchildren, nature scenes, or peaceful landscapes—can lo...
How Much Uncertainty Can You Tolerate? Let's Raise Your Tolerance
Do you avoid opportunities because you can't control all the variables? In this episode, Terri explores intolerance of uncertainty—the fear of what's not known and the mental struggle with ambiguous situations. Through a personal st...
Laughter Yoga with Lynne West and Terri - Audio Version
In this episode, I have guest Lynne West VanHeusden. She is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and leader. Lynne is also certified in Ashtanga Yoga, Chair Yoga and other vibrational modalities. Lynne has been an avid Laughter Yoga practiti...
Time to Ditch Your Surface-Level Relationship with Jesus
You can know someone by name, in a specific context, or deeply—through countless conversations and shared experiences. But how well do you really know Jesus? In this episode, explore what it means to move beyond surface-level faith ...
Why She Trusts God: The Turning Point of a Dark and Empty Season
If you’re in a season where God doesn’t make sense, where your prayers feel unanswered, where you’re stuck between what you desperately want and what God seems to be allowing – this episode is for you. December’s podcast episode may be one of m...
Lectio Reflection from the Book of Habakkuk
Are you reading your Bible but feeling like you're just going through the motions? Like gulping food without tasting it? There's a better way.In this episode, I lead you through a Lectio Divina—sacred reading—practice that transforms you...
Your 7-Point Anxiety Management Plan
Overwhelm. Overthinking. Anxiety. Worry. If these describe your mental state as you head into the holidays (or any busy season), this episode is your lifeline.I'm giving you a comprehensive 7-point plan to manage anxiety and emotional up...
4 Reasons to Let Jesus Create Your To Do List
Ever wonder what would actually be on your to-do list if Jesus was the one writing it? Spoiler: it's probably not "organize the garage" or "respond to 47 emails."In this episode, I share four things I believe Jesus would want on your dai...
Centering Prayer for Emotional Balance
What if you could reset your entire emotional and spiritual state in just a few minutes? That's the power of centering prayer.In this episode, I guide you through a specific centering prayer practice based on Jeremiah 17:7-8—a prayer tha...
Game Plan for Holiday Hosting
Holiday hosting stressing you out? What if I told you that the burnt turkey, the carpet stain, and the unexpected guest count don't matter nearly as much as you think they do?In this episode, I share why your holiday performance is meani...
Why She Trusts God Series: Author Lisa Woolery
Welcome to Anchored Not Anxious. I'm Terri Hutchinson, your host. I'm continuing the monthly series, “Why She Trusts God”, and I have guest author Lisa Woolery. She is the author of The Widow's Comeback and the Widow's C...
Emotional Rescue in a Bottle: Why Essential Oil Helps You Reset
Ever walked past a bakery and been instantly transported by the smell? That's your limbic system at work—the same brain region that makes essential oils so powerful for managing emotions and anxiety. In this practical and personal episode, Terr...
Expect Renewed Hope From an Unexpected Source
Sometimes hope comes from the most unexpected places. In this moving episode, Terri shares the heartbreaking moment when a simple physical therapy exercise brought her to tears and made her feel like giving up entirely. At 43, unabl...