Tim Gordon and I discovered over time that we are both somewhat afflicted with above-average anxiety. In this frank conversation, we get into some of the fears and anxieties (they are virtual synonyms) that have plagued us and how we got through rough spots.
Catholics, particularly Catholic men, can often have a hard time accepting that they are so afflicted, as though feeling nervous is a moral flaw or sign of weakness. This false belief, of course, becomes the basis for the next round of anxiety. We both think this very personal and transparent interview will be an important episode of The Patrick Coffin Show. Many suffer in silence. No more!
After this interview, you will know:
👉 Why the Australian Dr. Claire Weekes made such a vital contribution to the management of nervous conditions and chronic, even deep-seated, anxiety
👉 The four steps of Weekes’ method: face, accept, float through, and let time pass.
How the fear of fear quickly becomes another cause of anxiety
👉 The role of faith and a relationship with Christ can be a huge help in the search for inner peace
👉 Why exercise and plenty of water is so important to recovery from anxious thoughts
👉 Why facing and accepting bodily symptoms of anxiety is not the same thing as enjoying or embracing them
👉 The anxiety of Christ in the garden and how to offer up ours with His
Patrick Coffin is the author of four books and was, for almost eight years, the host of the top-rated radio show, Catholic Answers Live.
He is the author of The Contraception Deception: Catholic Teaching On Birth Control; Stay Cool When the Argument Heats Up; Once Saved Not Always Saved, and How to Handle Haters: Seven Tips for Culture Builders, and for almost eight years was the host of the top-rated radio show, Catholic Answers Live.
Patrick has interviewed high-calibre influencers including Dr. Jordan Peterson, Kevin Costner, Tucker Carlson, Judith Reisman, Raymond Cardinal Burke, Michael Medved, and provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos—for starters!
Patrick’s writing has been featured in The National Catholic Register, Catholic World Report, Inside the Vatican, The Toronto Star, and National Review Online.
To listen to the interview with TTimothy Gordon, click on the link below.
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