<p>Anna Ferguson, known to her 340k+ Instagram followers as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@annatheanxietycoach</a>, is a leading Australian anxiety therapist, somatic coach, and bestselling author. Her first book, <em>The Vagus Nerve Reset</em>, changed the way thousands of people understand their nervous system. Her brand-new book, <em>21 Days to a Less Anxious You</em>, takes that work even further with a practical, science-backed 21-day toolkit to calm your body and mind.</p><br><p>But what makes this conversation so special isn't just what Anna knows. It's what she's lived.</p><br><p>In this episode, Anna opens up about a rollercoaster accident she experienced as a child and the lasting impact it had on her nervous system and her relationship with fear. She also shares one of the most courageous stories I've heard on this podcast: navigating life alongside her partner's brain cancer diagnosis, and how she used her own tools to stay grounded when everything fell apart.</p><br><p>This one is raw, real, and packed with practical takeaways for anyone who has ever felt like anxiety is running the show.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Anna's personal experience of childhood trauma and how it shaped her path into anxiety work</li><li>What the vagus nerve actually is and why it matters for how you feel every day</li><li>How your nervous system is wired to protect you (not betray you)</li><li>The somatic tools Anna used to stay regulated while supporting her partner through brain cancer</li><li>What to do when your anxiety toolkit gets tested by real-life crisis</li><li>The key ideas behind <em>21 Days to a Less Anxious You</em> and how to start building resilience today</li><li>Simple, science-backed practices you can use right now to calm your nervous system</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're someone who struggles with anxiety daily or you're supporting someone you love through a hard season, this episode will leave you feeling less alone and more equipped.</p><br><p><strong>Connect with Anna:</strong> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@annatheanxietycoach </a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://annatheanxietycoach.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">annatheanxietycoach.com/</a></p><p>Books: <em>The Vagus Nerve Reset</em> and <em>21 Days to a Less Anxious You</em> (available everywhere books are sold) </p><br><p>—</p><br><p><strong><em>1% Good Club</em> Book!!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Good Human Factory</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/46ve1i2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booktopia</a></p><br><p><strong>Cooper's Socials</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6361d2544a7b800011353297/shows/6225fae2118c5487cf94dff4/episodes/689af1db2dbca7f669c56597#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linked In</a></p><br><p><strong>The Good Human Factory Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Workshop Enquiry</a></p><p>THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>