Description:
Anxiety is part of the air we breathe—especially for those serving others in high-stress environments. In this opening conversation, Bishop Ann Ritonia and the Rev. Janine Driscoll, who holds a doctorate in counseling psychology, explore the spiritual and psychological dimensions of anxiety: how our images of God shape our fears, how anxiety manifests in the body, and how simple practices—like breathing, grounding, and prayer—can restore calm. With empathy and practical wisdom, this episode invites chaplains and caregivers to tend both mind and spirit.

“The Listening Post” is hosted by the Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia, suffragan bishop for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries for The Episcopal Church. Learn more about her office at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries/.