# Agony Aunties: How Do I Cope with Anxiety About My Adult Children?

An episode of [Therapy Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1646616622), 12 Sep 2025, 12 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ab0fba6119942cbe118752f/e/3a432470-8cdd-11f0-a77b-93fe6d5d678b/media.mp3

In this episode of Agony Aunties, the Aunties tackle a listener’s heartfelt question: “How do I cope with the anxiety I feel around my adult children?” Together, they explore: • Why anxiety often has roots in our earliest relationships • Practical self-soothing tools you can try straight away — from breath work to grounding exercises • How to find balance with a partner when worries spill over • Ways to set healthy boundaries around communication with your children • The power of separating facts from anxious thoughts The conversation blends insight with compassion, reminding us that while worry is natural, it doesn’t have to run our lives. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/therapyworks and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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