Do you ever feel stuck between wanting control and craving freedom—between anxious spirals and playful spontaneity? If you’re overthinking your next move, this episode shows a surprisingly practical way to loosen the grip without pretending anxiety isn’t real.
Nikki P talks with educator, speaker, and improviser Emma Supica (founding Executive Director of Unscripted) about how improv builds nervous-system flexibility, strengthens self-awareness, and helps you practice emotional regulation in a supported environment. You’ll hear why “yes, and” isn’t just a stage skill—it’s a real-life tool for mixed emotions, uncertainty, and navigating change with more clarity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why anxiety feels like “a lion is coming” (and how to calm the body)
- How “mistakes are gifts” reduces fear of failure and people-pleasing
- A simple presence practice that stops mental rehearsing mid-conversation
- How play and community support create peace of mind (without toxic positivity)
- What to do when you’re over capacity: grace, boundaries, and micro-choices
- How to build confidence by choosing connection over performance
If you’re in a life transition and craving more ease, this one will help you hold both preparation and permission to be messy.
Get Connected & Support the Show:
- Listen to the companion podcast: It's Both- Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, & Real Life Transitions
- Get connected with Emma
- Learn more about Unscripted or follow them on Instagram
- Subscribe, rate, & review It's Both on Apple Podcasts
- Join the Courageous Living Group Transformation
