Ditch Anxiety: Recent Episodes
Amanda Westphal
Hey, I’m Amanda Westphal, and I’m a registered counsellor. Welcome to Ditch Anxiety. The limited series podcast for women who want to stop pretending everything’s OK, and get the tools to overcome anxiety.
This week, I've got a fun way to manage your anxiety. Now, there are unlimited techniques on how to settle those awful feelings, but this is one of my favorites, and it will give you control over the anxiety that you might not know you have.
In this Episode:
- When anxiety gets out of control
- Defining externalising anxiety
- The 6 Steps to externalising your anxiety
- Finding joy in anxiety
- How to control your anxiety immediately
- Naming and calling out your anxiety
- Dismissing unhealthy behaviors
Links:
Your Wellness Focus Website
Your Wellness Focus Instagram
Your Wellness Focus Facebook
In this episode, I'm talking about writing an "undo-list".
Anxiety loves a list and if you're listening to this I'm guessing that you're amazing with your to-do list or even lists, maybe it's essential for your survival, maybe you'll be completely lost without it. Well, today let's do another list this one though instead of feeding your anxiety, it's gonna soothe it. This is a real game-changer.
In this episode:
- Why anxiety loves a list
- The side effects of anxiety
- Dealing with social activities
- Undoing the clutter in your life
- Guide in creating your un-do list
- Prioritizing YOU
- Creating your freedom and making your own restrictions
Links:
Your Wellness Focus Website
Your Wellness Focus Instagram
Your Wellness Focus Facebook
Want more? Check out my FREE masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at www.yourwellnessfocus.com
This week I'm banging on about boundaries again. I had a podcast a couple of weeks ago called: "Boundaries", what they are and how to do them. And I've had some great feedback about the episode. So, for this week I'm gonna answer all questions I heard from that episode.
In this Episode:
- Holding boundaries
- Owning your boundary
- Changing boundaries in an existing relationship
- Touching boundaries for Mums
- Evaluating your relationships
- Arguments and Discussions
- Attracting people that don't respect your boundaries.
Links:
- Your Wellness Focus Website
- Your Wellness Focus Instagram
- Your Wellness Focus Facebook
- Boundaries Podcast Episode
Want more? Check out my FREE masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at www.yourwellnessfocus.com
This week it's all about working mums. I'm chatting with an expert about supporting mum's to find the perfect role for them. But, of course, will also break down: how anxiety shows up as a working mum? grieving the loss of self-identity, getting to handle a new one, sleep, and even sexism. There's laughter and tears and I'm delighted for you to join our conversation.
In this Episode:
- How did Mikhaila start
- Mikhaila's journey after going back from maternity leave
- Mindset Practices
- Finding a balance between working and being a mum
- Rising above Mum guilt
- Not all Mum's are the same
- Identity Shift
- Having a solid foundation
Links:
- Work it Mumma Website
- Work it Mumma Facebook
- Work it Mumma Instagram
Want more? Check out my FREE masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at www.yourwellnessfocus.com
This week on Ditch Anxiety we're talking about BOUNDARIES!
This is one of the foundations for self-worth, healthy relationships, and an easier life, so join me for a breakdown of the 8 different types of boundaries and some super practical + easy ways to set them with yourself and those you love.
In this Episode:
- 8 Different Boundaries
- Knowing your needs
- The benefits of boundaries
- Having boundaries with yourself
- Teaching somebody how to treat you
- How to share your boundaries
- Non-negotiable boundaries
Links:
Want more? Check out my FREE masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at www.yourwellnessfocus.com
It's time we talked about sex, intimacy, sexuality, and not being in the mood. This week, sexologist Isiah McKimmie shares her perspective on relationships.
She's a columnist, therapist and she has an e-book on her website about epic orgasms.
In this Episode:
- How did Isiah start
- Life as a sexologist
- Issues concerning intimacy and sex
- Why people avoid talking about sex
- Losing your desire
- Components of a happy relationship
- Intimacy in lockdown
- Expectations on relationships
- Sexual Fluidity
Links:
- Isiah McKimmie Website
- Isiah McKimmie Instagram
- Isiah McKimmie Facebook
Want more? Check out my FREE masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at www.yourwellnessfocus.com
This week, I have the beautiful experience of connecting with Jo Betz, a Melbourne mum who lost the love of her life Craig in 2017.
This is such an important discussion because grief seems to be taboo and a difficult subject for everyone to approach. Now Jo is on a mission to share her grief and show us how.
In this episode:
- Jo's grieving journey
- Knowing the words to say to a person who's grieving
- Allowing yourself to feel grief
- The grieving process
- Being fragile and vulnerable
- How to be comfortable with grief
- Acknowledging your needs for healing
- Jo's relationship with grief
- Enjoying your own company
- Looking after yourself
Links:
- Grief: A guided Journal by Jo Betz
- Jo Betz Website
- Jo Betz Facebook
- Jo Betz Instagram
Want more? Check out my FREE masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at www.yourwellnessfocus.com
Yvette Dee is a Northern Beaches Mum who designed an incredible business with her bestie after one of the toughest moments in her life, renovating! It’s something so many Mum’s are in charge of and in this podcast we talk about how we minimize how hard it is, the easy mistakes that trigger anxiety, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls that can turn a quick home reno into a breakdown.
In this episode:
- What motivated Yvette to create Ladies Renovating Collective
- Yvette as a mum
- Finding the right people to do the work
- Minimizing your renovation
- How renovation affects your mental health
- Managing anxiety during renovation
- Changing your perspective when it comes to the financial aspect
- What your house represents
- Tips on renovation
Links:
- Ladies Renovating Collective Website
- Ladies Renovating Collective Facebook Group
- Ladies Renovating Collective Instagram
Want more? Check out my FREE masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at www.yourwellnessfocus.com
Family law specialist Amy Sanders-Robbins talks us through the truth on separation, assets, and custody. An interview to arm you with information safely, and support the what if's and misinformation holding you back, and keeping you up at night. Amy describes how separation isn't breaking up families, and how you can find happiness for all of your family.
- Defining Separation
- Misconceptions about Family Lawyer
- Process of Separating
- Children's best interest and rights
- Rediscovering relationships as a co-parent
- What hinders you from calling your Family Lawyer
- The financial aspect of separation
- Home set-up options & Nesting
- Parenting Arrangement
Links:
- Amy Sanders-Robbins Website
- Amy Sanders-Robbins Facebook
- Amy Sanders-Robbins Instagram
Want more? Check out my FREE masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at www.yourwellnessfocus.com
A GP's perspective on anxiety, what happens when you go to the Doc with mental health worries, and what he really thinks about anxiety medication. Nathan Smith is a family GP on the Northern Beaches in Sydney with a reputation for kindness and really listening to what's going on for his clients.
In this episode:
- Short introduction on Nathan.
- The reason why people come to a GP.
- Understanding anxiety.
- Triggers that push people to talk to a GP about anxiety.
- Things that happen and what to do when patients are shamed for their anxiety.
- The process of choosing specialists for patients.
- Anxiety isn’t a disease that needs to be medicated.
- Physical responses of anxiety.
- The role of hormones in anxiety.
- Final thoughts and tips from Nathan.
Links:
- Dee Why General Practice
- www.yourwellnessfocus.com
The Perfect Mum Doesn’t Exist
Marketing To Mum's founder, Katrina McCarter explains where this 'perfect mum' advertising comes from in Australia, and why it's a load of garbage. We talk through how she's fighting back to change the way advertisers talk to Mum's, and her incredible research from REAL Mum's and how they're actually feeling right now.
In this episode:
- A short introduction on Katrina.
- How companies are targeting mums for ads.
- Mistakes companies are making when targeting mums in ads.
- Katrina’s story on being a mum and starting her business.
- Sharing what Marketing for Mums is all about.
- The decline of mothers’ mental health.
- Removing the image of the perfect mother in advertising.
- The most important thing to consider when advertising to mothers.
- The untapped market of mothers.
- The state of mothers during the time of COVID.
Links:
- Katrina McCarter LinkedIn
- Marketing to Mums Website
- Partnership Mastery Website
Resources / Brands Mentioned:
- Active Truth
Now if you want to stop those worrying thoughts, quit being a yelling Mum, and not have to push through anymore then check out my free masterclass on how you can kick anxiety to the curb at yourwellnessfocus.com/register
Wellness Coach Desiree Taylor talks about how her anxiety took her from drug addiction to her dream career. We walk through how she got control of her life with a holistic perspective, and how she just starts a life change with a glass of water.
In this episode:
- Understanding holistic health.
- Desiree shares about her experience before she came into the world of super health.
- Her story about falling into drugs and alcohol.
- Desiree’s tipping point and what she did to turn her life around.
- Issues that Desiree helps women with.
- Understanding balance in our life.
- Finding clues about your balance through your physical and mental symptoms.
- The link between food and hormones.
- Desiree shares details about the Wellness Warrior Hub.
Links:
- Desiree Taylor Website
- Desiree Taylor Instagram
- Desiree Taylor Facebook
- Wellness Warriors Hub
I’m Amanda, a registered counsellor - and this is Ditch Anxiety. The limited series podcast designed for women who want to stop the swirling thoughts, understand what’s going on for them and get some control back.
Web: www.yourwellnessfocus.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourwellnessfocus