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Anxiety Warriors
We explore what it means to be human together. We are teachers, friends, yogis, storytellers, and most of all anxiety warriors! We've learned that our anxious feelings make us stronger. We believe in community. We believe in transparency and vulnerability. This space isn’t just about us, it’s about ALL of us. That means you! We want this platform to be a place to call home. In each episode we'll dive deep on a new topic, tell stories, share experiences, and get real about navigating this thing called LIFE. There will be guest interviews, games, and giveaways!
"First impressions are important. but the last impression we leave a person will often leave the most lasting impression."
Today's episode is all about first impressions. Abby and Margot share what first impressions feel like in the mind and body and how it can often shape shift both during and then again after a first impression is made. Feelings like awkwardness, feeling misunderstood, worrying about behaviors both verbal and non verbal, and more. They share stories about times in their life when a first impression left a lasting impression (on their psyche at least), and what they did and continue to do to navigate the challenging and uncomfortable feelings that sometimes arise in trying to manage outcomes and expectations.
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"Accept-then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it." -Eckhart Tolle
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Gabrielle Jacobson. Gabrielle is a former Oxford physics student who has transformed into a dedicated data scientist and coach. She channels her years of anxiety and learning about herself into mentoring others, volunteering to help people with their University applications and she's especially passionate about helping women who've experienced similar pressures on their journey. She shares that she recalls anxiety starting around age 10 and notes that she specifically felt it as a student when each year the coursework became more challenging. She talks about the ripple effect that academic anxiety seeped out into other areas of her life as well. Gabrielle shares that when she entered University, she began to work towards creating healthier habits surrounding her anxiety, such as therapy, tracking feelings, educating herself on the cyclical nature of her anxiety, finding community and more. Gabrielle's superpower is finding acceptance in where she's at, and meeting her needs with a sense of flow and empowerment.
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"Oh now I get it." -Said no one ever after being mansplained to.
On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about the experience of being mansplained to. It had started with a viral video that they shared of Pro golfer, Georgia Ball being mansplained at while she was filming a video for her IG at the driving range. It unsurprisingly enraged the Warriors, so they knew it was time to chat about this ridiculous phenomenon. That is when a man talks at a woman for any amount of time, usually unsolicited, and often about a subject that she knows a good amount about. Note: Even if she doesn't, that doesn't open doors for 'education' or offering up opinions. They share stories of being mansplained to, and reflect on why they have hope that the situation can continue to improve and some useful steps to take to lessen the mansplaining.
Side note: No men were hurt in the recording of this podcast. If you're hurt after listening, feel free to not tell us about it.
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"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." -Rumi
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Giselle Shardlow. Giselle is a former classroom educator and trained yoga professional. She's the founder of Kids Yoga Stories, a company dedicated to creating valuable resources to bring yoga to kids everywhere and much more. Her story is largely about how she's framed her anxiety into two parts. The first from before she became a Mom and the second from after. Growing up she was labeled as a worry wort or "overly sensitive", but didn't know she'd been anxious until years later. Her story journey's from her early adult years when she was a world traveler and teacher in Guatemala, to what it was like many years later in young motherhood coping with her daughters struggles with anxiety and other needs and how these experiences (and how she related to them) felt different in mind and body. Giselle offers the Warriors a myriad of useful tools and modalities for approaching care, compassion and support for her anxiety. With countless moments of warmth and wisdom, she reminds listeners about the beauty of humanity and how with a bit more effort and surrender... we can all overcome life's obstacles with more ease.
Here are some books mentioned in our chat:
My Grandmother Hands, by Resmaa Menakem
Stolen Focus, by Johann Hari
The Women, by Kristin Hannah
Breath, by James Nestor
The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, translated by Alistair Shearer
www.kidsyogastories.com
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"If it's out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." -Ivan Nuru
Easier said than done! On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like to have second hand anxiety for other people. It's not enough to be anxious about their own lives or circumstances, they need to complicate it even more! :-) The Warriors share experiences with feeling anxiety for others, how it relates to being an empath, how it manifests physically and more.
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"Details matter. They create depth, and depth creates authenticity." -Neil Blumenthal
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Michelle El Khoury. Dr. Michelle El Khoury is is founder of Yogamazia, a yoga studio specifically focused on maternal
and children’s wellness education based in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She
brings over twenty years of healthcare experience, is a published author and speaker, in addition to being a credentialed perinatal and yoga professional. Michelle's story is filled with the layers and depth that form from living life to its fullest in every way. Her anxiety journey is no different. She shares openly about the many factors that have been part of her experience, such as struggling to manage her 1st pregnancy, juggling 20+ years of climbing the corporate ladder and more. She'd been through many epiphanies along the way, but what cultivated the most change was changing careers during the pandemic. Michelle knew deep down she was meant for something different from the world she (and her girls) had known, so she founded Yogamazia to help others find their support systems and improve their lives. She offers so many tools and tips for coping with anxiety and stress and reminds the Warriors that the best gift we have is to live authentically.
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"Anxiety isn't you. It 's something moving through you. It can go out the same door it came in." -James Clear
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about when anxiety caused them to behave "badly." They share stories past and present about situations where their anxious experiences led them to act or react in less than perfect ways. The Warriors reflect on what changed as they realized that they messed up. They offer the steps taken to understand themselves better. and in some cases repair with those on the receiving end of their "bad" behavior. Margot and Abby talk about how we all as a collective could do with a bit more self compassion and knowledge that often behavior is just a way of working out a feeling, and that "when we know better we do better."
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"Talk to yourself like you would someone you love."-Brene Brown
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Rachel Glowacki. Rachel is a mindful movement educator, writer, and thought leader in the kids yoga field specializing in movement for all ages and abilities as well as the author of the Kids Yogaverse storybook apps and Co-Owner of Move With Me Books. Rachel shares how growing up she always thought anxiety was normal, and didn't realize it's impact on her life until her first true panic attack in her late 20's as a Mom to two small kids. She talks about how this moment changed her relationship to anxiety and shaped her understanding of her former and current self. Rachel vulnerably speaks about her experience with eating disorders, being in recovery, and all the strategies she uses to navigate her anxiety. Such as therapy, yoga, meditation and medication, writing and much more. Rachel offers the Warriors so many valuable reframes and tips to try such as cultivating a positive self talk practice, 'insourcing' (as opposed to 'outsourcing'), and showing up for life with more passion and less worry for the 'small stuff.'
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"In many cases your imagination is much more effective than what can be shown. It primes you to know something is about to happen--the anticipation and anxiety is worse than what ends up happening."- Oren Peli
The quote says it all! On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about the anxiety that comes with anticipation and how it can often be much more stressful and outshine the thing itself! They share about times in their life when their minds told them stories (based on prior experiences or without) and how they navigated the narratives and supported themselves through it.
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On today's episode Abby and Margot celebrate their 150th episode of Anxiety Warriors Podcast! They share some of their favorite things about the podcasting journey so far, high and low lights, memorable moments, and more. The Warriors reflect on how their own experience with anxiety and mental health has been impacted for the better by having these conversations with each other along with their guests. Listen until the end to hear a special and important announcement about the pod going forward.
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"To keep the body in good health is a duty. Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our minds strong and clear." -Buddha
On today's episode Abby and Margot share the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties Series. Today's topic: Eating healthy. This can be a weighty topic for some, so if conversation around food, or the body is triggering, perhaps skip this one. The Warriors talk about the complicated and nuanced nature of what's considered "healthy." They touch on the ways in which diet culture, childhood experiences, marketing around foods, and the ever changing information available regarding what's healthy or not impacts their anxiety and mental health.
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"It's not enough to be busy. The question is: What are we busy about?" -Henry David Thoreau
On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss what they hope is a very relatable topic for all the Warriors: Time management (and the struggle bus that it rides on at times). They share the vast array of things that suck their time away, how they navigate their endless to-do's and what's working (or not working) in their day to day. Finally they offer some tangible tips and reframes that help to ease the anxiety a bit, and even create space for joy.
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"Independence, to me, doesn't mean you'll stop working. It means you only do the work that you like with people you like at the times you want for as long as you want." -Morgan Housel
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like being part of the gig economy aka independent contractors. They discuss the differences between being an IC and being a small business, and share stories about learning some things the hard way when choosing to work for different companies and how not all IC work is equal. They share how they've learned from their mistakes, and how they've navigated the anxiety that comes with instability, unpredictability, people pleasing and managing others expectations. They acknowledge that it's a privilege to be able to pick and choose (even after hard lessons learned), where they work and with whom while knowing that not everyone has a choice. Finally, they remind the Warriors to check on their friends that work in the gig economy and offer a listening ear/emotional support when they can--as it's not always easy. Then again, what is? :)
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"Professional is not a label you give yourself. It's a description you hope others will apply to you." -David Maister
On today's episode Abby and Margot share part 12 of the Mundane Anxieties series. Today's topic: Sounding "professional." The Warriors share their thoughts around what it means to show up in a professional manner via email/written communication vs. in person. They discuss the why and how to show up in authenticity no matter how you're communicating, while honoring the overthinking that comes with the territory. You'll hear the coping strategies that support them, and the ways they practice letting go of expectations and leaning into being in the moment with folks.
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"How lucky I am to make saying goodbye so hard." -Winnie the Pooh
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about saying goodbyes. They share stories about how they navigate feelings of anxious attachment, separation anxiety, and even grieving the loss of groups of people having a shared (often vulnerable) experience. The Warriors talk about feelings of isolation, fear of change/the unknown, and anxiety over losing a part of yourself. They offer a chance for reflection and provide ideas for coping with parting with others in productive and compassionate ways.
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On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 3 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2023. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What advice would you give your younger self?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup.
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On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 3 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2023. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What does being an Anxiety Warrior mean to you?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup.
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"Boundaries are statements of what we will or will not tolerate. The goal of a boundary isn't to change another's behavior, but to create safety and integrity for ourselves."
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about boundaries and people pleasing specifically as it relates to workplace style relationships as well as strangers on social media/the internet.
Back in season 1, The Warriors covered boundary setting and people pleasing as well as sales/social media anxiety. In this conversation, they revisit these topics, talk about how they connect and how their healing around them has evolved, shifted, and even lapsed over the last few months. They share their reflections, including what's made them proud in terms of their progress, and what they still need to work on.
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"I realized that I don't have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life." -Kerry Washington
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Becky Fontaine. Becky is a Mother and musician, a self professed trauma alchemist, and so much more! She shares that anxiety is the longest relationship of her life, and that it exists for her in nearly every memory. A survivor of parental loss at age 13, she recalls being hailed as a grief prodigy during group therapy. Why? You might wonder... because she was tasked with helping kids younger than she to support them during their grief. This, as you can imagine, didn't actually help HER to cope and process her own trauma. Fast forward to late adolescents, Becky started her own healing journey, and was given labels and tools for her experience. She shares so many stories and insights into how she both experiences and navigates anxiety, and talks openly about how it's a constant work in progress. She reminds all the Warriors that they deserve to take up space, shine out loud and be their most authentic and imperfect self.
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"It's time to switch from my normal anxiety to my festive holiday party anxiety"
The Warriors are back with another round 2 for you! This time, they're revisiting Holiday Anxiety. To hear Part 1, scroll back to Episode 34. The holiday season can be packed with fun, family, food and friends. It can also be packed with overwhelm, dread, drama, grief, and so much more. For part 2 of holiday anxiety, Abby and Margot expand on how they navigate this tricky time of year. They share ways that they've learned to self soothe, set boundaries, and even empower themselves to break free of norms and traditions and do only what feels right for them.
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“It's the most wonderful time of the year!" ....or is it? Tis the season of anxiety, Warriors! In today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about all things holidays! This time of year can be a lot of fun, but at the same time be quite stressful. They discuss how the holiday season impacts them and the unique kinds of anxieties this time of year can bring up. Through storytelling of both the positive and negative aspects of holidays, the Warriors explore how holiday time anxiety differs from other types, as well as ways to navigate this tricky time including mindfulness practices, boundary setting, and letting go of expectations.
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"There's so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist--and we're going to get through it. Just be strong." -Mary J. Blige
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Romina Keper. Romina is a speech therapist for children, and owner of CharTEACHerie: A custom charcuterie board company--but for teacher supplies, decorative items and tasty treats! Romina's anxiety journey began in Kindergarten where she recalls feeling physically sick and not wanting to go to school and followed her into adulthood manifesting itself in many ways. Such as: fearing unknowns, negative self talk, sleep struggles, restlessness and more. Only in the last few years has she had a label for her experience and worked to navigate it. Speaking plainly about her feelings to herself and others, therapy, medication, creating gratitude lists and more are among the several helpful strategies that she uses. Romina reminds the Warriors that we can always change our narrative, that we can remove shame from our shared experiences, feel less alone through honesty, and that being a Warrior means that we're a bada$$!
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"The only competition you should have is with yourself."
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about competition among friends. In previous episodes, where the focus had been work, the Warriors shared about what it's like to compete for your job, promotions, titles, etc. But, what happens when the competition is a bit closer to home? Navigating friendship can be challenging enough but when we feel like we're competing for each other's time, attention, affection, etc. that can make it that much harder. They share about how they experienced anxiety around feeling the discomfort of competition in adolescents vs. how they experience it in adulthood. They offer listeners an opportunity to reflect on their relationship to competition among friendships and share tips about best practices for communication.
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"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you." -Mae West
The Warriors dive into Part 2 of Anxiety Diaries; A mini series where they share some of the big or little anxieties they notice coming up for them lately. Not all anxieties fit neatly into a box or category, so from time to time they'll share the latest in life's roller coaster moments and how they are navigating those challenges. For today, Abby shares about how she feels about the evolution of her body and its impact on her overall wellbeing and Margot shares about the stress and overwhelm that she's been experiencing from opening up a new brick and mortar kids yoga studio. They share about that and more and offer the Warriors the opportunity to reflect on what's been on their mind lately and how to show up for themselves.
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"She understood that the hardest times in life to go through were when you were transitioning from one version of yourself to another."- Sarah Addison Allen
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Larissa Noto. Larissa is certified yoga and mindfulness educator specializing in a variety of diverse populations, including trauma informed adult and children's yoga, folks of all ages and stages with unique abilities, and more. She's also a trainer, author, speaker and content contributor with Childlight Education Company (NH), Mindful Child Initiative (PA), Prema Yoga Institute (NY), and Outside +/Yoga Journal. She shares that much of her anxiety journey began in childhood, and she describes herself as a recovering perfectionist. She noticed early in life that she struggled to see mistakes as the beautiful and important teachers that she now knows them to be. She recalls the ways she learned to cope before she even knew that she had anxiety. Larissa offers the Warriors so many valuable insights into her experience from the physical manifestations of her anxiety, to how she uses a range of useful modalities to navigate stress/anxiety nowadays. Larissa reminds us all the value of slowing down, embracing flow and change, and knowing when it's time to stop and when it's time to persevere.
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"Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory."- William Barclay
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Lauren Lebowitz Stanton. Lauren is owner and founder of CeLEBrations by Stanton, a business dedicated to celebrating all of life's big and little moments through custom products in all mediums! Lauren shares that she had never labeled her experience as anxiety until well into adulthood. After experiencing a high risk pregnancy, postpartum anxiety, and due to her sensitivity to hormonal changes as an Endo Warrior--she realized she HAD actually been an Anxiety Warrior her whole life! Lauren's anxiety can often fuel her productivity and creativity, but when she struggles she knows that she'll endure. Her story highlights a highly flexible mindset with notes of deep self awareness, understanding that things will always change, and remembering that she isn't without agency and advocacy. She offers so many supportive tools and reframes for living purposefully while going with the flow.
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Warriors! We’re hopping in your feed today with an “Only murderers in the building“ style episode, live from the Denver zoo! We hope this small sound bite recapping our day together prompts you to go do something fun with a fellow Anxiety Warrior. See you next week with an all new interview!
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"The ego loves labels, not only for the sake of understanding but also to acquire more kindling for the fire of attachment. Labels function as brakes that help us counteract the natural flow of change, and sometimes they even serve as a form of resistance to doing healing work." -Yung Pueblo
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about the way labeling ourselves/others or working within our labels can sometimes be beneficial and other times a hindrance. A label in and of itself can either limit you or set you free. The Warriors share their experiences with labels and how they choose to navigate operating with a sense of self awareness while leaving space for flow and growth.
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"The courageous conversation is the one you don't want to have." -David Whyte
"Difficult people force you to grow and learn new ways of dealing with challenges."- Unknown
On today's episode Abby and Margot dive deep into what it looks and feels like to navigate difficult people and/or tough conversations. The Warriors share stories/experiences they've had to cope with recently that challenged them in emotionally, mentally and physically exhausting ways, and discuss coping strategies they found to be supportive throughout the process.
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"You were right about one thing, Master. The negotiations were short." -Obi Wan Kenobi
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Jesse Bartel. Jesse is the Store Manager of BookHampton in East Hampton, NY. In his free time, he likes to take photos of street lights at night and write about nerdy things. He has an MFA from Sarah Lawrence and spends much of his time indoors. Jesse shares that his journey with anxiety began with panic attacks in his teen years, and followed him into adulthood. It manifested in a variety of ways such as: imagining social situations before they happened, being overwhelmed in visually stimulating or loud spaces, being stuck in negative thought patterns and more. In his 20's he would often "quiet the brain" by self medicating. After starting down a path of sobriety, tapping into a range of coping skills, and being more self reflective he was able to see anxiety as an opportunity to learn more about himself and be truly authentic. Jesse shares so many powerful and useful tips and anecdotes and reminds the Warriors that we can negotiate with anxiety and be proactive as we go.
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"Being positive doesn't mean that you don't ever have negative thoughts. It just means that you don't let those thoughts control your life."On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about anxiety around bad thoughts coming true. In this chat, the Warriors share their views on the power of their thoughts for better or for worse, and the ways they both believe (and disbelieve) that their thoughts will (or will not) create their reality and more. They share about the unlearning they are working through from various facets of the wellness industry. They dive deep into ways they practice finding awareness, gentleness, and ultimately acceptance around understanding that bad thoughts are simply a part of the human experience.Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at:https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message
"A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen." -Denise WitmerOn today's episode Abby and Margot talk about back to school anxiety! You don't need to be a student anymore to experience back to school anxiety. Parents, teachers, and anyone that works in schools or that uses the school calendar to navigate their work can have it too. The Warriors discuss their memories from childhood, how they differ from their time in the classroom as educators and what it feels like now as independent contractors in the school setting. Finally, they talk through some helpful active practices to support this transition for all ages and more.
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"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you." -Mae WestOn today's episode Abby and Margot kick off a new mini series that they'll be doing from time to time; Anxiety Diaries! Anxiety topics aren't always easy to think of...and after over 120 episodes...sometimes the Warriors just notice little (or big) things in their day to day that are happening here and now that cause anxiety. These things don't always fit neatly into a category, or tie up nice with a bow. Sometimes We Warriors can't break down what we go through into a perfect box. So for today, Margot and Abby share what's been happening lately that's been giving them anxiety! For Abby, it's car troubles (EEKK!). For Margot, it's her sweet aging pup Hurley. They share about that and more and offer the Warriors the chance to reflect on what's been on their mind lately and how to show up for themselves. NOTE: This episode was recorded some time ago. An update to both Margot and Abby's circumstances was recorded at a much later date. The updates have been added to the end of this episode.Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at:https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message
"Believe in your own potential. Advocate for your whole being--body, mind, and spirit." -Akrioq Brost
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Cara Nissen. Cara is a certified life coach, chronic illness and Lupus Warrior as well as a part time professor in the Psychology dept. of Mount St. Mary's University, LA. She's the vice president of Grl Pwr LA, a non profit geared helping women and girls discover community while fostering personal and professional development. Cara shares her journey with anxiety and how it manifests as overthinking and intrusive thoughts which lead to a lot of avoidance of trying new or scary things. She practices pushing her own boundaries and advocating for herself more and more, especially since being diagnosed with Lupus just a few years ago. She educates the Warriors about the condition and its effects, and shares the many self soothing and coping strategies that support not just her Lupus and anxiety --but her overall wellbeing. Cara reminds listeners that life is too short to not show up for the things we want, and that anxiety can be embraced and even help with focus/motivation.
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"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself."-Coco Chanel
On today's episode Abby and Margot continue to explore the lighter side of anxiety with the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties series; Clothing! The Warriors share their relationship to clothing and how it's changed (or stayed the same) over the years. They chat about how clothes impact their mental health, can either amp up or tamp down their anxiety and more. Finally, they invite listeners to reflect on how anxiety around clothes shows up in their experience.
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For today's replay, the Warriors revisit their conversation with the incredible Jesse Israel, Ep. 42 "A Beautiful Mess with Jesse Israel" from season 2 of the pod. Jesse is the founder of the mass global meditation movement, The Big Quiet. In addition to being a meditation leader, Jesse is a keynote speaker and leadership coach. He's been named "The meditation expert" by the New York Times, toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy winning rappers, coached the world’s most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe.
He's AMAZING! And guess what? He's an Anxiety Warrior like us!
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"Being an anxiety warrior is about finding a loving relationship with my anxiety." -Jesse Israel
On today's episode, Abby and Margot are thrilled and honored to welcome Jesse Israel to the podcast. Jesse is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. In 2020 Jesse was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. He's been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and the WSJ along with several other leading publications.
As a kid, Jesse only noticed performance anxiety during sports with adults watching him. He shares how in many ways he felt as if he'd peaked in his middle school years because it was a time of his life when he felt free. Free to create and be a leader without fear and self doubt. Then, after being part of a prank gone wrong... everything changed. His anxiety grew, and as he grew new challenges proved more difficult because of it. In his early 20's after achieving wild success in the music business he began to have panic attacks which led him to realize that it was time to make massive shifts in his life. With therapy, meditation, and a supportive community he was able to help himself so that in turn he could help others to create massive shifts in their life. He offers the Warriors many useful tips for learning to form a loving and embracing relationship to anxiety, and see it as a teacher rather than an enemy. As always, the Warriors have a blast getting to know Jesse in lightning round and he shares a fantastic win of the week!
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For today's replay, the Warriors revisit episode 11 from WAY back in early season 1. Thriving over surviving! Choosing your path with Mimi Felton. Mimi is a long time friend of the pod and founder of Mimi's Yoga Kids. Mimi is doing some incredible things in the wellness space in her home state of Georgia and beyond right now--including being an ambassador for the Africa Yoga Project. About the mission: It's an opportunity for individuals who are leaders in the wellbeing industry to collaborate in the empowerment of African communities using yoga as the catalyst for change. Ambassadors are required to reach a fundraising pledge of $10,000 to allow them to join the AYP team in Kenya where they will spend 14 days working directly and sharing their knowledge with our teachers and the communities that Africa Yoga Project empowers. To donate to Mimi and the AYP mission: visit https://give.africayogaproject.org/campaign/empower-to-inspire/c491764
Seasons change...and so do we.
In this week's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their 3rd and very special guest, Camelia (aka Mimi) Felton. Mimi is a yoga teacher for children and founder of Mimi's Yoga Kids.
Mimi shares her anxiety story which largely began on the morning of her 30th birthday when she woke up and realized she wasn't where she wanted to be...in body, mind, and soul. She talks openly about her anxiety regarding relationships to family, and herself and the struggle to try and be a caretaker for everyone all the time. We learn about how Mimi's anxieties have shifted as the seasons of her life shift, and she reminds us that we have choices and power over our mindset/goals. We hear about Mimi's past and current habits and coping strategies that allow her to thrive instead of survive.
Mimi shares a wonderful win of the week that you won't want to miss, and we have some fun with lightning round questions!
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For today's replay we revisit episode 44 with Darius Fennell, Mental health recovery and therapy advocate and author of Leaving Jupiter; Navigating your anxiety recovery. Darius is a long time friend of the pod, and you need to check out his debut book! Available here: https://beyond-anxiety.com/ ,with the E-book available on Amazon.
"No one is you, and that is your superpower." -Elyse Santilli
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Darius Fennell. Darius is a mental health recovery and therapy advocate, a passionate published author, and a support group facilitator among many other things. He shares his journey with anxiety which started from childhood as a chronic worrier and empath. In his youth Darius was very competitive and had a 'winning is everything' mentality, often externalizing his own self worth. His anxiety followed him into adulthood, as it does for so many Warriors, still having no label for his experience. He hit the breaking point after having a full blown panic attack at age 40, which landed him in the hospital. After being diagnosed with GAD, depression, and agoraphobia after several physical tests came back 'normal,' he knew it was time to take life by the reins and seek support for his mental health. He started therapy, went to support groups, and game planned strategies for coping with anxiety. Darius shares so many inspiring, and valuable anecdotes as well as useful tools and skills to try. The Warriors have a blast in the lightning round per usual, and Darius shares a fantastic win of the week!
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For today's replay we revisit ep. 33 with Lauren Chaitoff, founder of Yogi Beans. Lauren is a long time friend of the Pod, and just this week her debut book "108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids" has hit the proverbial shelves! Listen to her story, allow yourself to be inspired and then grab your copy of this fantastic book.
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"You're more than your thoughts." -Lauren Chaitoff
In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Lauren Chaitoff. Lauren is the founder and owner of Yogi Beans, an innovative kids yoga company. Lauren shares her anxiety journey which began in childhood, and followed her into adulthood. She discusses some of the ways that anxiety shows(ed) up such as having fear based thoughts, sleep struggles, hypochondria, and in daily life moments such as driving distances on highways. Lauren generously shares insight into postpartum anxiety, and how shifts in weather and seasons impacts her. The Warriors learn about some of the useful tools and strategies that have helped soothe her anxiety such as yoga, therapy, books, music, nature, and breathing practices. Lauren's powerful reflections and supportive tips are relatable and told with positivity and self compassion. A blast was had in lightning round, as always, and Lauren shares a wonderful win of the week!
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"Feedback, when well given, should not alienate the receiver of the feedback, but should motivate them."
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like to give and/or receive feedback. They share stories about times they had to sit through "constructive criticism" and times when they had to give it, the difference between criticism and feedback, and the feelings that can arise before, during and after. The Warriors talk about ways they've practiced navigating these situations and offer tips/solutions regarding when/how to either receive (or choose not to receive!) such feedback or criticism.
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"In this moment, I am ok."- Jen Salk
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Jen Salk. Jen is a Mom, Wife, and Mental Health Advocate from South Florida. She shares about dealing with childhood trauma and having a deep abandonment wound, as well as years spent overthinking and creating narratives in her head relating to interpersonal relationships. She talks about having migraines, and teeth grinding and feeling a lump in her throat from always stuffing down her emotions for fear of abandonment and being a burden. Jen has worked super hard on herself in recent years, making strides in therapy, and filling her Anxiety Warrior toolbox with so many valuable coping skills and strategies. Such as grounding practices, creating a sensory kit, post-it affirmations, learning to trust herself and much more. Jen acknowledges that healing isn't linear and she's a fierce advocate for showing others that it's important to show up for yourself with consistency and love.
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"There's a difference between giving up and knowing when you've had enough."
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about quitting! Back in episode 104, you heard the Warriors share about when they knew it was time to leave a job (or career) and the stress and anxiety that comes with making those types of big life changes. For today, they talk about times when they knew they were ready to stop working on specific projects or creative ends and how they navigated the tricky emotions that came up such as managing disappointment, sharing hard truths with others (or themselves), etc. They also give the Warriors the chance to reflect on why it's OK and even healthy to quit a little something everyday!
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"No regrets. No looking back. Just hold onto life and move forward."
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Jackie Debatin. Jackie is a mid western girl who moved to LA in the early 90's to pursue acting. Since then she's worked on dozens of shows in LA and NY, including iconic shows such as: The Office, Friends, ER, Two and a half men, That 70's Show, 24, and Pretty Little Liars. Jackie owns and runs her own accounting firm handling entertainment and corporate finance and tax consulting. We learn about Jackie's journey with anxiety. Everything from the stress growing up on a working family farm, to navigating the Television industry, running a successful business and more. There's conversation around aging in the industry (especially as a woman), dealing with rejection, impossible beauty standards and what it feels like to step onto the sets of established programs with big name actors. Jackie offers so many inspiring anecdotes and supportive tools for coping with anxiety during life's big and little moments, and reminds listeners not to waste time on regrets!
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"You're in my personal space, so get out of it." -Carol Plum-Ucci
On today's episode Abby and Margot continue to explore the lighter side of anxiety with the next installment in the Mundane Anxieties Series: Personal Space (or lack thereof!) The Warriors share relatable stories about the stress that comes with having others in their personal space, and how they navigate close talking, setting boundaries, and how to handle such uncomfortable situations.
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"It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn't just insanity--it's inhumanity." -Amanda Gorman
The title says it all. On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about their experience with anxiety around school shootings. They share stories from their own childhood's and being high school students when Columbine happened, and how things have changed for the worse TEN FOLD since that time. They talk about their experiences as educators and how they navigated the stress and fear surrounding school safety, changing protocols, and caring for children during active shooter drills. Finally, the Warriors offer listeners the chance to reflect on their own emotions surrounding gun violence in schools and what we can do as teachers, parents, community members, etc to prevent mass shootings in school and care for others and ourselves in the process.
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"It's a welcomed gift to encourage others to achieve greatness."
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Zil Eiler. Zil is a life and business coach from San Diego where she lives with her husband and three children. Zil shares that her anxiety hit an all time high when not long into the pandemic, her husband fell ill to Covid. Thankfully, he's since recovered, but she vulnerably tells the Warriors about the level of fear, overthinking and despair she experienced at that time. She talks about the ways in which it's made her stronger, and that by learning to welcome her anxiety (like any other feeling), stay with it, and even talk to it she's able to move through with more clarity. Zil provides so many useful reframes and strategies for coping with anxiety, and hopes to continue to inspire others to listen to themselves, and better understand the wisdom that anxiety has to offer.
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"I am so tired, even my tiredness is tired."
Big surprise, Warriors! It's round 3 of Sleep Anxiety. Why? Because we're still so f**king tired! (Hands up if you can relate!) By "WE", the Warriors mean that the world as a collective is exhausting and they are still.so.tired. This short venting sesh is a perfect kick off what is sure to be a looooonnnngggg and tiring weekend. But, HEY! At least it's the kick off to summer! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
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"Stop being considerate in situations where you aren't considered."
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about the anxiety that comes with feeling like we're being a burden or inconveniencing others. But, they wonder...are they inconvenient? Or do they just have needs and boundaries like all humans do? The Warriors share stories about times when they worried about inconveniencing others and how they navigated the discomfort that presents itself in said situations.
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"It's a form of human love to accept our complicated, messy humanity and not run away from it."-Martha Nussbaum
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Morgan Winder. Morgan is a mental health therapist at a private practice in Gilbert and Phoenix Arizona. Her anxiety story began in childhood, and showed up in all aspects of her life. From her school career, her relationships with herself and others, and beyond. Morgan shares about how she still struggles at times and acknowledges that even as a therapist, her healing journey isn't linear or easy. Learning about anxious attachment was a game changer, along with deep inner child work, self exploration, and befriending her anxiety while also challenging her anxious thoughts. Morgan's ability to navigate her own fear responses (fight, flight, freeze, faint, fawn) in an anxious moment allows her to move through her experience with more strength, curiosity and compassion.
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"Best wishes, Warm regards."
On today's episode Abby and Margot continue to explore the lighter side of anxiety with Part 9 of the Mundane Anxiety Series: Greetings and Goodbyes! We've all been faced with the moment when the time comes to say hello to a new person (or group of folks...and perhaps for the first time! EEEK!!), and you fumble on how to greet them. Do they like handshakes? Hugs? Just a wave? Exiting a situation can be just as awkward. Do I say goodbye to everyone at once? Individually? and so on. The Warriors share funny and relatable stories about navigating the anxiety that comes with greetings and goodbyes in a variety of ways. Finally, they are beyond excited to share one of the best wins of the week they've ever had! It's an audio clip of Abby's Mom Fran, and her Aunt Shari where they do their own mini podcast called "Boomer Warriors." It's absolutely hilarious, heartwarming and amazing.
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"You may not control all events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." -Maya Angelou
Get ready for a candid conversation about when the Warriors didn't know that they needed to be anxious! There are times when an anxious person might know that anxiety is coming--- or even likely! Then, there are times when BAM! Anxiety hits you square in the face. Abby and Margot share how spontaneity and out of nowhere situations can often lead to anxiety and talk about their experiences with navigating last minute, sometimes bizarre (and potentially gross!) obstacles!
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"Don't compare your insides to someone else's outsides." -Patty Wildasinn
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Patty Wildasinn. Patty is a level two Kundalini Yoga Teacher for people of all ages and abilities and a former addiction counselor from southern California. She shares about noticing worry and "nameless fears" in childhood, but didn't have the language for her experience. Additionally, she didn't grow up in an environment where it was safe to talk about feelings. As a teen, she was high functioning and held an excellent GPA, but turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with her bottled struggles. After receiving help at residential treatment in her 20's, she began to turn the corner and start to help others do the same. Later as a Mom of two kids, one of whom has special needs, she'd notice intense anxiety attacks. With Kundalini yoga, practicing self compassion, and breathwork she moves through her anxiety with more ease and even feels victorious in being able to support herself and others through the many layers of life.
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"I spend many months in apparently listless rumination out of which I hope something will emerge." -Daniel Day Lewis
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about ruminating thoughts! Fun, right!? They share stories about their experiences with rumination, how it's changed, when it commonly shows up, and how they practice self care and coping when it crops up! Finally, they offer the Warriors a chance to reflect on their personal experience with rumination and how they navigate the endless stream of intrusive thoughts.
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"Keep going. Keep growing."
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guests; brothers and co owners of Plant Parenthood, LLC (Joliet, IL) Josh and Justin Resto! They offer a unique plant shopping experience for new and seasoned plant parents. They believe in creating a strong community and providing support along with resources for aspiring gardeners. The brothers talk a lot about how anxiety has shown up in their lives in the form of overthinking, social anxiety, small business stressors, and navigating introversion. Justin and Josh offer so many valuable tips for self support as well as how they show up for each other as they face challenges. They provide the Warriors with helpful reminders such as the importance of failure, and trying as well as learning to be patient with your anxiety. Like with plant life, the human experience isn't always easy or linear. Justin and Josh remind us that practicing presence and patience with our struggle will make it all worth it in the end.
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"Quitting is leading too." -Nelson Mandela
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about quitting! For some the idea of quitting can feel sticky. They share about the many discomforts that can show up around the act of quitting something. The rumination, the people pleasing, the starting over, the letting go of the familiar for the potential for something better. Knowing when it's time to let go, come what may. Noticing when you're being mistreated and it's time to make a change. The Warriors share quitting stories and offer reflections for listeners to check in with their own inner knowledge around when to stay or when to go.
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"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us."
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about all things travel! They share about the many stressors and anxieties that can often make travel complicated. Everything from planning, to packing, to expenses, and excursions, air travel vs. road trips, family dynamics and SO much more. They discuss all of the over thinking that creeps in when it comes to travel and its many rewards and challenges. Finally, the Warriors offer some of their favorite go-to travel anxiety tips and strategies.
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"Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know."
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, D'mitri Colbert. D'mitri is a motivational speaker and voiceover artist from North Carolina. His story begins as an 18 year old freshman in college who suddenly found himself in the throes of a panic attack, and from that point experienced anxiety frequently. Everything from overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, and a rigorous schedule all while trying to do the hard work of growing up. He noticed becoming a shell of himself and feeling shame around his experience, leading him to hide it from everyone. Only after speaking with a friend did he start to feel less alone. Therapy, useful analogies, anchoring phrases and reframes and other coping strategies has led him to finding hope and inspiration for himself and others. He reminds the Warriors to keep breaking down the stigma surrounding getting help for mental health, and that "trouble doesn't last forever."
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"I considered the concept of oversharing, and what undersharing might be, and whether it was ever possible to settle on something in between." -David Nicholls
On today's episode Abby and Margot explore the sometimes uncomfortable, often regrettable idea of oversharing. They define what oversharing means to them, and share stories from their personal experiences of being on the giving and receiving end of some (or a lot of) oversharing and how they navigated it! They reflect on how they've evolved over the years, when and if to create boundaries around communicating, and offer the Warriors to consider the same.
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"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."
On today's episode Abby and Margot celebrate their 100th episode with a very special Q and A mailbag episode! You will hear the Warriors responses to questions they received from listeners, and members of the podcast Instagram community as well as words of gratitude for the opportunity to share their personal experiences in this space. So many questions were offered, so you can expect future mailbag episodes to come! If you have any questions for the Warriors, don't hesitate to reach out.
Today's Questions:
How do you help your partner with anxiety when you notice it in your spouse?
How has anxiety changed for you over the years?
What are your favorite tools/coping strategies?
What's the most helpful reframe about anxiety that improved your recovery?
Describe the differences between a panic attack vs. anxiety attack.
How has your relationship to anxiety changed since you started yoga?
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"As much as we hate to hear it, there is no quick fix. There is no painless or easy solution. There's just moving forward." -Kimberly Davis
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Karen Shock. Karen is a writer and author from Fort Wayne Indiana. Her new book, Too Much and Not Enough, comes out on April 18th. Karen's shares that her journey with anxiety began in childhood, but became a big part of her life exactly one year after having a traumatic emergency C-section with her first child at the age of 24. She talks about her experiences with health anxiety, overcoming doomsday thoughts, and surviving deeply rooted religious trauma. She offers helpful tools and strategies that have served her well, and reminds the Warriors that there are 'no quick fixes'. Karen strives to continue to empower herself and others by showing up with honesty and vulnerability through her writing and beyond.
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Ralph Waldo Emmerson said: "Each moment of the year has its own beauty."
...But, does it? ;-)
On today's episode Abby and Margot continue to explore the 'lighter' side of Anxiety with Part 6 of the Mundane Anxieties Series. The Warriors talk about all things weather! Everything from how different types of weather affect their mood, bring back memories (some traumatic), how they feel about daylight savings, seasonal affective disorder, climate change and more! They share some of the ways they care for their mental health and preserve their peace when struggling, and offer Listeners a chance to reflect on how weather/seasons impact their day to day.
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"In a world where you can be anything, be kind."
On today's episode Abby and Margot share their experiences with anxiety since the start of the pandemic nearly 3 years ago. It's a rare thing when the Warriors don't really share similar anxiety surrounding a topic, but this is one of those examples! Abby and Margot have a very different relationship to Covid 19, and they share with honesty and curiosity their opposite feelings on the subject. They cover the ways in which their anxiety has shifted, changed and gone away since the early days, and how they move through when anxiety still shows up now.
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"Emotions are intuitive messages from our soul." -Lindsay Morlock
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Lindsay Morlock. Lindsay is a gifted intuitive, breathwork healer, hand analyst and inner child advocate. In this conversation Lindsay shares about her journey with anxiety beginning in childhood, through adolescence and now. She talks about how early experiences including sexual/physical trauma, and receiving messages of needing to control everything led to lack of trust in others and herself. This led to binge eating, wherein she felt the absence of control. She shares about her recovery journey and the ways she supported and continues to support herself through modalities such as DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), breathwork, spiritual healing and more. These practices, especially the latter, have shown Lindsay to a greater understanding of emotions, and have allowed for regaining self trust. Now, she actively works to support others on their path.
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"Not all people in your life are meant to stay." On today's episode Abby and Margot share part 3 of Anxiety and Adult friendships! The focus being on navigating letting go of friends vs. creating/maintaining boundaries and understanding the sense of loss or discomfort that may come with change. The Warriors share personal experiences exploring this idea and offer listeners a chance to reflect on their relationship to the act of letting go or making changes to their friendships. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at:https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anxiety-warriors/message
"The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about navigating noticing when something feels off and then actively choosing to DO something about it. The narrative is sometimes that we are "being too much, or making a big deal out of nothing"... especially when it comes to health. The Warriors talk about the challenge of trusting their instincts, and the self gaslighting (or ACTUAL gaslighting) they experience when dealing with a physical and/or mental health issue. They share stories and offer a chance for reflection on how to self advocate.
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"New Year, Same Me...because I'm already freaking fabulous."
On today's episode Abby and Margot dive into the problematic nature of the "new year, new me" mentality. They chat about what kind of feelings present themselves at the start of a new year and how they navigate setting goals and intentions while remaining grounded in sustainability and reality. The Warriors offer listeners an opportunity to reflect on how the new year impacts their mental health and how/why to show up for themselves with more self love and compassion.
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"Celebrate endings--for they proceed new beginnings." - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 2 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2022. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What does being an Anxiety Warrior mean to you?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup. The Warriors reflect on some of their favorite moments from this year and share their hopes and intentions for seasons to come.
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"With endings comes new beginnings." Alexandra Potter
On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 2 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2022. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What advice would you give your younger self?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup. The Warriors reflect on some of their favorite moments and share their hopes and intentions for seasons to come.
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"Clutter smothers. Simplicity breathes."On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about how consumerism, collecting stuff, and too much clutter connect to each other and its impact on their day to day and mental health. They share how they navigate these experiences, including the highs and lows of buying, organizing, rearranging, re-gifting, and more. The Warriors share some of their go-to habits, and tips for supporting themselves during times of overwhelm and offer a chance for reflection in approaching this topic. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anxiety-warriors/message
"Be gentle with yourself. You're doing the best you can."- Unknown
On today's episode Abby and Margot explore the wide and wild world of feeling overwhelmed. They share how/what kind of sensations develop in body and mind and how it impacts their behavior. The Warriors share stories and describe how they navigate noticing when they're feeling overwhelmed and how they cope. They dive into tools and strategies and offer listeners an opportunity to reflect on their relationship to being overwhelmed.
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"Sometimes we must break completely in order to rebuild fully. Trust your ability to transform." On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Melissa Dierker. Melissa is a neurodivergent, queer, homeschooling, social worker and trauma-informed mindfulness and yoga teacher for youth living in St. Louis with her family. Her anxiety journey is largely about breaking away from the Southern Baptist church, surviving deep religious trauma, and navigating identity loss and ultimately finding herself again. Melissa speaks candidly about her own upbringing and how it differs from how she's raising her three children both in and out of the idea of faith. She offers the Warriors a plethora of helpful and empowering tools and strategies for coping with anxiety and shares so many inspiring and powerful reflections. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anxiety-warriors/message
Alamort:
(adj.) Half dead of exhaustion
On today's episode, the Warriors share round 2 of Sleep Anxiety! Part 1 is ep. 43. Check it out! For this conversation Abby and Margot dive deeper into what it feels like to be in a state of constant exhaustion. They talk about the experience of fatigue, how it manifests emotionally and physically and explore the inner narrative that comes with feeling tired a lot. They share about what causes them to be/feel sleep deprived and how they navigate a variety of circumstances that create sleep struggles. The Warriors offer some of their favorite tips and practices that allow them to care for themselves, improve the narrative around sleep habits, and get better rest.
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"It's time to switch from my normal anxiety to my festive holiday party anxiety"
The Warriors are back with another round 2 for you! This time, they're revisiting Holiday Anxiety. To hear Part 1, scroll back to Episode 34. The holiday season can be packed with fun, family, food and friends. It can also be packed with overwhelm, dread, drama, grief, and so much more. For part 2 of holiday anxiety, Abby and Margot expand on how they navigate this tricky time of year. They share ways that they've learned to self soothe, set boundaries, and even empower themselves to break free of norms and traditions and do only what feels right for them.
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"The more I feel imperfect, the more I feel alive." Jhumpa Lahiri
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Simon Rinne. Simon's story is one of resilience, and strength. He shares his journey with anxiety which stems from his long history of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Simon talks about how/when his OCD first began, how it manifested as a teen and young man, and the many ways it's affected his mind, body, and behaviors throughout his life. The Warriors learn how Simon navigates his experience using a wide variety of strategies and modalities to support him including exposure response prevention, mindfulness, therapy, and so much more. He speaks candidly about over 10 years of trial and error, noticing dark thoughts, and how practicing mental training among other skills has greatly benefited him. This conversation is enlightening, empowering, and filled with hope.
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"If you can be anything..be real." -Nikki Rowe
On today's episode Abby and Margot get super honest about some of the more...uncomfortable, ridiculous, humorous, and very REAL parts of life. Being a human being is hard, but it's a bit easier when we can laugh about the absurdity of human nature! The Warriors share candid, personal, honest, and relatable stories that may be a bit "TMI" and the anxiety they felt in those awkward moments. They connect about ways they navigate their experiences, and talk about how sometimes it's in those moments of "overshare" where they feel the most connected to themselves and others.Shop
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"Adult friendships be like: 'I miss you, let's hang out in November.' "
On today's episode Abby and Margot do a part 2 of their most listened to and downloaded previous episode about navigating adult friendships. If you haven't listened to the first part yet, you may want to check it out! Episode 32. For part 2, the Warriors talk about how it's been going since part 1 and explore some new topics. Such as: the difference between online and 'real time' friendships, barriers to making and maintaining such relationships, why we choose to commit (or not) to new people, how technology helps/hurts a situation, current strategies and much more!
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"Be enough for yourself first. The rest of the world can wait."
On today’s episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest: Christy Parisi. Christy is a single Mom, Special Ed. Teacher, blogger, and part time emo pop/punk singer. She shares about her journey with anxiety, depression, and OCD and how they coexist and interact with each other. The Warriors learn about Christy’s experiences with abuse in childhood, where she learned that in order to express her opinions she must do so near a locked door to keep safe. Christy talks about being overly analytical and the ways she navigates obsessive thoughts and behaviors as well as bouts of depression. She highlights the incredible skills she’s gained and details how she shows up for herself, her son, and community with what she calls a “team effort” of strategies and supportive tools. Strategies such as regular therapy, medication, mindfulness practices, meditation, morning routines, and so much more. Christy is dedicated to maintaining a warm, and loving home for her family, and offers the Warriors so many tangible tips for loving life, being open minded, and going with the flow.
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Today’s re-share is of episode 45, Sales Anxiety and navigating selling with integrity!
“You sell more when you stop selling.“- David Meerman Scott
On today’s episode Abby and Margot explore the anxiety that can come with trying to sell services or products. They share how selling makes them feel, what it’s like to experience rejection, or be ignored all together. They discuss the many ways that sales anxiety shows up in their mind and body and behaviors, and how they navigate their sales anxiety as small business owners and independent contractors. The Warriors reflect on how to survive and thrive in a harsh and cold capitalistic society while also remaining authentic and in integrity.
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On today’s episode, Abby and Margot reshare the very first interview of the show! Episode 6 with Lauren Buckles of Nestful Minds. Lauren is a dear friend and the first brave Warrior to share her journey. Lauren is yoga teacher, Mom, and creator of Nestful;envisioning a peaceful world filled with compassionate, kind, and self aware human beings. Her brand new on demand yoga program specializes in self care for parents and caregivers, and it’s about to launch!! Check it out:
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Lauren shares her anxiety beginnings about pressures she felt around performing as a young gymnast. She speaks candidly about how it impacted her wellbeing. We learn about Lauren's journey with yoga and mindfulness and how it helped her to reframe a lot of her experiences. We hear the many ways she's been able to overcome aspects of her performance anxiety, as well as current self care and coping strategies. She shares her win of the week, and we learn some fun facts about her in the lightning round.
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"I am not good at small talk. I will hide in a cupboard to avoid chitty chat." -Caitlin Moran On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss the joys (or rather the lack thereof) of small talk! Nothing is more dull and uncomfortable than chit chatting about the weather, talking about what a person does for work, or other narrow/finite topics. The Warriors share about ways they navigate small talk and the anxiety that can come with it. They discuss how/when to enter into or steer clear of more vulnerable conversations, and when to set boundaries vs. take a chat deeper. Finally, they offer a chance for listeners to reflect on their relationship with small talk and how they go about navigating the discomfort/anxiety they feel.
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"When the basis for action is inner alignment with the present moment, your actions become empowered by the intelligence of life itself." -Eckhart Tolle
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Tara Swann. Tara is an emotional empowerment coach and a mom to two beautiful sons. Her anxiety journey began in childhood, specifically around age 12 and she was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in her late teens/early 20's. It showed up in social settings, kept her from work, and as a fear of trying new things or stepping out of comfort zones. Tara highlights the ways she's worked to practice letting go through releasing emotions, a holistic approach to health, creating and sustaining good habits and so much more. She talks about how living her life in true alignment has empowered her, and she hopes it serves as a model for her children and community to do the same.
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"It has become appalling obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." -Albert Einsten
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about all things tech! They share how their relationship to technology has changed or stayed the same over the years, how it impacts their mental health, and offer stories about times when tech drove them crazy and how they responded. The Warriors offer the listeners a chance to reflect on their relationship to technology and invite them to explore ways to cope with the anxiety (or any present feeling) that shows up with it.
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"Procrastination is the thief of time." -Charles Dickens
On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss the overwhelm of living with anxiety and adult ADHD, and how perfectionism and procrastination often go hand in hand. They share stories about the things that they experience in all of the above, but specifically how procrastinating makes them feel, its causes and symptoms (such as guilt, shame, etc), and the strategies they use that offer relief from the endless cycle of procrastination. Finally, they offer the Warriors a chance to reflect on how the overwhelm of anxiety and procrastination shows up in their own lives with the hope that curiosity and strengthened awareness allows for progress.
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"The sole reason of life is to serve humanity." -Leo Tolstoy
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Kaitlin Johnstone. Kaitlin is the owner and founder of Kind Cotton; a clothing company with the mission of redefining kindness while putting books in the hands of kids. To date, Kind Cotton has donated almost 75,000 books to children and educators around the country. Kaitlin shares how her anxiety began long ago, but that she didn't have the language or understanding that she was anxious until adulthood. She reflects on moments from her past that she'd now define as related to anxiety. Such as, a trip to the ER at age 10 with chest pains, perfectionism in college, and more. As a small business owner and social justice activist, Kaitlin advocates for amplifying diverse voices. With action and accountability for herself and those around her, she highlights the ways she practices lifting up humanity with empathy, self compassion and kindness. The Warriors learn about Kaitlin's journey with motherhood during a pandemic, therapy, and how to find hope in exploring and de stigmatizing mental health challenges in her family. She shares so many valuable tips/coping strategies and empowering anecdotes that will inspire again and again.
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"If the body is a temple, why not decorate the walls."
For today's episode Abby and Margot share the next installment in the Mundane Anxieties Series, where they explore the lighter side of anxiety. The topic: Tattoos and Piercings! The Warriors discuss what the messages they received about tattoos and piercings in childhood were, and how they evolved. We learn their personal experiences with tattoos and piercings, and why they chose to get them. They talk about overthinking, overreacting, regrets, and the active practices they use when navigating the anxiety that comes with the process.
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"We cannot selectively numb our emotions. When we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions." -Dr. Brene Brown
On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss toxic positivity! How they define it, ways it shows(ed) up in their lives and how they go about navigating it. They also share some of the differences between being hopeful and optimistic and forcing positivity onto others or oneself. The Warriors talk about how they practice avoiding toxic positivity and offer ideas on how to show up authentically but with compassion, empathy and vulnerability.
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"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." -Carl Jung
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Sarah Bartlett. Sarah is the founder of Potential Energy Consulting where she partners with individuals and companies to tap into their potential, exceed their goals, and grow. She had historically never categorized her experience as anxious, but in 2020 all that changed. She went through what she refers to as "The great reset" where essentially her whole world turned upside down. At the start of the pandemic she'd left her job after many years of success, and found herself in the middle of divorcing her long time partner. These life changes were monumental and Sarah struggled with feeling a loss of identity. With time and a variety of strategies, Sarah is steadily designing a life on her own terms, building a new career and most importantly: finding herself in the process. The Warriors were left feeling refreshed, inspired, and empowered all at once.
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Mental Health Matters.
On today's episode, Abby and Margot spread some good news and the latest breakthroughs for mental health. They talk about the creation of "988," a 24/7 suicide and crisis hotline, and how it's saving lives and changing the game in mental health emergency care. Visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988 to learn more. Additionally, they talk about a recent civil lawsuit where a man won money in back pay and damages after he was wrongfully terminated for having anxiety. The Warriors look forward to keeping everyone up to date with the latest in good news from the mental health world. If you have a story to share in terms of mental health breakthroughs, email (with sources) anxietywarriorspodcast@gmail.com
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"There are only two types of public speakers in the world, the nervous and the liars." -Mark Twain
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Tom Bailey. Tom is the founder of Succeed Through Speakingand host of a podcast with the same name. Tom shares about his experience with anxiety beginning in childhood, and how it's presented in a variety of ways such as social anxiety, the challenge around small talk, as well as when called upon in school. A natural introvert, he spent the first 30 years of his life being an expert at avoiding public speaking. Tom worked hard to overcome much of his anxiety while acknowledging that it's something he actively works on. The Warriors learn about the frustration that can sometimes bubble up when things don't go as planned and the strategies that help with coping. Tom is able to use his platform to coach and encourage others to use their voices in powerful and impactful ways. This conversation is candid and honest, and filled with so many great tips and useful takeaways!
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"A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms."
Like with anything, being competitive has its peaks and pitfalls. Its benefits and its negatives.
On today's episode, Abby and Margot explore the nature of explicit and often implicit (or unspoken) competition. They share stories about their experience with competition; i.e. how it feels, when they notice it, how they learned to look at others as competitors. They discuss ways in which competition shows up in the world (as kids, dating, social media, small business, etc) and how they navigate the anxiety that comes with it. The Warriors offer ways they practice seeking community over competition and how they support themselves and lift others.
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"Struggle is inevitable. Growth is optional."
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Nancy Beechy. Nancy is a pediatric OT, yoga teacher, and founder of: Breathe, Move, Believe. This new venture is working to help create community partnerships with a local gym to give all school district employees from the custodians to the superintendent an opportunity to explore in a safe space. Nancy shares her anxiety journey which began in childhood with undiagnosed ADHD, who was also a homeschooled church kid. An overachiever, Nancy struggled with time management and analysis paralysis. She talks about what it felt like when she transitioned to public school as a teen and its impact on her worldview. The Warriors hear all about the anxiety of small business, side hustles, and ways to combat the "go go go" nature of life by practicing self trust and acceptance.
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"For most folks, no news is good news; For the press, good news is not news." -Gloria Borger
On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about how they choose to consume news can have an impact on their anxiety, well being and overall mental health. They discuss the ways that they like/dislike to get their news fix and how they navigate finding a balance between staying informed while protecting their peace. The Warriors share some of their go-to strategies for seeking good news, finding pockets of joy even when most news is dire, and offer ideas for changing news consumption habits that are unhelpful.
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"To awaken human emotion is the highest level of art." -Isadora Duncan
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Luis Ludeña. He studied hospitality management as an undergrad, and received his MBA in finance from Tiffin University in Ohio. Luis worked at a tennis resort in upstate New York during his summers through college and later found his career as a tennis pro at John McEnroe's Sportime on Long Island. Luis shares that anxiety simply wasn't something taught or talked about in his home country, Venezuela, especially as a boy or man. He talks about his culture's expectations, i.e. "Men are tough, and don't show emotion," and how that influenced his avoidant behaviors in his youth. After moving to the U.S. at age 18, things began to change. He began to open up and break down what he calls the "emotional wall" and process and express emotions in a different way. Luis talks about the powerful ways he's learned to cope with anxiety, and other big feelings and offers the Warriors so many inspiring ideas about how to change your habits and find acceptance. Luis is passionate about teaching today's youth more than just tennis. He's focused on helping them to build self confidence, trust, and self awareness.
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"Aging is just another word for living." -Cindy Joseph
On today's episode, Abby and Margot once again dive into the 'lighter side of anxiety' in this next part of the Mundane Anxieties series. Today's topic: Aging and celebrating birthdays. As both the Warriors round the corner to the big 4-0, they share about birthday anxiety, what they're looking forward to and how it feels to be entering a new decade. They chat about what birthdays were like growing up, how they've changed, and the peaks and pits of getting older. Finally, they reflect with gratitude and offer listeners a chance to notice if/how this type of anxiety shows up in their own life.
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"The highest form of leadership is one in which a leader raises up other leaders--not as an accident, but as a result of conscious effort." -Mark Millar
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Tom Bradway. Tom is an Iraq war veteran, and over the past 9 years an educator in NYC. He shares about what it felt like to be in the army for two tours in Iraq, and how his role as a sergeant and squad leader caused anxiety about having the lives of others in his hands. More recently as an educator, and dept head, he's once again in leadership allowing him to continue to help and serve others but contributes to anxiety in a different way. The Warriors learn about how Tom's control enthusiasm has affected him in both harmful and helpful ways, and discuss a variety of supportive strategies he uses for coping with stress and anxiety. This conversation is filled with powerful reflections, useful tools, humor and fun.
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Life is an anxiety highway!
It's not that the Warriors disagree with Tom Cochrane. Life truly is a highway. But sometimes that highway is filled with oversized trucks, cars whizzing by too fast, flashing lights and honking horns and a sea of rage filled TRAFFIC! This can sometimes (all the time?) cause some serious anxiety! For today's episode, Abby and Margot continue to explore the 'lighter side of anxiety' with part 3 of the mundane series covering all things driving. They share stories, and discuss the ways that they practice awareness, compassion, and self care while experiencing anxiety on the road.
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"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us." -David Richo On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Ryan Benson. Ryan lives in Columbus Ohio, and is in recovery from drugs and alcohol. He works in the treatment field as a counselor and is passionate about helping others by using his own personal experience with substance use disorder. He shares how he grew up in a household where mental health wasn't discussed, and with no awareness of his anxiety and depression he began self medicating with drugs and alcohol. Fast forward and with years of hard work, dedication and support, Ryan is now nearly 8 years sober. He speaks openly about what it was like to suddenly feel everything after years of numbing and how his anxiety shifted because of it. The major difference being that he's learned to work with it now, and not dull it away with substances. He offers empowering reframes, and mindset shifts as well as several other tips and tools to try. The Warriors learn how his life opened up and truly changed and all the many ways Ryan continues to recover and shares his story to inspire others.
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"When a woman finally learns that pleasing the world is impossible, she becomes free to learn how to please herself." -Glennon Doyle Today's episode is Part II of Anxiety as a Woman. The Warriors explore navigating societal pressures/expectations, unlearning what they were taught (explicitly and implicitly), and the freedom that comes with releasing previously held beliefs. They share stories about the ways in which they've grown and practice moving through the world as women with a bit more confidence, courage, and authenticity.
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On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about anxiety that comes with being a woman. So many things came up for the Warriors on this topic, so it'll be explored in two episodes. For part one, they share stories about navigating the female experience in terms of physical and emotional safety, being alone in public spaces, and a variety of situations where they were made uncomfortable by men. They share some of the impact it's had on their mind, body, and behaviors and offer some of the self care, prevention, and preservation strategies that have benefited them.
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Today's episode is a bonus/emergency episode. The Warriors share candid, raw, emotional, angry, and exhausted feelings about the leaked draft opinion of the probable overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications. This conversation is uncut, with no edits or preambles.
Content Warning: strong/explicit language, graphic, and no holds barred.
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"We repeat what we don't repair."
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Amy Luckman. Amy is a health and wellness nurse coach who empowers Moms and children with burn out, overwhelm and anxiety to develop self care strategies to ease the burden. A 2x open heart surgery survivor by age 3, this Warrior grew up with extreme anxiety about everything ranging from her physical health, anxious attachment, and perfectionism. Amy shares how she never felt that she could reveal her anxiety to others, for fear of being a burden and how mental health concerns were simply not discussed in her household growing up. Only after giving birth to a mini Anxiety Warrior did she start to learn more about caring for herself and being open about her experience. Amy is committed to breaking the cycle of ignoring mental health challenges so her kids can begin to gain the skills needed to cope with life. Through her work as a nurse coach, and with a variety of helpful strategies, she's better equipped to deal with life's ups and downs, not only for herself, but for her family, clients, and community. This conversation is packed with honesty, inspiration, and powerful tips and tools for all the Warriors to try.
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"You will be too much for some people. Those aren't your people."
On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about feelings of being "too _____." Fill in the blank! Emotional, loud, opinionated, quiet, shy, sensitive, strong, weak, confident and the list goes on. The Warriors discuss what they experience when they feel anxious about being thought of as "too much" in the workplace, in relationships, and in their emotions. They share some of their go-to strategies for navigating these often uncomfortable feelings and how they practice finding self love and acceptance in being their true and authentic selves.
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"I'm going to make the rest of my life the BEST of my life."
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Vincent A. Lanci. Vincent is a Tampa based entrepreneur, speaker, author, podcaster, and mental health advocate among many other things. His incredible anxiety journey largely began after a literal life altering accident in his senior year of college. After being the victim of a hit and run car crash while he was walking home, life as he knew it came crashing down with it. Doctors weren't sure he'd survive the night, let alone lead a normal life. Survive he did, however, against all odds! With this type of TBI (traumatic brain injury), Vincent was forced to relearn everything from walking, talking, and a variety of other basic life skills. With hard work, inner resilience, and the love and support of family/friends, Vincent's full recovery is nothing short of a miracle. It was after this harrowing incident that he experienced anxiety, and knew he needed to focus on rebuilding his life with a focus on improving his own mental health. In the years since, Vincent has dedicated his life and career to educating and advocating for others to take charge of their life, and create positive change. He shares so many inspiring and valuable tools and strategies to help all the Warrior listeners curate a more dedicated, organized, and rewarding life. It only takes one to change your life. One person, one moment, one encounter...has the power to change our world.
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"Pets understand humans better than humans do." Ruchi Prabhu
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about being pet parents and the many challenges, joys and of course--anxieties that come with it. They share their experiences growing up with animals, and how it differs from owning furry friends as adults and all the various worries and overthinking they navigate on the daily. The Warriors offer some strategies that work well for them when their anxious Fur Mama minds take over. Finally, they highlight the many ways that being Dog Moms support their anxiety and the positive impact it has on their lives and mental health.
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“The only journey is the one within.” -Rainer Maria Rilke
On today’s episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest Johnna Renée! Johnna is an evidence-based life coach on a mission to teach others all the stuff she wished she’d learned so that they can save time and tears trying to figure it all out alone. Johnna never saw herself as anxious. She’d assumed that anxiety was always the extreme, i.e. all panic attacks or intense actions/reactions. Never having realized all the subtlety and nuance that anxiety often presents, she’d categorized her experience as other things. Having a label for her experience later in life, Johnna shares the ways that anxiety shows up in her mind and body and the useful tools and strategies she uses to navigate it. Such as; asking herself questions, taking 5, connecting with community, a sunrise and sit practice, music, and so much more. She's a fierce advocate for self discovery and helping others have a better understanding of who they are. The Warriors have a blast in lightning round as always, and Johnna shares a fantastic win of the week! Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/
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On today's episode, Abby and Margot celebrate the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Anxiety Warriors Podcast! They share about the experience of navigating the world of podcasting as novices, and (surprise, surprise!) the many anxieties that have come up during the learning process. The Warriors discuss their struggles and successes, challenges and wins. We hear about the ways in which they've supported each other by elevating their individual strengths while also taking comfort zone leaps. With deep gratitude and excitement for what's next, Margot and Abby express their hopes and dreams for continued advocacy for anxiety and mental health awareness.
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"TV is chewing gum for the eyes." -Frank Lloyd Wright
On today's show Abby and Margot share part two of the mundane anxiety series sharing the 'lighter side' of anxiety. The topic: T.V. The Warriors talk all about TV show watching and the many annoying anxieties that can show up. What to watch? How long is it? There are SO many choices! How am I supposed to choose? What if I make the wrong choice? Am I wasting my time? When's the right time to watch? Do I watch something beloved and safe and tried and true or venture out and risk something new? T.V. is part of and can be an enjoyable part of everyday life. It can also cause a great deal of OVERTHINKING!
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"It is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self." -D.W. Winnicot
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Dominic Velando. Dominic Velando is best known for his ADHD content, coaching, and more recently The Hyperfocus Podcast. Dominic's anxiety journey begins in childhood, but he only more recently categorized his experience this way while looking in the rearview of his life. He's come to recognize that much of his anxiety early on stemmed from being/feeling misunderstood. At the age of 3 Dominic was labeled 'prodigy,' but struggled greatly in school and by first grade was often separated from his peers. We hear that it was after being diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and depression in adolescence and adulthood that he was better able to navigate life. Dominic talks about how learning about his family, generational trauma and suffering through loss and grief helped to shape and then reshape his worldview, and inner monologue. He describes how anxiety shows up as hyperactivity, tension, and a go-go-go mentality, and details the various ways he's been able to create and cultivate change. Through art therapy, webcomic creation, mixed martial arts, and his work as a ADHD coach, he continues to heal and help others better navigate their own struggles. Dominic's story is one of self discovery, discipline, creativity, and inner resilience and is filled with inspiration and valuable tools for all the Warriors.
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"The worst thing about the miracle of modern communication is the Pavlovian pressure it places upon everyone to communicate when a bell rings." -Russell Baker
In the world of non-stop, technology driven, busy and bustling, go-go-go expectations, it's hard to know when it's time to stop and smell the proverbial roses. On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about communication overload! The Warriors share stories about their experiences navigating the attention economy by means of a variety of forms of communication. Such as phone calls, texts, emails, social media, workflow spaces, apps and more. The pressure to communicate, to always 'be available,' or on call is exhausting and often anxiety provoking. Margot and Abby get candid about their views on these external pressures, and offer listeners the opportunity to reflect upon their relationship with communication in its many forms. They provide several ideas/options for managing demands while creating and maintaining sustainable boundaries to protect one's peace and mental health above all else.
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"Advocate for yourself. You never know who else you are advocating for."
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest SonJoria Sydnor. SonJoria is a Mom, Wife, and Author who is passionate about health and well being. She is the owner of Our Family's Doing Yoga LLC, a parenting educator and certified yoga instructor using her knowledge and voice to increase representation of black families in the wellness industry.
SonJoria's anxiety story started a bit later in life. After the birth of her 2nd child, she began to experience an uptick in stress, overwhelm and worry. Doctors told her that it was "just hormones," but she soon realized it was way more than that. She shares how she came to learn more about her postpartum anxiety and depression after doing research to support new moms on their breastfeeding journey. The more she learned, it became clear that her experience was part of anxiety. SonJoria highlights the ways in which anxiety shows up and some of the best practices that help her to navigate a variety of situations. She offers the Warriors so many valuable tips and tools as well as reframes to try. Some examples include ways to practice self compassion, boundary setting, self care, and most especially how and WHY being a self advocate can provide many benefits both mental and physical. A blast was had in lightning round, as always and SonJoria shares a fantastic win of the week.
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We're not control freaks...we're control enthusiasts! :)
On today's episode, Abby and Margot discuss how anxiety can show up as feeling the need to control things. Such as: activities, work, other people, families, schedules, the environment, etc. Often the many variables at play can also contribute to a wide spectrum of anxiety they experience. The Warriors share stories about times in their life when they felt the need to control in order to quell their anxiety, or when anxiety arose because things were out of their control. They talk about the range of emotions that came up as they uncover the ways it showed up in their mind, body, and behaviors. Margot and Abby reveal when they had their 'A-ha' moments, and realized that they had to make a change. They share the ways they work to navigate their need to control, and cope with feeling out of control. Finally, we hear the active practices that offer the Warrior listeners a chance to reflect on their own 'control enthusiasm', and work toward a more freeing, and less anxious/controlled way of being.
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"Make visible what, without you, might perhaps never have been seen." -Robert Bresson
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest Drew Davis. Drew is a local 28 sheet metal worker and draftsman as well as a competitive table top gamer. His anxiety journey began in childhood as he was regularly emotionally and later physically bullied in school. This caused him to have a severe lack of trust in others and led him to question his self worth. The mental narrative remained insecure and negative into adolescence and early adulthood until everything came to a head one night when suicidal thoughts drove him to the beach, unsure of what was next. Drew bravely shares how he slowly but surely was able to come out of the shadows and find light in the dark..and how ultimately he's found confidence, resilience and joy in building community through gaming and hobbying in forming "Team Drews Basement." With the love and support of his wonderful wife, happy son and super dog, he continues to stand up for himself in all situations, and use his natural leadership skills to help others to find solace and strength through their own anxiety through using creativity. This episode is jam packed with honest and powerful reflections, valuable tips and hopeful inspiration.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion surrounding suicidal thoughts.
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"You learn the hard way. That's the thing with social media. Nobody knows what they're doing." -Cameron Dallas
On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk all about how anxiety shows up on social media. It's uses, it's ever changing features, its demand and pressures, and the fear of missing out or 'being forgotten.' The Warriors discuss how while they are always seeking to remain connected, they also find the platforms to be exhausting, time consuming, and even a burden at times. This episode ties in nicely with ep. 45 (Sales Anxiety) as Margot and Abby both use social media primarily as a source of networking and marketing their small businesses. This can sometimes cause even more anxiety when it's easy to view social media (likes, comments, etc.) as a sort of extension of self worth. News flash: It's not! Social media is not real life. They share some of the strategies and go-to tools they use to try and navigate their daily social media usage and allow for more time making present moment connections. They hope these tips can feel supportive and helpful and ultimately lead to less anxiety.
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"To make a difference in someone's life, you don't have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care." -Mandy Hale
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Sami Christiansen. Sami Christiansen is a middle school English teacher from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She first found her passion for working with kids after joining in the efforts of the arts-in-education non-profit, NORMAL in Schools (now Mental Fitness, Inc.), to share with students and caregivers her story of recovery from an eating disorder. Sami was diagnosed with depression early in life and with anxiety right after spending time in an eating disorder recovery and treatment center. It was there when she began to feel less alone, and discover more about herself and her mental health. Sami shares the impact that depression, anxiety as well as being a recovering bulimic had on her physical and mental health. She openly discusses her struggles with suicidal ideation, attempts and experiencing dark thoughts, and how she ultimately overcame it and found not only the will but the drive to live. Sami offers the listeners her experience with a variety of coping tools and strategies, such as therapy, medication, DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), as well as reaching out to her support system. Sami is a beacon of light and strength. Her commitment to her own recovery and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health, therapy, suicide prevention and more serves as a lighthouse in the storm for others. Most especially her students. This conversation is filled with endless amounts of honesty, hope, and inspiration. The Warriors have a blast in the lightning round as usual, and Sami shares a wonderful win of the week.
Content Warning: This episode contains the following themes: suicide, suicidal ideation, dark thoughts, and eating disorders.
This podcast is intended to share anxiety stories that are raw, honest and vulnerable in the hopes of connection, self curiosity and validation. It is NOT a substitute for therapy, speaking with mental health professionals and/or treatment. If you or someone you know is suicidal, contact the national suicide prevention hotline: 800-273-825.
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“You sell more when you stop selling.“- David Meerman Scott
On today’s episode Abby and Margot explore the anxiety that can come with trying to sell services or products. They share how selling makes them feel, what it’s like to experience rejection, or be ignored all together. They discuss the many ways that sales anxiety shows up in their mind and body and behaviors, and how they navigate their sales anxiety as small business owners and independent contractors. The Warriors reflect on how to survive and thrive in a harsh and cold capitalistic society while also remaining authentic and in integrity.
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"No one is you, and that is your superpower." -Elyse Santilli
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Darius Fennell. Darius is a mental health recovery and therapy advocate, a passionate published author, and a support group facilitator among many other things. He shares his journey with anxiety which started from childhood as a chronic worrier and empath. In his youth Darius was very competitive and had a 'winning is everything' mentality, often externalizing his own self worth. His anxiety followed him into adulthood, as it does for so many Warriors, still having no label for his experience. He hit the breaking point after having a full blown panic attack at age 40, which landed him in the hospital. After being diagnosed with GAD, depression, and agoraphobia after several physical tests came back 'normal,' he knew it was time to take life by the reins and seek support for his mental health. He started therapy, went to support groups, and game planned strategies for coping with anxiety. Darius shares so many inspiring, and valuable anecdotes as well as useful tools and skills to try. The Warriors have a blast in the lightning round per usual, and Darius shares a fantastic win of the week!
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"Oh, insomnia! Ah, well, I know a good cure for it... Get plenty of sleep."- W. C. Fields.
On today's episode, Abby and Margot discuss all things sleep! They share a bit about how anxiety can sometimes (or often) play a role in how much or little sleep they get, the factors that contribute to a lack of sleep / insomnia, and some of the ways they combat sleep issues. The Warriors highlight a few of their favorite go-to strategies to aid in both helping them to fall asleep and stay asleep, and discuss their benefits. This relatable chat offers the listeners a chance to reflect on their own sleep habits and struggles and game plan how to navigate their own sleep anxiety. For this week's active practice, Margot and Abby share a personal favorite! It's a progressive muscle relaxation technique designed to help the Warriors fall and get back to sleep called "Tense and Release."
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"Being an anxiety warrior is about finding a loving relationship with my anxiety." -Jesse Israel
On today's episode, Abby and Margot are thrilled and honored to welcome Jesse Israel to the podcast. Jesse is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. In 2020 Jesse was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. He's been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and the WSJ along with several other leading publications.
As a kid, Jesse only noticed performance anxiety during sports with adults watching him. He shares how in many ways he felt as if he'd peaked in his middle school years because it was a time of his life when he felt free. Free to create and be a leader without fear and self doubt. Then, after being part of a prank gone wrong... everything changed. His anxiety grew, and as he grew new challenges proved more difficult because of it. In his early 20's after achieving wild success in the music business he began to have panic attacks which led him to realize that it was time to make massive shifts in his life. With therapy, meditation, and a supportive community he was able to help himself so that in turn he could help others to create massive shifts in their life. He offers the Warriors many useful tips for learning to form a loving and embracing relationship to anxiety, and see it as a teacher rather than an enemy. As always, the Warriors have a blast getting to know Jesse in lightning round and he shares a fantastic win of the week!
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"What do you want?!"
"It's not that simple!!!"
-The Notebook
Does anyone else think of the food related meme with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams when they read the quote above?? Anxiety can be a heavy topic, but it doesn't always have to be. To kick off Season 2, Abby and Margot decide to explore the 'lighter side' of anxiety with a mini series of shorter episodes cataloging and discussing life's everyday mundane (and often annoying) anxieties. Today's topic: FOOD! What to eat? Where to buy it? Is it "healthy"? What is healthy anyway? Grab take out or cook something? Go out or stay in? Fast food? Fine dining? The food anxieties can be relentless! Margot and Abby share about the ups and downs, the good, the bad, the irritating, and the delicious parts of figuring out all things food! The Warriors hope that this light episode will be relatable and funny and that it can remind the listeners to be on the lookout for the lighter side of anxiety.
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"The bad news is, time flies. The good news is, you're the pilot."
It's the end of the year! Time to grab those noise makers, paper hats, and ring in 2022! And with the end of 2021, we say farewell to season one of the Anxiety Warriors Podcast. For today's episode, Abby and Margot take a look back, as well as set intentions for the new year and their hopes and dreams for the show. You'll hear from the voices of all the wonderful guests in a compilation of some of the Warriors most inspiring and powerful responses, as well as Margot and Abby's very favorite Q & A's from lightning round! Laugh, cry, and celebrate with all of your fellow Anxiety Warriors as we usher in the new year.
Special thanks and shout out to our most recent guest, Christine Iovelli, whose interview came out too close to the wire to have clips for this end of the year special. We love you, Christine! Warriors: Be sure to check out Christine's episode (39) to feel inspired and get excited for all to come.
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"Trust yourself. You've survived a lot. And you'll survive whatever is coming." -Robert Tew
In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest Christine Iovelli. Christine is a certified mental health counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma, and a certified hypnotherapist. Christine shares that she'd been anxious since childhood but didn't realize it was anxiety until googling her symptoms right before college. Growing up in a home where she assumed this type of energy was normal because of her family's always busy, scattered tendencies made her anxiety seem familiar and comfortable. Christine shares openly about her journey through adulthood discussing a variety of factors that contributed to anxiety. Such as living with alcoholism, an eating disorder, postpartum anxiety and more. We learn how and why she ultimately made a change, and the many coping strategies she uses. This includes using anxiety as a motivator, and recognizing it as energy that can be wielded for positivity and growth. It also includes being a present light in the recovery community that supported her, embracing her anxiety, connecting to all of life's little joys, and MUCH much more.
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"The expert of anything was once a beginner."
For some folks it's: Better an "oops", than a 'what if." For others, it's empowering to know that something is not right for them after giving it a shot, and having the strength to walk away. In today's episode, Abby and Margot discuss anxiety surrounding trying and learning new things. They share stories about the emotions that often present themselves when challenged, and how and why they gave up or kept pushing and persevered. They discuss the differences in learning things as a child vs. as an adult, and what kinds of things and/or mindset shifts are sometimes required for leaping outside of a comfort zone. They reveal some of the big takeaways and life lessons they learned through their experiences and invite the listeners to explore what it feels like to sit with or walk away from the discomfort that can come with learning something new.
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"Inattention can be a pathway for genius as it allows for new perspectives, ideas, and thoughts to come in at any given moment"-Melissa AKA the Moonful Mama
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest: Melissa D'Acunti AKA The Moonful Mama! In the interview, Melissa shares her anxiety journey which began at the tender age of 4 as a kindergartner. She recalls her first panic attack in vivid detail, and its impact on her. We learn how anxiety continued to show up through her childhood and adolescence as she navigated undiagnosed ADHD, and a speech impediment. Melissa highlights how her anxiety and ADHD went overlooked as she grew because she was high functioning, and flew under the radar in school. As an adult, Melissa's work as a psychotherapist greatly impacted her curiosity in learning more about herself, and her uniqueness. She was able to show herself as she showed her clients, the sheer power of their genius and how to harness it and see it as strength. A passionate and empathetic speaker, this Warrior generously shares the many ways she copes with her anxiety everyday. Therapy, reorientation, using creativity, or practicing yoga and mindset shifting are among the many useful practices she touches on. This episode is jam packed with positive reframes, tips and skills for all the Warrior listeners to try. A blast was had in lightning round, and Melissa shares a fabulous win of the week!
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"I don't know what it's like to not have deep emotions. Even when I feel nothing, I feel it completely." -A.R. Asher
In today's episode, Abby and Margot discuss what happens when anxiety teams up with other big emotions which can often lead to feeling overwhelmed and swirly. The life of an Anxiety Warrior is exhausting as it is. When mixed with more than one emotion it often adds to the layers of anxiety that are already felt. They share stories related to experiencing at least two dominating emotions, how they managed to handle it, and explore how it did or did not change their behavior going forward. The Warriors discuss what it's like to navigate a mix of feelings, and reveal how they practice labeling, grounding, and curious and compassionate communication with themselves and others. This week's active practice segment is called "Name it to Tame it," and it's one of Margot and Abby's very favorite!
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"The fun is always on the other side of YES."- Martin De Maat
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Josh Nicols. Josh is the Artistic Director and Education Director at Rise Comedy in Denver. In the interview, Josh describes what it was like to grow up anxious and neuro divergent. He highlights how he navigates(ed) everyday challenges like eye contact, and transactional interactions and conversations. He shares some of the ways that he's learned to cope as well as active strategies and practices that work well for him. The Warriors learn about Josh's love and passion for improv, and how this fun and impactful work helps him to recognize his own strengths. This also gives him the ability to be a beacon for others and see the same in the students that cross his path. Josh also shares a bit about his therapy journey and offers the listeners so many relatable anecdotes, and tangible tips in successfully managing anxiety. As always, a blast was had in the lightning round as the Warriors got to know Josh better, and he shared a fantastic win of the week!
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“It's the most wonderful time of the year!" ....or is it? Tis the season of anxiety, Warriors! In today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about all things holidays! This time of year can be a lot of fun, but at the same time be quite stressful. They discuss how the holiday season impacts them and the unique kinds of anxieties this time of year can bring up. Through storytelling of both the positive and negative aspects of holidays, the Warriors explore how holiday time anxiety differs from other types, as well as ways to navigate this tricky time including mindfulness practices, boundary setting, and letting go of expectations.
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"You're more than your thoughts."
In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Lauren Chaitoff. Lauren is the founder and owner of Yogi Beans, an innovative kids yoga company. Lauren shares her anxiety journey which began in childhood, and followed her into adulthood. She discusses some of the ways that anxiety shows(ed) up such as having fear based thoughts, sleep struggles, hypochondria, and in daily life moments such as driving distances on highways. Lauren generously shares insight into postpartum anxiety, and how shifts in weather and seasons impacts her. The Warriors learn about some of the useful tools and strategies that have helped soothe her anxiety such as yoga, therapy, books, music, nature, and breathing practices. Lauren's powerful reflections and supportive tips are relatable and told with positivity and self compassion. A blast was had in lightning round, as always, and Lauren shares a wonderful win of the week!
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"Friendship is not a gift, but the result of hard work."
In today's episode, Abby and Margot explore friendship. They discuss what it was like finding and forming relationships with others as children, youth, and then as adults. The Warriors reveal some of the ways anxiety plays(ed) a role in connecting with people and trying to establish and maintain a friendship with them. We learn some of the hurdles and struggles that can often make maintaining connections challenging, and what's made it easier. Through storytelling, Margot and Abby highlight some of the strategies that they've found useful in forming bonds with others, and how to push past comfort zones and step into vulnerability and authenticity. For this week's active practice segment, the Warriors offer the listeners a chance to reflect on how friendships play(ed) a role in their life, and how to change the narrative by noticing thoughts, journaling, and gaining clarity over what is blocking them from moving forward.
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"It's not the load that breaks you down. It's the way you carry it." - Lou Holtz
Anxiety is heavy. Travel light. In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Zanah Minkara. Zanah is a tax accountant currently working towards her CPA. She's a first generation Lebanese American who grew up in a small town in Florida. Zanah recounts the many ways that anxiety showed up in her life, starting from a young age as a Muslim teen in a majority white Southern Baptist community. She shares her experience of what it felt like to be a H.S. freshman on and after 9/11, while also trying to navigate the everyday challenges of adolescence. This relatable Warrior continues to share openly and with humor and compassion some of the ways anxiety continues to follow her, and she gets candid about her current coping strategies and how they help her. She offers so many valuable insights into her experience with laughter, honesty, and light heartedness while leaving space for self curiosity and wonder for all her fellow Warriors to consider.
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"Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than hanging on." -Eckhart Tolle
How do you view the act of letting go? In today's episode, Abby and Margot discuss what letting go means to them and how it differs (or if it does) from forgiveness. They share stories about times in their life when they chose to separate themselves from people or situations in order to preserve their peace, energy, and as an act of self care. They discuss the way anxiety and other emotions played a role surrounding these experiences, and what led them to the decision to let go. The Warriors reveal how they navigated and continue to navigate the art of letting things (or people) go, and add another tool to the 'active practice' toolbox.
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"No one is you, and that is your power."
On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their 13th guest to the pod. Author, Meditation Artist, Coach, and Public Speaker, Lou Redmond. Lou's meditations have been listened to over 1 million times on Insight Timer! In this interview, Lou reveals the different ways anxiety shows up in his life, with an emphasis surrounding his work as a public speaker. We learn that Lou often feels the most anxiety in the days, weeks, and even months ahead of a speaking engagement, and how he goes about navigating these sensations in his mind and body. Lou actively practices comfort zone leaps, and shares how learning about his personality type was a useful tool in strategic planning with a 'game on the line' challenge accepting mentality that serves him well. He shares so many valuable coping techniques including powerful growth mindset tools, mantras, thought reframing, and more. The Warriors have a blast in lightning round, and Lou shares an incredible win of the week!
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"Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom." -Soren Kierkegaard
Separation anxiety is a very real struggle, not only for young children, but for folks of all ages.
In today's episode, Abby and Margot share stories from their childhood and adulthood when separation anxiety played a role and its effects on the mind, body, and behaviors. They discuss what separation anxiety means to them, and how it differs from other types of anxiety. The warriors highlight some of the ways in which separation anxiety continues to pop up and how they've learned to manage and cope with it. They offer listeners a chance to reflect on their own experiences with separation anxiety in themselves or with their children/loved ones.
Finally, Margot and Abby add another tool to the 'active practice' toolbox for all the Warriors out there to try. Body scanning! They provide listeners with simple, tangible instructions to explore a mindful body scan, ways to practice, and how it may be beneficial.
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“She had a very inconvenient heart. It always insisted on feeling things ever so deeply.” – John Mark Green
In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their 12th and very special guest, Jessica Mougis. Jessica is a certified yoga teacher, founder and owner of Jem Yoga NYC and Host of The Kids Yoga Podcast. A life long empath, Jessica shares her fascinating anxiety journey and how her high sensitivity has shaped her into the educator, mother, and woman that she is. Jessica talks about noticing feelings of depression and anxiety in her youth, and the ways in which it continued to show up into adulthood while navigating a variety of changes and challenges such as during pregnancy and early motherhood. She openly speaks about how finding therapy, and community has been instrumental in giving her experiences voice and validation. We learn about some incredible coping strategies, and Jessica generously highlights so many valuable insights into the world of being a true empath. She reminds the Warriors what a super power that truly is with her warm and compassionate presence.
To connect with Jessica and her incredible work on The Kids Yoga Podcast, you can find her on Instagram and Facebook. If you're a teacher, parent, child development professional, or a kids yoga teacher check out this wonderful podcast! Abby and Margot both had the pleasure of being guests on Jessica's podcast, and she provides so much value to the kids yoga community. Check it out!
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"The braver we are, the luckier we get." -Glennon Doyle
In today's episode Abby and Margot discuss taking chances, making big life decisions and its sometimes scary but often profound impact. They share the ways in which anxiety showed up throughout the decision making process, and how they were able to notice it, seek support, and ultimately: how it all turned out. The Warriors share lessons learned, pay offs big and small, and how it felt to push through internal/mental barriers and comfort zones in search of something more. Finally, they offer listeners a chance to reflect on their own hopes and dreams and ask them to ponder the times in their life when big risk reaped big reward.
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"Why shouldn't quiet be strong? -Susan Cain
In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome Nicole Smith to the podcast. Nicole is an RN, and certified yoga teacher. She shares that she didn't learn that she had anxiety until her 30's, and only after hearing the journey's of others did she fully understand this part of herself. A proud introvert, Nicole sees her quiet nature as a strength. She details the ways in which anxiety shows up in her life, such as constant mind racing, over analyzing/planning, and creating stories in her mind about the assumptions of others. Her work with children and women specifically allows Nicole to challenge her comfort zones, while simultaneously being her most authentic self. Nicole offers incredible wisdom as it relates to coping with anxiety, including exploring her narrative, pausing to breathe, and creating a positive inner monologue. Finally, the Warriors have a blast getting to know Nicole during lightning round!
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"Embrace and love your body. It's the most amazing thing you'll ever own." -Anonymous In today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about times in their life when they felt anxious or uncomfortable in their outward appearances. They share candidly how it impacted their inner experience and the ways they viewed themselves and the world. The Warriors reflect upon the ridiculous, shallow, and frankly unrealistic beauty 'standards' that society places upon people, especially women and girls. Finally, we uncover what ultimately helped to change their relationship to their thoughts and feelings surrounding body/appearance anxiety and how to continue to practice self love.
Additionally, Abby and Margot begin a new segment where they break down and help listeners explore an active practice for coping with anxiety. These strategies are go-to's for the Warriors, and they are meant to be simple, tangible, and immediately available to try. With that being said, it's important that you know your own limits, and understand that the tips and tools offered are only considerations and nothing more.
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"It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop." -Confucius
In today's episode, Margot and Abby welcome their 10th and very special guest, Rebecca Robbins. Rebecca is a speech and language pathologist and owner and founder of Mind Sharper SLP, LLC. This Warrior shares her fascinating story of rebellion, work hard/party hard lifestyle and how it led to extreme anxiety, as well as addictive patterns with substances and unhealthy relationships. Rebecca openly details how her anxious attachment style contributed to keeping her stuck in a bad place, and how/why she made the decision to seek support and sobriety. We hear about her resilience and incredible recovery and the ways in which she's dedicated herself (and in the pursuit of helping others) to continue on a healing and healthier path.
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"Nothing can harm you as much as your thoughts unguarded."- Buddha
In today's episode, Abby and Margot discuss Imposter Syndrome and its effects on the mind and body as well as behaviors. They define what it means to them, and share stories surrounding times in which they felt like an imposter. They explore what happened when they realized that they were NOT imposters and best practices for navigating this often uncomfortable anxiety filled experience. The Warriors detail some of the ways imposter syndrome continues to show up, and remind all the listeners that these feelings are often shared by all human beings.
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"Mothers and Daughters together are a powerful force to be reckoned with." -Melia Keeton Digby
In today's very special episode, Abby and Margot welcome not one but TWO incredible guests to the podcast! Mother and daughter, Kelly and Bailey Winkler. This mother/daughter duo had a lot in common growing up with anxiety, but very different experiences in learning about their struggles and how to cope with them. They share fascinating stories about their childhoods, especially surrounding how their families and schools supported (or didn't support) their anxiety. These Warriors detail the differences in how the same school (20 years apart) had changed. The most impactful change being in their ability to not only advocate, but provide and recommend support services to help with all things mental health. Kelly and Bailey generously speak about the many ways they've grown to accept, learn from, and cope with their anxiety through exposure therapy, yoga, deep breathing and so much more.
Kelly is a certified yoga teacher for children, teacher trainer, and host of Mindful Moments for Families and Schools; a podcast aiming to support parents/educators bringing yoga to children. Bailey is a recent high school graduate with plans to pursue a career in psychology.
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"When you don't go within, you go without."
In today's episode, Abby and Margot remember the many ways they attempted to 'fix' or 'cure' their anxiety, and the various rabbit holes they tumbled down in the process. They share stories about times in their life when their attempts at "quick fixes" flopped, and its lasting effects. True change began to happen, when the Warriors stopped seeking from external forces, and instead turned their attention inward. They discuss their paths to having more of a growth mindset, and learning to view their anxieties and struggle as challenges and not blockades. This allows for space and curiosity, and is a springboard for growth.
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"Feel free to feel free." -James Woods The above motto and signature catchphrase comes from this week's amazing guest, James Woods (AKA Dat Yoga Dude).
James is a wellness speaker and yoga and SEL educator specializing in black boy wellness. He shares with the Warriors about his journey with anxiety which began at an early age. He recalls feeling unsupported and being asked to self soothe without ever receiving tools and strategies to help. James shares the many ways that anxiety followed him through his youth and young adulthood as he navigated a desire to be seen and become more assertive. He details his journey through finding his authentic voice and power, which has led him to help others to do the same. Through therapy, yoga, and fulfilling and challenging work, James highlights some of his favorite go-to anxiety coping skills and strategies. As always, we have a blast getting to know James in lightning round questions and he shares wonderful details about his work.
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"When in doubt, choose change." -Lily Leung Abby and Margot are yoga and mindfulness teachers. Because of that, many of their go-to tools and strategies stem from these ideas, practices, and principles. But sometimes....they don't work! In today's episode the Warriors share stories about when their favorite tried and true strategies for coping with anxiety left them feeling...well...anxious! What do we do when our strategies break down? Change it up! They discuss what worked and what didn't and the benefits of trying something new in order to support their anxious selves. They uncover what they noticed in these tough moments, and what changed for them once they felt the freedom that change can often provide. Practices might need to change, evolve, or go away all together--and thats OK. There is great power in letting go...even if it's just for right now.
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"Look in the mirror, that's your competition right there."
In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their 6th and very special guest, Anvitha Prasad to the podcast. Anvitha is a student at GWU's School of Business and founder of Circle of Giving with a mission to provide economic stability to under served and indigenous artisans. She shares her anxiety story with the Warriors which largely began in her youth, while attending a highly competitive high school. With a natural desire to compete and a passion for trying new things, Anvitha talks openly about how her anxiety would often create feelings of "not being good enough" in comparing herself to her peers. She generously highlights the ways that anxiety shows up in her life, and her favorite strategies for supporting herself; including family support, focusing on re-framing inner narrative, and so much more. Her story is very relatable, and she offers all the listeners some great advice for coping with anxiety in a witty and fun way.
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"The shy and the extroverted have this in common--that they both fancy they are the center of attention." - Robert Breault
The mind can play curious tricks when we're feeling anxious, especially in front of others.
In today's episode, Abby and Margot talk all about social anxiety. These Warriors have found that this type of anxiety is a tricky and complex topic with many layers. They discuss how and when it shows up, the varying degrees of social anxiety they've experienced and best practices for navigating it before, during and after. They explore some common habits and behaviors they exhibit, and break down some of their favorite strategies for finding bravery and stepping out of comfort zones in unfamiliar situations.
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"Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action." -Walter Anderson
In this week's episode, Margot and Abby welcome their 5th and very special guest; Shari Vilchez-Blatt! Shari is creator and founder of internationally recognized kids yoga company, Karma Kids Yoga.
Shari shares her anxiety story, which began as a kid and stayed with her through adulthood.
She talks about the ways in which anxiety manifests(ed) itself both internally and externally through the years. Such as, peeling the skin from her fingers without even noticing, or brushing thoughts and feelings off by saying things like "This is just something I do," or "I'll deal with this anxiety stuff later." Shari details the types of anxiety that shows up in different circumstances, and highlights the varying degrees and many forms it can take on. She highlights some INCREDIBLE and effective tools and coping strategies that she's benefited from over the years and her favorite go-to's for both premeditated and in the moment self care. She reminds all of us Warriors that we have agency and choice over our inner/outer experience.
Finally, Shari leaves us feeling excited by sharing a fantastic win of the week, and as always we have almost too much fun during lightning round questions.
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"The truth will not penetrate a preoccupied mind." -Charles Darwin
Our minds are thought making machines. And in that, we know that when we are easily distracted we have the power to bring our awareness back to the present and what is TRUE. But, an anxious mind can often be filled with preoccupied thoughts. This can keep us Warriors from moving forward, getting our work done, completing tasks, etc. Basically, keeping us from being truly present.
In today's episode, Abby and Margot share stories about times in their life (and even behavior patterns) where they grappled with a stuck mind filled with preoccupied or overwhelming thoughts. They uncover the ways they practice(d) moving through it, and discuss past and current strategies for soothing and caring for their mind in these tough moments and situations.
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"The only journey worthwhile...is finding yourself."
For today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their fourth guest to the pod, Anthony Rivera.
Anthony is a brand strategist from Austin, Texas. He's originally from a culturally diverse, but also very conservative part of Texas. Anthony shares his anxiety journey, which largely stemmed from his upbringing in the catholic faith. He talks about some pivotal moments from his childhood and adolescence and how he came to realize he was gay and that the world was very different than he knew it to be.
He offers some of the ways in which he navigates his anxiety, and practices getting to know himself. We learn how he continues to find himself, and the layers of authenticity he moves through. Through his story, he offers all Warriors an opportunity to reflect upon the ways that we do (or sometimes forget to) be our most authentic self.
Anthony shares a FANTASTIC win of the week, and we have some fun with lightning round questions!
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"Communication works for those who work at it." - John Powell
Communication. Simple right?? Answer: not always. "Why not?," you ask. In oversimplified terms, communication is defined as 'the imparting or exchanging of information or news.' In reality, we know it's a lot more complicated and nuanced than that. Effective communication is a skill, and an art form. It's a dance. A well oiled machine, and a chess match. Practicing being open and honest with others (and ourselves) especially for us Anxiety Warriors can sometimes feel overwhelming or tricky. But, it doesn't always have to be!
In today's episode, Abby and Margot explore times in their life where they struggled to effectively communicate their needs (and anxieties) to others and how it affected their relationships and inner peace. They discuss why the didn't speak up, and what led them to practice more open communication. They share tools and strategies that have helped them to better check in with themselves, and offer accessible ways in which effective communication can be an asset in our personal and work life.
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Seasons change...and so do we.
In this week's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their 3rd and very special guest, Camelia (aka Mimi) Felton. Mimi is a yoga teacher for children and founder of Mimi's Yoga Kids.
Mimi shares her anxiety story which largely began on the morning of her 30th birthday when she woke up and realized she wasn't where she wanted to be...in body, mind, and soul. She talks openly about her anxiety regarding relationships to family, and herself and the struggle to try and be a caretaker for everyone all the time. We learn about how Mimi's anxieties have shifted as the seasons of her life shift, and she reminds us that we have choices and power over our mindset/goals. We hear about Mimi's past and current habits and coping strategies that allow her to thrive instead of survive.
Mimi shares a wonderful win of the week that you won't want to miss, and we have some fun with lightning round questions!
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How do we feel our anxiety?
Anxiety can manifest in our mind and body stemming from a number of internal and external stressors in a variety of ways. In today's episode, Abby and Margot explore times in their life when they recall an internal stressor, such as overwhelming thoughts and how it manifested in the body. They discuss external stressors, such as intense surroundings and how it manifested itself physically. Through the lens of compassion, they reflect on these experiences, and talk about strategies that contribute to being more attuned with themselves, and increase awareness overall.
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Teachers work hard all year round for their students, families and school communities. Throw a global pandemic on top of it, and voila---even more stress! Isn't education complicated enough?
This past year there were countless changes placed on teachers already full plates. What if's, looming questions and adjusting to tech, followed by in person learning with dozens of new rules and restrictions in place. Teachers continue to weather the storm!
In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their second guest to the pod. Reyna Texler is an SEL educator with over 20 years of experience, Mindfulness coach, and founder of Ruby Sneakers Consulting.
Reyna shares candidly about how she survived this past year in education as a new anxiety warrior. She offers many tips, tools, and helpful coping strategies about how to navigate feelings of isolation, change, and confronting anxiety.
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There comes a point in every relationship, whether it's personal, romantic, or in the workplace where we must decide: Is this relationship worth saving?
In today's episode, Abby and Margot dive deeper on people pleasing, and why we stay or stayed in tumultuous relationships. They discuss the connection between being a people pleaser and staying in toxic situations, and how to find the courage to walk away.
They talk openly about noticing red flags, and how to look for warning signs. Leaving toxicity sounds easy, but it's not always so cut and dry. Offering self compassion, and seeking connection with folks that know our worth is a daily practice.
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"When you say YES to others, be sure you're not saying NO to yourself."- Paulo Coehlo
Does saying no, setting boundaries for fear of being rejected keep you from honoring your own needs and expectations? Do you feel anxiety build when you have to turn away from a loved one, or leave a relationship? If that sounds right, you might be a people pleaser!
In today's episode, Abby and Margot share a bit about how people pleasing shows up in their lives. They tell stories about how people pleasing affects and affected their relationships in the workplace, and personal lives. Most importantly, they discuss the impact that it has on their relationships to themselves.
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Racing pulse? Rapid breath? Sweaty palms? Ready to freeze or run away? These are just a few of the signs of performance anxiety, and today's guest Lauren Buckles has felt them all.
In today's episode, you'll hear Abby and Margot's conversation with Lauren Buckles. Lauren is yoga teacher, Mom, and creator of Nestful ; envisioning a peaceful world filled with compassionate, kind, and self aware human beings.
Lauren shares her anxiety beginnings about pressures she felt around performing as a young gymnast. She speaks candidly about how it impacted her wellbeing. We learn about Lauren's journey with yoga and mindfulness and how it helped her to reframe a lot of her experiences. We hear the many ways she's been able to overcome aspects of her performance anxiety, as well as current self care and coping strategies. She shares her win of the week, and we learn some fun facts about her in the lightning round!
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How do you know when it's time to take a step outside of your comfort zone? When is it time to hold back? Some of life's greatest accomplishments can be achieved when we look beyond the known and travel into uncharted waters. It can be exciting, risky, and downright scary! But, living with what if's, and wonderings can be equally anxiety triggering!
In today's episode, Abby and Margot explore what it means to push past the boundaries of our comfort zones. They discuss strategies for navigating being comfortable in the uncomfortable, and share stories of testing limits and how it can pay off.
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The body's autonomic nervous system works hard for us anxiety warriors! It provides information about our current experience and state of being. In today's episode Abby and Margot discuss how learning about the body's nervous systems supports the way they understand, and navigate physiological responses. They chat about how acceptance, and self compassion practices have had a positive effect on their ability to cope with anxiety. They share stories and tips for how fellow anxiety warriors might approach their lived experiences with more curiosity and compassion.
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Sometimes we hide our true feelings, and by doing so, hide our true selves.
In today's episode, Abby and Margot explore the reasons why they hid their anxiety from others, and why they've chosen to be more open, and vulnerable about it now. Showing up as our true selves can be tricky, especially when our nervous systems are unregulated!
They share tips on when and how to set boundaries with people, and best practices for showing up for yourself and others with intention.
Finally, they kick off a new weekly segment; Win of the Week!
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In today's episode, Abby and Margot discuss what it was like growing up anxious, without ever really knowing they were anxious. Anxiety was rarely talked about, therefore learning how to cope was never taught. They share stories, and highlight a variety of times in their lives when anxiety showed up and how they struggled to get through it. They answer some listener questions about noticing signs of stress in the mind, body awareness, and coping strategies that have helped.
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In today’s episode, you get to know Abby and Margot! They share a bit about who they are, their work, and how they define what it means to be an anxiety warrior. They conclude with everybody’s favorite… Lightning round! Margot and Abby surprised each other with speed round “get to know your hosts” questions. Finally, these warriors share their excitement for future episodes, and their hopes for the podcast and its growing community of warriors.
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Hey All!
Welcome to Anxiety Warriors Podcast!
We explore what it means to be human. We are teachers, friends, yogis, storytellers, food and GIF lovers, and most of all...anxiety warriors!
We've learned that our big anxious feelings make us stronger and more empathetic people, and that is a superpower! In each episode we'll dive deep on a new topic, tell stories, share experiences, and get real about navigating this thing called LIFE. There will be guest interviews, games, and giveaways!
Here is a little teaser for our upcoming podcast series.
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