Two Anxious Girls

Dabeyri Torres-Estevez & Kristina Paolini
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Hi! We’re Dabby and Kristina, two psychotherapists who… are very anxious about everything in life, work, kids, fertility… and basically everything else. Each week on Two Anxious Girls, we’ll talk about life, work, motherhood, fertility, relationships, and all the chaos in between, from the perspective of therapists who are very aware of their own dysregulated selves. New episodes every Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Burnout, Stress Cycles & Why You Still Feel Stressed

    hace 2 días

    Burnout, Stress Cycles & Why You Still Feel Stressed

    In this episode of Two Anxious Girls, we are diving into one of the biggest takeaways from Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski: stressors and stress are not the same thing. As therapists (and fellow anxious humans), we explore why solving the problem doesn't always calm your nervous system and why your body may still feel tense long after the stressful event has passed. We talk about: ✨ The difference between stressors and the stress response ✨ Why your body needs to "complete the stress cycle" ✨ How chronic stress can fuel anxiety and burnout ✨ Why productivity isn't the same as recovery ✨ Simple, science-backed ways to help your nervous system feel safe again If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more anxious humans find our little corner of the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  2. Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Rest?

    22 jun

    Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Rest?

    Do you ever sit down to relax and immediately start thinking about everything you should be doing instead? So do WE! In this episode, we explore why rest can feel surprisingly uncomfortable, especially for anxious people, perfectionists, caregivers, and anyone who has tied their worth to productivity. Together, they unpack: ✨ Why so many of us feel like we have to earn rest ✨ The connection between anxiety, hypervigilance, and rest guilt ✨ How productivity culture teaches us that being busy equals being valuable ✨ Why some nervous systems don't experience rest as safe ✨ The difference between true rest and avoidance ✨ How to recognize when you're pushing through exhaustion instead of caring for yourself If you've ever thought: "I should be doing something productive." "I'll rest after I finish everything." Rest is not a reward for getting everything done. It's a biological need. Join us as we explore why slowing down can feel so difficult, how anxiety keeps us stuck in "go mode," and what it means to give yourself permission to rest before burnout forces you to. This week, we invite you to consider one question: What would rest look like if you didn't have to earn it? If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, and don't forget to rate, review, and follow Two Anxious Girls wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  3. Is All Stress Bad? Understanding Stress, Anxiety & Your Nervous System

    15 jun

    Is All Stress Bad? Understanding Stress, Anxiety & Your Nervous System

    When you hear the word stress, do you automatically assume something is wrong? In this episode, we unpack a surprising truth: not all stress is bad. In fact, some stress can help us grow, adapt, and rise to important challenges. The problem is not always stress itself; it's what happens when stress becomes chronic and our nervous systems never get a chance to recover. Together, they explore: ✨ The difference between stress and anxiety ✨ Why excitement and anxiety can feel so similar in the body ✨ The difference between eustress ("good stress") and distress ✨ Acute stress vs. chronic stress ✨ How chronic stress can keep your nervous system stuck in survival mode ✨ Why anxiety often lingers even after the stressful situation is over ✨ Practical ways to support your nervous system and recover from stress If you've ever thought, "I'm stressed, so something must be wrong," this episode offers a different perspective, one rooted in compassion, nervous system awareness, and understanding how our minds and bodies respond to life's challenges. Follow, rate, and review Two Anxious Girls wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with your favorite stressed-out friend. Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  4. Body Image, Perfectionism & The Anxiety Loop

    8 jun

    Body Image, Perfectionism & The Anxiety Loop

    Why does anxiety so often convince us that if we could just fix one thing about ourselves, we'd finally feel okay? In this episode, we are exploring the connection between body image, perfectionism, and anxiety, and how our bodies can become a place where anxiety tries to create control. We unpack: Why appearance often becomes a target when life feels uncertainHow comparison spirals fuel anxiety and self-criticismThe hidden link between productivity, discipline, and self-worthWhy perfectionism keeps moving the finish lineHow compassion-not punishment-helps break the anxiety loopAs therapists, we see this pattern show up constantly in our work. As anxious humans, we've lived it too. If you've ever found yourself believing that confidence is just one more accomplishment, one more pound, or one more "fix" away, this conversation is for you. And remember: Your body is not a problem to solve, and your worth is not something you earn through perfection. Follow, rate, and review Two Anxious Girls wherever you listen to podcasts. Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  5. Why Anxiety Makes You Need Control | Control Is the Anxious Girl’s Love Language

    1 jun

    Why Anxiety Makes You Need Control | Control Is the Anxious Girl’s Love Language

    Why anxiety makes us plan, micromanage, and struggle to let go. In this episode of Two Anxious Girls, we are talking about the sneaky way anxiety disguises itself as “being responsible,” “having it together,” or simply “caring a lot.” We are unpacking the connection between anxiety and control, including: Why planning can feel emotionally protectiveThe urge to micromanage partners, kids, schedules, and outcomesWhy uncertainty feels so uncomfortable for anxious mindsThe illusion of safety that control gives usWhat healthy surrender actually looks like Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com @TwoAnxiousGirlsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  6. Why Your Nervous System Is Addicted to Chaos

    25 may

    Why Your Nervous System Is Addicted to Chaos

    Why does calm sometimes feel uncomfortable… or even wrong? In this episode of Two Anxious Girls, we explore a powerful and often overlooked concept: how your nervous system can become conditioned to chaos and why stability can feel unfamiliar or even unsafe. We break down the clinical patterns behind this experience, including nervous system conditioning, attachment dynamics, and how early or repeated relational experiences shape what feels “normal” in adulthood. We also explore how healing actually works, not by eliminating your reactions, but by retraining your nervous system to tolerate and eventually trust calm, consistency, and emotional safety. Because healing doesn’t always feel exciting… sometimes it feels quiet. And that quiet is where safety begins. Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com @TwoAnxiousGirlsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  7. The Anger Beneath Anxiety: Why Anxiety Can Make You Irritable

    18 may

    The Anger Beneath Anxiety: Why Anxiety Can Make You Irritable

    Why do so many anxious women feel overwhelmed, but never angry? In this episode of Two Anxious Girls, we explore a powerful and often overlooked truth: sometimes anxiety isn’t just anxiety, it’s unexpressed anger. Many of us were never taught how to safely feel or express anger. Instead, we learned to stay agreeable, accommodating, and “easy to be around.” But when anger gets pushed down, it doesn’t disappear. It often shows up as overthinking, tension, people-pleasing, and emotional exhaustion. Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com @TwoAnxiousGirlsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  8. Did I Say Too Much? The Anxiety After Socializing

    11 may

    Did I Say Too Much? The Anxiety After Socializing

    Did you leave a social event feeling fine… only to spend the next 24 hours replaying every conversation in your head? In this episode of Two Anxious Girls, we are talking about the anxiety that shows up after socializing, the overthinking, the self-criticism, the “Did I say too much?” spiral, and the emotional exhaustion that can follow even positive interactions.  We explore: Why anxious brains replay conversationsPost-event rumination and fear of judgmentOversharing anxiety & rejection sensitivitySocial masking and emotional exhaustionIntroversion vs social anxietyHow to respond with more self-compassion instead of self-criticismIf you have ever analyzed a conversation for hours afterward or worried you were “too much,” this episode may interest you! Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com @twoanxiousgirlspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
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Hi! We’re Dabby and Kristina, two psychotherapists who… are very anxious about everything in life, work, kids, fertility… and basically everything else. Each week on Two Anxious Girls, we’ll talk about life, work, motherhood, fertility, relationships, and all the chaos in between, from the perspective of therapists who are very aware of their own dysregulated selves. New episodes every Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Dabeyri Torres-Estevez & Kristina Paolini
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