The Anxiety Compass Podcast

Sammy Barnett and Natalie Antoine
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Welcome to The Anxiety Compass Podcast, where we help you navigate the messy, magical, and maddening world of anxiety. We believe anxiety isn’t a defect but a teacher — a compass pointing you back to your True North.Hosted by Clinical Nutritionists Sammy Barnett (author of Anxiety: The Best Teacher You Never Asked For) and Natalie Antoine, this show goes beyond quick fixes to explore the real roots of anxiety.  Each week we explore a different point of the compass:🌿 Chemical & Nutritional💬 Emotional⚡ Nervous System🌀 Hormonal🌍 Environmental💪 Physical✨ SpiritualThrough personal stories, humour, and practical tools, we show how anxiety is not a problem to “fix” but an invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re ready to see anxiety in a new light, learn real-life strategies, and feel less alone in the messy middle, this podcast is for you.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Great Unwiring: Finding Your Way Out of Survival Mode

    Send us a text In this episode we dive into The Great Unwiring... what it actually means to break free from the survival patterns your nervous system learnt years (or decades) ago. So many of us live with a brain that’s stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, running the same old protective programs on loop. These patterns often come from childhood, trauma, overwhelm, or seasons of life where our body had to adapt fast… and never switched back. In this episode, we unpack: ✨ Why your nervous system gets “stuck” in survival mode  ✨ How chronic fight-or-flight affects digestion, mood, sleep, hormones and clarity  ✨ The patterns we unknowingly repeat (even when we want to grow) ✨ Why up-levelling in life can trigger old wiring ✨ How to gently disconnect from survival mode ✨ Practical tools to rewire your brain and body with safety ✨ The LISTEN framework...Sammy’s own method for calming her system ✨ What true nervous-system “rebooting” really looks like With a mix of science, stories, humour, and lived experience, this episode helps you understand why your body reacts the way it does and how to guide yourself back to True North. Support the show 👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompass Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

    37 min

  2. JAN 22

    Your Nervous System Is a Hotspot (And Yes, People Connect Without Permission)

    Send us a text In this episode, we explore why humans are basically walking Wi-Fi routers, constantly broadcasting emotional signals, syncing with each other’s nervous systems, and accidentally connecting to energy we don’t even want. We break down co-regulation in a way that actually makes sense:  ✨ Your body is always sending out a “signal”  ✨ Other people’s bodies pick it up instantly  ✨ Kids and teens borrow YOUR nervous system state  ✨ Why you auto-connect (Bluetooth-style) to certain people  ✨ How energy drains, emotional airdrops, and boundary breaches happen  ✨ And how to protect your own signal so you stop absorbing everyone else’s stress Using humour, nervous-system science, metaphors, and lived experience, we unpack why your mood shifts around certain people and how to take back control of your frequency. Support the show 👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompass Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

    30 min

  3. JAN 15

    People Pleasing: Kindness or a Survival Strategy?

    Send us a text Why do we say yes when every cell in our body is screaming NO? In this episode, Nat and Sammy dive into the messy, very human world of people pleasing... the survival strategy so many anxious, sensitive humans master without even meaning to. We explore the real root of people pleasing through the lens of the nervous system, childhood patterns, fear of conflict, and that deep desire to keep the peace… even at the cost of your own needs. This episode is honest, spicy, validating and full of “oh wow, same” moments... especially if you grew up being the “good girl,” the easy one, the peacekeeper, or the emotional shock absorber. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to recognise people pleasing in real time, how to regulate before responding, and how to choose yourself without burning bridges. Support the show 👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompass Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

    26 min

  4. JAN 8

    Part 2 - Foods That Calm Your Nervous System (Carbs, Nutrients & Lunchbox Ideas)

    Send us a text Welcome to Part 2 of our nervous system nutrition episode! In part 1, we unpacked the foundations... blood sugar, gut–brain, hormones, protein anchors and healthy fats. In part 2, we’re diving into the rest of the puzzle… the part that brings everything together. Nat and Sammy explore how carbs, nutrients, portion sizes and meal structure can either calm your nervous system or leave it feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated and spinning. It's practical, reassuring and full of “ohhh that makes sense” moments... especially if you’ve ever felt confused about carbs, cravings or why certain foods make anxiety worse. 🎧 Tune in and discover how small tweaks to your meals can help your body feel calmer, clearer and more grounded. Support the show 👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompass Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

    33 min

  5. JAN 8

    Part 1 - Foods That Calm Your Nervous System (Blood Sugar, Gut-Brain & Protein Anchors)

    Send us a text Did you know your lunch, your hormones, your sensitivity levels, and even your breakfast choice can change the way anxiety feels?  In this two-part series, Nat and Sammy dive deep into how food affects the nervous system... starting with the foundations your body absolutely depends on to stay calm. In Part 1, we break down why certain foods steady your inner compass… while others spin the needle wildly.  This episode gives you the science, the reassurance, and the practical steps to understand what your body is trying to tell you... without the overwhelm. Part 2 will explore slow carbs, key nutrients, portion sizes, meal ideas and lunchbox inspiration. Go Check it out after this episode.  🎧 Tune in and discover how the right foods can help your body find ease, steadiness and true north. Support the show 👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompass Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

    29 min

  6. JAN 1

    The Pressure to Become a New Person Overnight

    Send us a text Every year, as the clock strikes midnight, we’re hit with the same message: “New year, new you!”   And honestly… that pressure can send even the calmest nervous system into a spiral. In this episode, Natalie and Sammy unpack why the start of a new year can feel overwhelming, emotional and strangely anxiety-fuelled... especially when it feels like everyone else is suddenly reinventing themselves.  This one is grounding, honest and full of relief, a reminder that you don’t need to become a brand-new person on January 1st. You just need to take one aligned, compassionate step in the direction your body is already pointing you. Tune in and discover why the smallest shift often creates the biggest change. Support the show 👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompass Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

    35 min

  7. 12/25/2025

    Feeling "weird" between Christmas and New Year? There's a reason!

    Send us a text Ever feel a bit… strange between Christmas and New Year?   That foggy, floaty, unmotivated, slightly “off” feeling is more common than you think (and no, there’s nothing wrong with you!) In this episode, Nat and Sammy dive into what actually happens to your body and brain in the “in-between days” of the year. You’ll hear: • why your nervous system feels ungrounded after Christmas  • how sugar, sleep changes, alcohol and leftovers mess with your mood  • the emotional crash that follows big social events  • why doing “nothing” feels both good and uncomfortable • simple ways to reset your body so you feel more settled This one is honest, comforting, and full of those “ohhh that explains everything” moments...perfect if you’ve been wandering around your house not knowing what day it is. Tune in and find out why feeling weird right now is actually completely normal… and what your body might be trying to tell you. Support the show 👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompass Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

    25 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    5 Holiday Anxiety Triggers (and How to Stay Sane-ish)

    Send us a text We all know the Christmas season comes with twinkly lights, carols… and a whole lot of hidden anxiety triggers no one warns you about. In this episode, Nat and Sammy unpack the five biggest holiday anxiety triggers and why your body might feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or one mince pie away from combusting. You’ll hear: 🎄 The family dynamics that fire up your nervous system  💸 Why money pressures and expectations hit harder in December  🍗 How food comments, overeating, and body talk mess with your mood  🎉 The social overload that pushes sensitive systems into shutdown  ⏰ And how losing your normal routine (sleep, structure, sanity) flips everything sideways You’ll learn simple, compassionate tools to support your body, regulate your nervous system, and find your “true north” even when Christmas feels a little… extra. This one’s honest, warm, and sprinkled with giggles because sometimes the holiday season is less “silent night” and more “why is everyone yelling and where’s my calm?” Tune in and discover how to navigate the festive season without losing yourself in the chaos. Support the show 👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompass Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

    43 min
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Welcome to The Anxiety Compass Podcast, where we help you navigate the messy, magical, and maddening world of anxiety. We believe anxiety isn’t a defect but a teacher — a compass pointing you back to your True North.Hosted by Clinical Nutritionists Sammy Barnett (author of Anxiety: The Best Teacher You Never Asked For) and Natalie Antoine, this show goes beyond quick fixes to explore the real roots of anxiety.  Each week we explore a different point of the compass:🌿 Chemical & Nutritional💬 Emotional⚡ Nervous System🌀 Hormonal🌍 Environmental💪 Physical✨ SpiritualThrough personal stories, humour, and practical tools, we show how anxiety is not a problem to “fix” but an invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re ready to see anxiety in a new light, learn real-life strategies, and feel less alone in the messy middle, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Sammy Barnett and Natalie Antoine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Anxiety Compass Podcast
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