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. 3D AGO

    You’re Not Bad at Listening to Your Body… You’ve Been Pulled Away From It

    Send us Fan Mail Your Anxiety Compass isn’t broken. But it might be being influenced more than you realise. In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Nat unpack how our modern environment, from ultra-processed foods to constant stimulation and marketing, can quietly hijack the signals your body is trying to send you. Because anxiety isn’t always random. Sometimes it’s your body responding exactly as it’s designed to… in an environment that’s constantly pulling it off track. We explore: ✨ How the “anxiety compass” can be influenced by your environment  ✨ The link between blood sugar, stress hormones, and anxious feelings  ✨ Why cravings, crashes, and overwhelm aren’t just about willpower  ✨ How marketing and modern food environments shape your habits  ✨ The impact this has on kids (and why it’s not just “behaviour”)  ✨ Simple ways to bring awareness back to your body without restriction This episode isn’t about cutting everything out or doing it perfectly. It’s about understanding what’s influencing you… so you can respond differently. Because your body isn’t working against you. It’s responding to what it’s surrounded by. 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

    27 min

  2. MAR 30

    Money, Anxiety & Safety with ALPHA SCHULTE

    Send us Fan Mail Money isn’t just numbers on a screen. It’s safety. It’s survival. It’s identity. And for many people, it’s also ANXIETY. In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Natalie are joined by Alpha Schulte from Money Made Simple to unpack the often unspoken relationship between money and the nervous system. Because financial stress isn’t just about budgeting harder or earning more. It’s about how safe your body feels when it comes to money. We explore: ✨ Why money can trigger anxiety, even when things are “fine” ✨ The link between financial habits and your nervous system ✨ How survival mode shows up in spending, saving, and avoidance ✨ Why more knowledge doesn’t always equal better money decisions ✨ The emotional weight of money, especially for women and business owners ✨ How to start creating financial safety from the inside out This is not a conversation about spreadsheets. No thanks! It’s a conversation about what money represents in the body. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, avoidant, or emotional when it comes to money… this episode will help you understand why. And more importantly, how to start shifting it. 🎧 Listen now and begin building a relationship with money that feels steady, safe, and aligned. Alpha Schulte https://www.money-madesimple.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/alphamoneymadesimple/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alphaschulte/ PROSPERESS APP 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

    36 min

  3. MAR 23

    When Everything Feels Too Loud (Even When It’s Quiet)

    Send us Fan Mail Why Noise Can Trigger Anxiety (And Why Silence Can Too) Some days everything feels too loud. The kids. The notifications. The conversations. The background noise you can’t switch off. And other days… It’s the silence that feels uncomfortable. In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Nat explore the relationship between noise, silence, and the nervous system. Because it’s not just about what you hear. It’s about how your body processes stimulation, safety, and control. We unpack: ✨ Why noise can feel overwhelming when your nervous system is already overloaded  ✨ How sensory input impacts anxiety and emotional regulation  ✨ Why silence can feel just as uncomfortable as noise for some people  ✨ The connection between overstimulation, burnout, and anxiety  ✨ How your environment influences your nervous system more than you realise  ✨ Simple ways to create sound-based safety and regulation This episode is for anyone who has ever felt: “Everything is too much.”  or  “Why can’t I just handle this like everyone else?” You’re not too sensitive. Your nervous system is just responding to the level of input it’s receiving. 🎧 Listen now and start understanding how sound, space, and stimulation affect anxiety. 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. MAR 16

    The 3AM Wake-Up Call: Anxiety, Hormones & Sleep

    Send us Fan Mail Why does anxiety love 3AM? In this episode, we unpack the science and story behind anxious sleep... from cortisol spikes and blood sugar dips to hormonal shifts and hypervigilance. We explore:  ✨ Why your nervous system wakes you  ✨ The link between nutrition and sleep quality  ✨ Magnesium & practical tools  ✨ What NOT to do when you wake in the night  ✨ How to create safety before bed Sleep isn’t just mental. It’s chemical, hormonal, physical and deeply connected to how safe your body feels. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3AM wondering what’s wrong… this episode is for 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

    34 min

  5. MAR 9

    Why Some Workouts Calm Anxiety… And Others Make It Worse

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the relationship between movement and the anxious nervous system. Not all exercise is regulating. Not all intensity is helpful. And sometimes, the “healthy habit” can quietly stack stress instead of release it. We talk about:  ✨ Why movement metabolises stress hormones  ✨ When high-intensity training can worsen anxiety  ✨ How music and environment affect your nervous system  ✨ Matching movement to your personality type  ✨ Why dancing in your kitchen absolutely counts This episode is about removing pressure and rediscovering movement as medicine, not punishment. 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

  6. MAR 2

    CEO by Day, Anxious Human by Night

    Send us Fan Mail Running your own business is challenging enough. Add anxiety into the mix, and suddenly your nervous system has a seat at every meeting. In this episode, Sammy and Natalie talk honestly about what it’s really like to build and run a business when you’re overly anxious. The invisible pressure, the constant decision-making, the fear of getting it wrong, and the emotional load that doesn’t show up on a spreadsheet. This is a real conversation about business sustainability when your brain is wired for threat, not hustle. We explore:  ✨ Why entrepreneurship can amplify anxiety (hello uncertainty and responsibility)  ✨ The nervous system load of decision-making, visibility, and financial pressure  ✨ How anxiety can push you into overworking, people-pleasing, or avoidance  ✨ Why boundaries feel harder when your income depends on you  ✨ The importance of building a sustainable business, not just a successful one ✨ How to strengthen your “safety muscle” instead of running from discomfort ✨ Why slowing down doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re regulating This episode isn’t about pushing through or “thinking positive.” It’s about learning how to run a business with your nervous system, not against it. If you’ve ever thought:  “Maybe I’m not cut out for this,” or “Why does this feel harder for me than everyone else?” You’re not broken. You’re human — and this episode is for 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

    27 min

  7. FEB 23

    Anxiety Has a Nose for Change

    Send us Fan Mail Anxiety doesn’t just show up when things are wrong. It often shows up when things are changing. Even good change. Holidays, healing, growth, new routines, new seasons of life... all of these can trigger anxiety, not because you’re failing, but because your nervous system prefers what’s familiar. In this conversation, we explore why anxiety spikes during transitions and why “I should be fine by now” is one of the most unhelpful stories we tell ourselves. We discuss: Why the nervous system reads change as threatHow anxiety responds to unfamiliarity, not logicWhy good change can still feel unsafe in the bodyThe anxiety that lives in the in-between phases of lifeWhy wanting change doesn’t mean your nervous system is readyHow to move through transitions without forcing or spirallingThis episode is a gentle reminder that anxiety isn’t blocking your growth — it’s checking it. If anxiety has been louder lately, this might help you understand why. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to walk your nervous system through change instead of pushing it. 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

    22 min

  8. FEB 16

    Micro Choices, Major Calm

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, we explore something surprisingly simple and incredibly powerful. Regulation doesn’t come from massive routines, perfect mornings, or pushing yourself harder. It comes from micro choices. Those tiny, often overlooked decisions you make throughout the day that quietly tell your nervous system: You’re safe. I’m listening. I’ve got you. In this conversation, Natalie and Sammy unpack why consistency, not intensity, is what actually brings the body back into balance. We talk about: How small choices build nervous system safety over timeThe difference between regulating before anxiety spikes vs during itSimple physical, sensory, environmental, and language-based micro choicesWhy the smallest actions often create the biggest sense of calmHow to stop dismissing what already works for youThis episode is a reminder that you don’t need to fix your life or overhaul your habits to feel better.  You just need to make one kind choice... and then another. Gentle, grounding, and deeply practical.  This one is for anyone who wants calm without pressure. 🎧 Listen now and start noticing the tiny moments that bring you back to yourself. 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

    32 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
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Anxiety Compass Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Anxiety Compass Podcast