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The Anxiety Coaches Podcast brings you a relaxing and inspiring show sharing lifestyle changes to calm your nervous system and help you heal Anxiety, Panic, Stress, and PTSD for life!
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The Anxiety Coaches Podcast The Anxiety Coaches

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The Anxiety Coaches Podcast brings you a relaxing and inspiring show sharing lifestyle changes to calm your nervous system and help you heal Anxiety, Panic, Stress, and PTSD for life!
We Bring you two episodes every week. There is no need to walk this path alone. Subscribe for a relaxing, informative, and inspiring time and start your journey into more peace and calm today.
Find meditations, info about stress, anxiety, healthy living, and more at https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com
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    Quiet the Noise Reduce Your Anxiety

    Quiet the Noise Reduce Your Anxiety

    In today's episode, Gina discusses the value of disconnecting ourselves from our media technology, even if for just brief periods of time. Our media technology and the social media it delivers to us can cause us substantial psychological harm over time. The benefits of media fasting can be many, including enhanced mental clarity, emotional balance and improved relationships. Listen in to learn how to implement a media fast in your life and progress in your anxiety recovery journey!
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    Quote:
    Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.
    -Anne Lamott
    Chapters
    0:23 Introduction
    1:39 Consciously Quieting the Noise
    2:42 The Benefits of Taking a Media Fast
    3:49 Media's Impact on Our Lives
    9:50 Improved Relationships Through Disconnection
    12:05 Steps for a Media Detox
    18:15 Reclaiming Time and Self through Disconnection
    Summary
    In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the topic of quieting the noise and reducing anxiety by intentionally disconnecting from media. The host begins by sharing a quote by William Penn on the importance of true silence for the mind and spirit, drawing parallels between seeking silence and seeking good sleep as essential forms of nourishment. The host reflects on the overwhelming nature of constant digital noise and the necessity of consciously quieting the mind to alleviate the burden on the nervous system.

    The discussion delves into the pervasive role of media in daily life, highlighting the potential stress, anxiety, and decreased productivity stemming from excessive media exposure. The host emphasizes the importance of being mindful of the media consumed, drawing parallels between monitoring media consumption for mental well-being and controlling dietary intake for physical health. Through a media fast, individuals can experience mental clarity, emotional balance, improved relationships, enhanced creativity, and inner peace by disconnecting from digital distractions.

    Practical steps for implementing a media detox are outlined, including setting clear intentions, defining parameters, informing others, gradually unplugging, engaging in alternative activities, practicing mindfulness, and reflecting on the experience. The host encourages listeners to reflect on their media detox journey, noting shifts in mood, productivity, and overall well-being as a guide for adjusting the approach. By embracing a media fast, individuals can reclaim their time, attention, and sense of self, rediscover the beauty of silence, and cultivate deeper connections, leading to self-discovery and renewal. Ultimately, the episode concludes with a call to unplug, even if in small measures, to benefit overall well-being and invites listeners to share their experiences with the host.

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    • 22 min
    Beyond Survival: Cultivating Happiness in Anxious Minds

    Beyond Survival: Cultivating Happiness in Anxious Minds

    In today's episode, Gina discusses Positive Psychology, a view of psychology that embraces our existence in life and leads away from fear. The ladder of life is presented, which identifies a spectrum of state of being from hopeless and depressed to blossoming and thriving. Positive Psychology suggests happiness is a talent we can work at and not an inborn trait we cannot change. Listen in for exposure to this positive way of looking at our lives and learn how it can help you reduce anxiety and increase your peace and calm today!
    The book mentioned in today’s episode
    You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets
    by Jodi Wellman
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    FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind
    10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety
    Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link
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    To learn more, go to:
    Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com
    Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program
    Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching
    What is anxiety?
    Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:
    For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/
    Here's what's included for $5/month:
    ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday
    ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes
    ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind
    ❤ And more fun surprises along the way!
    All this in your favorite podcast app!
    Quote:
    Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because the world needs people who have come alive.
    -Howard Thurman
    Chapters
    0:23 Welcome and Cultivating Happiness
    1:39 Navigating Negative Bias
    3:28 Positive Psychology Introduction
    6:58 The Role of Positive Psychology
    8:44 Evaluating Your Ladder of Life
    13:04 Working on Happiness
    14:49 Striving for Living with a Capital L
    Summary
    In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, the host explores the idea of moving beyond survival and cultivating happiness in anxious minds. The discussion delves into the tendency to focus on the negative due to our innate negative bias, which stems from a desire to protect ourselves and our loved ones. The host explains how our brain, particularly the amygdala, can get stuck in a reactive or survival mode, leading to anxiety and fear-driven responses. However, with the evolved human brain, we have the capacity to differentiate between real danger and perceived threats, allowing us to live more peacefully and productively.

    Positive psychology is introduced as a scientific study focusing on what makes life fulfilling and worth living. The host references Dr. Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, who aimed to steer psychology towards the light and away from darkness. The idea of consciously choosing calm and positive perspectives over fear-driven reactions is emphasized throughout the episode. The concept of a "ladder of life" is introduced as a tool to evaluate one's current emotional state and envision future emotional well-being.
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    The podcast encourages listeners to work on their happiness as a talent that can be nurtured and developed through intentional actions. The discussion highlights the importance of taking small steps towards positivity and well-being, leading to significant changes over time. The episode emphasizes that while genetics may influence predispositions, our environment and intentional actions play a crucial role in shaping our emotional well-being. Overall, the episode aims to guide listeners in moving towards a more peaceful, fulfilling, and happy life by incorporating principles of positive psychology into their daily practices


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    • 20 min
    Overcoming Financial Anxiety Through Minimalism

    Overcoming Financial Anxiety Through Minimalism

    In today's episode, Gina covers the important topic of anxiety and finances. Specifically, this podcast covers the embrace of minimalism as a tool to minimize anxiety and stress relating to finances. Distress over finances occurs at all income levels. Redefining what we mean by the term "wealth" can have substantial consequences on our mental well-being. Listen in for advice on how to achieve peace and clam over your finances whatever your bank balance may be!
    Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!
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    Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.
    FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind
    10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety
    Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link
    ACPGroupCoaching.com
    To learn more, go to:
    Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com
    Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program
    Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching
    What is anxiety?
    Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:
    For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/
    Here's what's included for $5/month:
    ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday
    ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes
    ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind
    ❤ And more fun surprises along the way!
    All this in your favorite podcast app!
    Quote:
    Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.
    -Epictetus
    Chapters
    0:00:24 Introduction
    0:02:00 The Illusion of Wealth
    0:03:23 Understanding the Hedonic Treadmill
    0:08:22 Clutter and Financial Guilt
    0:09:48 Confronting Financial Guilt
    0:11:35 Redefining Wealth with Minimalism
    0:14:21 Slowing Down and Reflecting
    0:15:55 Financial Mindfulness Practices
    0:18:25 Creating a Sustainable Financial Plan
    0:20:15 Financial Stress at Any Income Level
    0:20:46 Conclusion and Reflection
    Summary
    In today's episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the topic of overcoming financial anxiety through the lens of minimalism. We begin by exploring the concept of wealth as not solely defined by possessions but by having few wants, drawing inspiration from the stoic philosopher Epictetus. The discussion delves into the paradox where material wealth often leads to stress and anxiety in our modern society.

    We then shift our focus to the hedonic treadmill, a concept in psychology and economics, which describes how individuals tend to return to a stable level of happiness despite experiencing positive or negative events. The components of adaptation, set point, comparison, and materialism within the hedonic treadmill theory are explored to understand how external circumstances can influence short-term happiness while long-term happiness is closely tied to internal factors such as mindset and values.

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of simplicity, minimalism, and mindfulness in avoiding financial anxiety. By redefining wealth to include gratitude for what we have, prioritizing experiences over possessions, and aligning spending with values, we can cultivate lasting fulfillment and well-being. Practical tips such as decluttering, tracking expenses, setting meaningful financial goals, and practicing gratitude are discussed as ways to navigate financial stress and anxiety at any income level.

    The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their values, goals, and spending habits to create a sustainable financial plan that focuses on fulfillment and well-being. By approaching financial stress from a different perspective and finding gratitude in the present moment, we can alleviate anxiety and move towards a more purposeful and contented life. The episode concludes with a quote from Epictetus reminding us that wealth lies not in possessions but in having few wants.
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    • 24 min
    Practical Tools for Managing Racing Thoughts

    Practical Tools for Managing Racing Thoughts

    In today's episode, Gina shares a number of practical, easy to use tools to help manage and reduce anxious, racing thoughts. Racing thoughts is one of the most dreaded and frustrating symptoms of anxiety and can provoke much suffering on their own. In particular, a technique of active meditation is shared that can be brought with you throughout the day and help ground you in the present moment and unwind from the stress and worry that comes with the racing mind. Listen in for this helpful practical information and get started today!
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    Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.
    FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind
    10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety
    Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link
    ACPGroupCoaching.com
    To learn more, go to:
    Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com
    Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program
    Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching
    What is anxiety?
    Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:
    For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/
    Here's what's included for $5/month:
    ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday
    ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes
    ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind
    ❤ And more fun surprises along the way!
    All this in your favorite podcast app!
    Quote:
    The more you try to avoid suffering, the more you suffer because smaller and more insignificant things begin to torture you, in proportion to your fear of being hurt.
    -Thomas Merton
    Chapters
    0:00:24 Introduction to Managing Racing Thoughts
    0:03:06 The Origin of Racing Thoughts
    0:04:12 Thought Suppression and the White Bear Phenomenon
    0:05:12 Practical Steps for Active Meditation
    0:12:52 Enhancing Well-Being with Active Listening
    0:14:42 Strategies for Overcoming Racing Thoughts
    0:16:40 Influence Your Response to Thoughts
    Summary
    In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, Gina Ryan delves into the topic of managing racing thoughts. She reflects on her own struggles with racing thoughts and how she has found ways to overcome them. Gina discusses how suppressing thoughts can make them worse, emphasizing the importance of accepting and managing these thoughts instead. She references Dr. Daniel Wegner's research on thought suppression, highlighting how trying not to think about something often leads to increased focus on it.

    Gina introduces the concept of active meditation as a practical tool for shifting focus from racing thoughts to present sensations. She details the three steps of active meditation: relaxation, stabilization, and focusing. Through these steps, individuals can cultivate mindfulness, calmness, and clarity of thought. Gina encourages incorporating active meditation into daily routines to enhance overall well-being and alleviate racing thoughts.

    Furthermore, Gina explores the significance of active listening and empathy in understanding perspectives beyond one's own. By redirecting attention to immediate sensory experiences and practicing empathy, individuals can break the cycle of racing thoughts and find peace in the present moment. She emphasizes the power of choice in influencing responses to thoughts and stresses the benefits of cultivating practices like active meditation and empathetic listening for greater clarity and calmness amidst life's chaos.

    Gina concludes by encouraging listeners to make small changes in their daily lives to combat anxiety and chronic stress. By incorporating these calming practices gradually, individuals can experience significant improvements in their mental well-being. She leaves listeners with a poignant quote from Thomas Merton about avoiding suffering and urges them to prioritize self-care and mindfulness.
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    • 20 min
    Anxiety vs. Stress: How to Tell the Difference

    Anxiety vs. Stress: How to Tell the Difference

    In today's episode, Gina discusses the fundamental differences between anxiety and stress. Understanding the difference between these two separate but related phenomena can help you in your anxiety clearing journey. We may never escape the stressful realities of our lives and world, but we can overcome chronic anxiety. Listen in and refresh your understanding of anxiety and stress today!
    Additional episodes mentioned:
    605, Anxiety Self Care: Where To Begin
    https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/605-anxiety-self-care-where-to-begin/
    954 Examining The Spectrum Of Thought
    https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/954-examining-the-spectrum-of-thought/
    987, Part 1, Claire Weekes Facing Philosophy Dismantling Anxiety Step By Step
    https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/987-part-1-claire-weekes-facing-philosophy-dismantling-anxiety-step-by-step/
    Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!
    https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/
    Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.
    FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind
    10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety
    Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link
    ACPGroupCoaching.com
    To learn more, go to:
    Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com
    Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program
    Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching
    What is anxiety?
    Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:
    For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/
    Here's what's included for $5/month:
    ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday
    ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes
    ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind
    ❤ And more fun surprises along the way!
    All this in your favorite podcast app!
    Quote:
    You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
    -Martin Luther King
    Chapters
    0:00:24 Introduction to Anxiety vs. Stress
    0:03:35 Understanding Anxiety Triggers
    0:07:03 Hope and Managing Stress
    0:09:31 Reassurance and Treatment of Anxiety
    0:12:10 Benefits of Managing Stress
    0:14:41 Steps to Start Your Healing Journey
    Summary
    In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, the host, Gina Ryan, delves into the distinctions between anxiety and stress, shedding light on how they differ and manifest in individuals' lives. Anxiety is characterized by excessive fear, nervousness, and worry that impede daily functioning, whereas stress is a typical response to challenging or threatening situations that can be either positive or negative. Despite sharing some common symptoms like a racing heart or changes in breathing, anxiety and stress vary significantly in how they impact individuals.

    Ryan highlights that anxiety can linger even after the triggering situation concludes, leading to persistent feelings of fear and avoidance, while stress tends to dissipate once the issue is resolved. She underscores the contrast between anxiety-induced avoidance and stress-driven motivation to face challenges. Furthermore, anxiety can erode self-esteem and confidence, whereas stress often enhances performance and resilience, enabling individuals to tackle obstacles with clarity and focus.

    The podcast elucidates that managing stress is essential, as it equips listeners with tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. By practicing self-care, challenging negative thoughts, and confronting fears gradually, individuals can mitigate anxiety and cultivate resilience. Ryan emphasizes the importance of seeking support from loved ones, support groups, or online communities to cope with anxiety and stress effectively. Ultimately, the episode instills hope, affirming that anxiety is treatable, and offers practical guidance for those navigating the complexities of anxiety and stress.
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    • 21 min
    Beyond Worry Finding Happiness In The Present

    Beyond Worry Finding Happiness In The Present

    In today's episode, Gina discusses how to find happiness in the present moment. This is your opportunity to put down your worries for the day and pick up peace and contentment. Listen in for reasons to live in the present moment and key techniques to do so today!
    Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!
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    Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.
    Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/
    Here's what's included for $5/month:
    ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday
    ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes
    ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind
    ❤ And more fun surprises along the way!
    All this in your favorite podcast app!
    To learn more go to:
    https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com
    Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program 
    Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching
    What is anxiety?
    Quote:
    The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.
    -Buddha
    Chapters
    0:00:24 Introduction
    0:05:37 Moving Beyond Worry
    0:06:53 Reasons to Live in the Present
    0:10:15 Getting to Know Yourself
    0:12:49 Defining Yourself Now
    0:14:26 Spending Time with Loved Ones
    0:15:29 Experiencing Life Fully
    Summary
    In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, the host, Gina Ryan, delves into the topic of moving beyond worry and finding happiness in the present moment. She emphasizes the natural tendency to get caught up in future thinking and negative expectations, leading to anxiety and obsessive thoughts about potential dangers. Gina explains how the amygdala plays a role in this process, keeping us in a state of emergency when we should be seeking rest and relaxation in the parasympathetic nervous system.

    Gina encourages listeners to shift their focus from planning for an uncertain future to fully experiencing and enjoying the present moment. She highlights the importance of creating lasting memories, replacing worry with contentment, getting to know oneself, reassessing goals and plans, spending quality time with loved ones, and fully immersing oneself in all that life has to offer. By practicing mindfulness and being present in the here and now, individuals can cultivate peace, joy, and a deeper connection to themselves and their surroundings.

    Drawing inspiration from Mother Teresa's words to begin each day anew and live fully in the present moment, Gina provides practical tips for grounding oneself, appreciating the beauty of everyday life, and embracing spontaneity. She urges listeners to savor life's moments, overcome negative thinking patterns, and experience the richness and diversity of existence. Gina's message resonates with the wisdom of the Buddha, who advocated for living wisely and earnestly in the present moment to nurture both mental and physical health. Overall, the episode serves as a gentle reminder to prioritize mindfulness, find balance amidst life's uncertainties, and seek happiness in the now.
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    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
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San Fran Nomad ,

Funny accent, wonderful podcast!

Truly wonderful information and tools to help combat anxiety. Her accent takes a minute to he used to, but once you do, it’s like having a best friend imparting great wisdom.

Mizmaam ,

I truly appreciate you.

Thank you for this podcast. Ive been dealing with anxiety my entire life and its just…a part of me I guess but the approaches expressed in this podcast are extremely comforting and make total sense in incorporating into your daily life.

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Thank You!

Thank you! Thank you! I’ve been struggling with Panic Disorder and anxiety for 9yrs. It has been an exhausting and painful road. After finding your podcast and listening now for about a week, I’m starting to feel like I’m gathering tools and insights that are invaluable. This show has given me hope

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