56 episodes
Anxiety Connection Wendy Leeds
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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The Anxiety Connection is a one-stop resource where anxious people everywhere can come together for a sense of connection, understanding, and to get the latest information on what causes anxiety and how to manage it.
Host Wendy Leeds, a three-time-cancer survivor and psychotherapist, shares her personal story of life-long anxiety, how she’s dealt with cancer, and found her way through her fear to the other side. As an experienced therapist, she shares the latest research, explores ways anxiety impacts our lives and offers simple, effective tools and techniques that you can use to ease your fears.
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One Bulb at a Time: Understanding the Roots of Our Anxiety
Let’s get straight to the root of our anxiety. Understanding how our brains work, and how our brains are different, is a critical first step of addressing our fears to better manage our anxiety. In the second episode of this 10-part mini-series, we take a clear look at the science of how fear shows up in our brain.
MORE RESOURCES:
BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free
https://wendyleeds.com/book
QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety
https://wendyleeds.com/quiz
WAYS TO CONNECT:
I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so. I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:
EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm
© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds -
Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It
Anxiety shows up differently in all of us. This means that the plan to heal your anxiety is naturally going to be different from the plan to heal mine. Our work together is to find the plan that works for you and then to put that plan to work! This episode is Part 1 of mini-series of 10 episodes examining anxiety – getting at the root causes of what’s making you anxious and, more importantly, what you can do to feel better.
MORE RESOURCES:
BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free
https://wendyleeds.com/book
QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety
https://wendyleeds.com/quiz
WAYS TO CONNECT:
I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so. I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:
EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
INSTAGRAM: https:// instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm
© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds -
Triggers and Glimmers: Where to Find Hope
This episode is the beginning of an important, ongoing conversation about how best to care for our mental health. We talk first about 1) how to identify our anxiety triggers and then 2) staying on track by focusing on the glimmers of hope that can light our way back on the road to feeling better.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
BOOK: Chapters 49 and 50 of my book are all about techniques for staying on track.
The book is: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free
https://wendyleeds.com/book
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
MORE RESOURCES:
QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety
https://wendyleeds.com/quiz
MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It
https://wendyleeds.com/mini-course
DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life
https://wendyleeds.com/techniques
WAYS TO CONNECT:
I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so. I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:
EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm
© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds -
Should I Go to Therapy? 8 Reasons to See a Therapist
Have you ever thought about seeing a therapist? Or maybe there’s someone in your life you think might benefit from talking to a mental health professional? In this episode I tackle the stigma of seeking help for our mental health in today’s culture. And I share the 8 reasons for talking to a therapist and how it can make a real difference in how we think and feel.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
If you are having suicidal thoughts or plans, please take this seriously:
Call a trusted friend Call or text 988, the Crisis Lifeline Go to the nearest emergency room Call the suicide prevention number 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Chapter 10 of my book is about how to assess a therapist to make sure they are a good fit – including the questions to ask a therapist. The book is: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book
MORE RESOURCES:
QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety
https://wendyleeds.com/quiz
DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life
https://wendyleeds.com/techniques
MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It
https://wendyleeds.com/course
Click here or use the coupon code “SUBSCRIBER” to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I’ll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who’s struggling.
WAYS TO CONNECT:
I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.
EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/
CITATIONS:
1. Robinson, Byran, Ph.D. Bebruary 4, 2021. 47% of Americans Believe Seeking Therapy is a sign of weakness. Forbes.com https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2021/02/04/47-of-americans-believe-seeking-therapy-is-a-sign-of-weakness/?sh=72c00e884413
2. What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/
3. Sack, David, MD. March 18, 2013. 5 Signs It’s Time to Seek Therapy. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-science-meets-the-steps/201303/5-signs-its-time-seek-therapy
© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds -
The Power of Planning: The 4 Steps to Getting Unstuck
Fear can keep us feeling stuck, alone, and helpless. But having an effective plan of action can take us past those fears to get what we really want out of life. Please join me as I share my simple 4-step process for creating that action plan and then putting it to work.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
In my last episode, I covered procrastination – which is also fueled by fear:
Procrastination: 4 Simple Steps to Reduce Its Power Over You (Episode 51)
https://www.wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/2cb1a84a/
Yes, you can safely get your tongue unstuck from a frozen pole! Here’s where I learned how:
Grande, Laura. Feb. 23, 2015. How to Unstick a Tongue From a Metal Pole. Todaysparent.com
https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/how-to-unstick-your-tongue-from-a-metal-pole/
See below for ways to connect with me. I look forward to hearing from you!
MORE RESOURCES:
BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free
https://wendyleeds.com/book
QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety
https://wendyleeds.com/quiz
DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life
https://wendyleeds.com/techniques
MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It
https://wendyleeds.com/course
Click here or use the coupon code “SUBSCRIBER” to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I’ll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who’s struggling.
WAYS TO CONNECT:
I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.
EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/
© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds -
Procrastination: 4 Simple Steps to Reduce Its Power Over You
It may sound counterintuitive, but I believe that procrastination is the act of putting off what you really want in your life. It's a way of cheating yourself out of the life you were born to live. Procrastination can have a substantial impact on our self-esteem, so let's take a good look at its root cause and a 4-step plan for how to break free from procrastination's grip.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free
https://wendyleeds.com/book
MORE RESOURCES:
QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety
https://wendyleeds.com/quiz
DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life
https://wendyleeds.com/techniques
MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It
https://wendyleeds.com/course
Click here or use the coupon code “SUBSCRIBER” to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I’ll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who’s struggling.
WAYS TO CONNECT:
I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.
EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/
© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds
Customer Reviews
So grateful
Wendy’s podcast and book have helped me immensely in dealing with my anxiety. She is very relatable and knowledgeable. Thank you!
Cathy
Thank you so much! You are a big help!
Simple and Effective Strategies!
I’m so glad I found this podcast! Wendy has the kind of vibe I love for personal growth work — she feels like the kind of person I’d meet at a retreat or somewhere and would feel safe enough to be vulnerable with almost immediately. There’s just something about her! Her voice is very comforting, but she’s also quite practical. These podcasts are short (but still packed with legitimately helpful advice) and easy to follow (but not “dumbed down”). I so hope she continues to do more! Maybe answer listener/client questions?? Thanks so much! 5 stars!