Anxiety Warriors Podcast Anxiety Warriors

"Women are so vocal about being childfree because our society repeatedly treats motherhood as both the default AND the gold standard."

On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about being childfree people. They both came to that way of life in very different ways. They share stories about uncomfortable conversations, facing judgments, how it's affected their lives in terms of their anxiety and mental health (for better and for worse). The Warriors offer some of their go-to strategies for  dealing with varying situations and feelings that arise, and provide listeners with some good advice for what to say and more importantly what NOT to say to folks about their family or family plans/decisions and WHY. 



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"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you."

On today's next installment of Anxiety Diaries, a mini series, Abby and Margot share about the latest and not so greatest of anxiety struggles that they're grappling with. In this free form discussion the Warriors talk about what's been weighing on them lately and offer each other real time support and reflection as well as just holding space for each other's truths. Today's topics are about Margot's anxiety and annoyance surrounding people always asking vaguely to "collab" on Instagram and the best way to navigate those conversations. Abby shares her anxiety around the current housing market and the ridiculous prices of new homes (and the crazy high interest rates!) and the isolation she feels being stuck in the burbs.

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The most effective way to do it is to do it." -Amelia Earhart

On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Brittany Shillingford. Brittany is a mental health counselor, Mom of 2, and a small business owner of Bizzy B Crafts. She shares about her anxiety journey in all aspects of life, but particularly as it relates to being a small business owner. Everything from financial stress, social media, and tying her sense of self worth to her sales, etc. She talks about the lack of certainty that comes with the territory, and the constant inundation of thoughts of "Is this going to be enough?" Even with the challenges of small biz life, Brittany offers so many useful reframes and strategies that she's been able to do to help her take on this and every season of life. She talks about how to combat negative self talk, and show up for herself, and more. A motto that's been instrumental in reminding her of her power is "It's not too late." It's one that's going to stick with the Warriors for a long time.



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"First impressions are important. but the last impression we leave a person will often leave the most lasting impression."

Today's episode is all about first impressions. Abby and Margot share what first impressions feel like in the mind and body and how it can often shape shift both during and then again after a first impression is made. Feelings like awkwardness, feeling misunderstood, worrying about behaviors both verbal and non verbal, and more. They share stories about times in their life when a first impression left a lasting impression (on their psyche at least), and what they did and continue to do to navigate the challenging and uncomfortable feelings that sometimes arise in trying to manage outcomes and expectations. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at:

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"Accept-then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it." -Eckhart Tolle

On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Gabrielle Jacobson. Gabrielle is a former Oxford physics student who has transformed into a dedicated data scientist and coach. She channels her years of anxiety and learning about herself into mentoring others, volunteering to help people with their University applications and she's especially passionate about helping women who've experienced similar pressures on their journey. She shares that she recalls anxiety starting around age 10 and notes that she specifically felt it as a student when each year the coursework became more challenging. She talks about the ripple effect that academic anxiety seeped out into other areas of her life as well. Gabrielle shares that when she entered University, she began to work towards creating healthier habits surrounding her anxiety, such as therapy, tracking feelings, educating herself on the cyclical nature of her anxiety, finding community and more. Gabrielle's superpower is finding acceptance in where she's at, and meeting her needs with a sense of flow and empowerment.



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"Oh now I get it." -Said no one ever after being mansplained to.

On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about the experience of being mansplained to. It had started with a viral video that they shared of Pro golfer, Georgia Ball being mansplained at while she was filming a video for her IG at the driving range. It unsurprisingly enraged the Warriors, so they knew it was time to chat about this ridiculous phenomenon. That is when a man talks at a woman for any amount of time, usually unsolicited, and often about a subject that she knows a good amount about. Note: Even if she doesn't, that doesn't open doors for 'education' or offering up opinions. They share stories of being mansplained to, and reflect on why they have hope that the situation can continue to improve and some useful steps to take to lessen the mansplaining. Side note: No men were hurt in the recording of this podcast. If you're hurt after listening, feel free to not tell us about it. 

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