Anxiety Relief With The Sisters - Helping Your Mind Find Peace

The Anxiety Relief Sisters - Violeta & Jutka Zuggo
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Feeling Anxious? Feel calmer and get much needed anxiety relief. Listen to Real Anxiety Relief With The Sisters - Helping Your Mind Find Peace. Calm your anxious mind with The Sisters,  the podcast show for mental health that will give you the tools you need to manage your life and your anxiety. Anxiety and overwhelm is on the rise today and most of us experience it in some form or other. The Sisters, Violeta and Jutka Zuggo are clinical hypnotherapists, business women, authors, wives and mother’s of wonderful grown up children! As hosts of their show they chat about real stuff that empowers, excites and inspires well-being! Always looking to share their point of view and expertise on how you can manage your anxiety and mental health so as to enjoy life!  If you are in need of anxiety relief and want to learn how to manage your mental health follow Real Anxiety Relief With The Sisters - Helping Your Mind Find Peace so as not to miss an episode! New episode weekly every Wednesday! #anxietyrelief #mentalhealth #mind #health #anxiety #therapy #relationships #theenglishsisters #psychology #anxietyreliefsisters  

  1. 3d ago

    The Art of Allowing: Anxiety Relief through Acceptance

    Send us Fan Mail What happens to your mind and your relationships when life goes from comfort to chaos, and you’re forced to start again? We begin with that jolt, then follow the thread that matters most for anxiety relief: the moment you stop fighting reality and come back to what’s here, right now. When the brain keeps time-travelling into regret or worry, the body pays the price, so we slow everything down and talk about a practical way out.  We share simple mindfulness techniques you can use immediately without “doing meditation properly”: one breath, one sensory detail, one quiet check-in with your body. From the oddly grounding experience of noticing a bad smell in a washing machine to the focus needed for a golf swing, we keep returning to the same point: overcomplication fuels stress, and simplicity creates space. We also talk about procrastination, especially the health and life admin that anxious minds avoid, and why unfinished tasks quietly clog your mental bandwidth.  Perfectionism gets a fresh reframe too. We explore the older meaning of “perfect” as thoroughly and wholeheartedly, and how that shift can disarm the inner critic and help you create, work, and live with more ease. A story about calming a squealing piglet with a spontaneous nursery rhyme brings warmth to the conversation and highlights how attention and care regulate us all, no matter our age.  If you’ve been craving calm, clarity, and a gentler relationship with your own mind, listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. What helps you return to the present fastest? Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube  Channel Follow us on Social Media

  2. Sep 30

    How to Quiet Your Inner Critic for Anxiety Relief | Mental Health Tips

    Send us Fan Mail That constant voice in your head can sound like “motivation”, but it often turns into a stream of criticism that drains your confidence and ramps up anxiety. We talk candidly about the “chitter chatter” many of us live with, why it can feel non-stop, and how a single harsh thought can set off a whole body stress response. As therapists, we also share a simple intervention you can use in the moment: name the nasty chatter and tell it, directly, to stop. The quiet that follows can be the start of a different relationship with your mind. From there, we get into self-forgiveness and why it matters for stress management and emotional wellbeing. Regret and rumination keep you stuck replaying arguments, mistakes, and “should have” moments, even when you cannot change the past. We explore why being gentler with yourself is not indulgent, it is practical. When you stop attacking yourself for being human, you free up energy to make better choices today, not perfect choices, just better ones. We also look at where this inner critic comes from: family habits, cultural banter that lands like a bruise, and a world that teaches productivity but rarely teaches emotional intelligence. We share ways to tune into what you are truly feeling, how to spot emotions in your body, and how small mindful routines can help, including five minutes a day of kindness, choosing silence, and doing simple repetitive tasks that calm the mind. If you want anxiety relief tools, self-compassion practices, and a kinder inner voice you can actually believe, press play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. What is one kind sentence you want to hear in your own head today? Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube  Channel Follow us on Social Media

  3. Sep 23

    The Feelings You Never Let Out (REPLAY)

    Send us Fan Mail We talk about the emotions we block without realising and how they can surface later as anxiety, anger, numbness or even physical symptoms. We share personal childhood stories to show how healing starts when we acknowledge what happened and allow ourselves to feel safely.  • emotions we often repress, including anger, sadness, frustration, grief and guilt  • how repressed feelings differ from consciously suppressing emotions to cope  • a childhood separation that shaped our grief and coping styles  • why the body releases emotion during massage and touch  • how feeling unsafe at home can become adult patterns and limiting beliefs  • practical ways to process emotions, including therapy, books and inner child work  • why naming feelings helps children build emotional health  Let us know what you think, and do come and see us on YouTube and listen to the podcast wherever you get your podcast from, and send us a text message. We love to hear from you.  Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube  Channel Follow us on Social Media

  4. Sep 16

    The Truth About Grief And Why We Try To Escape It

    Send us Fan Mail You can be heartbroken and still be alive to the day around you, and that tension is exactly where healing starts. We’re two therapist sisters, and we talk candidly about stress, anxiety, and the quiet habit many of us slip into when life hurts: trying to fast-forward our own days. When your mind is locked on what’s wrong, it can feel impossible to notice anything good, but we explore how attention can be trained, gently and realistically, towards gratitude and appreciation without pretending suffering is not real. One of us shares the shock of sudden bereavement after 42 years of marriage, including the first impulse to wish the weeks away and the slow return of steadier ground: remembering love, letting laughter sit beside tears, and asking the hard question, “If today were my last day, would I want to spend it wishing it away?” We also talk about how grief shows up in many forms, from divorce to job loss to medical procedures, and why people often underestimate the emotional impact of “routine” events. We break down practical coping strategies for anxiety relief and grief support: catching unhelpful thought patterns, using the simple check “is this helpful to me?”, and building tiny anchors of normality through self-care routines. We also share how mindfulness in nature, sunlight, flowers, the moon, can soothe the nervous system, and why connection matters when loneliness feels desolating. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave us a review so more people can find the support. Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube  Channel Follow us on Social Media

  5. Sep 9

    Why Your Gut Instinct Matters More Than You Think

    Send us Fan Mail “That’s not true” can be the spark for anxiety, arguments, and weeks of silent resentment. We take a different approach: truth is often your personal version of what you saw, heard, and felt, and someone else can experience the same moment in a completely different way. Once you stop treating truth like a verdict, you can start using it as a tool for self-awareness and calmer communication. We talk about why so many of us hide what feels true, especially when we are people pleasing or trying to fit in. From childhood friendship pressure to adult social expectations, it is easy to override your gut instinct and say yes when you mean no. We share practical ways to pause, reflect, and re-check what “rings true”, including using both instinct and reason so your boundaries feel steady rather than reactive. Family dynamics come up too: what happens when parents project dreams on to their children, or when we get stuck judging entire generations as if everyone fits in the same box. We explore how flexibility keeps you moving forwards, how curiosity can soften conflict in relationships, and how learning to listen to another person’s truth can make your world feel bigger, kinder, and less tense. If this resonates, subscribe for more anxiety relief tools, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave us a review. What’s your truth right now, and where do you need to honour it more? Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube  Channel Follow us on Social Media

  6. Sep 2

    Overcoming Self Sabotage How to Embrace the Life You Deserve (REPLAY)

    Send us Fan Mail We unpack self-sabotage as the sneaky moment we block our own progress right when something good is about to happen. We share real-life examples from dating, work, confidence, and even getting a pet, then map out practical ways to spot the pattern and stop it.  • defining self-sabotage and why it often feels unconscious  • common signs like cancelling plans, procrastinating, picking fights, and messing up key moments  • links with low self-esteem, insecure attachment, fear of getting hurt, and fear of the unknown  • everyday examples across relationships, career promotions, business ideas, body image, gym anxiety, and personal style  • how perfectionism can trigger avoidance when it cannot be 100%  • making change manageable by focusing on one step rather than the whole future  • building awareness by reflecting, writing patterns down, and challenging negative self-talk  • noticing how friends and workplace groups can pull you back when you try to evolve  • remembering you cannot stay stuck just to avoid upsetting other people  Thanks for all your support. And please do follow us and leave a review because every little review counts.  We'd love to hear from you in the comments Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube  Channel Follow us on Social Media

  7. Aug 26

    The Pursuit of Kindness and How it Relieves Anxiety (REPLAY)

    Send us Fan Mail We explore why kindness is not just a moral ideal but a practical way to calm anxiety by boosting control, connection, and confidence. We unpack the “helper’s high”, share real life examples where kindness helps and where it does not get returned, and end with a reminder to bring the same kindness to our own inner voice.  • kindness as a simple anxiety relief hack  • the helper’s high and how reward centres in the brain respond to giving  • why feeling in control reduces anxiety  • being extra kind before stressful moments like public speaking  • social interaction with strangers as a dopamine boost  • the post pandemic “invisible mask” and rebuilding everyday connection  • what happens when your kindness is met with curtness  • kindness at work including isolated or mundane jobs  • stress in healthcare roles and the ripple effect of small humane gestures  • being kind to yourself through kinder self-talk and self-esteem  Please do take the time to leave a review and follow us as well on Instagram.  If it was, please share it and um share it with your family and friends.  Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube  Channel Follow us on Social Media

  8. Aug 19

    The Importance of Human Touch (REPLAY)

    Send us Fan Mail We are taking a summer break so we are digging into our previous archives and today we share the importance of hugs. We count fruit and veg like it’s medicine, yet we ignore one of the simplest forms of human care: touch. We’re asking a cheeky question with a serious point behind it: what would change if you aimed for five hugs a day? Not just romantic hugs either, but safe, gentle, respectful touch that reminds your body you’re not on your own, from a proper cuddle with family to a reassuring hand on the arm when you’re struggling.  We talk about why physical touch matters for stress relief and emotional regulation, and how the pandemic made so many of us realise what we’d been missing. From babies thriving with skin to skin contact to older children who still quietly look for closeness, we unpack the signs people give when they want comfort, and how easy it is to miss them when life is busy and everyone’s on a separate device. We also share the idea of longer “healing hugs”, and why letting the other person choose when a hug ends can feel profoundly calming.  Consent and boundaries are a big part of this conversation. Not everyone enjoys touch, and that has to be respected, whether it’s personal preference or neurodivergence. We also touch on the tricky balance in schools and childcare between safeguarding and giving young children the comfort they need. If you’re feeling lonely or you live alone, we share a simple self soothing technique you can do anywhere, based on a havening style self hug.  If this sparks something for you, listen, share it with a friend who needs a bit of warmth, and subscribe for more. After you’ve listened, tell us in the comments: are you going to try five hugs a day? Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube  Channel Follow us on Social Media

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Feeling Anxious? Feel calmer and get much needed anxiety relief. Listen to Real Anxiety Relief With The Sisters - Helping Your Mind Find Peace. Calm your anxious mind with The Sisters,  the podcast show for mental health that will give you the tools you need to manage your life and your anxiety. Anxiety and overwhelm is on the rise today and most of us experience it in some form or other. The Sisters, Violeta and Jutka Zuggo are clinical hypnotherapists, business women, authors, wives and mother’s of wonderful grown up children! As hosts of their show they chat about real stuff that empowers, excites and inspires well-being! Always looking to share their point of view and expertise on how you can manage your anxiety and mental health so as to enjoy life!  If you are in need of anxiety relief and want to learn how to manage your mental health follow Real Anxiety Relief With The Sisters - Helping Your Mind Find Peace so as not to miss an episode! New episode weekly every Wednesday! #anxietyrelief #mentalhealth #mind #health #anxiety #therapy #relationships #theenglishsisters #psychology #anxietyreliefsisters  

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