Anxiety and Free

Marquita Myrick
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Anxiety doesn't define your limits. Discover your joy with The Anxiety & Free Podcast. Marquita Myrick, a seasoned psychotherapist, guides you to a life where freedom and mental well-being coexist. We dive deep into a variety of mental health topics, offering insights and tools for navigating everything from anxiety to depression and beyond. Ready to close the gap and find your peace? Tune in weekly. DISCLAIMER The information in this podcast is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health or medical advice.

  1. May 27

    E22: The Perimenopause Pause-Part I

    In this episode, Marquita discusses her journey through the perimenopause phase, sharing personal experiences, symptoms, and insights into managing this transition. Whether you're in a similar phase or curious about perimenopause, this episode offers relatable stories and practical advice. Main Topics Covered: The concept of perimenopause and when it beginsKey symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, sleep issues, and mood changesPersonal experiences with perimenopause and how treatments have helpedThe impact on family and relationshipsNon-traditional approaches to managing symptomsThe importance of talking openly about perimenopause with loved onesUpcoming episodes on medical interventions and therapy benefitsResources: Understanding Perimenopause - Mayo ClinicBenefits of Therapy for Menopause - American Psychological AssociationTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the perimenopause pause and recent hiatus00:30 - Why the episode was delayed and the importance of self-care01:27 - Definition of perimenopause and its onset in women’s lives01:52 - Common symptoms including irregular periods and hot flashes03:14 - Personal experience with hot flashes and body temperature changes04:12 - How hot flashes impact daily life and family interactions05:07 - Sleep problems and mood swings during perimenopause06:04 - Changes in cholesterol and dietary considerations06:57 - Decreased fertility and emotional aspects07:26 - Brain fog and cognitive challenges08:54 - Vaginal dryness and other physical symptoms09:22 - Bone health and prevention of osteoporosis10:14 - Importance of rest and self-care routines10:39 - Uncommon symptoms like itchy ears and their connection to perimenopause11:08 - Treatments discussed, including hormone and non-hormonal options11:37 - Signs of increased energy and overall feelings of well-being12:06 - Reflection on the long pause, medical testing, and treatment decisions13:05 - Communicating with children about perimenopause and its impact13:34 - Preview of upcoming episodes on medical treatments and therapy benefits14:05 - Personal decision to explore non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle changes14:32 - Invitation for feedback and closing remarks Resources & Links: ➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @marquitamyricklpc📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭?𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

    13 min

  2. Jan 19

    E21: Why Big Changes Require Big Support

    In this episode, Marquita discusses the recent open enrollment for health insurance and its implications for mental health. She draws parallels between qualifying life events that allow individuals to change their health insurance and the significant life events that could warrant seeking therapy. Marquita emphasizes that events such as marriage, divorce, birth, death, and job loss are not only pivotal moments in life but also opportunities for personal growth and healing through therapy. She encourages listeners to rethink these events as triggers for seeking mental health support rather than waiting for crises to arise. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Open Enrollment and Mental Health 00:58 Qualifying Life Events and Therapy 04:20 The Impact of Death and Job Loss on Mental Health 08:05 Encouragement to Seek Therapy ➡️ Next Steps 1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations. 2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode. 3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback! 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: ⁠⁠https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/... 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

    10 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    E20: Understanding Your Mental Health Capacity

    In this episode, Marquita discusses the concept of capacity in mental health, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's limits and the signs of the pop culture term "functional depression." She shares personal experiences and insights on how to identify when one has reached their maximum capacity and the necessity of seeking help. The conversation highlights the importance of self-care, the role of mental health professionals, and the need to take action for better mental wellness. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Capacity in Mental Health 04:34 Recognizing Functional Depression 10:21 Seeking Help and Support 14:04 Taking Action for Mental Wellness ➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭?𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: ⁠https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/...𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/DISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

    14 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    E19: The Trauma-Informed Holiday: Mental Preparation & Self-Care Checklist

    In this episode, Marquita discusses the concept of a trauma-informed holiday, providing listeners with a mental preparation and self-care checklist to navigate the emotional challenges that often arise during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of understanding personal triggers, creating safe spaces, establishing signals for support, and implementing breaks to manage stress. The episode also highlights the significance of prioritizing self-care and the right to say no to situations that may be harmful or uncomfortable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode 02:42 Understanding Holiday Triggers and Trauma 05:02 Creating Safe Spaces During the Holidays 08:18 Establishing Signals for Support 10:41 Implementing Breaks and Reset Rules 13:07 Using Routine Tasks as Excuses 15:49 Bookending the Day for Mental Health 18:14 The Right to Say No: Prioritizing Self-Care ➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭?𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/...𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/DISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

    20 min

  5. 11/05/2025

    E18: Consistency Culture: Is it helping you, or holding you hostage?

    In this episode, Marquita delves into the concept of 'consistency culture' and its impact on personal and professional life. She shares personal experiences and challenges with maintaining consistency, especially after moving to Maine. Marquita discusses the societal pressures of being consistent, the toxic aspects of consistency culture, and how it affects mental health. She emphasizes the importance of redefining consistency to fit individual lifestyles and encourages listeners to identify areas where they are consistent and build on them. The episode also touches on parenting, marriage, self-care, and mental health, offering insights into how consistency can be beneficial in these areas. ➡️ Next Steps 1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations. 2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode. 3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback! 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/speakerrequest/ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/ DISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

    21 min

  6. 10/19/2025

    E17: How to Defuse Negative Thoughts

    In this episode, Marquita Myrick introduces the concept of Cognitive Defusion, a technique from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aimed at helping individuals manage negative thoughts. She explains how to visualize these thoughts and offers practical strategies for pushing them away to gain perspective. The episode emphasizes the importance of asking open-ended questions to foster psychological flexibility and encourages listeners to consider therapy for additional support. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Diffusion in ACT 01:55 Understanding the Concept of Diffusion 04:04 Practical Application of Diffusion Techniques 05:48 Conclusion and Encouragement for Therapy ➡️ Next Steps 1. Like, Subscribe, and Follow for more mental health conversations every week. 2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode. 3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—we value your feedback! 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/ DISCLAIMER The information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

    6 min

  7. 09/29/2025

    S2 E8: How to Make Therapy Sessions More Impactful

    In this episode of the Anxiety and Free Podcast, Marquita Myrick discusses how to make therapy sessions more impactful, shares personal experiences, and emphasizes the importance of providing therapists with comprehensive mental health information. She also talks about her own health journey, including a recent diagnosis, and the significance of collaborative care in therapy. ➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations every week.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—we value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/DISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

    27 min

  8. 09/15/2025

    S2 E7: The Silent Struggle: A Therapist Explains How to Cope With Loneliness

    In this episode, Marquita Myrick delves into the topic of loneliness, exploring how it manifests in various aspects of life and offering therapeutic insights on addressing it. She shares personal experiences and strategies to help listeners navigate feelings of isolation, emphasizing the importance of connection and self-compassion.Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Loneliness00:03:00 Therapeutic Approaches00:06:00 Personal Experiences00:09:00 Building Connections00:12:00 Self-Compassion and Action➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations every week.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—we value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/DISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

    12 min
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Anxiety doesn't define your limits. Discover your joy with The Anxiety & Free Podcast. Marquita Myrick, a seasoned psychotherapist, guides you to a life where freedom and mental well-being coexist. We dive deep into a variety of mental health topics, offering insights and tools for navigating everything from anxiety to depression and beyond. Ready to close the gap and find your peace? Tune in weekly. DISCLAIMER The information in this podcast is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health or medical advice.

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  • Creator
    Marquita Myrick
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marquita Myrick
  • Show Website
    Anxiety and Free