The ARMC

Kylie & Gina
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Two anxiety ridden Moms and professionals taking on life and work. We've come together to talk about it all and formed The Anxiety Ridden Moms Club or ARMC for short. Welcome to our show, we look forward at what's to come. Thank you for joining us every week for a new episode. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Use Your Words, But Maybe Not In Aisle Five

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    52 min

  2. JAN 7

    How We Teach Kids Strength, Humility, And Heart By Modeling It Ourselves

    Send us a text Empowerment sounds inspiring until you’re navigating school drop-off tears, late-night worries, and the pressure to do it all with a steady smile. We pull the word down to earth and define what it really looks like to raise confident, kind kids who know their worth without slipping into arrogance. The heart of our approach is simple and hard at once: model what we want to teach. If we’re crushed by comparison or tangled in anxious loops, our kids hear that static even when our words are sweet. We unpack the difference between strength and swagger, and why security is quiet. Then we get practical. Not into mirror affirmations? Try small daily intentions that you actually keep. Build consistency before you invite your kids into the habit. We share the underrated power of paying it forward—opening a door, covering a coffee, offering a sincere compliment—as a training ground for courage, empathy, and social confidence. Service reorients the day, softens anxiety’s grip, and shows kids that agency can be gentle. We also talk about anxiety realistically: triggers, 2 p.m. spirals, and how choice returns when we plan reset rituals. Emotions are information, not enemies to hide. Instead of fixing every problem fast, we practice being the steady presence that says, I see this is hard; I’m here. That tone teaches self-regulation better than any lecture. We close with a question to anchor your week: What do you hope your child never has to unlearn—their voice, softness, confidence, or need for connection? If this conversation helped, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a village, and leave a quick review so more anxious moms can find us. Your stories and reflections shape future episodes—send us yours and let’s keep building this together. Support the show

    34 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    From Anxiety To Alignment: A Season Of Growth For Moms

    Send us a text If perfection keeps cracking under real life, you’re not broken—you’re ready for a gentler blueprint. We look back on a year of big anxiety, bigger growth, and the small, stubborn systems that actually hold when the week goes sideways. From money stress and work pressure to substances, friendships, and the laundry-room clutter that steals our mood, we share what worked, what didn’t, and why peace beats perfection every time. We get honest about fear at 3 a.m., the invisible load for working and stay-at-home moms, and why no one is thriving without a village. Money anxiety gets a practical reframe: baby steps, tiny wins, and short money dates that reduce shame and raise clarity. We talk candidly about alcohol, gummies, and nicotine—not to judge, but to ask what truly helps us regulate. We dig into routines that cut friction, boundaries that protect energy, and mother–daughter conversations that build trust through daily, simple check-ins. There’s room for blended family joy, job changes, health scares, and the mindset shift from “why me” to “watch me.” Looking at 2026, we’re choosing soft strength: water before coffee, ten-minute resets, Sunday planning that bends, not breaks. We’re trading all-or-nothing for small-and-steady—micro habits, emotional regulation, and support you can feel. If season two was healing out loud, season three is the rise: becoming our future selves now, in tiny steps that stack. Subscribe, share with a mom who needs a hug and a plan, and leave a review to help this village grow. What’s the first small step you’ll take this week? Support the show

    30 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    Future You, Built Today

    Send us a text We explore how to build a kind, practical relationship with future you through micro moves, honest boundaries and work-life choices that protect your peace. Messy seasons, career shifts and holiday pressure all meet clear tools that reduce anxiety and increase agency. • choosing direction over fixed timelines • micro moves that compound into stability • boundaries without guilt or overexplaining • leaving toxic jobs and environments • balancing security with wellbeing • language shifts that lower anxiety • tiny safety nets and five-minute resets • redefining success, service and happiness • friendship and teamwork in partnerships • holiday overwhelm, presence and compassion If this episode resonated with you, I'd love if you'd subscribe, leave a review, or share it with another mom who might need to hear this You can also connect with us on Facebook or TikTok at V A R M C. We'd love to hear your story Support the show

    35 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Wine, Weed, And Why We Cope

    Send us a text The mind gets loud, the day gets heavy, and the easy fix starts to look like the only fix. We open up about the real reasons moms reach for alcohol, THC, and nicotine to quiet anxiety—then unpack why those choices can boomerang into hangxiety, restless sleep, and rising worry the next day. With humor, candor, and a dash of science, we break down how these substances work in your body, where they can help, and where they quietly take more than they give. We share personal stories from work stress sprints and karaoke nights gone sideways to hard-won lessons about tolerance, blackout lines, and the slippery shift from social to solo use. Then we get practical. You’ll hear the clearest explainer on alcohol’s rebound effect, THC’s dose-and-strain differences (hello indica vs sativa), and why edibles are so easy to overdo. We also dive into nicotine’s biggest trap—temporary relief that actually raises baseline anxiety—and how habit loops keep vapes and cigarettes glued to your daily routine. Most importantly, we offer fast, effective alternatives that don’t wreck your sleep or your next day. Think 30-second cold-face resets, humming and long exhales to nudge the vagus nerve, tiny directed tasks that anchor a racing mind, and low-calorie ritual swaps that preserve the wind-down without the hangover. If you’re sober-curious, cutting back, or just want a smarter toolkit for anxious moments, this conversation is a map: compassionate, honest, and zero shame. Your anxiety wants quick relief. Your future self wants long-term peace. Press play to learn how to honor both—and if this landed with you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more moms can find the village. Support the show

    44 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Fear, Anxiety, And The Stories We Tell

    Send us a text Fear asks a simple question—am I safe—while anxiety writes a whole novel about everything that could go wrong. We pull those threads apart with honesty and humor, from jump scares and snakes to the heavy stuff that keeps parents awake at night: kids walking alone, teens driving, rideshare safety, and the rising noise of true-crime headlines. Our goal isn’t to scare you; it’s to turn raw worry into focused, actionable steps that protect your peace while keeping your family ready. We get practical about modern vigilance. You’ll hear how we handle rideshares (sit behind the driver, share your live route, use presence scripts), what to do in parking lots and gas stations when attention is thin, and how to avoid phone scrolling that blindsides awareness. We also talk about bar and event safety—drink covers, can guards, and simple habits that prevent tampering. On the health side, we address allergy preparedness, from keeping children’s liquid antihistamines on hand to understanding when an EpiPen matters, and why small systems calm the nervous system more than big promises. Then we zoom out to mindset. We walk through a simple loop-breaker: name the fear, bring it into the present, build evidence, practice micro bravery, and talk it out. Fear grows in silence; anxiety loves isolation. Laughter helps too—it cuts the trance and returns you to your body. You’ll leave with a few phrases to interrupt the spiral, ideas for teaching teens real-world safety without scaring them rigid, and a reframing that matters: feeling afraid means you care, but caring shouldn’t cost your peace. If this conversation helps, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a calm, and leave a quick review so other moms can find the show. Your stories fuel this community—DM us on Facebook or TikTok at the ARMC and tell us what tiny brave step you’re taking today. Support the show

    40 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Less Stuff, More Peace

    Send us a text The piles aren’t just messy. They’re loud. We talk about how clutter hijacks an anxious brain with constant micro decisions, lost hours, and rooms that never fully rest. Then we map out the small, repeatable systems that make a home feel like a true sanctuary again—without demanding perfection or a label like “hardcore minimalist.” We start by naming the real cost of stuff: stress spikes from visual noise, the time sink of searching for lost items, and how 40% of housework is actually managing clutter. From there, we share a calmer approach to decluttering for anxious moms: sort by type instead of emptying the whole closet, use the one-in-one-out rule to prevent rebound piles, and lean on the 20/20 lens for “someday” items that never get used. You’ll hear practical tweaks that change the daily baseline—10-minute family resets, a nightly dishwasher run with a morning unload, and simple house rules like “if you get it out, put it away.” These shifts reduce decision fatigue, spread responsibility, and give you back your attention. We also get honest about the emotional side: inherited items, mom guilt over kid art, and the belief that being behind equals being bad at life. It doesn’t. Minimalism here isn’t owning nothing; it’s owning what supports your routines, your people, and your peace. Keep what serves your family, supports your day, or genuinely brings joy. Release the rest. If you need a starting line, choose one object that’s been out for a week and put it where it belongs. That’s momentum. Ready to trade overwhelm for breathing room? Hit follow, share this with a friend who’s drowning in piles, and leave a quick review to help other anxious moms find the show. Tell us your favorite decluttering trick—we’re collecting the best low-effort, high-impact ideas for the whole community. Support the show

    33 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    Holiday Overwhelm, Mom Survival

    Send us a text Holiday magic doesn’t happen by accident—it lands on a mom’s to-do list. We pull back the curtain on the mental load of December: gift lists, schedules, tight budgets, overstimulated kids, and the pressure to make every moment sparkle. Through candid stories (including Santa bags, matching PJs, and an indoor snowball fight that’s equal parts chaos and delight), we sketch a more humane way to get through the season without losing your peace. We talk about what really helps. Boundaries that protect bedtime and sanity. Budgets that align with your values so January isn’t a regret spiral. Practical planning for meals and hosting that swaps frantic sprints for a calm, prepped oven schedule. Wrapping and gifting strategies that cut the workload while keeping the magic alive—mixing bags and bows, wrapping as items arrive, and auditing mid-December to keep things fair without overdoing it. We also make room for the tender side of the holidays: grief, complicated family dynamics, and the way old wounds resurface around the tree. Presence beats perfection. We offer ways to honor losses, practice small gratitude rituals, and schedule one act that’s just for mom—because tiny restorations protect your bandwidth more than any perfect tablescape ever will. Along the way, we share wins, laugh at the mess, and invite you to grow with us by picking up Unfuck Yourself by Gary John Bishop for a little mindset tune-up. Whether you’re an early decorator or a December 24 diehard, you’ll leave with calmer mornings, tighter boundaries, sustainable traditions, and permission to make the season simple and real. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a softer December, and leave a review to help other moms find the support they deserve. Support the show

    37 min
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Two anxiety ridden Moms and professionals taking on life and work. We've come together to talk about it all and formed The Anxiety Ridden Moms Club or ARMC for short. Welcome to our show, we look forward at what's to come. Thank you for joining us every week for a new episode. 

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  • Creator
    Kylie & Gina
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The ARMC
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