More Than Anxiety Megan Devito

Do you ever trust your gut feeling in a snap but you have no idea why you're so sure you're right? This week on More Than Anxiety, I'm giving some spoilers for anyone who hasn't read Malcolm Gladwell's book, Blink. I'll explain the idea of thin slicing - how our brains can make surprisingly good decisions based on tiny bits of information and how you can use that intuition to help you when you're feeling anxious.I'm also unpacking the connection between facial expressions, body language,...

In this episode, I'm chatting with Pilates instructor Tabitha Green about how Pilates can help you regulate your nervous system and reduce anxiety. Tabitha explains how Joseph Pilates, the founder of Pilates, designed the method to create a more breathable body, and how this can tap into your nervous system and promote relaxation. We also discuss how breathwork is an integral part of Pilates and how to use breathing exercises to down-regulate your nervous system.Key Takeaways:...

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and completely confused about life as a 40 or 50 something woman?This episode of the More Than Anxiety Podcast tackles perimenopause, the transitional stage leading up to menopause, that we think lasts just a little too long! In this episode I'm talking about the confusing physical & emotional changes you might be experiencing, including:Hot flashesIrregular periodsAnxiety & irritabilityBrain fogSleep problemsEven existential dreadThe good news? You'...

In episode 95 I'm talking with Elle Key, a therapist who specializes narrative transformational coaching. She shares how she uses group therapy sessions and storytelling to help her clients create coping mechanisms and find out where they're stuck, by noticing their body language, emotions and reactions.And, if you've been wondering if therapy or coaching is right for you, we're also clarifying the differences between coaching and therapy, and highlighting how each can help ...

Can you really rewire your brain to manage anxiety and stress? I’m Megan DeVito, and in this episode, we’ll uncover the remarkable science of neuroplasticity and how it can help you feel calmer and more in control of your life. You’ll learn how your brain, much like muscles in the gym, can be trained to form new neurons and synapses, offering a powerful tool for overcoming anxiety.We’ll explore how habitual thoughts and behaviors carve lasting neural pathways in our brains, akin to sledding d...

What if you could relieve anxiety in just one session?In this week's episode of The More than Anxiety Podcast, I'm talking with Niomi Hurley, founder of Get Up and Grow Consulting and host of the Catching the Octopus podcast.Niomi shares her experience in hypnosis, past life regression, and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and how she helps men and women in business leadership and others recover from anxiety quickly.With a background in enhancing workplace psychological safety and l...