Block Out the Noise: Helping Teens and Young Adults Overcome Anxiety
Episodes
44 | Why Traditional Planning Makes Anxiety Worse (2026 Reset)
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the idea of a new year makes your chest tighten instead of feeling hopeful, you are not broken.In this episode, we talk about why planning feels so...
43 | Why Your Body Feels Like the Problem During the Holidays
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays have a way of turning your body into a problem overnight.One minute you’re fine.The next, you’re aware of how your clothes fit, how y...
42 | Why Anxiety Keeps You Stuck (And How to Break the Loop) – Part 2
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being stuck feels exhausting.You know what you want. You see the next step. And somehow, you still end up doing nothing. Not because you are lazy. Not...
41 | What Fear Doesn’t Want You to Know About Your Anxiety
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever felt stuck in your own life, knowing exactly what you want but freezing the moment fear shows up, this episode is for you. Anxiety co...
40 | How to Stop Dimming Your Light: Overcome Anxiety & Self-Doubt
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever stayed quiet so you would not stand out, downplayed your accomplishments, or held yourself back because you did not want to make anyo...
39 | How to Handle Family Pressure During the Holidays
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Holidays are supposed to feel joyful, but for many, they bring pressure, anxiety, and guilt. You want to keep the peace, but you also want to protect ...
38 | When Anxiety Shows Up Out of Nowhere
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re sitting on your couch, minding your business, when your heart starts racing and your chest feels tight. There’s no test, no fight, no deadl...
37 | When Anxiety Makes You Need Constant Reassurance: How to Trust Yourself Again
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself constantly asking, “Are you sure?” or replaying conversations to make sure you didn’t say something wrong, you’re not alo...
36 | Conquering Test Anxiety Before the Holidays Hit: How to Stay Calm When You’re Burnt Out
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever sat down to study and realized you’ve read the same sentence five times and still have no idea what it says? Your heart’s racing, yo...
35 | Is Your Phone Making You Anxious? How Screen Time Impacts Your Mental Health
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You tell yourself you’ll just check one thing, but suddenly, it’s an hour later. Your heart feels heavy, your mind feels cluttered, and instead of...
34 | When You Feel Like You’re Losing Yourself: Navigating Change & Identity
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re changing too much or maybe not enough? Like you’re losing the version of yourself everyone once knew? You’re not alone. I...
33 | Social Anxiety Q&A: How to Speak Up When Fear Shuts You Down
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever walk into a room and instantly feel like all eyes are on you — where you sit, how you sit, whether people are judging you? Your chest tightens,...
32 | When Anxiety Feels Like Depression: 3 Ways to Break the Fall Slump
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Around this time of year, something shifts.You might feel your anxiety climb, your energy crash, and your emotions spiral between motivation and exhau...
31 | Stop Waiting: How Discipline Builds Confidence & Lowers Anxiety
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So often we tell ourselves we need more time—but what we really need is more discipline. In this episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica shares why ...
30 | Overthinking Every Choice? This One Question Ends the Loop
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how the longer you think about a decision, the harder it feels to make? Anxiety loves to trap you in endless “what ifs” — ...
29 | How to Build Real Confidence in 90 Days (Even If You’re Scared to Start)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Later has stolen more dreams than failure ever could. We tell ourselves, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” but weeks turn into years, and anxiety keeps us ...
28 | Stop Letting Fear Choose Your Life (Do This Instead)
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your anxiety wasn’t a stop sign — but a compass pointing you toward who you’re meant to become?In this episode of Block Out the Noise, J...
27 | Anxiety Lied to You. Here’s How to Fight Back.
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety lied to you. It told you that you’re weak, that you can’t handle it, that you’ll never be enough. But here’s the truth: every anxious ...
26 | How to Talk to Teachers When Anxiety Makes It Hard
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt your heart race just at the thought of raising your hand or asking a teacher for help? You’re not alone. For so many teens and young adult...
25 | When Lunch Feels Like the Hardest Part of the Day
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lunch is supposed to be a break, but for many teens and young adults, it feels like one of the most stressful parts of the day. Walking into the cafet...
24 | 7 Strategies to Tackle Back-to-School Anxiety
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling anxious about heading back to school? You’re not alone. Whether you’re starting high school, college, or anything in between, the mix of n...
23 | When Anxiety Won’t Let You Sleep: What to Do When Your Brain Won’t Turn Off
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You finally crawl into bed, exhausted. Your body is ready—but your mind won’t stop.Suddenly you’re replaying every conversation from the day. Wo...
22 | 21 Things I Wish I Could Tell Every Teen With Anxiety (15–21)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final part of our 3-part series on the 21 things every anxious teen needs to hear—and these last seven will stay with you.In this episod...
21 | 21 Things I Wish I Could Tell Every Teen With Anxiety (7–14)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some truths are too powerful to rush. This is part two of our 3-part series on the 21 things every anxious teen needs to hear—and these next seven g...
20 | 21 Things I Wish I Could Tell Every Teen With Anxiety (1–6)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like no one sees how hard you're trying?Like behind the good grades, the smiles, or the “I’m fine”… you're carryi...
19 | You NEED This Morning Routine to Fight Anxiety
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know that feeling—waking up already overwhelmed, anxious, and behind?This episode is for anyone who's tired of starting their day in surviv...
18 | When You're Tired of Being You – Social Anxiety Series: Part 3
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not just anxious—you’re exhausted. Exhausted from trying so hard. From wondering how you’re coming across. From constantly rehearsing w...
17 | Say Yes to Life When Fear Says No – Social Anxiety Series: Part 2
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to say yes—to hanging out with friends, trying something new, showing up somewhere—but anxiety convinced you to stay home?You...
16 | The Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing - Social Anxiety Series: Part 1
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever typed out a message… then deleted it? Rehearsed what to say 10 times before actually saying it— Or stayed quiet altogether because the risk...
15 | The Anxiety Lifeline You Didn’t Know You Needed
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve tried everything. Deep breathing. Journaling. Taking walks. Distracting yourself.But the anxiety still comes back—stronger, louder, more ov...
14 | 5 Things Anxious Teens Wish Their Parents Understood
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a parent watching your teen or young adult struggle with anxiety, it can feel helpless. You’ve tried everything—reassuring them, of...
13 | Am I Being Too Much? Navigating Early Relationship Anxiety
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The beginning of a relationship can feel exciting—and totally overwhelming.Suddenly you’re overthinking texts, doubting how you come across, and w...
12 | 5 Hacks to Finish Finals Strong (Even If You’re Ready to Give Up)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling totally overwhelmed by finals week?If your motivation is gone, your brain is fried, and your to-do list feels impossible—this episode is for...
11 | What to Do When You Feel Behind Everyone Else
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind in life while everyone else has it all figured out?Jessica Davis shares a powerful reminder in this epis...
10 | Why People-Pleasing Is Exhausting You (And What to Do Instead)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly trying to keep everyone happy—even when it’s draining you?In this episode, Jessica Davis, breaks down why people-pleasing leave...
09 | When School Feels Like Too Much: How to Handle Academic Pressure Without Losing Yourself
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like no matter how hard you work, it’s never enough?When you're buried under homework, deadlines, and expectations, it’s easy to lo...
08| Sports Anxiety: How to Stop the Game Day Nerves Before a Sporting Event
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve trained, you’ve practiced, and you know your stuff—so why does it all feel like it’s falling apart the moment game day arrives?You&apos...
07 | When You Are Struggling with Low Self-Esteem and Feeling Unworthy
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you weren’t enough?Not attractive enough, not smart enough, not lovable enough?Maybe you carry guil...
06 | How Do I Handle Social Anxiety & Feel More Confident Around Others
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever catch yourself pretending to scroll at lunch so no one sees you're alone?Avoid eye contact in class just to keep from being called on?Skip s...
05 | Why C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Is the Missing Piece to Overcoming Anxiety
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you’ve tried everything to manage your anxiety—but it still shows up and takes over? You read the tips. You try to stay po...
04 | Why Anxiety Feels Like a Permanent Part of You
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like anxiety is just part of who you are—like it’s always been there and always will be? If you’ve ever said, “I wouldn’t ...
03| How to Feel Confident Even When You Are Second-Guessing Yourself
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like confidence is something other people just have—but you don’t? If anxiety has you second-guessing everything—from how you speak to how ...
02 | Why Anxiety REALLY Holds You Back
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if I say the wrong thing?What if I fail?What if I’m just not enough?In this episode, we dive into the cycle of anxiety that convinces you stayi...
01 | The One Thing Anxiety Doesn’t Want You to Realize
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling like anxiety has taken over—leaving you stuck in your head, replaying every little moment, and second-guessing every decisi...
Trailer: Block Out the Noise Podcast!
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this trailer, Jessica Davis introduces Block Out the Noise—a podcast dedicated to turning down the volume on anxious thoughts and helping you rec...