The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

837: Toxic Behaviors That Add To Stress And Anxiety

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses behaviors that are harmful to our lives and increase our stress and anxiety. The importance of reducing these behav...

836: Is Self Care Keeping You Anxious

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina presents on a paradoxical topic: that self-care practices could actually be contributing to keeping your anxiety level high! ...

835: Anxiety Exercise and Skipped Heartbeats

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question regarding anxiety, exercise and skipped heartbeats. Some of the physiology behind the sensation o...

834: Floating Stress Away Affirmations

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares some helpful affirmations you can use to float through any stress that comes your way. Initially, the affirmations ar...

833: 9 Myths About Anxiety

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, Gina shares nine common myths that people hold regarding anxiety. From details about the physiological consequences of anxiety to ho...

832: Classic ACP Letting Your Body Turn Down The Stress

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of learning to stimulate your vagus nerve, thereby enabling your body to reduce the stress and anxie...

831: 5 Healing Powers of Solitude

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the great benefits of solitude and alone time. Being alone allows one to reflect on their present condition, recha...

830: 5-Step Process to Reduce Tech-Based Stress

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the critical topic of technology-induced stress and how to better manage it. A multi-step process is shared, inclu...

829: Cultivate Your Happiness Hormones

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the miraculous power of part of our endogenous pharmacopeia: our happiness hormones. Oxytocin and endorphins are ...

828: Wabi Sabi Embracing Imperfection

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina talks about the importance of embracing imperfection, particularly in contrast to the common tendency of holding yourself to ...

827: Medication Bump In the Road and Floating Listener Q and A

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question about a medication change and subsequent increases in anxiety and distress. The fear of the ...

826: Roots Of High Cortisol Levels

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the important role cortisol plays in our anxiety experience. A range of causes of increased cortisol levels is dis...

825: Relaxing From Head To Toe

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares a guided meditation for relaxing your body from head to toe. Similar to the body scan, this process will help you rea...

824: 7 Habits To Find More Serenity

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares seven habits to encourage more peace and serenity in your life. From gratitude and self-observation to calming mornin...

823: Is Perfectionism Keeping You Anxious

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the mindset of perfectionism and how it can contribute to chronic anxiety. Holding yourself to unrealistically hig...

822: 3 Tips If Depersonalization Arises

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses anxiety and the symptoms of depersonalization that can go along with it. Depersonalization symptoms are explained a...

821: Anxiety Relief Through Awareness of Pain

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses anxiety and its association with pain. An analogy between physiological pain and anxiety is drawn and instruction ...

820: How Does Your Anxiety Show Up

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses several common ways in which anxiety shows up for individuals. Through better understanding ourselves and our anxi...

819: 6 Tips to Soothe and Eliminate Anxiety Attacks

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares six practical tips to help you reduce both the frequency and intensity of anxiety attacks. The tips focus on activati...

818: Emotional Competency And Anxiety

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses emotional competence and how it can affect our anxiety. Emotional competence refers to the processes by which we u...

817: Dealing With Stress Constructively

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses constructive coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. In particular, the power of positive affirmations are emph...

816: Anxiety and 4 Conflict Responses

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses how individuals use conflict to respond to anxiety. Some people initiate conflict in response to anxiety, others su...

815: I’m sick of the elephant on my throat! Listener Question

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question regarding an elephant on the throat. Solutions to physical symptoms such as this are suggested, i...

814: Classic ACP Peaceful Reminders When Anxiety Arises

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares statements and sayings with listeners that can help provide peace and calm when anxiety starts to intrude. Gina recom...

813: What To Do With Intrusive Thoughts

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses intrusive thoughts, how to handle them and how to keep them from causing you more anxiety. Studies show essentiall...

812: Feeling Content With Others And Nature As A Sign Of Inner Peace

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses symptom of inner peace number nine: contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature. The notion of inn...

811: Anxiety and Unworthiness

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses feelings and thoughts of unworthiness and how they affect anxiety. Advice regarding how to handle these thoughts a...

810: Classic ACP Anxiety And Living In Your Head Too Much

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses TMS and the work of Dr. Sarno and former ACP guest Steve Ozanich. Many who struggle with TMS and anxiety suffer fr...

809: Understanding Your Vagus Nerve And Anxiety

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the vagus nerve and how you can use techniques to stimulate the vagus nerve to reduce anxiety-panic. We all want t...

808: Classic ACP Peaceful Reminders When Anxiety Arises

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares statements and sayings with listeners that can help provide peace and calm when anxiety starts to intrude. Gina recom...

807: 5 Herbal Teas to Reduce Your Anxiety and Support Sleep

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina reviews a useful component of the anxiety relief toolkit: herbal teas. These five herbs can have a profoundly soothing and ...

806: 5 Way Pets Reduce Your Anxiety And Bring You Health And Happiness

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the miraculous benefits pets can have for anxiety and overall mental health. Five specific ways companion animals ...

805: Classic ACP Feeling Stuck In Anxiety and How To Break Free

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina offers tips and steps to help you break free when feeling like you are stuck in anxiety. Gina emphasizes that clearing anxiety ...

804: Reflections and Affirmations Promoting Calm Flowing Energy

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today;s episode, Gina shares a large number of reflections and affirmations to help provide yourself with calm and soothing. Using the power of la...

803: Easy Actions To Jump Start More Peace And Calm

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares some actionable steps you can take to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and immediately increase your sense ...

802: Mindfulness Basics for Stress Anxiety and Panic

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina covers important content relating to the value of mindfulness for those suffering with high stress, anxiety and panic. Mindf...

801: Anxiety Overstimulation And High Sensitivity Listener Q and A

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question regarding highly sensitive individuals and the overwhelm and anxiety caused by sensory stimul...

800: How To Build Resilience Out Of The Anxiety Struggle

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares some wisdom regarding the possible benefits inherent in the anxiety struggle, particularly in terms of building lifelo...

799: 5 Ways to Relieve The Anxiety Of People Pleasing

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares five methods for reducing people pleasing behaviors and the anxiety related to people pleasing. Not everyone with anx...

798: Don't Misuse Your Imagination

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the power of the human imagination and how to keep it under control it to reduce anxiety. Ideally, we don't want t...

797: How Attachment Fuels Anxiety

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses how attachment to thoughts increases our experience of anxiety. This is a frequent, core cause of chronic anxiety....

796: Stress Fatigue and Your Adrenals

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses adrenal fatigue and stress. The symptoms of adrenal fatigue are identified (such as brain fog and weakness) as are...

795: Delayed Response To Stress Anxiety Can Increase After Stress

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses a phenomenon in which anxiety increases to stress in a delayed manner. Understanding this phenomenon can help you ...

794: Positive Tips to Greater Peace And Calm

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses tips for handling life's challenges with a positive attitude. Using the salve of positivity, we can absorb the dif...

793: The Cycle of Stress Physical Pain and Anxiety

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the role of physical pain in chronic anxiety. A not often talked about topic here on ACP, physical pain, stress an...

792: How Second Fear Drives Anxiety

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses a key driving factor in chronic anxiety: second fear. The nature of how second fear drives anxiety is discussed a...

791: Let Contentment Wipe Out Unhappiness And Anxiety

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina offers listeners a thinking technique for reducing and eliminating unhappiness and anxiety. Learning to embrace the things w...

790: Anxiety and your Stomach Issues

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the effects of anxiety on stomach issues, IBS and indigestion. Activation of the sympathetic nervous system and ou...

789 Classic ACP Anxiety and Attachment 4 Ways To Let Go A Little Easier

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina discusses how attachment to the world, our experience and various entities can substantially impact (increase) our anxiety. Gin...

788: 12 Easy Ways To Reduce Stress

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares 12 activities that will help you reduce stress. High stress is a common cause of anxiety among individuals and there ...

787: Has Anxiety Got You Seeking Reassurance

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the behavior of excessively seeking reassurance. Anxiety sufferers often find comfort in seeking reassurance and fa...

786: 5 Tips To Build A Simple Meditation Practice

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina goes through the critical process of getting started with a meditation practice. The many powerful benefits of meditation ar...

785: Getting Through Withdrawal Or Waves Of Depression And Anxiety

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener email about medication withdrawal and the waves of suffering this can cause in an individual's experie...

784: Overthinking And Social Anxiety

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the vast topic of social anxiety. In particular, there is a focus on how overthinking can aggravate our social anx...

783: Easing Anxiety By Changing Your Story

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares five steps to change your personal narrative for anxiety clearing and general life improvement. From facing, acceptin...

782: Classic ACP Signs of Stress Overload

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina discusses stress and stress overload. The signs of stress, the sources of stress, the effects of stress and key ways to manage ...

781: Giving Yourself Love and Kindness Guided Meditation

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina offers a guided meditation designed to help listeners share with themselves the benevolent healing energies of loving kindnes...

780: 8 Ways You Unconsciously Add To Your Mental Distress

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses eight tendencies people have that contribute to their stress and anxiety load. Additionally, remedies and alternat...

779: Appreciation And Gratitude Pave The Way To Peace And Calm

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses Symptom of Inner Peace Number 8: Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation. Included is some content pertain...

778: Classic ACP Circling the Wormhole of Anxiety While Healing

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Gina talks about the inevitable revisiting of the anxiety wormhole as we progress in our healing. It is natural and common to expe...

777: Cultivating an Upbeat Attitude

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the immediate and long term benefits of developing and maintaining a positive attitude. Positive thinking over tim...

776: Classic ACP Listener Q and A Medication No Longer Working

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What to do when you are faced with your medications no longer working? Everything we do here at Anxiety Coaches Podcast can be done if you are on or n...

775: Morning Anxiety And Stress At Work Listener Q and A

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question regarding morning anxiety. Morning anxiety afflicts many who suffer from anxiety and relates to ...

774: Perceiving Threats And Heightened Anxiety

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses threats, threat perception and our response to them. People suffering with anxiety often have an overactive and ov...

773: Benefits of Solitude for the Anxious

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the immense benefits solitude can have for individuals suffering with anxiety. Included are a number of practical ...

772: How To Bring Your Anxious Mind Back To the Spacious Present

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses using mindfulness and meditation to help quiet anxiety. Returning our attention to the breath is a powerful tool f...

771: Classic ACP Anxious Thinking vs Wise Mind Thinking

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to the realization that all one's thinking isn't true can be a major breakthrough for the anxiety clearing process! Anxiety is very loud and ve...

770: Transforming Stress For More Peace and Calm

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses defusing and reducing stress, particularly through the practices of mantra and meditation. Drawing from the works ...

769: Facing Discomforts

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the process of facing our discomforts. A number of steps for how to approach and execute facing our stressful situ...

768: Mantra And More For Your Nervous System

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina further explores the topic of mantra and how this important tool can help you in your anxiety recovery. Proper selection and...

767: Classic ACP Do The Changing Seasons Make Your Anxiety Surge

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares her wisdom regarding the impact of changing seasons on anxiety. Listen in for many suggestions and tips to make your ...

766: Deep Wisdom Of The Heart To Help Ease Anxiety

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares with listeners the work of Eknath Easwaran and his deep insights into the benefits of practicing meditation. Specific...

765: Anxiety As A Haunted House

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question that considers anxiety metaphorically as a haunted house. The core ACP toolkit is unpacked and e...

764: EFT Tapping Technique For Anxiety

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares a thorough tutorial on how to use EFT tapping to improve peace and calm when faced with anxiety. Tapping is an essent...

763: Practical Neuroscience of Happiness

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses a book by Dr. Rick Hanson entitled Buddha's Brain regarding the brain, mindfulness and happiness. Topics include u...

762: Tips For Working With Mindfulness Challenges

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses challenges clients and listeners face when trying to adopt mindfulness as a way of life. From sleepiness to doubt ...

761: What Mindfulness Really Is

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, Gina further discusses mindfulness and meditation and how easier they are to begin practicing. Comments on benefits and techniques o...

760: Being Mindful vs. Having Mind Full

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the value of mindfulness. From the basic body scan meditation available at the acp website to simply sitting with ...

759: Can You Envision Your Life Without Worry

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the differences between worry and concern. Using the distinct definitions for these mental states that are provide...

758: Mindfulness Benefits Our Bodies Not Just Our Minds

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses a key component of the benefits that practicing mindfulness and meditation holds for our overall well being. Not o...

757: Moving Ahead In Spite Of Despair

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the use of courage to overcome chronic anxiety and the despair that often accompanies it. Using our thoughts, we c...

756: Acceptance As Acknowledgement Of What Is

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses acceptance and the importance of understanding acceptance as a form of allowance of experience, rather than accepta...

755: 14 Tips For Dealing With Surging Stress

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares 14 steps to help you handle the high stress of the contemporary world. From caffeine elimination and increased sleep ...

754: Do You Fear Your Feelings and Emotions?

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the most common fear among her clients: the fear of the fear, as well as the related fear of feelings and emotions...

753: 5 Ways to Keep Negativity at Bay

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares five tips for reducing the influence of negative thinking in our lives. Negative thinking is often associated with ke...

752: Panic Attack First Aid

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina offers listeners a mini first aid kit for panic attacks and high stress anxiety moments. A number of steps are provided for ...

751: 7 Stressful Relationship Types

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses why being on your own can be better than being involved in harmful relationships. Seven specific stressful relatio...

750: Butterfly Inspiration For Reducing Anxiety

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina offers listeners an inspirational butterfly metaphor that doubles as a sort of guided meditation. Learn the wisdom of the bu...

749: 7 Ways to Reduce Everyday Stress For More Peace and Calm

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina offers seven ways to keep the everyday, common stressors from causing us too much upset and harm. From basic organization an...

748: Find More Peace By Not Interpreting the Actions of Others

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the sixth symptom of inner peace: "a loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others". By letting go of the...

747: Staying Tuned In Without Losing Yourself

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses how to navigate the media and social media in such a way that you can stay ware of current events but not suffer wi...

746: Use Your Body to Calm Your Anxious Fearful Brain

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the powerful method of using your body to calm the mind and reduce anxiety. In particular, specific postures are s...

745: Anxiety And Life's Big Questions

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses some of the big questions that often come up within people experiencing anxiety. Often, we can face questions rela...

744: Classic ACP Digital Detox For Anxiety

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Use your digital detox as an awareness practice! We love our screens and they serve us well let's keep it that way with awareness. Article mentioned ...

743: 3 Ways to Stop Fearing Other People's Opinions

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses letting go of what-if questions, particularly in the context of other people's thoughts. It is very important to r...

742: 5 Tips To Stop Encouraging Anxiety And Fear

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares five ways to stop encouraging anxiety and fear from appearing in our lives. From meditation, to using our creative, p...

741: An Appointment With Worry

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares the technique of keeping an appointment with worry. Setting aside a time later in the day to review any worries that ...

740: Getting Beyond Anxiety

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina discusses the overall process of getting beyond anxiety. Fundamental to this discussion is the distinction between sympathet...

739: Boosting Your Immunity While Easing Your Anxiety

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Gina shares a range of suggestions for keeping your body healthy and immune system strong, including anxiety reduction tips. Poin...

738: Warming Up To Pleasure To Quell Anxiety

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, drawing from the works of both Sarah Bon Brannock and Dr. Claire Weekes, Gina discusses the importance of staying occupied as we r...