The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina speaks about the origins of anxiety. Using an understanding of the causal framework of life to high stress to high anxiety to panic attacks, Gina suggests solutions to help remove the later stages of this progression. The origins of anxiety are natural but you do not need to suffer with it anymore.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Resistance creates suffering. Stress happens when your mind resists what is. The only problem in your life is your mind's resistance to life as it unfolds.-Dan Millman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of a regular meditation practice in helping anxiety sufferers find their way back to peace and calm during moments of high anxiety. Gina emphasizes that meditation is a long-term wellness practice and not a quick fix. Gina points listeners to the body-scan meditation as a place to start.BodyScan Linkhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/body-scanTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:The things that trouble our spirits are within us already. In meditation, we must face them, accept them, and set them aside one by one.-Christopher Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about the differences between solitude in the positive sense and isolation in the more negative sense. The listener attributes her own fear to the uncertainty that going out and interacting with others entails. Listen in as Gina answers this question and provides guidance and support around the issue of loneliness.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Language has created the word "loneliness" to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word "solitude" to express the glory of being alone.-Paul Tillich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses an article by Kira M. Newman regarding scientific insights about happiness. Specifically, significant findings are observed in the domains of: positive solitude, feeling active, and future mindedness. Gina shares much of the article and offers her own thoughts on these findings.Link to the article by Kira M, Newman mentioned in the episodeThree Emerging Insights About Happinesshttps://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_emerging_insights_about_happinessTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:My anxiety doesn't come from thinking about the future but from wanting to control it.—Hugh Prather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina guides listeners through a meditation to help listeners practice being with challenges mindfully. Listen to Gina's relaxing voice as she carries you through a calming, peaceful meditation.Ed Halliwell's Mindfulness Bookhttps://amzn.to/2LrBGoBTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it.-Sharon Salzberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses an article by Ed Halliwell regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness training for reducing addictive habits and behaviors. The article demonstrates that teaching people to stay present in the moment is significantly beneficial to their overall well-being.The Science and Practice of Staying Present Through Difficult Times Articlehttps://www.mindful.org/science-practice-staying-present-difficult-times/To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.-Thich Nhat Hanh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the difference in speed of healing between the mind and the body with regard to anxiety and panic. We often understand how to heal ourselves before the body is ready to make the necessary changes to clear anxiety and panic. Accepting that the body lags our mind with regard to clearing anxiety-panic will help us endure the symptoms we so hope to eventually overcome.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.-Og Mandino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the important topic of retreat and freezing when anxiety-panic symptoms present themselves and how these responses can cause the further increase of the very anxiety-panic symptoms we are trying to avoid. Gina advises to float and to put one foot in front of the other when presented with these symptoms.Episode 326 "Floating With Anxiety" mentioned in the showhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/326-floating-with-anxietyTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Fear is contagious and so is courage.-Elizabeth Gilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡Looking for a touchstone, a simple reminder to check-in and gain more peace? Today's 3-2-1 Mini Check-In is just for you! Gina gives 3 simple and easy to do ways to open or close your day adding to more calm and happiness.Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:The miracle of gratitude is that it shifts your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see. -Dr. Robert Holden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina goes into some detail regarding Claire Weekes' acceptance and specifically discusses acceptance in the context of the body. Using mindfulness and awareness, Gina advises bringing our acceptance down into the body and allowing the inherent wisdom of our senses to help us clear our anxiety. Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:For, after all, the best thing one can do when it is raining, is to let it rain.-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the breath and its role in maintaining a peaceful body-mind complex. Gina uses this knowledge of the breath to guide listeners on a peaceful meditation with special attention on the breath.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.–Thich Nhat Hanh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses a key component of chronic anxiety: reactive fear. Gina orients her discussion to the distinction between original fear and reactive fear. Through learning to control our response to the original fear, we can significantly reduce our susceptibility to panic and anxiety.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:We are more often frightened than hurt, and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.—Seneca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of sleep for cleansing the brain of toxins. Drawing on an article by Dr. Mauro Zappaterra, Gina outlines the role of the Glymphatic system in maintaining healthy brain function. This system can also be activated during mediation and deep body work.Glymphatic System Dr. Mauro Zappaterrahttps://www.holdingspace.com/news/2018/7/19/the-brains-glymphatic-systemTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.-William Penn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses some core lifestyle changes that help provide relief and speed recovery from anxiety. From meditation to sleep to gratitude, you have heard them all before on ACP, and Gina continues to drive in the point that these techniques work! Listen in for tips on how to implement these core changes to you life and begin to experience anxiety relief today!To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Progress begins with the belief that what is necessary is possible.-Norman Cousins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses stress and how it can be interpreted as being both helpful and harmful. Research shows that people's beliefs about stress affect how stress impacts their lives and health. Reframing stress as a positive force in our lives can make a big difference in how stress affects you. Gina describes these research findings and offers advice on how to make stress a more welcome guest in our lives.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.-Lou Holtz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of pausing to take stock of what is truly real in our situation as we experience anxiety. Gina emphasizes the distinction between our own personal fear and the reality of what is around us. Gina reinforces the importance of acceptance and guides listeners through a brief meditation exercise.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Healing requires from us to stop struggling, but to enjoy life more and endure it less.-Darina Stoyanova Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina interviews Jessica, a coaching client who found Gina through the podcast. Jessica discusses what brought her to seek Gina out in the first place, how Gina was able to help her and how well she is doing today. Listen in for a behind the scenes look into Gina's coaching services.Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. ―Confucius Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina draws from the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza to discuss the power of the placebo effect and how it can help with anxiety. There has been much scientific study elucidating the placebo effect and Gina reviews key studies and how you can empower yourself with this knowledge today.Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit audible.com/coachgina or text coachgina to 500500.Brian Johnson episodehttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/195-philosophers-notes-brian-johnson-shres-his-wisdom-on-anxietyTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:The greatest force in the human body is the natural drive of the body to heal itself - but that force in not independent of the belief system. Everything begins with belief. What we believe is the most powerful option of all.-Norman Cousins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about relationships and the fear and anxiety that result from a lost relationship. This listener is particularly concerned over the factor of age in his view of the limitations he faces in terms of relationships. Gina offers coaching and guidance for relationships and how to avoid excessive anxiety around this issue.An older episode on relationships: https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/161-how-to-find-relief-from-relationship-anxietyGet Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.-Helen Keller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina reviews the phenomenon of morning anxiety and seeks to calm and soothe those who may be experiencing it with the knowledge that the occurrence is entirely natural and normal. Gina describes her own personal experience with morning anxiety and provides four tips to help listeners reduce their morning anxiety.Link to another episode about morning anxietyhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/254-soothing-morning-anxietyGreat Book for further exploring anxiety and stress!Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illnesshttps://amzn.to/32ETGnfTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.-Buddha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about self care and how to engage in the practice with limited time and energy. Gina answers the question, drawing from a recent post by Leo Babauta. In the post, the importance of self care is described and three clear steps to implementing self care are defined.Zen Habits Self Love posthttps://zenhabits.net/self-love/Great Book for further exploring anxiety, stress and care of the body!Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illnesshttps://amzn.to/32ETGnfTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:We need a spiritual path and we need to be able to bring it to life and not just admire it from a distance… or, keep postponing things…. it’s going to be so great when I’m 20 and I can just meditate all the time. Or, once the kids are out of the house, I will be so free. Whatever it is we might do… It’s just procrastination.-Sharon Salzberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the R.A.I.N. practice used to help find relief during anxious moments. The acronym was recently adjusted and is considered improved. Listen in as Gina describes how you can use this process of Recognize, Allow, Investigate with gentle attention and Nurture, to help yourself during high anxiety moments!Older R.A.I.N. episode 167https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/167-clearing-stress-and-anxiety-with-rainRadical Acceptancehttps://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Tara-Brach-ebook/dp/B000FC2NHG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1506823845&sr=1-1&keywords=radical+acceptance&linkCode=sl1&tag=acp001-20&linkId=d1aac0c00baf9d77dec786a07d3b9609To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom.-Tara Brach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question about uncertainty and anxiety related to travel she plans to undertake. Gina offers her well reasoned thoughts about how plans for the future can cause us anxiety in the present and how we can best overcome this challenge.Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:It's not a terrible thing that we feel fear when faced with the unknown. It is part of being alive, something we all share.-Pema Chodron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the distinction between parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems and how to use our understanding of these systems to help us regulate our response to stress and anxiety provoking circumstances. Gina identifies a number of symptoms associated with our sympathetic nervous system response as well as methods to get us back to our peaceful, rest and digest state.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:True stability results when presumed order and presumed disorder are balanced. A truly stable system expects the unexpected, is prepared to be disrupted, waits to be transformed.- Tom Robbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, learn what your Wise Mind is and how to access its intuitive anxiety-panic healing messages. Gina guides you through a quick meditation locating your wise mind which is perhaps not where you expected!Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. -Peace Pilgrim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina explores the critical topic of personal boundaries and how weak or otherwise poorly established boundaries can lead to chronic anxiety. Gina offers listeners a number of good practices for maintaining strong and healthy boundaries, ensuring the best mental health and social clarity possible.Link to Boundaries by Dr. Henery Cloud and Dr. John Townsendhttps://amzn.to/2Iz5v6cTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing. Consequences give us the pain that motivates us to change.-from Boundaries by Dr. Henery Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question left on the ACP website about stopping benzodiazepine medication (Xanax). The listener is concerned about the withdrawal process and how she should go about stopping the medication. Gina advises how to go about stopping the medication (with the help of the prescribing physician) and what to expect as far an anxiety and withdrawal symptoms are concerned.Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.— Harriet Beecher Stowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina reviews a number of different life situations and circumstances that often contribute to stress and anxiety. Gina discusses some of her own personal experiences with stressful situations in this episode and shares with listeners how to cope with the need for control and the common reality of so many things in our situation being beyond our control.Listen to Episode 279 and 406 for more help with change and anxietyep 279https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/279-4-tips-to-get-through-the-anxiety-of-changeep 406https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/406-feeling-less-anxious-with-changeTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Your hope lies in accepting your life as it now lies before you, forever changed. If you can do that, the peace you seek will follow.– Jennifer Niven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Gina discusses the significance of understanding and living within your circle of influence for reducing your anxiety. Knowing what is within your control and what is not in your control can help you immensely. Gina offers suggestions for improving your understanding of what you do and do not control, and how to let go of the need to control things you cannot control.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:If I really want to improve my situation, I can work on the one thing over which I have control—myself. -Stephen Covey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses reassurance and how useful it can be to drop any need for reassurance from others. Anxiety and stress can lead to disturbing sensations and after getting checked by our health care provider, getting comfortable with the idea that stress and anxiety are causing these sensations will be highly useful in overcoming them. Listen in for suggestions on how to do this today!Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. -Dorothy M. Neddermeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the many healing virtues of the ayurvedic herb ashwaganda. Gina recommends taking this herb for stress and anxiety as long as you are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking sedative drugs. Gina suggests a few different products and forms of the herb for easy consumption.Amazon Link to Raja's Cuphttps://amzn.to/2MNUemJLink To Full Dr Mercola Articlehttp://bit.ly/2Fe0Uo5To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:A man may esteem himself happy when that which is his food is also his medicine. -Henry David Thoreau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina offers listeners a guided meditation practice that is intended to provide an example of a formal floating practice. In the previous episode, Gina answered a listener question regarding floating practice and here provides an example of just that. Listen in to receive an easy to use template for your own floating practice today!Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened, but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm.-Robert Louis Stevenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about the differences between understanding the process of floating and the actual implementation of floating techniques. Gina well understands these differences as she has witnessed many clients who easily retain firm understanding of floating techniques yet who struggle to implement them in their daily practice. Listen in for Gina's tips to help jump-start your floating practice today!Previous episode mentioned in today's show to help the body practice relaxing https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/211Listen to the body Scan mentioned in this episodehttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/body-scanTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Through meditation and by giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose.-Eknath Easwaran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the important distinction between first fear and second fear in the realm of anxiety experience. Sufferers of anxiety may not have total control over the first fear (initial fear-inducing stimuli) but we have much influence over our experience of the second fear (our reaction to the first fear). Listen in for Gina's thoughts, analysis and tips to help minimize your experience of the second fear!Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit audible.com/coachgina or text coachgina to 500500.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. —Viktor Frankl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina talks about developing a flexibility of mind to help us overcome our anxiety and strengthen our resolve against future flare ups of anxiety. The anxious mind tends to be rigid and not flexible. Listen in for suggestions on how to stay flexible and reduce rigidity in your mind!HOW TO BE YOURSELFQuiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social AnxietyEllen Hendriksen, Ph.D.http://bit.ly/htbyanxiety To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.–Frank Zappa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina answers a speakpipe question from an ACP listener. The listener inquires with Gina about the possibility that the acute anxiety the listener is experiencing may stem from grief related to the loss of his mother. Gina offers her thoughtful analysis of the possible causes and offers a number of suggestions for implementing possible solutions for the listener to improve his situation with anxiety.HOW TO BE YOURSELFQuiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social AnxietyEllen Hendriksen, Ph.D.http://bit.ly/htbyanxietyTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:It's so curious: One can resist tears and behave very well in the hardest hours of grief. But then someone makes you a friendly sign behind a window, or one notices that a flower that was in bud only yesterday has suddenly bloomed or a letter slips from a drawer... and everything collapses.-Colette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses a useful technique for reducing our experience of anxiety. By using our awareness of our most unwanted feelings to fully embrace and experience these feelings, we can circumvent our anxiety. Listen in as Gina describes the feelings and how to go about embracing them for your long term benefit!HOW TO BE YOURSELFQuiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social AnxietyEllen Hendriksen, Ph.D.http://bit.ly/htbyanxiety.ted talk linkJoan Rosenberghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKy19WzkPxETo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:We bury things so deep we no longer remember there was anything to bury. Our bodies remember. Our neurotic states remember. But we don’t.–Jeanette Winterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses fear in the context of the physical nervous system. Claire Weekes' fear-adrenaline-fear cycle is explored, as well as the understanding of anxiety as a state of over-sensitization. Gina offers tips and suggestions to help listeners break out of this cycle and prevent it from happening.To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:I discovered I always have choices and sometimes it's only a choice of attitude. -Judith M. Knowlton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina helps shed light in the darkness that people who suffer with highly chronic anxiety often experience. There is hope for you, even in the darkest of these times. Through Gina's reassurance and advice, learn how to lift yourself up out of what can seem like unending despair.Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. -Christopher Reeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question left for her on Speak Pipe, through the ACP website. Adrianne asks about why her anxiety returns during times when she is feeling good and otherwise comfortable. Gina answers this question and provides suggestions for how to improve one's response to the anxiety when it does happen. Increase your understanding of why anxiety strikes by listening in to this podcast!To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:It doesn’t take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.-Henry Ford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses our conception of our personal identity and the importance of not allowing anxiety to exert excessive influence over this conception. Ego and anxiety are closely related and get along well. Gina shares some tools to help us transcend the influence of these forces over how we understand ourselves.Grab an awesome audio book for FREE, like The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle www.anxietycoachespodcast.com/audibletrial To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Ego is to the true self what a flashlight is to a spotlight.-John Bradshaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the nature of the avoidance behavior that accompanies anxiety sufferers throughout their experience. Gina focuses on the importance of minimizing avoidance behavior when we are experiencing anxiety and how doing so will help speed our recovery from anxiety. Listen in for advice on how to avoid avoiding!Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Pain in this life is not avoidable, but the pain we create avoiding pain is avoidable.-R.D. Laing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Gina shares steps for adapting to any particular fears we may have and how to become more confident and comfortable by doing so. Through patience and self kindness, following these tips can lead to great changes in your life!The S.A.F.E. Empowerment Systemhttps://gumroad.com/a/256095347Orhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/resourcesTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Without darkness nothing comes to birth, as without light nothing flowers.-May Sarton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina shares her knowledge of the subconscious mind with listeners. Particularly in the context of anxiety and stress, Gina describes the differences between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. Gina addresses the inherent capacity of the mind to process even the most uncomfortable emotions and describes how we can best allow it to do so.Grab an awesome audio book for FREE, like The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle www.anxietycoachespodcast.com/audibletrial To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them. -Paramahansa Yogananda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Gina identifies four root behaviors that cause anxiety and how you can avoid these behaviors to allow more peaceful, harmonious living. Gina recommends benevolent, helpful behaviors you can use to replace the negative, harmful behaviors.The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruizhttps://amzn.to/2GJxuPOTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. –Aristotle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina speaks on the importance of feeling our feelings. Using the light of our awareness, we can bring uncomfortable emotions to the surface and keep them from infecting our psyches more deeply and causing us greater distress and other issues over time.Link to Steve Ozanich Mind Body Syndrome Ep 266:https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/266-the-mindbody-syndrome-with-steve-ozanich?rq=266 To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:No feeling is final. -Rainer Maria Rilke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses the role of alcohol in our experience of anxiety. Alcohol can contribute tremendously to our experience of anxiety and can cause panic attacks. Listen in for advice on how to limit the adverse affects of alcohol on your anxiety!To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.-Timber Hawkeye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina discusses using a mindfulness mantra for anxiety. Mantra can be used during our mindfulness practices and can also be used throughout the day to help regain composure and comfort during the most difficult moments we may experience. Gina offers four useful tips for using a mantra to help ease anxiety.Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACPTo learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:Mantra 'a word or group of words that are believed by someone to have spiritual or psychological power. It is described as "That which protects the mind".'-Jan Gonda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡In today's episode, Gina uses the season of Spring to discuss renewal and replenishment as a strategy to ease anxiety. Gina suggests allying with nature and nurturing ourselves through a number of activities detailed in the episode. Learn how to better nurture yourself today!To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:The body must be nourished, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We're spiritually starved in this culture -not underfed but undernourished.-Carol Hornig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

💰 SUPPORT THIS PODCASTIn today's episode, Gina discusses the issue of decision making and anxiety. Indecision is common among those who experience anxiety and Gina recommends a few steps for limiting indecision in your life. Become more comfortable making decisions today!To learn more go to:http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions. -Jim Rohn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.