The Anxiety Coaches Podcast - Relief From Anxiety, Panic, And Ptsd

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener's poem sent in via email. This listener struggles with "what if" thinking. The poem sums up much of the wisdom ACP shares and trumpets the value of pausing and delighting in the moment. Listen in as Gina shares the poem and responds with her own commentary.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present. -Eckhart Tolle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses radical acceptance and how to use it practically in your life. The benefits of acceptance, particularly in regard to overcoming anxiety, are covered and four specific steps on how to make acceptance work for you are included. Improve your recovery from anxiety today!  Book mentioned in today's episode Tara Brach's Radical Acceptance https://amzn.to/3du9iSv Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Radical Acceptance is the willingness to experience ourselves and our lives as it is. -Tara Brach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses seven tips to help make meditation easier and less stressful to get started with. Meditation is an important self-care and mental health improving practice that is available freely to everyone. Implement these tips to improve your wellness and make progress in your anxiety recovery.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Suffering is due to our disconnection with the inner soul. Meditation is establishing that connection. -Amit Ray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about closure and the lack of closure and its role in anxiety. The topic is broken down into the aspects of closure, control and uncertainty. The need for control and an aversion to uncertainty are often implicated in the worst anxiety cases. Learn how to overcome these difficulties today!  To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Faith means living with uncertainty - feeling your way through life, letting your heart guide you like a lantern in the dark. -Dan Millman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina offers listeners a breathing technique that has a seemingly magical affect on our anxiety, helping us reclaim our peace of mind without too much time or effort. This breathing technique is highly effective at slowing the breath down and helps us to stop signaling to our nervous system that we are in danger. Listen in to learn this simple but oh so helpful tool!  Article mentioned in today's episode https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/ Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace. -Anonymous Learn more about yo

In today's episode, Gina discusses a range of powerful, natural, easy to use tools that help reduce stress and anxiety. Supplements, dietary modifications, meditation and mindfulness, exercise, other self-care practices and stress management techniques are all discussed. Listen in today to find ways to reduce stress easily!  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Do everything as far as you can for love and you will see what you are capable of! One can make more progress this way in a year, than in ten by the way of fear. -St. Mary Euphrasia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses a few different modes of overthinking and how they sow seeds of anxiety in our consciousness. A large number of techniques to quiet the mind and help experience more peace are provided. Listen in to get over those harmful thoughts today!  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety?  Quote:  Grace is the ability to redefine the boundaries of possibility. -Manning Marable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses the critical topic of what thoughts and behaviors you may be engaging in that make anxiety worse. Find out what you are doing to sabotage your anxiety clearing and stop immediately! Listen in to get ahead in your anxiety clearing journey.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new. -Pema Chodron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina shares eight helpful habits for maintaining more peace and calm in your life. These tiny habits are minor behavioral adjustments that are easy to implement and can help you realize more peace in your life immediately. Listen in today!  10-minute body scan https://www.anxietycoachespodcast.com/body-scan Episode mentioned in today's show https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/686-self-soothing-with-affirmations-for-stress-and-anxiety To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: The best way to predict the future is to invent it. -Alan Kay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina shares four anxious states of being. In addition to the more commonly known FIGHT and FLIGHT states of anxiety, FREEZE and FAWN are defined and discussed. Examples of behaviors that fall into each category are provided. Improve your insight into anxious states of being by listening in today!  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety?  Quote:  Comparison is the death of joy. -Mark Twain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses the many benefits of using affirmations to help sooth stress and anxiety. A number of affirmations are included, as are tips for making your own. Get started today with this most useful tool to help yourself feel better!  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Self-compassion encourages mindfulness, or noticing your feelings without judgment; self-kindness, or talking to yourself in a soothing way; and common humanity, or thinking about how others might be suffering similarly. -Rachel Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina shares part of her own story, using the twelve symptoms of inner peace. Special attention is paid to the second symptom of inner peace: "an unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment". Techniques are suggested for achieving this level of inner peace immediately, including using a mantra and using the breath.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech Link mentioned in the episode to the first symptom of inner peace https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/671-are-you-living-in-fear-from-past-experiences To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: The Symptoms Of Inner Peace #2 An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment, -Author Unknown (but still very much appreciated) Learn m

In today's episode, Gina shares a technique for improving one's sense of comfort and wellness: writing a gratitude letter. It is recommended to write this letter to someone to whom you are grateful to in some way or another. A number of prompts are provided to help make getting started with this technique easier.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. -Maya Angelou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses the role of the breath in influencing our state of anxiety and how we can use in in conjunction with mindfulness to improve our overall state of consciousness and wellness. The link between our anxious thinking and physical symptoms is discussed. Nose breathing in contrast to breathing though the mouth is recommended.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety?  Quote:  Thinking for practical purposes is fine, as it serves a function. However... most thinking is spent on insane repetitive worry and anxiety. If you could eliminate your repetitive thought activity by 50%, you would be very happy indeed. If you could eliminate all repetitive an

In today's episode, Gina discusses a powerful tool for steering your life in the direction you want it to go: self-questioning. So much can be revealed about yourself by asking some important questions. This episode includes 10 useful questions that can help you know yourself better and direct your life purposefully.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: A prudent question is one-half of wisdom. -Francis Bacon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses affirmations as a relaxation technique for those suffering with anxiety. Scientific research studies are cited that verify the beneficial affect positive affirmations can have on people's lives. Best of all, a number of positive affirmations are shared with listeners.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax. –Mark Black Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses the innumerable benefits of establishing a basic mindfulness meditation practice in your life. The advantages of incorporating a mantra into your practice are discussed. How to handle your thinking experience during mindfulness practice is touched on. You can't do it wrong, start today!  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance. -Gautama Buddha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina shares the practice of using a one word touchstone to help us during our experience of anxiety. Similar to a traditional New Year's resolution, but often involving more focus and awareness, using a one word touchstone can help ground us during trying times and help us see good things we may not otherwise witness. Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. -Meister Eckhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina speaks about anxiety and codependency and guides listeners on a meditation addressing these topics. Let Gina's wisdom and soothing voice guide you through a moment of peace and tranquility and into a new year.  Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. -Maya Angelou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of being able to destress without the intake of food or alcohol. A range of suggestions are made for both solitary and social activities that can help you destress without indulging in food or drink. From meditation and breathing to petting a pet or watching a funny movie, you are bound to find a useful suggestion in this episode. Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfree Listen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.tech To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote:  To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. -Buddha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices