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Alison Seponara, MS, LPC and Taylor Marae MS, RDN are diving deep into a the reality of anxiety and mental health! Listen as Alison and Taylor explore all things anxiety healing while keeping it REAL...including their own struggles with mental health. Alison and Taylor bring their expertise as healthcare professionals to the conversation while discussing the tools and strategies you need to heal the anxious mind. Follow Alison & Taylor on Instagram along with almost 1 million other healers @theanxietyhealer & @health_anxiety.
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93. December Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Questions

93. December Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Questions

Taylor is still feeling under the weather this week so Alison is flying solo again. Get well soon Taylor! Alison felt a lot of passion today answering some great questions from our community of healers. This weeks questions: What is the relationship between anxiety and depression? How did Alison and Taylor meet? How do you know if medication isn't helping? (*disclaimer: I do not offer any diagnostic for medical advice) What to do if no one understands your panic attack and seems annoyed by it? How do you deal with holiday anxiety and feeling alone during the holidays? Healing Holiday Anxiety Course (use code HOLIDAY15 for 15% off) Sponsored by: Just Thrive Probiotic (Use Code ANXIETYCHICKS for 15% off your purchase) Click here LMNT Electrolyte Drink. Get a free sample pack Here The Anxiety Healers Guide Order your copy HERE Follow The Chicks: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:0507/12/2022
92. How to Start and Stick with a Meditation Practice (ft. 'happy place' guided meditation)

92. How to Start and Stick with a Meditation Practice (ft. 'happy place' guided meditation)

Alison is solo on today's episode, but still has lots to discuss! Meditation is not an easy practice and even a harder one to stick to. Alison dives deep into what it takes to make meditation a real part of your life! Get cozy and stay tuned to the last 10 minutes as Alison shares her favorite self-soothing tool, the 'happy-place' meditation...straight from The Anxiety Healers Guide. Today's episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month - CLICK HERE HiYa children’s vitamins. Receive 50% off your first order. CLICK HERE The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body ORDER HERE Follow The Chicks on IG: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
40:5230/11/2022
91. What to Do if Anxiety is Holding You Back from Reaching Your Goals

91. What to Do if Anxiety is Holding You Back from Reaching Your Goals

In this week's episode, The Chicks share how anxiety holds us back in life and what you can do right now to move closer to living a life of peace and prosperity. Alison shares how anxiety has been holding her back from reaching her goal of finding love and getting married one day. Taylor dives deep into how anxiety is holding her back from flying far away and even starting a family. The chicks then discuss what it takes to reach your goals despite having anxiety & Taylor shares her favorite action step that will get you one step closer to the life you want. This week's episode is brought to you by LMNT. Right now LMNT is offering our listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Thats 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors! Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/ANXIETYCHICKS. This deal is only available through our link. The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Tools to Calm the Mind and Body Order HERE Follow The Chicks on IG and Tiktok: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:3923/11/2022
90.  Heartbreak Anxiety: 6 Coping Strategies Ft. Kendra Allen

90. Heartbreak Anxiety: 6 Coping Strategies Ft. Kendra Allen

This week the Anxiety Chicks are joined with Kendra Allen AKA your break up bestie. Kendra Allen was a huge factor in Alison's healing process after her last really hard break up. Do you feel lost or hopeless from a break up right now? Maybe even a friendship that feels like a breakup? Struggling with feeling anxious or depressed from it? This is the episode for you. You are not alone. Everyone goes through some type of breakup in their life. In the beginning it can feel like EVERYTHING is over but Kendra shares tips and reasons why it's not. Sponsors of this podcast: Just thrive you can get 15% off this dynamic duo when you go to Just Thrive Health (dot) com and use code: anxietychicks at checkout https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/Anxietychicks HIYA Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/ANXIETYCHICKS. Follow us on instagram: @theanxietychicks @yourbreakupbestie @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer Kendra Allen offers courses, workbooks, coaching and so much more to help you feel not alone in any breakup you are going through. Click here for more information https://snipfeed.co/yourbreakupbestie?fbclid=PAAaY5qw0XBTtyf2qpEB1ikxuN2GJDWppXx_gb8yTYgfqTNqD68yOonoCiTVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:02:2217/11/2022
89. November Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Questions

89. November Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Questions

This months Q & A episode has The Chicks feeling pretty passionate about mental health and the recovery process. This weeks questions include: How do you accept that what you feel in your body is just anxiety and not something worse? Can anxiety be cured? Top 3 tips for flying for the first time since developing panic attacks? How can I continue CBT while my therapist is on maternity leave and I feel like Im regressing? Order your copy: The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body Follow The Chicks on IG and Tiktok: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/ACHICKS Sponsored by LMNT. Get your free LMNT sample pack here: DrinkLMNT.com/ANXIETYCHICKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:1709/11/2022
88. Can Probiotics Actually Benefit Your Mental Health? Ft. JustThrive Co-founder Tina Anderson

88. Can Probiotics Actually Benefit Your Mental Health? Ft. JustThrive Co-founder Tina Anderson

In Today's episode we dive deep into holistic healing. We are talking all things supplements and gut health. Do they actually work? How do they work? What to buy? What not to buy? We are joined in this episode by the co-founder of JustThrive. JustThrive prides themselves on their advances using double blind studies and latest technology when creating top of the line probiotics. For 15% off any justthrive products click here https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/Anxietychicks or use code "anxietychicks" at checkout. “This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try Go to BetterHelp.com/ACHICKS for 10% off your first month of therapy follow us on instagram: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer 50% off purity CBD on peakofpanic.com with code "october" Shop merch happytays.com Order Alison's book The Anxiety Healers Guide on amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59:2202/11/2022
87. The Root of People Pleasing & What it Takes to Recover

87. The Root of People Pleasing & What it Takes to Recover

Alison and Taylor dive deep into what makes a people pleaser and why it is deeply connected to anxiety. They discuss the signs of a people pleaser and what it takes to heal if you recognize any of them within yourself. The Chicks also share their own personal struggles with people pleasing which reminds them that anxiety healing is a lifelong journey. Taylor also shares her favorite top 10 healing affirmations for people pleasers. *NOTE: write your top 5 favorite affirmations on a sticky note and place them around your home where you can see them! Follow The Chicks on IG and Tik Tok: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Order Alison's Book - The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - Order Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44:0426/10/2022
86. Is there Such Thing as a Healthy Relationship if You Struggle WIth Anxiety? Ft. Jessica Baum, LMHC

86. Is there Such Thing as a Healthy Relationship if You Struggle WIth Anxiety? Ft. Jessica Baum, LMHC

Join the chicks this week along with special guest Jessica Baum LMHC. Jessica Baum is a psychotherapist that specializes in all things anxiously attached! She even wrote a book called "Anxiously Attached" because her passion is so big behind it. Click here to purchase her book on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593331060 Jessica Baum breaks down when our attachment styles develop and why (aka the science behind it!) and IF you can have a healthy relationship even if you struggle with anxious attachment. Taylor Alison and Jessica's experience with Anxious attachment, Avoidant attachment, and Secure attachment. Follow us: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer @jessicabaumlmhc Websites: peakofpanic.com happytays.com theanxietyhealingschool.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56:5319/10/2022
85. Are You Gaslighting Yourself? ft. Therapy Jeff

85. Are You Gaslighting Yourself? ft. Therapy Jeff

*A FAN FAVE EPISODE! Tiktok and Instagram sensation (and licensed therapist) @therapyjeff joins Alison today to discuss this buzzword known as 'gaslighting.' What is gaslighting? What does it look like when someone else is gaslighting you? What does it look like when you are gaslighting yourself? Jeff provides us insight into why this happens so often and gives tips on how to create better communication and boundaries with ourselves and others. Jeff and Alison also answer a couple of questions provided by the healing community.  Follow Jeff Guenther, LPC on Tiktok and Instagram @therapyjeff  Jeff's Website The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - Click HERE Sponsored by Betterhelp: #1 Online Therapy Platform: 10% off your first month: ACHICKS Follow The Chicks: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58:2512/10/2022
84. October Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Questions

84. October Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Questions

The Chicks have decided that every 1st wednesday of the month will be an entire episode dedicated to answering all of your questions! Todays questions:  What are some tips for getting through anxious moments when feeling dizzy and lightheaded? How do you get over comparing yourself to other people? I have a fear of trying new things (especially medication). What are some ways to overcome this? How do you get through times in life that leave you feeling hopeless? Is there a connection between the weather and panic attacks/anxiety? To submit a question send email to: [email protected] or send us a PM on IG - @theanxietychicks The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and MIndfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body. Click HERE to order.  Looking for Therapy? Betterhelp provides online counseling worldwide with all licensed professionals. Click HERE to learn more! Use code for 10% off your first month: ACHICKS Follow The Chicks on IG and tiktok: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54:4805/10/2022
83. Finding Safety in an Anxiety Filled World

83. Finding Safety in an Anxiety Filled World

Join Alison and Taylor as we discuss feeling anxious in an "unsafe" world. But, was it always unsafe? Is it technology? We discuss it all. Do you feel unsafe in this world? If so, why? Alison and Taylor also share tips on how to cope with feeling unsafe in today's anxious world. The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - CLICK HERE Therapy available worldwide: get 10% off your first month - Click Here Follow us on IG and tiktok: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer @shophappytays peakofpanic.com happytays.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44:1728/09/2022
82. Creating an Effective Anxiety Healing Toolkit

82. Creating an Effective Anxiety Healing Toolkit

 *TOP REQUESTED EPISODE In todays episode, The Chicks talk all about how to create your very own anxiety healing toolkit! What are the most effective tools, strategies, and exercises that really help to heal anxiety? How do you know which tools work best for you? When is the right time to reach for your toolkit? Listen to this healing-filled episode to find out! Alison and Taylor also review what concrete & scientifically proven cognitive behavioral techniques and coping strategies that can help regulate your nervous system. The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - CLICK HERE  Looking for a Therapist in Your Area? Click here to get 10% off Betterhelp Follow The Chicks on Instagram & Tiktok: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @ health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:10:4722/09/2022
81. Taylor's Update (Health Scares & Anxiety Spirals)

81. Taylor's Update (Health Scares & Anxiety Spirals)

As you know the chicks are back and better than ever. Sometimes going through the hard things in life is what builds the most strength and growth. This week is all about Taylor's life updates. Since putting the mics down from season 2 of the anxiety chicks Taylor's journey from the final episodes continued with heart concerns, weird bump and teeth annoyances. Join this week's podcast to hear all about what Taylor has been dealing with. We are so excited to get into all the topics you guys have been waiting for in the next couple of weeks and to give back healing to everyone.  Let us know what kind of podcast topics you want to hear and leave us a review!  Looking for online therapy worldwide? Try Betterhelp: Click HERE to get 10% off Follow us on IG and Tiktok: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer @shophappytays Taylor's websites: peakofpanic.com happytays.com  Order The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and MIndfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - Click HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:01:2814/09/2022
80. Season 3: Alison's Update (Grief, Heartbreak, & Healing)

80. Season 3: Alison's Update (Grief, Heartbreak, & Healing)

Alison and Taylor have been going through their fair share of anxiety during the summer break, so it's only fitting that this new season starts with an update. Alison doesn't hold back when talking openly about her summer filled with heartache and grief. She shares the story of her devastating breakup along with how the death of her father (only a month later) has given her strength she never knew she had. Listen as Alison dives deep into her grieving process and what's helped while on her road to recovery. TW: Todays episode focuses on topics that may be difficult for some including grief and death. Listen with care.   Grief and Loss Resources Podcasts Heal Your Heartache  We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle How to Get Over Your Ex  Books You Can Heal Your Heart  It's Called a Breakup Because it's Broken  The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and MIndfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - Click HERE Betterhelp: Get 10% OFF your first month - Click HERE  Follow The Chicks on IG & tiktok: @theanxietychicks @thenaxietyhealer @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:03:0307/09/2022
79. The Chick's Sibling Takes The Hot Seat..

79. The Chick's Sibling Takes The Hot Seat..

Much requested episode: Taylor's brother Ryan finally joins the Anxiety Chick's podcast for an episode talking about his experience with anxiety, healing anxiety, healing ebbs and flows of anxiety and the things he uses in day to day practice. Ryan is very knowledgeable on many areas of mental health. Listening to him speak on science and knowledge is one my favorite things and I am sure after this episode it will be yours too! Ryan is a certified hypnotherapist if you are interested in speaking with him you can email [email protected]. Let us know if you'd like to hear Ryan on future episode. Alison will be back next week and update us on her life!  Ryan also send me some awesome links and resources he talked about in the episode  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S8KT7w4uaA vagus nerve video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg2ar-7_HfA Diaphragmatic breathing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew&t=497s guided meditation video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd7Jdug5SRc How Pavlovian conditioning works Have a great day!  Love, Taylor  Follow us @theanxietychicks  @health_anxiety  @theanxietyhealer  Website: peakofpanic.com happytays.com theanxietyhealingschool.com  Looking for Therapy? Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp. Click Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52:4822/07/2022
78. People With Anxiety Don't Mean To Be Rude When They...

78. People With Anxiety Don't Mean To Be Rude When They...

Alison posted a video that got mixed reviews so we thought let's talk about it. Taylor and Alison talk about the topic "people with anxiety don't mean to be rude when they....". The chicks fill in the blank with a couple common things some people who have anxiety struggle with and you let us know what you think? Send us an email or DM about your opinion. Is it rude or do you understand?  Like this episode? Leave us a review! It means the world :) The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body Click Here Looking for a therapist? Get 10% off your first month with Betterhelp. CLICK HERE Follow Alison on Tiktok Follow Alison on Instagram Follow The Chicks @theanxietychicks Follow Taylor @health_anxiety  Websites: peakofpanic.com or happytays.com theanxietyhealerschool.com  Request Alison as your therapist: CLICK HERE (Must live in Pennsylvania) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
43:2306/07/2022
77. Anxiety About Having Anxiety

77. Anxiety About Having Anxiety

The Chicks get into a deep conversation about how having anxiety can actually cause anxiety. Alison shares her tips on how to manage the daily struggles of a dysregulated nervous system and what to do if you feel like you are living life walking on eggshells thinking "when is the next anxiety attack going to happen?" The anxiety about having anxiety IS REAL! Buy The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body Here  Follow The Chicks on Instagram @theanxietyhealer @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety  Follow Alison on tiktok Here  Looking for Online Therapy? CLICK HERE to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45:5325/06/2022
76. Common Anxiety Triggers & How to Self-Soothe

76. Common Anxiety Triggers & How to Self-Soothe

WHAT AN EPISODE.. Lately things had been a lot for Taylor after being triggered by a doctor. We want to provide a trigger warning to anyone who is easily triggered by anything medical or health to not listen. (Taylor is 100% healthy!! Just FYI) This episode is for anyone who wants to hear what happened and how she got herself out of it. Taylor and Alison share ways to work through times you are triggered.  YOU'RE NOT ALONE.  Follow The Chicks:  @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer  peakofpanic.com  happytays.com  Looking for therapy in Pennsylvania? Contact Alison: https://www.alisonseponara.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month - Click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:01:3706/06/2022
75. How to Feel More Secure and Less Anxious in Your Relationship ft. Julie Menanno, LMFT

75. How to Feel More Secure and Less Anxious in Your Relationship ft. Julie Menanno, LMFT

This week The Chicks welcome Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Julie Menanno to take a deep dive into how to feel more secure in your relationship...especially if you tend to have an anxious attachment style or struggle with codependency. Julie also helps clarify the difference between an anxious attachment and anxiety disorder. Alison shares her personal struggles with her own body image and insecurity within her current relationship & how she's learned recently how to self-regulate. The 7-Days of Anxiety Healing: A Mental Health Masterclass (Summer Session Begins June 13th) Looking for therapy? Try Betterhelp and get 10% OFF your first month! Click HERE for more info. Sponsored. Buy your copy of The Anxiety Healers Guide HERE Follow The Chicks on IG: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Follow Alison on Tiktok HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:00:1126/05/2022
74. Things That Can Make Your Anxiety Worse

74. Things That Can Make Your Anxiety Worse

Alison and Taylor dive deep into the things that make anxiety worse. There are so many contributing factors that increase anxiety, but what are they? Sometimes the answer is not clear. But don't worry, The Chicks are here to tell you all you need to know when it comes to keeping anxiety at bay.  Buy The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies & MIndfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body Follow The Chicks on Instagram: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Follow Alison on Tiktok: @theanxietyhealer Looking for Online Therapy? Try Betterhelp: The Worlds #1 Online Platform. Get 10% OFF Your first month by clicking here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55:4119/05/2022
73. Exercise Anxiety

73. Exercise Anxiety

In today's episode Taylor and Alison dive deep into a common theme in people who struggle with health anxiety. Do you feel scared of something bad happening to you if you exercise? Do you fear the feelings exercise brings you? Do you feel exercise will trigger a panic attack? Tune in and learn more. Taylor and Alison share their personal experience with things and ways they helped themselves get out of it. Looking for Therapy? CLICK HERE to get 10% OFF your first month with Betterhelp: the biggest online therapy platform in the world. Sponsored. CLICK HERE to Order The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Tools to Calm the Mind and Body  Follow us on instagram and TikTok: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer @shophappytays Website links: peakofpanic.com (code "MHA" for $25 off) happytays.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:4511/05/2022
72. Its Okay Not to Be Okay: Alison Has A Lot To Say

72. Its Okay Not to Be Okay: Alison Has A Lot To Say

Alison is solo in todays episode but has A LOT TO SAY! Topics discussed include: normalizing asking for help, expressing feelings, showing emotions, and going to therapy...and why its okay to not be okay. :) Alison also answers your questions! Looking for Therapy? Try Betterhelp! Click Here for 10% off your first month! Sponsored. Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Now! CLICK HERE Follow The Chicks on IG: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_Anxiety Follow Alison on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51:1627/04/2022
71. The Overthinking Trap & How to Stop It

71. The Overthinking Trap & How to Stop It

Requested Episode! Are you an overthinker? Do you ruminate about the things in your life that you regret or that you have not achieved yet? Or maybe you constantly think about when you'll have your next anxiety attack. Whatever it is, these thoughts can be downright impossible to get rid of, amiright? Overthinking is a huge part of why we feel out of control and then ultimately struggle with debilitating anxiety. In today's episode, Alison and Taylor discuss what leads to overthinking and what 6 steps you can take to help control your anxious mind right now. Leave The Chicks a Review HERE Looking for safe and easy online therapy? Check out Betterhelp. Click Here for 10% off your first month. Sponsored. Order The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and MIndfulness Tools to Help Calm the Mind & Body Instagram: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety  Tiktok: Follow Alison @theanxietyhealer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45:1514/04/2022
70. Sleep Anxiety: What Helps and What Doesn't

70. Sleep Anxiety: What Helps and What Doesn't

We made it to episode 70! In this episode the chicks dive deep into their nighttime routines and how they set themselves up for a successful and efficient night sleep. If you struggle with any time of insomnia, nocturnal panic attacks or sleep anxiety this episode is for you. The chicks share information about sleep anxiety and different variables of it. Taylor and Alison then share in depth details of their experience with sleep anxiety and the things that have helped them.  If you have any questions on the items Taylor talked about that she uses DM her on instagram @health_anxiety  Follow us: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer  Links: happytays.com for mental health lifestyle line  peakofpanic.com (use code "chicks" for $25 off purity) Order Alison's book The Anxiety Healers Guide: on amazon!  Looking for Therapy? Try Betterhelp - CLICK HERE to get your first month for 10% off. Sponsored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:2206/04/2022
69. Anticipatory Anxiety

69. Anticipatory Anxiety

Have you ever felt anxious before going to an event that caused you to panic before? or maybe a intense fear or dread about attending in general? This is known as anticipatory anxiety...Taylor and Alison dive deep into what it is, signs to look out for, and ways to heal. Order The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body Betterhelp: #1 Online Therapy platform...Click here for 10% off your first month  Sponsored. Click Here to Try Relief Band Follow on IG: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54:5130/03/2022
68. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): How it Helps to Rewire the Anxious Brain

68. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): How it Helps to Rewire the Anxious Brain

Welcome back Taylor after 2 weeks of Alison and her friend discussing grief. Taylor shares her last couple weeks of starting a new form of therapy and meditation. This episode is all about CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy. Taylor takes the approach at this episode of an outsider looking in at a therapist. This episode will help you understand that there are different types of talk therapy and educating you on the CBT type and how to look for it when finding a therapist. Alison as a therapist shares the background of CBT helping to educate anyone who is just now beginning CBT therapy or looking to get into CBT therapy.  Order The Anxiety Healer's Guide! The Anxiety Healing School Leave The Chicks a Review HERE Follow us on instagram @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer @shophappytays Links peakofpanic.com  happytays.com  Looking for Therapy? Try Betterhelp today...CLICK HERE to receive 10% OFF your first month! Sponsored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:07:4323/03/2022
67. The Anxiety of Grief Part 2: ft. Dorothy Cascerceri-Simone

67. The Anxiety of Grief Part 2: ft. Dorothy Cascerceri-Simone

This week Alison welcomes back friend and fellow healer Dorothy Cascerceri-Simone for part II of the anxiety of grief series. We discuss how healing works when grieving and how Dorothy has created her own hopeful journey despite trauma. If you loved part I, you won't want to miss this! Looking for therapy? Click Here to learn more about Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month! Sponsored. Order The Anxiety Healer's Guide Here! Follow @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Follow Dorothy @dorothyontv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:11:1510/03/2022
66. The Anxiety of Grief Part 1: ft. Dorothy Cascerceri-Simone

66. The Anxiety of Grief Part 1: ft. Dorothy Cascerceri-Simone

TW: this episode contains discussion about death and other heavy topics related to grief. Alison is joined with special guest (and childhood best friend) Dorothy Cascerceri Simone who talks openly and candidly about her struggles with grief and how this journey has profoundly changed her outlook on loss. In part one of this incredible story of healing, Dorothy shares her traumatic story of the loss of her unborn son and multiple miscarriages thereafter, while in absence of any support system. This episode dives deep into how grief in universal and will be relatable for anyone who has experienced any type of loss in their life...and let's face it - we ALL do. Follow Dorothy on IG: @dorothyontv Check out the #1 Online Therapy Platform Betterhelp: Click Here for 10% off Your First Month! Sponsored. Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here Follow Us! @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:03:5702/03/2022
65. Post Covid Setbacks and How To Handle Them

65. Post Covid Setbacks and How To Handle Them

Join the Anxiety Chick, Chick not Chicks since Alison is out this week with her dad who is sick. Taylor is taking on this week on a solo pod talking all things post covid setbacks, triggering anxiety, triggering symptoms, and HOW to reframe your mindset to get back from that set back. Taylor shares her personal journey during this episode.  Looking for Therapy? Click here to try Betterhelp...receive 10% off your first month.  Sponsored. CLICK HERE to order The Anxiety Healer's Guide Follow us: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer  Check Out: peakofpanic.com (code "birthday for $25 off purity!) happytays.com (hats dropping soon!)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37:0924/02/2022
64. The Worst Thing About Disney Movies

64. The Worst Thing About Disney Movies

The chicks dive deep in today's episode on Disney movies and their correlation to your relationships in real life. Do you often find yourself overthinking if your relationship is "good" or "enough"? Do you often overthink every part of your relationship? Do you have expectations for a significant other that often feel hard to be fulfilled.. maybe because they are not realistic? You are not alone. Looking for Therapy? Try Betterhelp. CLICK HERE to receive 10% off your first month Follow us: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer Websites: -Peakofpanic.com ($25 off with code "love") and happytays.com CLICK HERE to order The Anxiety Healer's Guide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50:0416/02/2022
63. How to Set Boundaries With People that Have None

63. How to Set Boundaries With People that Have None

Alison and Taylor don't hold back this week...The Chicks talk all about the people who have contributed to their anxiety over the years and why it was important to their healing that they learn how to set boundaries. But what are boundaries? How do you even begin to create them for yourself? Listen to find out! CLICK HERE to order The Anxiety Healer's Guide! Follow @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Sponsored by Betterhelp..#1 online therapy platform offering counseling worldwide. Click Here for 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:2909/02/2022
62. Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome It

62. Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Alison and Taylor dive deep into why we all experience imposter syndrome at least once in our life. Alison shares her recent feelings of lingering imposter syndrome surrounding the release of her book The Anxiety Healers Guide. The Chicks discuss what imposter syndrome feels like, where it comes from, and how to deal with it. Great episode for all! Click Here to Preorder The Anxiety Healers Guide! Follow @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Click here to try Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month! Sponsored, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:04:4403/02/2022
61. Season 2: The Chicks Had COVID!

61. Season 2: The Chicks Had COVID!

The long awaited episode. The chicks first want to start with saying WELCOME BACK and HAPPY NEW YEAR. Taylor and Allison are starting season 2 of the anxiety chicks podcast. The chicks are so excited and blessed to be back and both testing positive for COVID right at the new year! In this episode Taylor and Allison both share their experience with COVID, things that helped them and how they are doing now. We also want to add a disclaimer that this is just our personal experience and should not be taken as medical advice always speak with your doctor for everything. We would also like to add a TRIGGER WARNING if COVID talk triggers you then possibly skip this episode! Love you guys, talk next week. Try Betterhelp today and get 10% off your first month. Click here. Follow us on instagram: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer Other links: Peakofpanic.com happytays.com Theanxietyhealingschool.com Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:12:4926/01/2022
60. Mini Episode: The Safe Place Meditation

60. Mini Episode: The Safe Place Meditation

Alison offers the healing community a short 10-minute anxiety healing guided meditation. This is one of Alison's favorite meditations pulled right from her new book The Anxiety Healer's Guide, available to the public in March 2022. This mediation is meant to be done sitting up or lying down. Do not attempt this mediation while driving. Enjoy and Happy Healing! CLICK HERE to Pre-order The Anxiety Healer's Guide! Follow us on Instagram! The Anxiety Chicks @theanxietychicks Alison @theanxietyhealer Taylor @health_anxiety Looking for affordable online therapy? Try Betterhelp and get 10% off your first month. CLICK HERE to learn more. Sponsored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20:3703/01/2022
59. Holiday Blues

59. Holiday Blues

Hi Listeners, we want to first say happy holidays and we also want to give a virtual hug to anyone who is currently struggling with the holidays with either loneliness or grief in any way. You are not alone. In today's episode Alison shares how around the holidays she starts feeling a sense of loneliness and exactly how it makes her feel. The chicks talk about the holidays and ways to help. Alison also shares her struggles with relationships and overthinking and the holidays just amplifying those feelings. Join us next week and thanks for tuning in!  We love you guys!  Sponsored by Betterhelp. CLICK HERE for 10% off your first month! Order The Anxiety Healer's Guide Here!  Follow us on Instagram: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @shophappytays peakofpanic.com and happytays.com  @theanxietyhealer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50:5422/12/2021
58. De-escalating Anxiety Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

58. De-escalating Anxiety Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

In today's episode, Taylor and Alison dive deep into how to de-escalate anxiety using CBT techniques. Taylor shares her 'go-to' tips on reframing intrusive anxious thoughts. Alison discusses why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most successful treatments for anxiety disorders & what tools are most effective when you're feeling out of control.  Sponsored by Betterhelp. CLICK HERE for 10% OFF your first month! Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Now! Follow The Chicks @theanxietychicks Follow Alison @theanxietyhealer Follow Taylor @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52:0415/12/2021
57. The Chicks Catch Up: How to Handle Toxic Family Members

57. The Chicks Catch Up: How to Handle Toxic Family Members

We welcome Taylor back on this episode after her trip to visit family in California last week. Taylor shared all about handling and facing her flight and travel anxiety in previous episodes and fills everyone in on today's episode about how it went. Alison and Taylor then speak on toxic family members and how to handle them. This is a very important topic to speak on especially since we are in the holiday season. Always remember the holidays go by just as fast as they get here, you will get through this if you struggle with toxic family members! Send us a DM @theanxietychicks of a topic you'd like to hear us speak on.  Sponsored by Betterhelp. Click here for 15% off your first month! Get 15% OFF The Anxiety Healing Komuso Shift Necklace with code: THEANXIETYHEALER Follow us: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer @shophappytays Website: peakofpanic.com happytays.com  theanxietyhealingschool.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52:3410/12/2021
56. Anxiety Triggers & Acid Reflux

56. Anxiety Triggers & Acid Reflux

Alison is solo in today's episode and sharing some of her response to topics you requested. FIrst, Alison dives into some of the most common anxiety triggers and what you can do to help cope with them. Then Alison shares her scariest acid reflux moment and why she believes it was more than just reflux that made her feel like she was choking. She gets real about why reflux and anxiety may actually be connected. Don't worry...Taylor will be back next week! :)  Order 'The Anxiety Healers Guide' on Amazon Here Sponsored by Betterhelp: Click Here for 10% off your first month! Follow the chicks @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54:5301/12/2021
55. Debunking All The Fears Of Flying

55. Debunking All The Fears Of Flying

In today’s episode Taylor and Alison dive deep into the fears of flying. On Taylor’s instagram @health_anxiety she spoke with multiple flight attendants and pilots to debunk all the fears of flying that come to mind when you think of your fear of flying. I promise this episode WON’T disappoint! On your next flight, listen to this episode and remind yourself you will be okay and your trip will go great. Follow us: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer Shop Small business: @shophappytays happytays.com 10% of proceeds go to mental health awareness! Also, check out theanxietyhealingschool.com and peakofpanic.com for more resources! If you're struggling with your mental health, Betterhelp can help. Click Here for 10% off your first month. Sponsored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55:0124/11/2021
54. Social Media Anxiety

54. Social Media Anxiety

Alison and Taylor are getting REAL in today's episode! Alison talks about her recent realization about the connection between social media and anxiety. Taylor opens up about why she is constantly comparing herself to others she sees on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook. Listen as she shares her struggle with feeling 'not enough' and how it fuels her anxiety. The Chicks also discuss why being an influencer is not always as pretty as it seems.  Try Betterhelp today. CLICK HERE to get 10% off your first month.  Sponsored. Follow @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56:4211/11/2021
53. The Truth About Trauma ft. Dr. Nicole Sachs LCSW

53. The Truth About Trauma ft. Dr. Nicole Sachs LCSW

TRIGGER WARNING: The Chicks we will be speaking on trauma. On today’s episode Taylor and Alison invite on a special guest to speak on trauma and anxiety. Nicole Sachs, LCSW is a speaker, writer, podcaster and psychotherapist who has dedicated her work and her practice to the treatment of chronic pain, symptoms, syndromes and conditions. Nicole’s book, The Meaning of Truth and her online course FREEDOM FROM CHRONIC PAIN are guiding hundreds of thousands around the world to lives of complete freedom. Her brand, The Cure for Chronic Pain, includes a Website, YouTube Channel, and Podcast which has over 2 Million downloads worldwide. Her programs involve using a unique personal narrative called JournalSpeak to rewire neural pathways that cause chronic symptoms, and inform our misguided brains that we don’t need pain syndromes in order to distract us from our repressed trauma and emotions. You can find more information on Nicole at https://www.thecureforchronicpain.com/aboutnicole and on IG @nicolesachslcsw Follow on instagram: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer Episode sponsored by Betterhelp. CLICK HERE to receive 10% OFF your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:01:2904/11/2021
52. The Chicks Update Episode: Relationship anxiety, Medication, and more!

52. The Chicks Update Episode: Relationship anxiety, Medication, and more!

Alison and Taylor give you an update on their lives and the anxiety that follows it! Alison shares more about her current relationship and her favorite tip that has her anxious attachment more under control. The Chicks discuss why medication can be very healing for some and the pro's and con's. Taylor also has some exciting biz news that you won't want to miss! This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Click here to receive 10% off your first month. Sponsored. Follow the chicks on IG @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety  Follow Taylors new biz on IG! @shophappytays  CLICK HERE to Order The Anxiety Healers Guide on Amazon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44:3228/10/2021
51. The Strength Behind Postpartum Anxiety & Depression: With Guest Kareen Boebel

51. The Strength Behind Postpartum Anxiety & Depression: With Guest Kareen Boebel

In Today's episode Taylor and Alison sit down and have a real and raw discussion with special guest Kareen Boebel. We would like to place a trigger warning right now if you have experienced Postpartum anxiety or depression and do not want to hear about it or you are fearful of it and feel it could trigger you. Kareen shares her personal story of going through PPA and PPD and her strength to get to where she is today. Kareen Boebel has been a practicing Psychic and Medium for 10+ years. She has helped thousands of people find healing from loss of every kind.  Sponsored by Betterhelp. CLICK HERE to receive 10% off your first month! Website www.mediumkareen.com  Follow us on instagram: @theanxietychicks @mediumkareen @walking_on_feathers @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer  Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:04:5314/10/2021
50. Quarter Life Crisis Anxiety

50. Quarter Life Crisis Anxiety

You may have heard of the mid-life crisis, but did you know that the quarter-life crisis can actually create more anxiety? Alison and Taylor dive deep into what it means to go through a quarter-life crisis and why it's so important to get to know yourself during this time. Alison shares why she felt a deep sense of loneliness during her 20's, even when surrounded by so many "friends." LIsten as Taylor discusses how to end toxic friendships and why it's so important to use your 20's to find out who you truly are and what you want out of life.  The Anxiety Healer's Guide on Amazon! Sponsored by Betterhelp. CLICK HERE for 10% OFF your first month. Follow The Chicks on IG @theanxietychicks Follow Alison and Taylor @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54:2106/10/2021
49. COVID Anxiety

49. COVID Anxiety

*TRIGGER WARNING* Today we are diving deep into COVID in the current world. We have done a previous episode regarding our anxiety, fears and how we are working through it but it’s been over a year since and there are lot of new ways of life/things we needed to update you guys on. Taylor and Alison share their personal experience and how they are handling things. If you feel alone in this we hope you know you are not and there are people who understand how you feel. 16k giveaway on @theanxietychicks starts today! Connect with us: Instagram- @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer Sponsored by Betterhelp. CLICK HERE to get 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
49:5930/09/2021
48. REMINDER: Anxiety Healing is NOT Linear!

48. REMINDER: Anxiety Healing is NOT Linear!

Alison and Taylor are keeping it real in today's episode...and tell you why it almost didn't happen! Due to their recent bouts of high anxiety, the Chicks felt compelled to make an episode all about how the healing process can cause anxiety in and of itself. Taylor explains why her health anxiety is at an all time high from this past weekend and Alison shares the intrusive thoughts that have felt most powerful lately and discusses her fear of exposing the reality of her anxiety with her boyfriend. Alison feels exposed and vulnerable in today's episode, but knows that there is so much healing in speaking the truth! Also...Alison says "LIKE" and "LITERALLY" way too much in today's episode - SORRY!! Remember: give yourself grace and compassion always. Sponsored by Bettherhelp - get 10% OFF your first month! CLICK HERE! Sponsored. Follow the chicks on IG and Tiktok - @theanxietychicks Alison - @theanxietyhealer Taylor - @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:3622/09/2021
47. Why it's So Hard to Heal Health Anxiety

47. Why it's So Hard to Heal Health Anxiety

Taylor and Alison discuss the reality of why we fixate on our body responses when anxious and how it automatically creates irrational fears about our health. Taylor shares her top 3 healing tips on how to feel more in control of your body, even if you struggle with health anxiety.  Sponsored by Betterhelp. CLICK HERE to get 10% OFF your first month. Sponsored. Follow The Anxiety Chicks @theanxietychicks Follow Alison @theanxietyhealer Follow Taylor @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39:5815/09/2021
46. Trauma & Anxiety: How are they connected? Ft. Psychologist Carin Rockind

46. Trauma & Anxiety: How are they connected? Ft. Psychologist Carin Rockind

Taylor, Alison and Carin speak on a topic that could be a trigger to some people: trauma. If you feel triggered talking about trauma, I encourage you to listen to another one of our amazing podcast episodes. In this podcast, we speak with a psychologist who has not only experienced lots of trauma herself but also now helps others with their trauma. Carin Rockind is a leading happiness expert, media personality, and the creator of PurposeGirl, a movement to empower purpose-driven living. She has taught thousands of people real-life strategies to reclaim their happiness, and live to their fullest potential of success and well-being. Having survived domestic abuse, divorce, and armed robbery, she teaches others to be resilient through stress and grow from trauma. After fifteen years as a marketing executive, Carin pursued her great passion: teaching women to thrive. Carin was one of the first 250 people in the world to earn a Masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Carin has appeared on NBC, CBS, PBS, NPR, the Huffington Post to talk all about her expertise in anxiety and trauma.  This Episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. CLICK HERE and receive 10% off your first month! Follow us: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer Carin's website: https://carinrockind.com/ Here's a link to sign up for Carin's newsletter: https://carinrockind.com/newsletter Carin's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PurposeGirlsGroup/ Carin's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-purposegirl-podcast-empowering-women-to-live/id1347436922 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:00:3808/09/2021
45. Vacation Anxiety: IYKYK

45. Vacation Anxiety: IYKYK

Alison and Taylor get real about why traveling and being on vacation can actually increase anxiety. Ever thought "I need a vacation from my vacation?" Yep, us too! Listen as The Chicks give their best healing tips on how to help you not only get through your vacation days, but actually enjoy them!  Sponsored by Betterhelp - CLICK HERE to get 10% off your first month. Follow us on IG @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer (and TikTok) @health_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51:5525/08/2021
44. Caregiver Anxiety: Struggling With a Sick Loved One

44. Caregiver Anxiety: Struggling With a Sick Loved One

(This is a deep and personal current episode for host Ali) This episode starts with Ali updating the audience on what her life has been like these last few months taking care of her dad. Ali and her family have faced a lot of battles these last few months ever since he broke his femur. Ali takes the audience through the emotions and guilt she often faces during these times. She explains the anxiety you go through thinking "youre not doing enough" or that you have to give your whole life to help. Ali and Taylor share tips on how to handle taking care of a hurt/sick loved one but also how to take care of yourself during these times. You are important and deserve care too. Don't forget to rate and subscribe!  Sponsored by Betterhelp. Click here to get 10% OFF your first month follow us: @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety @theanxietyhealer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:09:3118/08/2021