The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

• 1140: Rewiring Anxiety: Claire Weekes Meets Polyvagal Theory

  In today's episode, Gina discusses Dr. Claire Weekes' monumental approach to overcoming and healing anxiety in the context of Dr. Stephen Porges' science based lens of Polyvagal Theory.  Claire Weekes' approach to overcoming anxiety is outlined and clear connections are drawn with the science behind Polyvalgal Theory.  Through this discussion, clear understanding of scientific reasoning and principles underpinning Clair Weekes' approach to healing anxiety emerges.  Listen in and become better equipped to overcome your anxiety and understand why the process works! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: The more we feel safe, the less we are triggered by stress and fear.  -Stephen Porges And The greatest mistake you can make with anxiety is fearing it. The moment you stop fearing, you start healing.  -Claire Weekes Chapters 0:26 Introduction to Healing Anxiety 2:09 Settling Into the Conversation 3:21 Bridging Two Perspectives 9:36 Understanding Polyvagal Theory 15:03 Integrating Claire Weeks and Polyvagal Insights 16:33 Embracing a New Approach to Anxiety 17:15 Closing Thoughts and Invitation Summary In this episode, I delve into the intersection of two profound frameworks for understanding anxiety: the teachings of Dr. Claire Weeks and the polyvagal theory developed by Dr. Stephen Porges. I aim to illuminate how these two perspectives can complement and enhance our relationship with anxiety, focusing not on eradicating it, but on understanding and working with it in a compassionate manner. We begin by grounding ourselves in the essence of Dr. Claire Weeks' wisdom. Weeks was a trailblazer in the treatment of anxiety, offering a message that resonated deeply with those struggling with panic and fear. Her approach emphasizes that anxiety is not a pathology but rather a natural response, and she passionately reinforced the idea that recovery is achievable. Her method, encapsulated in four critical steps—facing, accepting, floating through, and allowing time to heal—provides a gentle yet powerful framework for engaging with anxiety. I explore each of these steps, illustrating how facing the fear can diminish its hold on us, accepting our current feelings can foster healing, and floating through the sensations can transform our experience from one of resistance to one of ease. Having established the foundations laid down by Weeks, I then transition to the polyvagal theory, a scientific framework that elucidates how our nervous system responds to cues of safety and threat. #Anxiety #AnxietyRelief #PanicAttack #PolyvagalTheory #ClaireWeeks #NervousSystem #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #HealingJourney #MindBody #Neuroscience #SelfCare #Resilience #TraumaInformed (given the discussion of nervous system states) #Acceptance #FacingFear #LettingGo #TimeHeals #SafetySignals #ConnectionMatters #ACP #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1139: Classic ACP 14 Tips For Dealing With Surging Stress

  In today's episode, Gina shares 14 steps to help you handle the high stress of the contemporary world.  From caffeine elimination and increased sleep to counting to ten and other simple ideas. these steps will help you get a grip during moments of intense stress.  Listen in today and become better able to take on the world and feel better! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: How we perceive a situation and how we react to it is the basis of our stress. If you focus on the negative in any situation, you can expect high stress levels. However, if you try and see the good in the situation, your stress levels will greatly diminish. –Catherine Pulsifer Chapters 0:26 Introduction to Stress Management 2:46 Strategies for Surging Stress 7:50 Tips 1-7 for Coping 11:21 Tips 8-14 for Relief 14:00 Conclusion and Reflection Summary In this episode, I'm sharing 14 effective strategies to help manage rising stress levels in our increasingly hectic lives. With the myriad of challenges we face, it's essential to recognize the symptoms of stress before they escalate into overwhelming anxiety or panic attacks. As we go through these techniques, I emphasize the importance of being proactive about self-care while also adapting our routines to find balance amidst chaos. First, I discuss the concept of taking a timeout through activities like yoga, listening to calming music, or practicing meditation. These brief moments of respite can help clear our minds and bring us back to a state of calm. Alongside this, I highlight the necessity of eating balanced meals. Nutrition plays a fundamental role in our well-being, and I advocate for mindful eating habits—stressing the importance of avoiding processed meals and sugars that can exacerbate anxiety. I also delve into the impact of caffeine and alcohol on our mental state. These substances can aggravate anxiety, and I encourage listeners to consider eliminating them during stressful times to aid in their healing process. Sleep is another critical area we can't overlook; I remind everyone to prioritize rest and recognize their individual sleep needs, encouraging the adaptation of sleep routines that suit them best. #anxietyrelief #stressreduction #managinganxiety #overcomingstress #calmingtechniques #selfsoothing #emotionalwellness #mentalwellbeing #stresscopingskills #mindfulliving #deepbreathing #nutritiouseating #qualitysleep #dailyexercise #findinghumor #cultivatingpositivity #communitysupport #identifyingtriggers #seekingsupport #opencommunication #stressurge #risingstress #overwhelmprevention #panicattackhelp #selfawarenessjourney #stresssignals #energyboostingfoods #alcoholandanxiety #caffeineandanxiety #sleepneeds #physicalactivityformentalhealth #diaphragmaticbreathing #thoughtchallenging #acceptingimperfection #positiveoutlookonlife #socialconnectionmatters #volunteerworkbenefits #anxietyidentification #stressfactors #seekingprofessionalhelp #talkingaboutfeelings #ACP #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1138: Understanding the Sensitized Nervous System

  In today's episode, Gina discusses how the nervous system can become sensitized and more vulnerable to everyday occurrences.  Once the nervous system becomes sensitized, it is easy to fall into the fear-adrenaline-fear cycle and succumb to a chronic state of anxiety.  Tips for how to recognize that this pattern has become established are included as are ways to break the cycle and return to peace and calm.  Listen in and begin to break the cycle today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: The body is not a problem to be fixed, but a system to be understood. -Dr. Gabor Maté Chapters 0:26 Introduction to Sensitized Nervous System 2:16 Spectrum of Sensitization 6:27 Understanding the Fear-Adrenaline Cycle 9:29 The Impact of Chronic Stress 11:44 Tools to Calm the Nervous System 14:36 The Importance of Self-Compassion 16:02 Healing Takes Time 17:28 Conclusion and Reflection Summary In this episode, I explore the concept of a sensitized nervous system and how understanding it can aid in regaining mental and physical calm. A common question I receive pertains to the workings of the nervous system, particularly during times of anxiety or high stress. Today, I take a step back to provide foundational knowledge about nervous system sensitization, discussing its nuances and implications for individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, and related conditions. I begin by defining nervous system sensitization, explaining that it results in a heightened state of alertness where even benign stimuli can evoke overwhelming reactions. This state can fluctuate on a spectrum—from mild sensitivity to intense overreactions. I share my personal experience of intense overreaction, illustrating how prolonged exposure to stressors can lead the nervous system to respond dramatically to everyday triggers. It’s crucial to understand that when the nervous system is in overdrive, physiological symptoms like heart palpitations, dizziness, and muscle tension are common manifestations that signal an overstimulated state. A significant aspect I delve into is the cycle of fear and adrenaline that perpetuates this sensitization. Each encounter with fear leads to an adrenaline surge, which subsequently prompts more fear, creating a self-reinforcing loop. Recognizing this cycle, often unacknowledged by individuals caught in it, is vital for breaking free. I emphasize that many people experience these bodily reactions without any immediate distressing thoughts or external triggers, leading to confusion about their sensations. #Anxiety #NervousSystem #SensitizedNervousSystem #StressManagement #ChronicAnxiety #FightOrFlight #Adrenaline #Cortisol #FearCycle #PhysicalSymptomsOfAnxiety #GroundingTechniques #BreathingExercises #ProgressiveMuscleRelaxation #SelfCompassion #AnxietyHealing #MentalWellness #Calm #Peace #Balance #ACP #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1137: Classic ACP Are Your Feeling Anxious or Highly Sensitive Part 2

  In today's episode, Gina continues her discussion of anxiety and being a highly sensitive person.  The list of signs of being a highly sensitive person is completed and a number of tips for how to cope with being a highly sensitive person are provided.  Being a highly sensitive person is easier when you take advantage of these suggestions! Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Person (Highly Sensitive Refuge and the 21 signs of an HSP) https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: Slowly, a gentle, quiet, personal victory of the spirit grows out of her fear and doubt. -Elaine Aron Chapters 0:26 Introduction to Anxiety and Sensitivity 4:01 Signs of Highly Sensitive People 8:47 Understanding Your Sensitivity 10:13 Strategies for Managing Sensitivity 13:19 Embracing Your Unique Perspective Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the intricacies of feeling anxious versus being highly sensitive, offering insights to help listeners understand their emotional landscapes better. Building upon the foundation laid in episode 725, I revisit the first 13 characteristics of highly sensitive individuals, encouraging those who resonate with these traits to embrace their unique experiences. Recognizing the challenges that come with heightened sensitivity is crucial; it's not about something being "wrong" with you but rather about understanding and managing these traits. I explore the subtleties of high sensitivity, starting from the deeply rooted aversion to violence and cruelty, to the emotional exhaustion that can arise from absorbing others’ feelings. Each identified trait, such as experiencing time pressure as overwhelming or being easily startled by sudden loud noises, serves to paint a fuller picture of what it means to navigate the world as a highly sensitive person. My goal is to empower listeners by reinforcing that they should not internalize negativity associated with these feelings; rather, recognizing them can lead to essential self-growth and awareness. #Anxiety #HighlySensitivePerson #HSP #EmotionalSensitivity #SensoryProcessingSensitivity #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #Meditation #AnxietyPodcast #MentalWellness #InnerPeace #ElaineAaron #AnxietySupport #LivingWithAnxiety #HighlySensitive #EmpathLife #DeepFeelings #SensoryOverload #InnerWorldJourney #SensitiveAndStrong #UnderstandingHSP #HSPCommunity #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfCareForHSPs #MindfulLiving #PeaceWithin #OvercomingAnxiety #ResilienceBuilding #EmotionalValidation #AnxietyCoach #GinaRyan #TheAnxietyCoachesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1136: Classic ACP Are Your Feeling Anxious or Highly Sensitive Part 1

  In today's episode, Gina offers listeners a number of thoughtful quotes taken from authors of books covering the topic of highly sensitive persons.  Additionally, the beginning of a list of 21 signs of being a highly sensitive person are shared.  Listen in for information about what being a highly sensitive person means and how you can use this knowledge to live better today! Book mentioned in today's episode The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron Phd https://amzn.to/2SWJAxo Article mentioned in today's episode Highly Sensitive Refuge and the 21 signs of an HSP https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: Highly sensitive people learned early in life to try to control the external world as a way to attempt to manage their inner one. -Sheryl Paul Chapters 0:26 Introduction to Sensitivity 2:22 Quotes on Sensitivity 6:12 The Nature of Highly Sensitive People 8:53 Identifying as Highly Sensitive 10:15 Emotional Exhaustion and Sensitivity 11:53 Traits of Highly Sensitive People 16:13 Navigating Change and Sensitivity 16:58 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps Summary In this episode, I delve into the experience of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) and how it can often be mistaken for anxiety. I discuss the unique traits of HSPs, who make up about 20% of the population and possess an ability to process stimulation deeply and feel emotions intensely. While being highly sensitive can provide exquisite advantages such as heightened empathy and an acute awareness of details that others might overlook, it also comes with challenges that can lead to feeling overwhelmed in everyday life. I explore the breadth of feelings and responses that accompany high sensitivity, emphasizing the dual nature of these traits. For instance, while heightened empathy can be considered a gift, it also means that HSPs might find themselves emotionally exhausted from absorbing the feelings of those around them. I share insights from notable experts on the topic, including Elaine Aron and Jen Graneman, to reinforce that sensitivity is not a weakness but a distinctive trait that warrants respect and understanding. Throughout the episode, I encourage listeners to reflect on how their sensitivities manifest and how they might identify as an HSP. #HighlySensitivePerson #HSP #Anxiety #EmotionalSensitivity #Overstimulation #Empathy #SelfCareForHSPs #ElaineAron #JenGraneman #InnerPeace #HighlySensitive #HSPCommunity #Empath #Introvert #Extrovert #EmotionalWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfLove #Mindfulness #StressRelief #CopingStrategies #PersonalGrowthJourney #InnerStrength #Vulnerability #Authenticity #GentleParenting #SensitiveSoul #TheAnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #ListenNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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