The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

In today's episode, Gina shares her thoughts and feelings about the cold winter snow, and how harmonizing with the seasons can help us support our nervous system health. The episode will help you turn into the wisdom of the earth, ground yourself in the present moment, and find more space to breathe. Listen in and turn the cold winter day into the perfect setting for rest, healing and reflection.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 Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn 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!Chapters0:26 Embracing Winter's Lessons2:23 Winter's Impact on the Nervous System5:29 The Gift of Patience6:49 Rest as Restoration7:44 Physical Benefits of Cold9:45 The Calming Power of Snow10:59 Community in the Cold12:01 Self-Trust and Wisdom13:19 Winter as a Teacher15:14 Reflecting on Winter's GiftsSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into an unexpected topic: how winter can serve as a powerful ally in managing anxiety. I'm Gina Ryan, and I reflect on my personal journey as I navigate my first winter in Central New York after spending over two decades in the perpetual warmth of Hawaii. Moving from the lush, vibrant landscapes of Hawaii to the cold and snowy winters of New York has been a challenging yet transformative experience for me, sparking insights on the health benefits that winter can offer our nervous systems and mental health.I begin by discussing how the cold weather presents a mild, steady stressor that can unintentionally bolster our nervous systems. Each encounter with the cold, from the first sharp breath of freezing air to the challenges of navigating snow-covered pathways, acts as a form of natural exposure therapy. Instead of succumbing to panic, we are encouraged to build resilience and presence, fostering a sense of calm amid discomfort. This winter, rather than viewing the season as something to endure, I invite listeners to consider how it can teach us tolerance and mental strength, emphasizing compassion for ourselves as we adapt to environmental challenges.Moreover, winter grants us permission to embrace rest and reflection. I observe how nature instinctively slows down during this season, from the hibernation of wildlife to the way the trees withdraw. This natural pause offers us the rare opportunity to step back from our relentless productivity and find restoration in stillness. I share my own experience of improved sleep rhythms and a deeper emotional processing that arises when life becomes less hectic. In a world that often glorifies busyness, winter stands as a testament to the power of slowness and presence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the last episode of 2025, Gina helps listeners start the new year off right with a large number of healing affirmations. These affirmations are designed specifically to help inspire hope and peace in listeners who may be struggling with stress, worry and doubt. Start 2026 with more hope, peace and calm with this useful episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Happy New Year. 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 Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn 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!QuoteAnd suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.-Meister EckhartChapters0:26 New Year's Eve Reflections3:02 Embracing Change and Intentions8:32 Affirmations for the Year Ahead11:31 Cultivating Hope and Resilience14:12 Closing Thoughts for a New YearSummaryIn this New Year's Eve episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I take the opportunity to reflect on the transition between the old year and the new, inviting listeners to embrace a time of hope and possibility. As we gather in this moment, whether you're relaxing at home or enjoying a gentle walk, I want you to feel the invitation to believe in your own healing journey. It’s important to recognize that you are capable of transformation, and that change is not a far-off dream, but an attainable reality for each of us.The discussion navigates the complexities of anxiety and the doubt that often accompanies it. I emphasize that our nervous systems are not prisoners of circumstance; they are adaptable. Healing is a biological process accessible to everyone, requiring practice, awareness, and compassion. We explore how to cultivate a mindset that supports the kind of environment where healing can flourish, rather than setting resolutions that may feel like pressure. These intentions, like being kind to oneself and recognizing feelings of safety, serve as softer guides, leading to gradual transformation.Throughout the episode, I invite you to consider three reflective questions designed to connect you to your inner self and facilitate your healing journey. These inquiries aim to uncover what part of you longs for healing, what small changes have made a difference in past times, and what you wish to believe about yourself moving forward. These are not demands but gentle explorations meant to plant seeds for growth that can flourish in their own time.#AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #AnxietyRecovery #PanicAttackRelief #StressManagement #MentalHealthMatters #NewYearNewMindset #HealingIsPossible #NervousSystemRegulation #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #Grounding #Breathwork #NewYearIntentions #MentalWellness #Neuroplasticity #HealingJourney #InnerPeace #Calm #NewBeginnings #SelfCareDaily #ChronicStress #MentalHealthSupport #OvercomingAnxiety #MindfulLiving #Affirmations #DailyAffirmations #HealingIsBiological #SmallStepsHeal #BelieveInHealing #BeginAgain #Hope #Resilience #EmotionalWellness #PeacefulMind #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotBroken #NervousSystemHealing #BodyAwareness #FreshStart #HealingIsAProcess #TrustTheProcess #AnxietySupport #PanicRecovery #StressRelief #MindsetShift #HealingEnergy #SelfHealing #AnxietyWarrior #NewYear2026See 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 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 YOURSELF Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. http://bit.ly/htbyanxietyPlease 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 Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn 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!Chapters0:26 Introduction to Flexible Mind3:02 Body Awareness and Muscle Relaxation5:50 The Power of the Pause7:07 Staying with Anxiety10:15 Creating Space in the Moment11:32 Letting Go of Control13:02 Embracing What Is15:34 Connecting Mind and Body16:46 Staying Curious and OpenSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the contrasting dynamics between a flexible mind and an anxious mind. My aim is to provide listeners with insights on how to transition from a state of anxiety to one of mental flexibility, allowing for greater peace and calm in our lives. The discussion begins by highlighting the rigidity that often accompanies anxiety, likening our anxious mindset to a tightly wound structure—brittle and prone to breaking under pressure.I explore the ways in which life changes, stress, and frustration contribute to our inflexible thinking, causing us to feel overwhelmed and perhaps on the verge of snapping. Recognizing this pattern is the first step towards transformation. I introduce six actionable strategies that can help us cultivate a more flexible mindset. Each strategy serves as a tool to counteract the tightness and rigidity we feel when anxiety takes over.The first strategy emphasizes the importance of awareness around physical tension in our bodies, particularly in areas such as the shoulders and jaw. I encourage listeners to check in with their physical state regularly, practicing intentional release of tight muscles to foster a sense of relaxation that communicates safety to the mind. The second point focuses on the power of the pause—taking a moment to breathe and create space before responding to stress. This allows us to break the habitual response cycle and choose a more mindful reaction.#AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthMatters #Mindfulness #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #StressReduction #CopingSkills #InnerPeace #NervousSystemHealing #LetGo #MindfulLiving #OvercomingAnxiety #MentalWellness #SelfCare #EmotionalIntelligence #FloatingTechnique #RestAndDigest #HolisticHealing #StayCurious #FlexibleMind #ACPSee 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 a holiday guided meditation to help listeners relieve stress and know more peace in the present moment. In this meditation you will be guided with the light of hope into a state of peace and quiet. Let your worries fade away as you realize your healing process is underway in this moment. Happy Holidays.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 Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn 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!Chapters0:26 Welcome to the Meditation4:22 Preparing for the Meditation7:39 Invoking the Light of Hope10:43 Joining the Collective Quiet12:15 Embracing Your Healing Journey15:01 Creating a Peaceful Space15:52 Returning to Awareness17:51 Closing Reflections and WishesSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I guide listeners through a soothing meditation, perfectly timed for Christmas Eve. As we come together in this moment, I emphasize the importance of guided meditation as a powerful tool on the healing journey. Many of us experience emotional, physical, or spiritual suffering that stems from our tendency to dwell on the past or fret about the future. This constant state of hyper-alertness can lead to exhaustion and disconnection from the peace we seek. Guided meditation offers a gentle navigation back to that tranquility, allowing us to release the strain of overthinking and rest in the present.The meditation I lead invites listeners to embrace a state of calmness. I encourage participants to step away from their daily activities and distractions and embark on this restorative journey. I share the concept of offering our nervous system a guiding hand, which allows us to soften and receive comfort instead of striving or giving. The guided nature of this meditation enables a deeper state of rest, helping to invigorate the body's natural healing processes.As we commence our meditation, participants are invited to find a position that feels supportive and to engage in mindful breathing. They are guided to visualize their worries settling like snowflakes, creating tranquility and stillness. I use imagery, such as a warm, golden light representing hope, to foster feelings of warmth and solace. This light symbolizes a gentle invitation to cherish the joy of the season, even when it seems out of reach. With each breath in, listeners draw this light closer, allowing it to bring comfort to any tightness or exhaustion they feel.#GuidedMeditation #Mindfulness #Meditation #Breathwork #InnerPeace #Relaxation #Calm #Healing #PresentMoment #SelfCare #AnxietyRelief #StressReduction #CalmNervousSystem #RestAndRestore #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #LettingGo #ChristmasEve #HolidayMeditation #ChristmasPeace #Hope #HolidayCalm #WinterVibes #QuietJoy #HolidayStressRelief #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #PodcastMeditation #SleepAid #HopeAndJoy #Softness #Receiving #SelfLove #Tranquility #BeHeld #ACPSee 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 how to bring yourself back to the present moment, especially when ruminating about the future (or the past). The power of living in the present moment is enormous and can help those who suffer with anxiety know more peace, calm and happiness in their lives. Practices are shared that are easy to do, especially using the senses to embrace your present moment experience. Listen in and become more acquainted with the present moment and start feeling 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 Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn 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 ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness. -Abraham MaslowChapters0:26 Welcome to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast2:08 Practicing Presence in Everyday Life6:57 The Power of Senses11:46 Real-Life Applications of the Now15:53 Embracing the Present MomentSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of living in the present moment. We often find ourselves tethered to the burdens of the past or anxieties about the future, losing sight of the peace and clarity that exists in the now. I emphasize the importance of redirecting our awareness away from the chaos of future worries and past regrets, encouraging listeners to experience the simplicity and richness of living fully in the moment they are currently inhabiting.Life is happening right now, yet many struggle to grasp this idea. I highlight how our minds tend to pull us into a cycle of overthinking, where we plan excessively, rehearse conversations, and envision worst-case scenarios in an attempt to feel prepared. This, however, often leads to a forfeiture of the present, where true joy and serenity reside. I share my personal experiences and insights, acknowledging that many of us mistakenly believe that worrying can safeguard us from future discomfort, yet the reality is that this incessant mental dialogue detracts from the vibrant moments unfolding around us.To help listeners immerse themselves in the present, I provide practical, accessible techniques that don’t require formal meditation or additional tasks on an already overloaded to-do list. I illustrate how we can embrace the now in our daily routines – whether during mundane activities like washing dishes, walking, or even brushing our teeth. By simply being aware of our physical sensations and surroundings, we can cultivate moments of presence that reinforce our ability to find peace amidst daily life.#PresentMoment #LiveInTheNow #MindfulnessPractice #AnxietyRelief #StressManagement #InnerPeace #EmotionalHealth #StayPresent #WorryLess #CalmYourMind #TheNow #HappinessIsNow #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #MentalWellness #BeHereNow #EverydayMindfulness #SensoryAwareness #NervousSystem #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.