This episode was an urgent need to vent and explain what Alison is currently going through as she experiences an episode of health anxiety. Alison talks all about recent lower back pain that has led to obsessive thoughts, googling, and hard time sleeping. Alison shares the things she has done to help herself in this moment and how to advocate for yourself. Taylor shares ways to look at the moment in the hardest part and see the bigger picture.
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113. Alison's Recent Health Anxiety Struggle

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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RERUN : The episode that you've all been waiting for! Alison & Taylor have received DMs daily to cover this topic so we wanted to get an expert in for todays special episode. The Chicks are so excited to welcome licenced therapist and EMDR expert Taylor Klump to the pod! Taylor K. provides a huge wealth of information about a recent well-known therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR. Taylor K. talks all about how EMDR helps heal anxiety, trauma, dissociative disorder, and more. She also breaks down exactly what an EMDR therapy session looks like and what you need to know in order to try the process for yourself. 
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162. Can EMDR help Anxiety?

Dr. Kate Truitt, a clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist, is globally recognized for her expertise in trauma, stress, and resilience. She is the founder of the educational platform Truitt Institute and leads her award-winning clinical team at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates. As a member of the Goldie Hawn Foundation’s MindUP Scientific Advisory Committee and a co-Developer of the Havening Techniques, Dr. Truitt passionately advocates for mental health literacy and empowerment globally.

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161.  How Your Amygdala Shapes Anxiety: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection ft. Kate Truitt

Alison & Taylor welcome OCD expert Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT who breaks down the truth about OCD and why it is more than just compulsively washing hands and counting steps. Kimberly shares her expertise on the best treatments for OCD and why the brain of someone diagnosed with OCD looks different than the 'norm.' Taylor and Alison also dive deep into the connection between OCD and Health Anxiety. Happy Healing! 
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160. Do you struggle with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Ft. Kimberley Quinlan

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159. April Anxiety Q&A Monthly Episode

The Chicks discuss 8 ways to reduce anxiety and feel more regulated without drugs! Great episode to save for your healing toolkit!
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113. Alison's Recent Health Anxiety Struggle

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