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

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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The anxiety chicks are joined by Jodi Silverman this week: Jodi Silverman helps women embarking on the empty nest/midlife transition rediscover who they are, outside of a mom, daughter, and partner. As a coach, speaker and podcast host , Jodi provides community, tools, and strategies to help women find purpose, fulfillment and true happiness to begin living their most daring life now. When not with her community she enjoys playing tennis and hanging out with her family by a fire.  Link for bio: www.JodiSilverman.com IG: @jodi_silverman Podcast: Beyond Empty Nest  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2133938 Grab Jodi’s Resource here: #1 Shift Every Mom Must Make + 5 Questions for her toolbox!https://dareontowhatsnext.com/parentshift
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164. Are You Causing Yourself and Your Kids More Anxiety? Ft. Jodi Silverman

Hi guys! The chick's are finally back together and here to share all the updates from the last 3 weeks apart. We hope you guys have been doing well! 
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163. The Anxiety Chicks Life Update

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

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