Today we’re delighted to have the host of the anxiety coaches podcast. Gina is the producer of the top 50 mental health show on Apple Podcasts, and is a nutritionist and coach. She struggled with stress, anxiety, and panic for over 20 years, but was able to climb out of her fear and panic to peace, calm, and well-being by finding out what worked for her. We discuss what anxiety is, where it comes from, and why you might struggle with it. Finding the right therapist can be difficult, Gina suggests meeting with a therapist 2 or 3 times, having a conversation with them, and then making your own assessment as to how you should move forward. Practicing mindfulness is an important part of managing your anxiety by just having a non judgmental view of thoughts and just letting them be. Being OK with noticing it and acknowledging those thoughts, but not letting them define us. We also talk about how to handle someone else’s anxiety and not make it worse.

Where does anxiety come from? 2:25
Nobody is immune 4:43
How the amygdala plays a role 7:54
Some techniques to help overcome anxiety 13:00
Trying to find a good therapist 15:17
Mindfulness 18:33
Anxiety, stress, and gratitude 22:21
FOMO 27:43
How to deal with the anxiety of others 32:26

“As a coach we just deal with today. What are the things we can do today to help you to start bringing yourself out of this way of thinking, this way of behaving, this way of reacting, and move toward a more whole and peaceful life?” 16:01

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