Anxiety Connection

In the U.S., women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety, and the reasons might surprise you. While there are all sorts of things that can make us anxious, some of those things are specific to women. In this episode we explore those causes, and I also share one of the best techniques I know to calm anxiety instantly.

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE 59:

DOWNLOAD: What Is Making You Anxious.pdf https://d875ac62-c9ec-4647-9e46-6e3985079b73.usrfiles.com/ugd/d875ac_f5db810b315646b0a446332bb55178d4.pdf

LISTEN: Feeling Anxious? Trust Yourself (Episode 17 of Anxiety Connection) https://wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/32bb48bd/feeling-anxious-trust-yourself-or-ep-17

LISTEN: How to Get Unstuck (Episode 6 of Anxiety Connection) https://wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/2d5fd2eb/how-to-get-unstuck-or-ep-6

FOR REFERENCE: The 6 different categories of external causes of anxiety:

1. Physical
2. Caffeine
3. Genetic
4. Hormonal
5. Trauma
6. Media

MORE RESOURCES FROM WENDY:

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/mini-course

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out.

I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community: EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page: YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm

SOURCES:

Young, Joel, MD. April 22, 2015 "Women and Mental Illness" Psychology Today Mufson, Michael, J. MD. 2017 "Can a Traumatic Event Cause Anxiety Disorders?" Sharecare

© 2020 - 2024 Wendy Leeds

While we all share important similarities, we're also uniquely different. And it's the same with our brains. Just the way no two of us are alike, no two brains are alike as well. Understanding these similarities and differences can offer us a new way to look at our relationship with ourselves, the people around us, and can deepen our understanding of how we respond to our anxiety.

MORE RESOURCES:

READ: If you are interested in reading more about the differences in our brains, I highly recommend this book The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine MD https://amzn.to/41IBlod

LISTEN: "What Fuels My Mission" (Episode 5 of Anxiety Connection) https://wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/e1c84252/

LISTEN: "How Does Anxiety Affect Your Relationship?" (Episode 8 of Anxiety Connection) https://www.wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/30609b38

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/mini-course

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out.

I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community.

• EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.

• FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
• INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:

• YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm

© 2020 - 2024 Wendy Leeds

The holidays can be a tough time of year for those of us with anxiety. But there's a way we can remove some of the stress and worry. Simply by changing the way we think about the holidays, we can lower our stress level and help us keep our calm through the holiday season.

The 6 Gifts: Filling Your Cup First So You Can Give to Others

1. The gift of lower expectations

2. The gift of saying no

3. The gift of healthy habits

4. The gift of positive self-talk

5. The gift of honoring your needs

6. The gift of GIVING TO OTHERS

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Calm & Sense by Wendy Leeds https://wendyleeds.com/book

• Prioritization Worksheet in Chapter 29
• DIY Affirmations in Chapter 21

Take the Time for Your Life by Cheryl Richardson https://amzn.to/484Lnlt

MORE RESOURCES:

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life https://wendyleeds.com/techniques

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/mini-course

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out.

I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community.

• EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.

• FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm
• INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:

• YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm

© 2023 Wendy Leeds. All rights reserved.

Let's get straight to the root of our anxiety. Understanding how our brains work, and how our brains are different, is a critical first step of addressing our fears to better manage our anxiety. In the second episode of this 10-part mini-series, we take a clear look at the science of how fear shows up in our brain.

MORE RESOURCES:

LISTEN: Worry vs. Anxiety (Episode 2 of Anxiety Connection) https://wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/20c99bc3/

LISTEN: Reframing Anxiety (Episode 19 of Anxiety Connection) https://wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/ea7d9aaa/

READ: Five "Big Deal" Misconceptions About Anxiety by Wendy Leeds https://wendyleeds.com/post/five-big-deal-misconceptions-about-anxiety

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so. I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:

EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm

© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds

Anxiety shows up differently in all of us. This means that the plan to heal your anxiety is naturally going to be different from the plan to heal mine. Our work together is to find the plan that works for you and then to put that plan to work! This episode is Part 1 of mini-series of 10 episodes examining anxiety – getting at the root causes of what's making you anxious and, more importantly, what you can do to feel better.

MORE RESOURCES:

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so. I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:

EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

INSTAGRAM: https:// instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm

© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds

This episode is the beginning of an important, ongoing conversation about how best to care for our mental health. We talk first about 1) how to identify our anxiety triggers and then 2) staying on track by focusing on the glimmers of hope that can light our way back on the road to feeling better.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

BOOK: Chapters 49 and 50 of my book are all about techniques for staying on track. The book is: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

MORE RESOURCES:

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/mini-course

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life https://wendyleeds.com/techniques

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so. I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:

EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@wendyleedskeepingcalm

© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds

Have you ever thought about seeing a therapist? Or maybe there's someone in your life you think might benefit from talking to a mental health professional? In this episode I tackle the stigma of seeking help for our mental health in today's culture. And I share the 8 reasons for talking to a therapist and how it can make a real difference in how we think and feel.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

If you are having suicidal thoughts or plans, please take this seriously:

• Call a trusted friend
• Call or text 988, the Crisis Lifeline
• Go to the nearest emergency room
• Call the suicide prevention number 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Chapter 10 of my book is about how to assess a therapist to make sure they are a good fit – including the questions to ask a therapist. The book is: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

MORE RESOURCES:

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life https://wendyleeds.com/techniques

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/course

Click here or use the coupon code "SUBSCRIBER" to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I'll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who's struggling.

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.

EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/

CITATIONS:

1. Robinson, Byran, Ph.D. Bebruary 4, 2021. 47% of Americans Believe Seeking Therapy is a sign of weakness. Forbes.com https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2021/02/04/47-of-americans-believe-seeking-therapy-is-a-sign-of-weakness/?sh=72c00e884413

2. What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/

3. Sack, David, MD. March 18, 2013. 5 Signs It's Time to Seek Therapy. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-science-meets-the-steps/201303/5-signs-its-time-seek-therapy

© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds

Fear can keep us feeling stuck, alone, and helpless. But having an effective plan of action can take us past those fears to get what we really want out of life. Please join me as I share my simple 4-step process for creating that action plan and then putting it to work.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

In my last episode, I covered procrastination – which is also fueled by fear: Procrastination: 4 Simple Steps to Reduce Its Power Over You (Episode 51) https://www.wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/2cb1a84a/

Yes, you can safely get your tongue unstuck from a frozen pole! Here's where I learned how: Grande, Laura. Feb. 23, 2015. How to Unstick a Tongue From a Metal Pole. Todaysparent.com https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/how-to-unstick-your-tongue-from-a-metal-pole/

See below for ways to connect with me. I look forward to hearing from you!

MORE RESOURCES:

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life https://wendyleeds.com/techniques

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/course

Click here or use the coupon code "SUBSCRIBER" to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I'll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who's struggling.

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.

EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/

© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds

It may sound counterintuitive, but I believe that procrastination is the act of putting off what you really want in your life. It's a way of cheating yourself out of the life you were born to live. Procrastination can have a substantial impact on our self-esteem, so let's take a good look at its root cause and a 4-step plan for how to break free from procrastination's grip.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

MORE RESOURCES:

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life https://wendyleeds.com/techniques

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/course

Click here or use the coupon code "SUBSCRIBER" to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I'll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who's struggling.

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.

EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/

© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds

Valentine's Day is supposed to be a celebration of love. But that simple truth gets buried under an avalanche of roses, candy hearts, expectations, and disappointments. But it doesn't have to be that way – love comes in many different forms. In Episode 50, we explore some ways to put love back into your Valentine's Day.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Freehttps://wendyleeds.com/book

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxietyhttps://wendyleeds.com/quiz

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Lifehttps://wendyleeds.com/techniques

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About Ithttps://wendyleeds.com/course

Click here or use the coupon code "SUBSCRIBER" to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I'll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who's struggling.

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.

EMAIL: https://wendyleeds.com/subscribe

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wendyleedskeepingcalm/

© 2020 - 2023 Wendy Leeds