Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Anxiety: Our Stories, Struggles, and Ways to Cope | YKMS
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Anxiety: Our Stories, Struggles, and Ways to Cope | YKMS
Episode Overview
In this episode of You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie share an honest, relatable conversation about anxiety—how it manifests, how it affects their lives, and the tools they’ve found to navigate through it. From childhood experiences and lifelong struggles to the surprising onset of anxiety in peri-menopause, they open up about their personal journeys and offer practical strategies for managing anxiety. This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone and that there are ways to find calm, even in the chaos.
Key Discussion Points
- What Anxiety Feels Like: How it differs from stress and shows up in the body and mind.
- Our Stories: Julie’s lifelong anxiety and Aileen’s peri-menopausal onset.
- Coping Tools: Breathwork, boundaries, magnesium, movement, and creating a personal go-to list.
- A New Perspective: Anxiety is often a symptom, not who you are. Talking about it reduces its power.
Listener Takeaways
- You’re not alone—anxiety is more common than you think.
- Small steps like mindfulness and self-care make a difference.
- Help is available—and asking for it is a strength, not a weakness.
- Anxiety doesn’t define you. Be kind to yourself.
Join the Conversation
We’d love to hear from you. How does anxiety show up in your life, and what tools have helped you navigate it? Share your thoughts, stories, or questions with us!
Resources Mentioned
- Jamie Clements (Breathwork Expert) – https://www.instagram.com/jamieclements_/ Free weekly Instagram breathwork sessions
- Somatic Workouts for stress release – https://www.instagram.com/theworkoutwitch_/
- London Nootropics (Mushroom Coffee) – A caffeine alternative for managing jitters
Thank you for listening!
Join Us for More on Patreon!
Please join us on Patreon for our Sanity Checks - our short weekly episodes where we share what’s really on our minds. They’ve been part of the podcast since the very beginning - those little check-ins and raw conversations. Now, for the price of a coffee a month, you'll get this extra weekly episode plus much more!
Join Us via this link:
https://www.patreon.com/14211197/join
Links:
- Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod
- Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePod
- Email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/
Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy
See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy information
Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.
View all episodes
By Aileen Harvey and Julie FahyEpisode Overview
In this episode of You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie share an honest, relatable conversation about anxiety—how it manifests, how it affects their lives, and the tools they’ve found to navigate through it. From childhood experiences and lifelong struggles to the surprising onset of anxiety in peri-menopause, they open up about their personal journeys and offer practical strategies for managing anxiety. This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone and that there are ways to find calm, even in the chaos.
Key Discussion Points
- What Anxiety Feels Like: How it differs from stress and shows up in the body and mind.
- Our Stories: Julie’s lifelong anxiety and Aileen’s peri-menopausal onset.
- Coping Tools: Breathwork, boundaries, magnesium, movement, and creating a personal go-to list.
- A New Perspective: Anxiety is often a symptom, not who you are. Talking about it reduces its power.
Listener Takeaways
- You’re not alone—anxiety is more common than you think.
- Small steps like mindfulness and self-care make a difference.
- Help is available—and asking for it is a strength, not a weakness.
- Anxiety doesn’t define you. Be kind to yourself.
Join the Conversation
We’d love to hear from you. How does anxiety show up in your life, and what tools have helped you navigate it? Share your thoughts, stories, or questions with us!
Resources Mentioned
- Jamie Clements (Breathwork Expert) – https://www.instagram.com/jamieclements_/ Free weekly Instagram breathwork sessions
- Somatic Workouts for stress release – https://www.instagram.com/theworkoutwitch_/
- London Nootropics (Mushroom Coffee) – A caffeine alternative for managing jitters
Thank you for listening!
Join Us for More on Patreon!
Please join us on Patreon for our Sanity Checks - our short weekly episodes where we share what’s really on our minds. They’ve been part of the podcast since the very beginning - those little check-ins and raw conversations. Now, for the price of a coffee a month, you'll get this extra weekly episode plus much more!
Join Us via this link:
https://www.patreon.com/14211197/join
Links:
- Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod
- Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePod
- Email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/
Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy
See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy information
Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.