"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." -Fred Rogers

For today, the final episode of Anxiety Warriors Podcast, Abby and Margot share their heartfelt and deep gratitude for each other, all of their listeners and guests, and for the opportunity to share anxiety stories these past 4 seasons. They offer parting words of wisdom, practical advice, and hopes for the future of the growing discussion and normalization surrounding anxiety and all mental health challenges. The Warriors reflect on the beginning of the podcasting journey, from the first steps and discussions that were had, all the way to today. The podcast may be over, but this community isn't going anywhere. Email any time at [email protected], hit them up on Instagram: @anxietywarriorspodcast and most importantly...remember that you are amazing, valued, and so so loved. Til next time. 

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"Trust that an ending is followed by a beginning."

On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up their guest interviews by re-sharing their heartwarming, inspiring, and wonderful responses to two of their signature questions: 
What does being an anxiety warrior mean to you? AND What advice would you give your younger self? The Warriors reflect on these and all of their amazing guests from over the years, and excitedly look toward new ways to connect with friends of the pod old and new.

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"If someone ghosts you, respect the dead and never disturb them again."

Is it ghosting or are they just busy? On today's episode Abby and Margot tell some ghoooossstt stories (Said in their best spooky voices). The Warriors share how they define ghosting, and offer stories about times in their life when they were ghosted by others.  Ghosting, while not always comfortable or in integrity, is information. It's also true that sometimes you might think you're being ghosted, but in reality a person is just super busy, they forgot, or some other innocent reason. They discuss how ghosting can happen in more than just the dating world, but with friends, colleagues and more. They talk about how they reacted to being ghosted, reasons why a person might ghost, and ways to navigate this chilling feeling!

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"We interrupt your anxiety with...FUN!"

On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about situations that can be both anxiety producing but also FUN. They talk about things like trivia, trying something new, going on a 1st date (or new friend date), stepping out of their comfort zones and more. Most importantly, they examine their personal definitions and relationships to FUN, and why the way we all view it matters to our overall experience of it.

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"OH MY GOSH! I'm Anxiety. Where can I put my stuff??" -Anxiety (Inside Out 2)

On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss the newest Pixar film, Inside Out 2! Inside Out 2 continues the story of Riley as she turns 13 years old and grapples with puberty and her bevy of personified emotions, now including anxiety. They share things they loved, things that made them wonder, or worry or hope. They talk about how they felt about the way the film depicted this deeply nuanced and complicated emotion, and all the reasons they give it a rave review! It's a must listen, especially if you're an Anxiety Warrior that's seen the movie. Otherwise, spoilers ahead! 

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"The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for."On today's episode Abby and Margot share the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties Series!
Today's topic: Waiting! They explore the very annoying and mundane task of waiting for stuff. Waiting in line. Waiting at the Dr.'s office. Waiting for packages to be delivered. Waiting on hold with customer service. You name it! If there's waiting involved the Warriors are likely pretty irritated. 
They discuss recent stories about waiting, and offer some tips for how to handle the wait, offer communication strategies, and acknowledge the discomfort and utter (even irrational) annoyance that comes along with it.

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"Women are so vocal about being childfree because our society repeatedly treats motherhood as both the default AND the gold standard."

On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about being childfree people. They both came to that way of life in very different ways. They share stories about uncomfortable conversations, facing judgments, how it's affected their lives in terms of their anxiety and mental health (for better and for worse). The Warriors offer some of their go-to strategies for  dealing with varying situations and feelings that arise, and provide listeners with some good advice for what to say and more importantly what NOT to say to folks about their family or family plans/decisions and WHY. 

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"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you."

On today's next installment of Anxiety Diaries, a mini series, Abby and Margot share about the latest and not so greatest of anxiety struggles that they're grappling with. In this free form discussion the Warriors talk about what's been weighing on them lately and offer each other real time support and reflection as well as just holding space for each other's truths. Today's topics are about Margot's anxiety and annoyance surrounding people always asking vaguely to "collab" on Instagram and the best way to navigate those conversations. Abby shares her anxiety around the current housing market and the ridiculous prices of new homes (and the crazy high interest rates!) and the isolation she feels being stuck in the burbs.

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The most effective way to do it is to do it." -Amelia Earhart

On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Brittany Shillingford. Brittany is a mental health counselor, Mom of 2, and a small business owner of Bizzy B Crafts. She shares about her anxiety journey in all aspects of life, but particularly as it relates to being a small business owner. Everything from financial stress, social media, and tying her sense of self worth to her sales, etc. She talks about the lack of certainty that comes with the territory, and the constant inundation of thoughts of "Is this going to be enough?" Even with the challenges of small biz life, Brittany offers so many useful reframes and strategies that she's been able to do to help her take on this and every season of life. She talks about how to combat negative self talk, and show up for herself, and more. A motto that's been instrumental in reminding her of her power is "It's not too late." It's one that's going to stick with the Warriors for a long time.

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"First impressions are important. but the last impression we leave a person will often leave the most lasting impression."

Today's episode is all about first impressions. Abby and Margot share what first impressions feel like in the mind and body and how it can often shape shift both during and then again after a first impression is made. Feelings like awkwardness, feeling misunderstood, worrying about behaviors both verbal and non verbal, and more. They share stories about times in their life when a first impression left a lasting impression (on their psyche at least), and what they did and continue to do to navigate the challenging and uncomfortable feelings that sometimes arise in trying to manage outcomes and expectations. 
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