Alamort:

(adj.) Half dead of exhaustion

On today's episode, the Warriors share round 2 of Sleep Anxiety! Part 1 is ep. 43. Check it out! For this conversation Abby and Margot dive deeper into what it feels like to be in a state of constant exhaustion. They talk about the experience of fatigue, how it manifests emotionally and physically and explore the inner narrative that comes with feeling tired a lot. They share about what causes them to be/feel sleep deprived and how they navigate a variety of circumstances that create sleep struggles. The Warriors offer some of their favorite tips and practices that allow them to care for themselves, improve the narrative  around sleep habits, and get better rest.

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"It's time to switch from my normal anxiety to my festive holiday party anxiety"

The Warriors are back with another round 2 for you! This time, they're revisiting Holiday Anxiety. To hear Part 1, scroll back to Episode 34. The holiday season can be packed with fun, family, food and friends. It can also be packed with overwhelm, dread, drama, grief, and so much more. For part 2 of holiday anxiety, Abby and Margot expand on how they navigate this tricky time of year. They share ways that they've learned to self soothe, set boundaries, and even empower themselves to break free of norms and traditions and do only what feels right for them.

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"The more I feel imperfect, the more I feel alive." Jhumpa Lahiri

On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Simon Rinne. Simon's story is one of resilience, and strength. He shares his journey with anxiety which stems from his long history of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Simon talks about how/when his OCD first began, how it manifested as a teen and young man, and the many ways it's affected his mind, body, and behaviors throughout his life. The Warriors learn how Simon navigates his experience using a wide variety of strategies and modalities to support him including exposure response prevention, mindfulness, therapy, and so much more. He speaks candidly about over 10 years of trial and error, noticing dark thoughts, and how practicing mental training among other skills has greatly benefited him. This conversation is enlightening, empowering, and filled with hope.

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"If you can be anything..be real." -Nikki Rowe

On today's episode Abby and Margot get super honest about some of the more...uncomfortable, ridiculous, humorous, and very REAL parts of life. Being a human being is hard, but it's a bit easier when we can laugh about the absurdity of human nature! The Warriors share candid, personal, honest, and relatable stories that may be a bit "TMI" and the anxiety they felt in those awkward moments. They connect about ways they navigate their experiences, and talk about how *sometimes* it's in those moments of "overshare" where they feel the most connected to themselves and others.Shop 

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"Adult friendships be like: 'I miss you, let's hang out in November.' "

On today's episode Abby and Margot do a part 2 of their most listened to and downloaded previous episode about navigating adult friendships. If you haven't listened to the first part yet, you may want to check it out! Episode 32. For part 2, the Warriors talk about how it's been going since part 1 and explore some new topics. Such as: the difference between online and 'real time' friendships, barriers to making and maintaining such relationships, why we choose to commit (or not) to new people, how technology helps/hurts a situation, current strategies and much more!

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"Be enough for yourself first. The rest of the world can wait."

On today’s episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest: Christy Parisi. Christy is a single Mom, Special Ed. Teacher, blogger, and part time emo pop/punk singer. She shares about her journey with anxiety, depression, and OCD and how they coexist and interact with each other. The Warriors learn about Christy’s experiences with abuse in childhood, where she learned that in order to express her opinions she must do so near a locked door to keep safe. Christy talks about being overly analytical and the ways she navigates obsessive thoughts and behaviors as well as bouts of depression. She highlights the incredible skills she’s gained and details how she shows up for herself, her son, and community with what she calls a “team effort” of strategies and supportive tools. Strategies such as regular therapy, medication, mindfulness practices, meditation, morning routines, and so much more.   Christy is dedicated to maintaining a warm, and loving home for her family, and offers the Warriors so many tangible tips for loving life, being open minded, and going with the flow.

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Today’s re-share is of episode 45, Sales Anxiety and navigating selling with integrity!

“You sell more when you stop selling.“- David Meerman Scott

On today’s episode Abby and Margot explore the anxiety that can come with trying to sell services or products. They share how selling makes them feel, what it’s like to experience rejection, or be ignored all together. They discuss the many ways that sales anxiety shows up in their mind and body and behaviors, and how they navigate their sales anxiety as small business owners and independent contractors. The Warriors reflect on how to survive and thrive in a harsh and cold capitalistic society while also remaining authentic and in integrity.

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On today’s episode, Abby and Margot reshare the very first interview of the show! Episode 6 with Lauren Buckles of Nestful Minds. Lauren is a dear friend and the first brave Warrior to share her journey.  Lauren is yoga teacher, Mom, and creator of Nestful; envisioning a peaceful world filled with compassionate, kind, and self aware human beings. Her brand new on demand yoga program specializes in self care for parents and caregivers, and it’s about to launch!! Check it out:

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Lauren shares her anxiety beginnings about pressures she felt around performing as a young gymnast. She speaks candidly about how it impacted her wellbeing. We learn about Lauren's journey with yoga and mindfulness and how it helped her to reframe a lot of her experiences. We hear the many ways she's been able to overcome aspects of her performance anxiety, as well as current self care and coping strategies. She shares her win of the week, and we learn some fun facts about her in the lightning round.

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"I am not good at small talk. I will hide in a cupboard to avoid chitty chat." -Caitlin Moran

On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss the joys (or rather the lack thereof) of small talk! Nothing is more dull and uncomfortable than chit chatting about the weather, talking about what a person does for work, or other narrow/finite topics. The Warriors share about ways they navigate small talk and the anxiety that can come with it. They discuss how/when to enter into or steer clear of more vulnerable conversations, and when to set boundaries vs. take a chat deeper. Finally, they offer a chance for listeners to reflect on their relationship with small talk and how they go about navigating the discomfort/anxiety they feel.

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