Ever catch yourself pretending to scroll at lunch so no one sees you're alone?

Avoid eye contact in class just to keep from being called on?

Skip something you wanted to go to because you’re convinced people don’t actually want you there?

If you’ve ever felt the weight of social anxiety—even without a diagnosis—this episode is for you.

Jessica Davis shares how anxiety makes you feel like shrinking to stay safe, and offers practical ways to shift that story. This episode will help you take small, brave steps toward connection and confidence, from AI tools to real-time calming techniques.

What You’ll Learn

• Why social anxiety makes you want to shrink—and how to push back without pretending to be fearless
• How to use an AI chatbot as a safe space when spiraling (yes, really—it works)
• A grounding tool to anchor yourself before doing something that feels scary

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This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Have you ever felt like you’ve tried everything to manage your anxiety—but it still shows up and takes over?
You read the tips. You try to stay positive. You push through.
But somehow, it never feels like enough.

 👉 What if the missing piece isn’t more effort... but a better strategy?

In this episode, Jessica Davis introduces the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method—a powerful 7-step framework designed to help you face anxiety in a way that’s realistic, doable, and truly life-changing.

🎧 What You’ll Learn

• Why courage isn’t about being fearless—and how it helps you take action anyway
• What each part of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. method means and how to use it in real life
• How to shift your mindset from overthinking and avoidance to growth and self-trust

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Do you ever feel like anxiety is just part of who you are—like it’s always been there and always will be?

 If you’ve ever said, “I wouldn’t even know who I am without my anxiety,” this episode is for you.

 In today’s conversation, we’re breaking down why anxiety feels so permanent—and why it’s not.

You’ll learn how to start separating your identity from your anxious thoughts and take the first steps toward seeing who you really are underneath the fear.

Anxiety may have been loud for a long time, but it doesn’t get to define you.

What You'll Learn

• Why anxiety feels like part of your personality—and how to separate from it
• How to challenge the belief that your thoughts and fears are facts
• Ways to start seeing yourself beyond the anxiety so you can build confidence and clarity

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Feel like confidence is something other people just have—but you don’t?
If anxiety has you second-guessing everything—from how you speak to how you show up—you’re not alone.

In this powerful episode, therapist and mindset coach Jessica Davis shares how even the most confident people once struggled with doubt—and what made the difference. This episode unpacks the “E” in her C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method: Embrace the Wins—a mindset shift that changes everything.

You’ll learn how the way you talk to yourself is directly shaping your self-worth, your decisions, and how others see you.

More importantly, you’ll discover how to stop downplaying your progress—and start building unshakable confidence, one small win at a time.

This isn’t about pretending you’re fearless. It’s about choosing courage in small moments that feel hard—and celebrating them as the wins they are.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why self-talk isn’t harmless—and how negative patterns hold you back
• The truth about people with anxiety (hint: they’re not arrogant—they’re under-celebrated)
• Why embracing small wins is the key to building real confidence
• What to say instead of “it’s not a big deal” when you do something hard
• How to break the cycle of self-doubt without faking positivity

Whether your win is showing up to class, speaking up in a conversation, or simply getting out of bed—you’ll leave this episode feeling empowered to see yourself differently.

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
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Grab your FREE 90-Day Courage Challenge Cheat Sheet and start building confidence today.

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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

What if I say the wrong thing?
What if I fail?
What if I’m just not enough?

In this episode, we dive into the cycle of anxiety that convinces you staying stuck is safer than taking action. Discover why anxiety traps you in endless “what ifs” and learn a simple two-step approach to break free and start moving forward.

What You'll Learn

• Why does anxiety trap us in endless “what if” thoughts?
• How can catching negative patterns empower you to break free from anxiety?
• What practical steps can you take to act despite uncertainty and overcome the fear of failure?

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Grab your FREE 90-Day Courage Challenge Cheat Sheet and start building confidence today.

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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Are you tired of feeling like anxiety has taken over—leaving you stuck in your head, replaying every little moment, and second-guessing every decision? 

In this very first episode, Jessica Davis shares her journey and stories of countless teens and young adults who’ve felt trapped by racing thoughts and overwhelming self-doubt. Discover how you can begin to quiet the mental noise and reclaim your confidence.

What You'll Learn

• Why does anxiety make us feel trapped in our own thoughts?
• How can we begin to break the cycle of overthinking and self-doubt?
• What practical steps can you take right now to start moving forward?

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Grab your FREE 90-Day Courage Challenge Cheat Sheet and start building confidence today.

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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

In this trailer, Jessica Davis introduces Block Out the Noise—a podcast dedicated to turning down the volume on anxious thoughts and helping you reclaim your power. Discover how anxiety can feel like it holds you hostage, making it hard to breathe, sleep, or move forward. I share my passion for supporting teens and young adults who struggle with self-doubt and overthinking, and I preview the honest, practical tools and conversations that await you in each episode. This is your invitation to start breaking free and building the confidence you deserve.

What You'll Learn

• Identify the Impact of Anxiety: Understand how anxiety can trap you in endless self-doubt and overthinking.
• Overcome Overthinking: Gain practical insights on how to stop the cycle of anxious thoughts.
• Take Back Your Power: Learn strategies to move forward and start celebrating even the smallest wins.

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Grab your FREE 90-Day Courage Challenge Cheat Sheet and start building confidence today.

📱 Follow Us:

Instagram | Facebook | Threads

🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.