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In this episode of Healing Beyond Health Anxiety, I’m joined by Sierra Smits, a chronic illness-informed naturopath, and we have such an important conversation about what it’s really like to live with chronic illness alongside health anxiety.

Sierra shares her own journey... from battling severe health issues herself to becoming a naturopath ...and we talk honestly about the challenges that come with that path. We explore why supporting the nervous system is so crucial, how nutrition plays a role in healing, and why a truly holistic approach to health matters so much.

What I love about this conversation is the emphasis on looking at the bigger picture rather than just chasing symptoms. Sierra explains how understanding the body as a whole ... not something that’s broken or failing ... can completely change the way we relate to our health.

This episode is about education, empowerment, and self-care. It’s for anyone who wants to feel more informed, more in control, and more connected to their body rather than trapped in fear.

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If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

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In this episode of Healing Beyond Health Anxiety, I’m diving into something that feels especially loud this time of year ... the pressure of Christmas when you live with health anxiety.

I open up about the years I genuinely lost to fear at Christmas… those days where I was physically there but mentally trapped in symptoms, what-ifs, and body checking. If you’ve ever felt that knot in your stomach on a day that’s “supposed” to be magical, you are absolutely not alone.

I talk through the unique challenges the holidays bring ... the overwhelm, the expectation for everything to be perfect, and yes… the elephant in the room: doctors’ surgeries running on reduced hours, which can crank health anxiety up to a whole new level.

I also share the things that helped me get out of that cycle and start taking my Christmases back: grounding, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and releasing the pressure to “get it right.” It’s about finding those tiny pockets of presence instead of trying to force yourself to feel festive.

You’ll also hear some gorgeous client wins that show what’s possible when you start trusting your body and gently shifting your focus back into the moment.

If Christmas has felt hard for you in the past, or you’re worried about how you’ll cope this year, this episode will give you practical steps, reassurance, and a big exhale. You don’t have to suffer through it .... there is another way, and I’m right here walking it with you.

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If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

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Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

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In this podcast, I interview Bryan Smith, a long-term mental health sufferer and author of 'The Hardest Walk.' Bryan recounts his decades-long struggle with mental health and how he eventually became known as 'The Walking Man from Bristol.' He describes his efforts to raise mental health awareness through walking and hiking while connecting with others dealing with similar issues. Bryan's story is one of battling health anxiety and  PTSD.  He emphasises the importance of talking about mental health and staying active as coping mechanisms. Bryan also discusses his upcoming charity hikes in Iceland and Norway, which aim to raise funds for mental health organisations. 

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If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

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Get in touch:

email me: [email protected]

Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

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In this episode, I chat with Rachel Montero, a nurse practitioner and holistic gut health specialist, about the powerful connection between gut health, anxiety, and overall well-being. Rachel opens up about her own experience with gut issues and anxiety, and how it led her to move from conventional to functional medicine to better understand the mind-gut connection.

We dive into how restrictive diets can impact both the body and mind, what happens to digestion when we’re in fight-or-flight mode, and how hormonal changes can influence gut health—especially for women.

Rachel also shares some really practical tips for supporting your gut, like mindful eating, preparing foods for easier digestion, and activating the vagus nerve to calm your nervous system.

It’s a conversation packed with insights and gentle reminders for anyone who’s struggled with gut issues, health anxiety, or simply wants to feel more balanced and connected in their body.

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If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

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Get in touch:

email me: [email protected]

Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

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In this episode of 'Healing Beyond Health Anxiety', I delve into the core concept of uncertainty and its profound impact on those suffering from health anxiety. I discuss the brain's natural aversion to unpredictability and how it fuels the anxiety cycle. By understanding the brain's fear response, listeners will learn practical steps to build tolerance for uncertainty, retrain their nervous system, and shift from a mindset of control to one of trust. The episode also includes a client story showing effective strategies to cope with health anxiety.

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If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

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Get in touch:

email me: [email protected]

Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

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In this episode, we address the challenging and often isolating experience of living with health anxiety. Amy provides strategies to help in effectively communicate your feelings and experiences to partners, family, and friends. Emphasising the importance of compassion and understanding, the episode explores why health anxiety is often misunderstood, how it manifests, and ways to foster supportive relationships. Practical advice includes reframing reassurance, describing health anxiety as an overactive alarm system, and focusing on creating a sense of safety rather than fixing the anxiety. 

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If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHi1_ddJnhlEaMvzVtuKQioyXv5N7WS8g&si=wzNsNXn7d32Hzy8o

Get in touch:

email me: [email protected]

Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

 Follow along on Social Media @thehealthanxietycoach
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In this episode, we delve into catastrophic thinking, a common issue for those dealing with health anxiety. We explore what catastrophic thinking is, why it happens, and how it affects the body and mind. The episode features real-life examples from clients who have experienced catastrophic thoughts and shows how they have learned to manage them. Practical coaching tools and journal prompts are also provided to help you recognise and reframe your catastrophic thoughts, ultimately learning to regain control and find peace. 

Connect & Work With Me

If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHi1_ddJnhlEaMvzVtuKQioyXv5N7WS8g&si=wzNsNXn7d32Hzy8o

Get in touch:

email me: [email protected]

Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

 Follow along on Social Media @thehealthanxietycoach
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In this episode of 'Healing Beyond Health Anxiety,' I am joined by holistic mindset coach Joff Talbot. Together, we discuss practical tools and techniques to overcome health anxiety and improve overall well-being. Joff shares his journey into energy healing, the impact of spiritual awakenings, and how modalities like numerology and quantum touch energy healing can facilitate profound personal transformation. This episode dives into real-life stories and offers insights into managing anxiety by reconnecting with your true self and harnessing the power of positive intent.

Connect with Joff Talbot @ Lifewise Wellbeing  and [email protected]

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Connect & Work With Me

If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHi1_ddJnhlEaMvzVtuKQioyXv5N7WS8g&si=wzNsNXn7d32Hzy8o

Get in touch:

email me: [email protected]

Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

 Follow along on Social Media @thehealthanxietycoach
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In this episode, we will delve into safety behaviours. These are the very things that keep you stuck - but how do you even spot the,m let alone try and stop performing them?

I'll explain how - giving real life examples and using my personal lived in experience.

Connect & Work With Me

If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHi1_ddJnhlEaMvzVtuKQioyXv5N7WS8g&si=wzNsNXn7d32Hzy8o

Get in touch:

email me: [email protected]

Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

 Follow along on Social Media @thehealthanxietycoach
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Overcoming Health Anxiety and Managing Menopause with Nutrition Expert Lauren Benser

In this episode of Healing Beyond Health Anxiety, host Amy Caldwell welcomes registered dietician and nutritionist Lauren Benor to discuss the significant impact of nutrition on mental and physical health, especially during menopause. They delve into how diet can influence anxiety, blood sugar levels, and overall well-being. Lauren shares insights on supporting gut and heart health, mindful eating, and managing hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. The conversation offers practical tips for women looking to improve their diet and health during this transitional stage.

Connect & Work With Me

If you’re ready to move beyond health anxiety and start truly healing, I’d love to support you.

Access Free Training Here:  www.healthanxietycoach.co.uk

Purchase my Health Anxiety Recovery Guides - To Start Your Recovery Journey Today:

https://stan.store/healinghealthanxiety

Hear what my clients are saying about me:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHi1_ddJnhlEaMvzVtuKQioyXv5N7WS8g&si=wzNsNXn7d32Hzy8o

Get in touch:

email me: [email protected]

Work with me Via my 6 month 1:1 Trust & Thrive Programme or Via My 16 Week Healing Hub Group Coaching Program 

 Follow along on Social Media @thehealthanxietycoach
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