In this episode of More Than Anxiety, Megan talks with physician-turned-health-coach, Dr. Doriana Parkin, about her move from traditional medicine to holistic wellness. Dr. Doriana shares her personal experience with burnout and to creating Smply Fit Wellness. She explains how simple, daily habits focused on nutrition, fitness, and self-care can be the most effective "medicine" for your body and mind. 

If you're tired of overthinking and looking for a new perspective on managing your health without the shame spiral, this episode is for you.

• Former family physician who now coaches on nutrition, fitness, and self-care
• Started Smply Fit Wellness after experiencing burnout in the healthcare system
• Recommends tracking food intake for one week to create awareness
• Emphasizes that tracking calories is about accountability, not disorder
• Often tells clients to eat MORE food, not less, by adding protein and fiber
• Explains how certain foods can trigger anxiety symptoms
• Shares personal experience eliminating caffeine to manage anxiety
• Highlights the importance of finding foods that make YOU feel good
• Takes an evidence-based approach without restrictive diet rules
• Offers private, semi-private and group coaching programs

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In this episode, coach Megan Devito explains how to stop anxious overthinking and learn to choose which thoughts to believe, even when your brain feels like it's on fire.

• Understanding the difference between creative, productive thinking and anxiety-driven overthinking
• Learning to recognize when your brain is protecting you vs when it's locked into fear-based thinking.
• Handling intrusive thoughts without giving them power over your emotions
• Why you can't outthink anxiety (your thinking brain doesn't work well when you're anxious)
• Breaking the cycle between anxious thoughts and physical sensations
• How to use breathing (4-4-6 count) to interrupt nighttime overthinking and fall asleep
• Using how your body feels as a signal to check your thoughts
• Learning to trust yourself instead of every thought that crosses your mind
• How her clients move from overthinking to action and confidence

Want to see what's working in your life and what's keeping you stuck? Join me for a free Boundaries and Balance Audit. We'll look at seven different areas of your life and create a focused step forward. You can learn more and schedule at megandevito.com.

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In this episode of More Than Anxiety Megan Devito is talking with Gabs Hayes, an entrepreneurial mom of three and business coach, as she shares her personal journey through a challenging season of depression.

Host Megan Devito and Gabs discuss prioritizing mental health, offering a refreshing perspective on rest, recovery, and redefining success.

You'll Learn:

• Why taking time for yourself, even when running a business, is not just okay, but essential for long-term well-being.
• How to recognize the signs of overwhelm and depression, and take proactive steps to slow the spiral.
• The importance of self-awareness and setting boundaries to prevent burnout, especially for ambitious women and entrepreneurs.
• Why normalizing mental health days for ourselves and our children is vital for growing resilience.
• Practical insights on separating your identity from your productivity and living a life that truly serves you.

If you've ever felt guilty for needing a break or wondered how to navigate the ups and downs of life as an entrepreneurial woman, this episode brings validation, actionable insights, and a reminder that your worth isn't tied to your constant output. 

Find Gabs Hayes at gabshayes.com where she offers a free AI tool to help you plan your week in five minutes, prioritizing what matters most to you - even if that's rest. Check out her podcast Overwhelmed And Over It.

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To-Do List Overwhelm: How To Have More Time & Success

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, like time is slipping away and your to-do list is endless? In this episode of More Than Anxiety, I'm sharing practical strategies to help ambitious women like you find more time and energy for what's most important, without sacrificing success or freedom. Learn how to break free from the anxiety spiral and create a life that truly lights you up, all year long.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• 0:03 Why To-Do List Overwhelm is a common struggle for busy women.
• 4:36 Understanding why traditional to-do lists can feel like straitjackets.
• 9:44 The power of identifying your core values to create lists that actually work for you.
• 12:07 How limiting your daily "must-dos" to 3-4 value-aligned activities creates more time.
• 13:54 The liberating method of creating a "Ta-done" list to celebrate achievements and build motivation.
• 17:18 How intentional planning actually leads to more freedom and spontaneity and effective overwhelm management.
• 19:59 Understanding different types of overwhelm (mental, physical, emotional) and how to reduce them.

Ready to finally create more time for what matters most to you?

Take the next step: 

➡️ Get started with my new 5-day audio course, "Less Overwhelm - More Life," for just $49! Each day includes a quick 6-8 minute audio and one simple action step to remove something from your life. Learn more and enroll here:  megandevito.com/lessoverwhelm-morelife 

Want more personalized support for time management and work-life balance? 

➡️ Visit megandevito.com to learn more about my coaching or schedule your free Boundaries and Balance Audit.

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Manage Anxiety with Breathwork & Yoga with Cathy Eades

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? Do you struggle with breathwork or feeling your emotions? This episode features Cathy Eades, a seasoned yoga practitioner, guide, and therapist. Cathy shares her personal journey of finding an "unshakable calm" through yoga and breathwork, especially during stressful life transitions, including a marriage dissolving and her children growing up.

You'll learn how Cathy's Ayurvedic approach offers individualized practices for managing anxiety, focusing on gentle, slow-paced movements and mindful breathing. 

Practice  her "60-second stress slayer" technique, using extended exhales to cue safety to your nervous system. Cathy also introduces the deeply relaxing practice of Yoga Nidra, equivalent to hours of sleep for mind and body restoration.

This episode discusses the power of connecting mind, body, and breath to release emotional and physical "gunk". If you're looking for simple, actionable tools to calm your nervous system and thrive instead of just survive, this conversation is for you. 

Connect with Cathy Eades:

• Set up a free 30-minute. Anxiety Relief Trial Session with Cathy:  https://calendly.com/crobertseads/30min
• Website: https://FindBlissYoga.com 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyreads/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blissyogawithcathy1253
• IG: @findblissyoga

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This episode of More Than Anxiety is for you if you're stuck in all-or-nothing thinking and the overwhelm of uncertainty.

You know that black-or-white mindset where everything's perfect or complete failure, with no room for the messy middle where you actually learn what works for you?

That's why you're stressed, feeling anxious, and stuck. In this episode, I'm diving into why our brains crave certainty and how its absence fuels your anxiety spiral.

I share a client story, "Heather," who perfectly illustrated this on a recent call with me. She felt paralyzed by uncertainty after a career change, battling guilt and the fear of not finding the "right" next step. Sound familiar?

Ready to get unstuck? This episode gives you the truth and actionable steps. Plus, I'll share two simple, affordable ways to get immediate help: my Boundaries and Balance Audit and the Unwind Your Mind audio course.

You don't have to believe everything you think. You can learn to trust yourself, feel more confident, and reclaim your time and energy.

In this episode, get the straight-up truth on how to:

• Stop all-or-nothing thinking.
• Manage anxiety from uncertainty.
• Stop second-guessing and trust yourself.
• Take action, even when you're unsure.

If this resonated, subscribe & review so more ambitious women can find this podcast!

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Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by your relationships? Wishing for more calm, confidence, and time for yourself, without giving up your hard-earned success?

In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Dr. John Page about how trying to fix others often fuels our own relational anxiety and daily frustration. We're cutting through the noise to help you grow your personal confidence and create a fulfilling life that truly works for you.

Here's what we cover to help you gain control and feel calm:

• Why expecting others to change keeps you feeling stuck and constantly frustrated.
• The fundamental truth: you can only change yourself and your reactions.
• How to effectively check your thoughts because our brains often think dumb crap that creates unnecessary drama.
• The profound difference between giving up and the empowering act of freeing yourself by truly letting go.
• Owning your 1%: Taking responsibility for your small part so you can transform any relationship dynamic.
• Why accepting others as they are is key to feeling calm, confident, in control of yourself, and allowing others to take responsibility for their own personal growth.

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Do you feel wired but tired? 

Snapping at your family? 

Struggling with anxiety, brain fog, or burnout? 

You might be living in chronic fight-or-flight, and your nervous system needs support.

In this episode, coach Megan Devito breaks down how stress, hormones, and a dysregulated nervous system keep ambitious women stuck in overwhelm, and what you can do to change that. Learn how to tone your vagus nerve with simple, science-backed techniques and finally start feeling calm, confident, and clear.

We cover:

• Signs your nervous system is stuck in survival mode
• Why women feel exhausted, foggy, and short-tempered
• What vagus nerve toning is and how it helps with anxiety
• Quick techniques you can use today (even with a full plate!)

Get started for free on a Boundaries and Balance Audit today.

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Is social media making your anxiety worse or your child’s confidence disappear? You’re not alone. 

In this episode of More Than Anxiety, I sit down with educator and mindset coach Kathy Van Benthuysen to talk about how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are reshaping the mental health of both kids and adults.

This conversation is necessary, applicable, and a must-listen!  We discuss the growing link between screen time, comparison, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm and offer simple, compassionate ways to shift the narrative. From affirmations that build confidence to tools for healthy tech boundaries at home, this conversation is filled with hope and practical support for anyone navigating the digital world with kids or on their own.

Whether you’re a high-achieving woman trying to break free from burnout, a parent worried about your child’s screen habits, or someone craving more presence in your life, this episode is for you.

***

As a mom of 20 years and former teacher of 30, Kathy Van Benthuysen knows firsthand the challenges of raising kids in today's digital world. After spending over 67,000 hours working with children in the classroom, she made a life-changing decision: she left teaching early to help parents navigate the growing crisis of digital dependency.

Now, as a speaker and co-founder of Converlation, Kathy transforms her deepunderstanding of how kids think and behave into practical solutions for parents. She doesn't just talk about screen time limits – she shows moms how to build meaningful connections with their children in a world dominated by devices.

What makes Kathy different is her ability to blend her experience as both a mom and educator. She's been in the trenches, dealing with the same struggles many parents face: the battle over phones at dinner, the impact of social media on self-esteem, and the challenge of maintaining real conversations in an increasingly virtual world.

Through her engaging presentations and practical tools, Kathy helps moms feel less alone and more equipped to raise confident, emotionally healthy kids who can thrive in our tech-driven society.

Contact Information & Links:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Kathy Van Benthuysen

Website: Converlation.com

Facebook: Converlation

YouTube: @ConverlationYT

Assessment: Converlation.com/Assessment

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Is social media making your anxiety worse or your child’s confidence disappear? You’re not alone. 

In this episode of More Than Anxiety, I sit down with educator and mindset coach Kathy Van Benthuysen to talk about how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are reshaping the mental health of both kids and adults.

This conversation is necessary, applicable, and a must-listen!  We discuss the growing link between screen time, comparison, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm and offer simple, compassionate ways to shift the narrative. From affirmations that build confidence to tools for healthy tech boundaries at home, this conversation is filled with hope and practical support for anyone navigating the digital world with kids or on their own.

Whether you’re a high-achieving woman trying to break free from burnout, a parent worried about your child’s screen habits, or someone craving more presence in your life, this episode is for you.

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As a mom of 20 years and former teacher of 30, Kathy Van Benthuysen knows firsthand

the challenges of raising kids in today's digital world. After spending over 67,000 hours

working with children in the classroom, she made a life-changing decision: she left

teaching early to help parents navigate the growing crisis of digital dependency.

Now, as a speaker and co-founder of Converlation, Kathy transforms her deep

understanding of how kids think and behave into practical solutions for parents. She

doesn't just talk about screen time limits – she shows moms how to build meaningful

connections with their children in a world dominated by devices.

What makes Kathy different is her ability to blend her experience as both a mom and

educator. She's been in the trenches, dealing with the same struggles many parents

face: the battle over phones at dinner, the impact of social media on self-esteem, and

the challenge of maintaining real conversations in an increasingly virtual world.

Through her engaging presentations and practical tools, Kathy helps moms feel less

alone and more equipped to raise confident, emotionally healthy kids who can thrive in

our tech-driven society.

Contact Information & Links:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Kathy Van Benthuysen

Website: Converlation.com

Facebook: Converlation

YouTube: @ConverlationYT

Assessment: Converlation.com/Assessment

***

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