In this episode, you'll learn from anxiety coach Heather Rider, who personally overcame high-functioning anxiety to lead a life with more grace and ease.

Heather is the author of the Anxiety Detox Workbook, a publication that allows clients to take consistent action towards improved mental wellness.

This episode is a fun add-on discussion to the recent interview with Dr. Chloe Carmichael, author of the recently published "Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety". https://makeeverythingfun.com/podcast/e084-chloe-carmichael/

We have 7 "fun nuggets" to share with you from this interview:

#1: High functioning anxiety is like having 2 layers of the brain: one is where you are present and calm, and the other is like a crazy hamster wheel

#2: To address high functioning anxiety, it is important to address the hamster wheel (and get off it) For a fun giggle, this link goes to my book trailer video for Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons. Notice the hamster on the wheel! https://makeeverythingfun.com/mountain-mantras-book-trailer/

#3: If YOU don't say no the body will say no I mention a favorite book of mine called "When the Body Says No" by Dr. Gabor Mate: https://www.amazon.com/When-Body-Says-Understanding-Stress-Disease/dp/0470923350

#4: Be open to signals from the universe

#5: Take consistent action towards mental wellness Heather talks about her anxiety detox workbook: https://www.theenergysynergist.com/anxiety-workbooks

#6: Experiment with various modalities for optimal wellness. Heather mentions hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, energy work, EFT, and Reiki

#7: Find a community so that you don't feel alone.

About Heather Rider Heather Rider is an anxiety coach and Imposter Syndrome educator who personally overcame high-functioning anxiety and Imposter Syndrome while working in a demanding Tech job. She works with clients from all over the world who want to take a nontraditional, holistic approach to heal anxiety.

She regularly writes and presents on the issues of perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, high-functioning anxiety, and other anxiety-related topics.

What's fun for Heather: yoga, hiking, playing board/card games with my kids, going to coffee shops I've never been to.

Links www.theenergysynergist.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrider/ https://www.facebook.com/TheEnergySynergist/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVc6lTp2JnIc0v5PWXI1gRQ https://www.pinterest.com/theenergysynergist/

Anxiety detox workbook: https://www.theenergysynergist.com/anxiety-workbooks