In this insightful episode, hosts Alison Seponara, MS, LPC and Taylor sit down with Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean, a functional medicine consultant, to explore an often-overlooked connection between low ferritin (iron storage) and anxiety symptoms.

Dr. Kate breaks down what ferritin is, why it’s essential for both mental and physical health, and how low levels can actually mimic or worsen anxiety, fatigue, and mood changes. Together, the trio uncovers how issues like heavy menstrual cycles, chronic stress, and H. Pylori infections can impact iron absorption and overall well-being.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s been told “your labs are normal” but still doesn’t feel like themselves. Dr. Kate empowers listeners to become their own health advocates, understand their lab results, and ask for the right tests to uncover what’s really going on inside the body.

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In this short 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you reconnect with your body through gratitude and compassion. Perfect for anyone struggling with body image, comparison, or self-criticism, this gentle practice invites you to replace harsh thoughts with love, presence, and appreciation for all your body does for you. Disclaimer: This meditation is for relaxation and emotional support. It is not a substitute for medical or therapeutic care.

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How do you set boundaries when you feel guilty saying no?

In this mini episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor discuss the importance of setting boundaries, especially when feeling guilty about saying no. They share personal experiences and offer practical advice on how to establish and maintain boundaries to protect one's peace and well-being.

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In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor discuss various topics related to anxiety, including handling anxiety with seasonal changes, the impact of friendship breakups, and the difference between everyday stress and anxiety disorders. The chicks also share personal experiences and coping strategies, such as breath work and progressive muscle relaxation, and Alison introduces new community initiative, the Single Sister Circle.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED THIS MONTH:

Taylor: How do you handle anxiety when the weather changes and the days get darker?

Alison: How can I handle friendship breakups or outgrowing people in midlife?

Taylor: How do you stop checking your pulse or health-tracking apps when you know it’s feeding your anxiety?

Alison: What’s your go-to tool when you feel anxiety hit out of nowhere?

Taylor: How do you handle the fear that a past symptom will come back like you finally felt better, but now you’re scared it’ll happen again?

Alison: What’s the difference between everyday stress and an anxiety disorder?

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If you’ve ever felt trapped inside your own body, scared of every new sensation, every flutter or ache... this meditation is for you.

“Learning to Trust Your Body Again” is a 5-minute guided practice designed to help you calm your nervous system, quiet health anxiety, and start rebuilding safety within yourself.

Through slow breathing, grounding, and gentle affirmations, you’ll learn to:

Let go of fear around physical sensations

Stop scanning for danger and reconnect to calm

Feel compassion for your body instead of suspicion

Begin trusting that your body is doing its best to keep you safe

This is the meditation to play when anxiety convinces you something’s wrong or when you just need to remember that your body isn’t broken.

Listen whenever you need a reset, a moment of stillness, or a reminder that peace and safety live inside you too.

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In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor introduce a new series of weekly Q&A mini episodes. They discuss the concept of anxiety as a storyteller, often spinning false narratives that lead to panic. Taylor shares her personal experience with anxiety, emphasizing the importance of "fact-checking the fear" by writing down fears and evidence to ground oneself in reality. Alison adds insights on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and shares her own struggles with anxiety, particularly concerning her dog's health. The episode concludes with encouragement to challenge anxiety's stories and embrace the process of managing anxiety.

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Alison and Taylor chat with Faith Broussard Cade (@fleurdesspeaks) — mental health counselor, coach, and author — about the real power of affirmations. Faith shares her journey from school counselor to wellness advocate, and together they explore how affirmations can quiet your inner critic, ease anxiety, and help you speak to yourself with more compassion and intention.

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In today’s Monday Meditation, Alison guides you through a calming 5-minute visualization to help you feel safe and connected in love. If you’ve ever struggled with anxious attachment or felt you had to earn love, this practice will gently remind your body what secure, unconditional love feels like.

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In this mini episode, Taylor Alison discusses the sensation of feeling like you're going to pass out in crowded places, explaining it's often due to overstimulation and the body's fight-or-flight response. She emphasizes the importance of staying in these situations to teach the mind there's nothing to fear, and highlights the role of exposure and response prevention (ERP) specialists in managing such anxieties.

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In this episode of Anxiety Chicks, Taylor discusses the concept of reassurance fatigue, particularly in the context of health anxiety. She explores why individuals may struggle to trust medical reassurance and offers practical strategies for building internal reassurance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns in symptoms, using mantras, and creating a reassurance bank to combat anxiety. Taylor encourages listeners to trust themselves and understand that discomfort does not always equate to danger.

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