In this powerful episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor tackle the truth about laziness, mental health, and high-functioning anxiety. We break down the harmful stereotypes that label burnout, depression, and rest days as being “lazy” — and share personal stories about what’s really going on beneath the surface.

You’ll learn:

If you’ve ever judged yourself for not “doing enough,” this episode will help you release the shame and find balance in your mental health journey.

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In this heartfelt Q&A, The Chicks answer your most pressing questions about anxiety, grief, intrusive thoughts, and finding support. Whether you're navigating loss or struggling with scary thoughts, this episode is for you.

Questions this month:

How do you handle scary or unwanted thoughts that feel “not like you”?

What are some tools to tone the vagus nerve?

What are your current go-to coping tools for anxiety that actually help?

Should I get another therapist as a backup?

Have you ever grieved the “old you” before anxiety took over?

How/what do you do to help during the wait for test results to avoid the spiral?

What helped you (Alison) most when you were grieving the loss of your dad? (My dad passed in January.)

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Raise your hand if you’ve had a headache and convinced yourself it was a brain tumor. Yeah... same.😅
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In this episode, Taylor takes us deep into the health anxiety spiral that turns even the most common symptoms—like a tension headache—into worst-case scenarios. From irrational (but so real) jumps like headache → brain tumor → writing a will, to the inner workings of our fear-based brains, this episode is equal parts relatable, educational, and hopeful.
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This episode is for anyone who’s ever Googled a symptom and immediately regretted it—who’s exhausted from trying to figure out if a new twinge or flutter means disaster.
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💬 Taylor + Alison's favorite takeaway:
“Your body is not the enemy. It’s the partner that has carried you through every single anxious spiral—and it deserves compassion, not fear.”

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In this raw episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor sit down with award-winning sports broadcaster and speaker Lauren Sisler, who shares her personal story of losing both of her parents to opioid addiction just hours apart.

Together, Alison and Lauren explore the emotional layers of grief, shame, addiction, and healing—and how our stories can become the very things that set us free. Lauren opens up about the stigma surrounding addiction, the complexities of family dynamics, and how telling the truth about our pain is the first step toward legacy and recovery.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of loss, shame, or silence in your healing journey—this episode is for you.

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Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast! Today, we are honored to sit down with a true powerhouse in the world of neuroscience and mental health: Dr. Caroline Leaf. She’s a communication pathologist, clinical neuroscientist, and the bestselling author of Help in a Hurry—a practical, empowering guide for when life feels chaotic, overwhelming, and just plain too much.

In this episode, we dive deep into the science of the mind vs. brain, how to break free from anxiety spirals, and what it really means to rewire toxic thought patterns. Dr. Leaf also walks us through simple, science-backed strategies that can help you regulate your emotions, rewrite worst-case-scenario thinking, and even find healing through forgiveness.

Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, emotional burnout, or just looking for a reset—you’ll walk away from this conversation feeling seen, supported, and equipped with tools you can use right now.

Where to find all things Dr. Caroline Leaf??

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In this validating and eye-opening episode, Alison and Taylor open up about a topic that many people with health anxiety silently struggle with: the fear of taking new vitamins or supplements.

Whether it's the fear of a side effect, allergic reaction, or simply not feeling in control of what you're putting in your body, this episode holds space for that very real anxiety—and offers hope. Taylor shares her personal journey with supplement-related panic and the healing steps she's taken to rebuild trust with her body and mind. If you've ever stared at a bottle of magnesium, unsure whether to take it or throw it away—this episode is for you.

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In this Q&A episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor discuss their personal experiences with health anxiety, coping strategies, and the importance of community support. They explore the unpredictability of health anxiety, the role of social media in shaping perceptions, and the intersection of spirituality and mental health. The conversation emphasizes self-awareness, the significance of having a toolkit for anxiety management, and the journey of finding authentic connections in social situations.

July Questions:

•How do you handle sudden increase in health anxiety? Was ok for months then suddenly new focus 

•Can pages that are talking about health anxiety make you think about it more?

•Do you struggle with christianity and doing yoga or buddhist traditions? 

•Is socializing difficult for you? 

Takeaways from this episode:

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In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor unpack the habit of over-apologizing—where it comes from, why it’s often tied to anxiety and trauma responses like fawning, and how cultural and gender norms especially condition women to shrink themselves. They share personal insights and practical tools to help you set boundaries, heal your inner child, and start replacing unnecessary “sorrys” with confident, empowered language. If you’ve ever apologized just for having feelings or taking up space, this one’s for you.

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Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast! This week’s episode is a little different. Taylor is currently in the middle of a 30-day Anxiety Hard Challenge, and meditation and breathwork have become powerful tools in her healing journey.

This episode features a guided meditation you can return to anytime—whether it's morning, night, or one of those moments when health anxiety starts to creep in. Let this be your reset.

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Brandon Edelman—known to millions on tiktok as @bran_flakezz —opens up like never before about the panic attacks that changed everything. In this candid conversation Alison Seponara, Brandon shares what it felt like to spiral into panic disorder and the moment he realized he couldn’t keep pretending he was “fine.” This is the most raw and honest about the often unseen mental health struggles behind curated content.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your anxiety, convinced there was no way out, this episode is for you. Brandon gets real about therapy, medication, and the small daily rituals that helped him rebuild. He also shares what he wished someone had told him at his lowest—and how he found hope in the most unexpected places.

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