The Breaking Up With Anxiety Podcast

Welcome back to Part 2 where, last week, we did things a little differently and I got personal with you!

Today’s episode covers how long it took to get my skin back to normal for the 4th time, what is realistic for breaking up with your anxiety in terms of timelines, my recent attempt at bringing fasting back into my lifestyle that did not go well, my current supplement stack, my current skincare routine, examples of boundaries I have set with family and friends, the dietary principles I follow that make the biggest noticeable difference in not only my skin health but also my energy, mental health, sleep, and so much more!

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Welcome to this juicy podcast episode where we are doing things a little differently today, and things are getting personal!

Today's episode is part 1 of a glimpse into my life. It includes things I'm obsessed with lately, from podcasts to new hobbies, a life-changing book recommendation, disagreements with my partner, my daily routines, my current health focus, other health practitioners I have worked with, testing I have done, my ongoing struggles with cystic acne & how it affected my self-esteem and confidence, and so much more!

Part 2 is coming next week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

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As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

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In this week’s episode, I am joined by another amazing Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Coaching Program client - Annika! 

Annika’s anxiety and daily panic attacks were significantly affecting her nursing career. Her doctor advised her that medication was pretty much her only option, with no guarantee of relief, and anxiety was something she would probably have to live with her whole life.

Unfortunately, this bleak prognosis reflects a common perspective in the medical community. Many people don't realize that healthcare is highly specialized. Your doctor, in fact, doesn’t know everything. They typically focus on treating specific symptoms or conditions within their area of expertise, prioritizing pharmacological solutions because that is what they have been trained to do. Holistic or lifestyle-based approaches to mental health struggles are not in their wheelhouse.

But here, in Breaking Up With Anxiety™ land, we take a different approach!

Annika refused to accept what her doctor told her. She stumbled upon my ByeBye Anxiety Workshop Bundle, previously known as the Starter Pack, and applied its principles, resulting in a dramatic reduction in her panic attacks! She was blown away and decided to join the Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Group coaching program to see what else was possible.

I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation, and I hope it inspires you to decide that it’s time to dive in, do the work and take control of your mental health.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

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Many people are walking around with imbalanced blood sugar and have no idea. If you are one of these people, this is one of the reasons you have chronic anxiety!

Today’s guest, Jessica, is a board-certified holistic health practitioner and certified functional nutrition and lifestyle counselor. For five years, Jessica has dedicated her expertise to supporting women on their journey toward optimal health. Her focus lies in assisting women diagnosed with prediabetes and those with complex health histories who have tried various approaches but have yet to achieve their desired level of well-being.

In this episode, Jess and I cover how to manage your blood sugar, which is absolutely critical if you want to improve your mental health. We discuss the blood markers you want to be monitoring, how to identify trends in blood markers, reversing blood sugar issues, the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, practical strategies to reach your health goals, the underlying reasons for cravings (hint: it has nothing to do with self-control), the hormone pyramid and the importance of addressing hormones in the right order, Alzheimer's prevention, and much more!

You can message Jessica on Instagram @bebodyempowered or email her at [email protected] to learn more about her approach and support. 

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

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Today we are talking all about postpartum anxiety with Dr. Jenna who, as a mom of 3, understands the whirlwind that is postpartum and motherhood. 

With every pregnancy, not only has a baby been born, but so has a mother. This time called Matrescence (the process of becoming a mother) is a time of massive physical, mental and spiritual change. Despite how the current care of mothers is set up, healing does not end at 6 weeks postpartum. The mother needs just as much care as the baby (if not more) during those initial months. This is exactly where Dr. Jenna’s passion lies, helping women recover and thrive during such an overwhelming time of life. 

Postpartum depression and anxiety can occur beyond the first six weeks after giving birth, often peaking at around 6 to 9 months. It is important to be aware of this and recognize that these feelings are not a reflection of your abilities as a mother. Instead, this is influenced by hormonal changes, increased stress levels, nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation, the demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding on the body, and the lack of support for new moms. All of which is not a reflection of a mother's ability to cope, but rather a physiological response that can be addressed with proper support. Which is exactly what we cover in today’s episode! 

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As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

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Welcome back to Part 5 of the "Real Root Causes of Anxiety" series! If you haven't checked out the previous parts, I highly recommend starting with episodes 11, 15, 19, and 23, where I walk you through all the deep-rooted causative factors contributing to an anxiety disorder and what it will truly take to break up with your anxiety for good!

Today marks the final episode in this podcast mini-series where we will be covering the last of the root causes: STRESS.

But stress, as you will come to learn, is not just mental and emotional. Stress wears many disguises and affects our bodies on a physical level, often resulting in the symptoms of anxiety. From diet and blood sugar imbalances to hormonal shifts, exposure to environmental toxins, digestive issues, and more, stress can manifest in unexpected and multifaceted ways.

If you're ready to break free from your anxiety disorder, we must redefine stress and explore how it contributes to your anxiety. That's precisely what we'll be covering today! I'll also discuss the different factors affecting stomach acid levels, the connection between hormones, gut health, and mental well-being, how to support your liver, overcoming action paralysis, and so much more!

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

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Today you are going to hear from five Breaking Up With Anxiety™ program clients as they come together in the first BUA Client Roundtable to share their real-life stories of how they took control of their anxiety in 4 months! 

Tune in to hear Francesca, Tara, Cricket, Paige and Jess share their individual stories of living with chronic anxiety and how they overcame it. 

This episode is filled with so many gold nuggets, “ah ha” moments, relatable moments, inspiration and most of all hope. Hope that it is possible to overcome your anxiety when you go all in and make that commitment to yourself. 

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

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Meet Andrea Maxim, a mindset coach, master NLP practitioner, and hypnotherapy trainer. She specializes in working with women who are ready to break free from the grip of health anxiety, which is often triggered by past traumatic or emotional events. Her mission is to empower these women to step into their body confidence, personal power, and abundance. 

In this episode, Andrea and I discuss the difference between anxiety that serves us and anxiety that holds us back. We also explore topics like navigating unsupportive family members, harnessing the power of mindset, NLP, and hypnosis, overcoming resistance to change, understanding the various manifestations of health anxiety, and how to identify triggers, among so much more!

This episode is packed with powerful insights, practical advice, and a deeper understanding of health anxiety and anxiety in general. It's time to break free from the cycle of fear and worry about your health and take control of your thoughts and emotions. I can't wait for you to listen!

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As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

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If you're dealing with an anxiety disorder or chronic anxiety, chances are there's some level of adrenal dysfunction at play. If this isn’t addressed, you could find yourself crashing into burnout, which is exactly what happened to me. It took me almost 8 months to bounce back! 

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Cowie, who specializes in helping women go from bloated and burnt out to fiercely confident and energized. She believes that when you are no longer bloated and tired, you show up differently in your life. You are able to own it and not miss out on precious once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and time.

Tune into this episode to identify which stage of adrenal dysfunction you may be in, what to do about it, what markers to look for on blood work, the steps to take, specific herbs and foods to focus on, how to actually restore the nervous system, and so much more!

Resources from this episode: 

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

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It’s been 130 days since I decided to remove alcohol from my life. I had been thinking about it for a while and although I no longer have a “problem” with it, it wasn’t serving me physically, mentally or spiritually. I actually felt like it was holding me back from all that I could do and be. I also grew up watching somebody I love very much struggle with alcohol and because of that a part of me always knew I didn’t want alcohol in my life, even just casually. 

If you’re starting to evaluate your relationship with alcohol or there’s someone in your life that you would like to learn more about how you could support them, this episode is for you! 

Today, I am joined by my amazing colleague Dr. Arianna, a trauma-informed functional health consultant with a specialization in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder, who shares her inspiring journey of substance abuse and recovery.

Arianna and I talk about our personal experiences with substance abuse, the impact of alcohol on gut and mental health, our thoughts on moderate alcohol consumption, overcoming fear of judgment, the hard decisions we have had to make to heal, trusting yourself, letting go of regret, the philosophy behind intuitive sobriety, microdosing, emotional regulation strategies to process and move past any lingering hurt or trauma, practical tools and suggestions for leading a healthier, substance-free life and so much more! 

Warning: This episode discusses topics surrounding suicide, substance abuse, drugs
and alcohol. 

Connect with Dr. Arianna on Instagram @dr.ariannamacartney/

Resources mentioned: Ep.16 of The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast “Use the Power of AWE to Reduce Anxiety”

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron

Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay

Website: www.taygendron.com 

Substack: https://breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/

And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!