In this week’s episode, I am joined by another amazing client - Jess Haney! You may recognize her as my co-host from the Just Winging It Podcast, a podcast for entrepreneurs with anxiety and big freakin’ dreams. Our paths crossed when we did a services exchange in 2021, and Jess took part in the Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Coaching Program.

In this episode, Jess shares her personal journey of how anxiety impacted her life and the challenges she faced because of it. From dealing with those pesky physical symptoms to battling panic attacks and even grappling with a fear of death, she shares how anxiety kept her feeling stuck and playing small in her career.

I know her story will resonate with so many of you and if you're someone who thinks what I do won’t work for you, you will very much relate to Jess’s story. We have a good laugh about it now, but at the time, she really thought she was going to take the program and that it wasn’t going to work for her… which, of course, it did!

Tune into the episode to discover the tools and practices that have played a pivotal role in Jess’s journey to anxiety freedom. 

It's time for you to break free from anxiety and chase those dreams! 

Check out the Just Winging It Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! 

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety™ offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom: 

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you! 

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered! 

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I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one! 

This is another Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you - my amazing community! This week’s episode was inspired by this question: “ I've been struggling for a while. Tried antidepressants which seem to make me feel worse. Why? I'm not sure what to do anymore and would love to hear your thoughts.”

I get so many questions like this so today we are going to deep dive into the world of SSRIs, SNRIs and benzos. This episode explores the most common side effects, the reasons why these medications may make some people feel worse, and the secret to successfully breaking up with your meds with minimal (or no) withdrawal symptoms when, and if, you decide it’s time. 

Here’s just a sneak peak of some of the topics we cover: 

Please note it’s important to always consult with your prescribing healthcare provider regarding any decisions or changes to your medication use. 

Resources & Products mentioned in this episode:

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you! 

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom: 

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered! 

Looking for a transcript for this episode? CLICK HERE!

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one! 

Does your anxiety make mindfulness and meditation feel impossible?! 

I get it! 

I actually didn’t have a consistent meditation practice like I do now until I had eliminated my generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Only then was I able to really get into meditation.

The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are well-documented at this point, no one can argue that, but it’s not accessible to everyone. Many busy parents and busy professionals struggle to find the time for a daily 20 minute meditation and for those with anxiety and instructive thoughts even the thought of meditating is painful or just impossible.

What if I told you there was a clinically proven alternative and will take you way less time?! Less than 1 minute a day to be exact!! 

On today’s episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Michael Amster, who along with his co-author Jake Eagle, wrote the book THE POWER OF AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day!

What Michael and Jake have done is create this “microdose” version of a mindfulness practice which is truly accessible to everyone and will help you reduce your stress, anxiety, inflammation, and so much more! 

Find the book here: https://thepowerofawe.com/

Follow along with the Power of AWE here: 

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you! 

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom: 

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered! 

Looking for this episode's transcript? CLICK HERE!

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one!

Welcome to Part 2 of the Real Root Causes of Anxiety series!

Have you listened to part 1 yet?! If not, I recommend you start there! It’s Episode 11. 

If you have listened to part 1, today I will introduce you to how your daily lifestyle choices are influencing and creating the symptom chronic anxiety. 

Here’s the thing... you have to take radical responsibility for your health and your health is an investment. But that doesn’t always mean you have to spend money on your health. We have three currencies: time, energy and money. 

If you have chronic anxiety, your physical body is imbalanced. Your gut health, your hormonal health, your nervous system health, etc. is out of balance. YOU have to bring that back into balance. No one else can do that for you. People can guide you, support you and help you figure out what’s going on but no one can do the work to resolve it for you. 

It may feel like anxiety has hi-jacked your body and you have no control, and trust me, I GET IT. I used to feel that way but it’s simply not true. You have way more control than you think and a lot of the reasons why you are feeling this way has to do with lifestyle choices.

So tune into this episode to learn how to transform your mental health with 8 simple lifestyle choices that will cost you ZERO dollars! 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you! 

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom: 

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered! 

Looking for a transcript for this episode? CLICK HERE!

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one! 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Rebekah Ballagh, a qualified counselor, a coach, a 5x best selling author and illustrator and creator of the popular instagram community Journey to Wellness to discuss how we can get out of the fawn nervous system response and release pleasing people.

Have you heard of the fawn nervous system response? It’s a trauma-induced reaction that occurs when individuals feel the need to appease and please others to avoid perceived danger or conflict. Common symptoms of the fawn response include people-pleasing behaviours, difficulty setting boundaries, struggling to say no, and taking responsibility for others' emotions.

So if you are nodding your head along thinking yup that’s me - this episode will be for you!

In this episode, Rebekah and I discuss:

Connect with Rebekah:

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you!

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom:

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered!

Looking for a transcript for this episode? CLICK HERE!

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one!

After a long struggle with anxiety and seemingly endless attempts to find relief, I stumbled upon a shocking solution – supporting my immune health led to a massive decrease in my anxiety and panic. Little did I know that this discovery (thanks to a school textbook) would lead to a life-changing journey, and it’s a journey I take you on today in this Ask Me Anything episode!

This week one question turned into an in-depth conversation around anxiety, allergies, immune system health and even COVID! 

Here’s just a sneak peak of some of the topics covered in this episode: 

Resources & Products mentioned in this episode:

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you! 

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom: 

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered! 

Looking for a transcript for this episode? CLICK HERE!

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one! 

In today’s episode, May from Vellum Health joins me to talk about the power of microdosing mushrooms and how it can change your thought patterns and behaviour. I’ve personally been experimenting with microdosing since January 2022, in combination with adaptogenic mushrooms and herbs, and I love it! 

Vellum Health came to be when a mycologist and psychologist started to play with psilocybin to support their own mental health, which moved on to their family and friends. Vellum Health produces safe, accessible and affordable products that are organic, vegan, ethically produced, GMO-, soy- and gluten-free; all while being placed in biodegradable packaging. 

Microdosing has emerged as a cutting edge tool to help change difficult thought patterns and behaviour, supporting mental health and neuroplasticity. 

What is neuroplasticity? 

Neuroplasticity means that the physical structure of the human brain can change, even in adulthood. These physical changes in the brain influence your thought patterns, personality and behaviors - which is huge! Neurological patterns in our brains are being strengthened as we do things, so over time, these patterns become well worn and hard to deviate from. Psilocybin has been shown to help support the new formation of neurons and in return create new patterns that are long lasting changes within your brain. This is not a magic bullet solution but a holistic approach that should be paired with lifestyle and dietary changes. 

Want to give Vellum Health a try? Head over to their website www.vellumhealth.com and use code TAY10 for 10% off all orders! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you! 

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom: 

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered! 

Looking for a transcript for this episode? CLICK HERE!

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one!

In Part 1 of this 5 part podcast mini series, I introduce you to the real root causes of anxiety. There are 6 real root causes and today I will be going over how diet, gut health and nutrient deficiencies can create the symptom of anxiety and keep it chronic.

You may have noticed that I often use the phrase “chronic anxiety”. Well, what is chronic anxiety? When I say chronic anxiety I mean having an anxiety disorder where the feelings and symptoms may last weeks or months and have a negative impact on your daily life.

This episode will be for you - if you are ready and committed to prioritizing your health - and want to find the answers you need to feel safe, secure and grounded.

Every person, at some point in their life will experience anxiety as it is a normal human emotion. However living with chronic anxiety is not a “normal” emotion to experience. As you know, I lived with an anxiety and panic disorder through the majority of my 20s. Do I still experience anxiety? Yes, but it’s rare (maybe a few times a year) and I have the tools and resources to work through those moments with confidence and ease.

Tune in to this episode to find out how you can learn to banish your chronic anxiety from a root-cause perspective.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you!

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

My Website: www.taygendron.com
My Instagram: @tay.gendron
Main Links Page: www.taygendron.com/links

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom:

“CALM” - Free 5 Day Mini Workshop to Soothe an Anxious Mind https://courses.taygendron.com/calm

“The Three Secrets to Natural Anxiety Banishment” - free webinar training on why medication, therapy and meditation haven’t been enough to banish anxiety from your life and what I recommend doing instead https://courses.taygendron.com/3secrets

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered!

Looking for a transcript for this episode? CLICK HERE!

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one!

Do you struggle with “infertility”? Do you have anxiety? Or are you simply just a female who is curious about how to support fertility for when the time comes? If so, this episode is for you!

In today’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Katie Rose, Naturopathic Physician.

Katie and I dive into what it means to take a holistic approach with your health and how that can help with anxiety and, in turn, fertility. There are a number of factors at play that need to be addressed in order for your body to feel safe. This is one of the most important factors when trying to conceive… that your body feels safe and prepared.

Both Katie and I dislike and don’t use the term “infertility” and have replaced that with “subfertile” which we explain in depth in this episode. We also explore the most important steps you can take if you are struggling with subfertility, have anxiety and/or are just looking to optimize your fertility health for when the time comes to birth new life into this world.

Connect with Dr. Katie Rose:

Resources from Dr. Katie Rose:

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you!

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom:

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered!

Looking for a transcript for this episode? CLICK HERE!

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one!

This is an Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you - my amazing community! This week I answered questions on how to release the symptoms of a racing heart; how to get back to your old (but good) sleeping habits, how to fall asleep and stay asleep; and, whether or not MCT oil can cause or increase anxiety and nervousness.

In this episode, you will learn that many of the root cause solutions for these questions are similar… well, there’s a reason for that! Tune into this week’s AMA episode to learn more!

00:02.11 - Racing heart and procrastination
00:14.40 - How to fall asleep and stay asleep
00:38.59 - Does MCT oil spike anxiety? Especially if sensitive or prone to nervousness?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

If for some reason (because technology is not always our friend) the links in the show notes aren’t working send me a DM on Instagram or send me an email [email protected] and I will get that link to you!

For more information about all the Breaking Up With Anxiety offerings or to find most links, please check out:

Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom:

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form https://bit.ly/ask-tay-anything in as much detail as possible. All questions will remain anonymous and you will be notified via email when your question is answered!

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I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one!