The Anxiety Coaches Podcast
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The Anxiety Coaches Podcast exists because healing is not a destination you reach by accident—it is a journey you build through small, consistent shifts in how you relate to your body and mind. Twice a week, we explore the space between struggle and recovery, moving away from overwhelming clinical jargon and toward practical, everyday peace. We don't just talk about the "what" of anxiety; we dive deep into the "how" of recovering your life.

1291: Aromatherapy For The Soul: The Fragrance Of Stillness
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1291: Aromatherapy For The Soul: The Fragrance Of Stillness
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1291: Aromatherapy For The Soul: The Fragrance Of Stillness
1291
Oct. 21, 2026

1291: Aromatherapy For The Soul: The Fragrance Of Stillness

In today's episode, Gina concludes her discussion of the benefits of aromatherapy and fragrance for people recovering from anxiety. Specifically, how using fragrance can enhance our experience of the present moment is discussed, including how it can enhance meditation, prayer, contemplation and even our everyday routines. A brief practice for experiencing our senses is included using scent and breathing. Listen in and explore yourself in new ways through the power of scent! Stillpoint Fridays i
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1290: Can Aromatherapy Really Help Anxiety? What the Science Says
1290
Oct. 18, 2026

1290: Can Aromatherapy Really Help Anxiety? What the Science Says

In today's episode, Gina continues her discussion of the benefits of aromatherapy and fragrance for individuals recovering from anxiety. More specifically, today the scientific research findings on scent and aromatherapy are explored. Safety considerations to remember when practicing self-care with essential oils are also included in this episode. Listen in and come to better understand the proven benefits of essential oils and how to use them for greatest effect! Stillpoint Fridays is my once-
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1289: Classic ACP Decreasing Anxiety By Increasing Sacred Moments
1289
Oct. 14, 2026

1289: Classic ACP Decreasing Anxiety By Increasing Sacred Moments

In today's episode, Gina explores the use of realizing the sacredness of the present moment for decreasing our suffering relating to anxiety. Gina discusses the anxiety that emanates from a focus on our mortality and individuality, and the separateness and aloneness that are associated with these issues. Gina offers listeners a number of suggestions for cultivating sacred moments in which we can experience refreshing emotions such as gratitude and compassion. Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-wee
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1288: The Smell of Memory: Why a Scent Can Take You Back in Time
1288
Oct. 11, 2026

1288: The Smell of Memory: Why a Scent Can Take You Back in Time

In today's episode, Gina shares more knowledge about the importance of scent and aroma in our lives and our anxiety recovery. In particular, the connection between scent, memory, emotion (and anxiety) is discussed. The Proust phenomenon in particular is discussed: how scents can trigger intense autobiographical memories from our past and bring back past experiences to the present (and how this can aid us on our anxiety recovery and emotional stabilization journey). An exercise using scent is rec
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Reviews

That voice!

"WONDERFUL! So helpful & insightful. So well-said. And... that voice! We love you!"

nappy pappy | Feb. 27, 2020

Grateful

"Thank you Gina for acknowledging the normalcy of anxiety and providing helpful insights into how to accept and deal with it. I myself struggle with anxiety and am so grateful for you and this podcast…"

Erin Bremmer Wright | March 12, 2020

Favorite anxiety podcast

"This podcast has changed my life. I’ve struggled with anxiety/panic disorder and health anxiety and this is just such a great relief. Gina is great!"

Mriaaaa | March 30, 2020

An Anxiety Lifeline

"This podcast means so much to me. It’s been such a lifeline during tough anxiety times. Gina is so thoughtful with her words, genuine and positive. I’ve listened to her floating meditation countle…"

vhilton2 | April 12, 2020

Changed my Life

"I've been in an anxious spiral for two weeks. I found this podcast 'on accident' but now I'm believing it found me at the perfect time. This podcast is so specific to things I've wanted to focus on a…"

hannarosePA | April 24, 2020

Amazing Coach

"I have been struggling with anxiety for more than a year. All this time I have been learning about it as much as I could. I have taken several online courses and have been working with a psychotherap…"

Lina, CA | May 16, 2020

Helpful and tangible tools to navigate anxiety

"Having had an anxiety disorder for most of my life and now experiencing a rough patch, I have found Gina’s soothing voice and tangible tools to be so calming and helpful as I work through this. Thank…"

Kellio16 | Feb. 1, 2024

The best podcast

"I love this I have serious anxiety so this helps so much."

smant fan | Feb. 10, 2024

What a fabulous podcast

"Gina is smart and thoughtful, and in every episode she presents quality content you can actually use and apply to make life more livable. She’s got a soothing presence which is an added calming bonus!"

Jodi FTM | March 29, 2024

I truly appreciate you.

"Thank you for this podcast. Ive been dealing with anxiety my entire life and its just…a part of me I guess but the approaches expressed in this podcast are extremely comforting and make total sense …"

Mizmaam | March 18, 2024

Thank You!

"Thank you! Thank you! I’ve been struggling with Panic Disorder and anxiety for 9yrs. It has been an exhausting and painful road. After finding your podcast and listening now for about a week, I’m st…"

dancer in thw storm | Feb. 25, 2024
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Recent Blog Posts

How to Turn Everyday Skincare and Scent Routines into Mindful Grounding Rituals for Anxiety
Oct. 21, 2026

How to Turn Everyday Skincare and Scent Routines into Mindful Grounding Rituals for Anxiety

Transforming your daily habits into intentional mindful scent practices can profoundly calm an overactive nervous system. By shifting simple mechanical hygiene tasks into sensory rituals using aromatherapy, you create immediate anchors for the prese…
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Essential Oil Safety for Anxious Beginners: How to Use Scent Without Skin Irritation or Overwhelm
Oct. 18, 2026

Essential Oil Safety for Anxious Beginners: How to Use Scent Without Skin Irritation or Overwhelm

When exploring scent for nervous system support, essential oil safety is paramount for anxious beginners. This comprehensive guide covers proper dilution methods, common skin irritation risks, photosensitivity warnings, and safe inhalation practices…
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Writing Your Obituary for Anxiety Relief: The Ultimate Existential Perspective Shift
Oct. 14, 2026

Writing Your Obituary for Anxiety Relief: The Ultimate Existential Perspective Shift

Writing your own obituary offers a radical perspective shift that cuts straight through existential anxiety, mortality fears, and daily overwhelm. By viewing your life backward from the very end, you strip away trivial stressors and reconnect with y…
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About the Host

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Gina Ryan

Host, Anxiety Coach, Nutritionist, Teacher

Gina Ryan is the producer and host of the top 50 Mental Health show on Apple Podcast -The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Gina is a Nutritionist and coach who in 1993 opened New Health Natural Products in NY and also struggled with stress, anxiety, and panic for over 20 years.

Before the internet, she was able to climb out of her fear and panic to peace, calm, and wellbeing by finding what did and did not work. She now teaches thousands of others how to do the same in a fraction of the time.

After moving to Maui in 2005, Gina spent 12 years as a nutritionist/consultant for both the Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Center and the only Residential ED Facility in Hawai'i sharing her compassion along with her knowledge and wisdom of the mind-body-spirit connection helping clients clear their food related anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions.

Gina is currently dedicated full-time to anxiety-clearing coaching, writing, and teaching clients around the world. She considers her work her calling, and lives a mindful and compassionate life.

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