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Aug. 25, 2021

746: Use Your Body to Calm Your Anxious Fearful Brain

In today's episode, Gina discusses the powerful method of using your body to calm the mind and reduce anxiety.  In particular, specific postures are suggested that will inform the brain to relax and calm down.  Listen in tod…
Aug. 22, 2021

745: Anxiety And Life's Big Questions

In today's episode, Gina discusses some of the big questions that often come up within people experiencing anxiety.  Often, we can face questions relating to our very existence and the suffering that accompanies this existen…
Aug. 18, 2021

744: Classic ACP Digital Detox For Anxiety

Use your digital detox as an awareness practice! We love our screens and they serve us well let's keep it that way with awareness.  Article mentioned in today's episode  Get Tara Brach's Book (free with a free trial mont…
Aug. 15, 2021

743: 3 Ways to Stop Fearing Other People's Opinions

In today's episode, Gina discusses letting go of what-if questions, particularly in the context of other people's thoughts.  It is very important to remember that we are not capable of reading others minds, at least not in a…
Aug. 11, 2021

742: 5 Tips To Stop Encouraging Anxiety And Fear

In today's episode, Gina shares five ways to stop encouraging anxiety and fear from appearing in our lives.  From meditation, to using our creative, problem solving abilities, these tips will help minimize the intrusion of a…
Aug. 8, 2021

741: An Appointment With Worry

In today's episode, Gina shares the technique of keeping an appointment with worry.  Setting aside a time later in the day to review any worries that may have provoked you during the day can help diffuse the worry.  Used in …
Aug. 4, 2021

740: Getting Beyond Anxiety

In today's episode, Gina discusses the overall process of getting beyond anxiety.  Fundamental to this discussion is the distinction between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.  All the tools we study through AC…
Aug. 1, 2021

739: Boosting Your Immunity While Easing Your Anxiety

In today's episode, Gina shares a range of suggestions for keeping your body healthy and immune system strong, including anxiety reduction tips.  Points of emphasis include what to include and exclude in your diet, getting e…
July 28, 2021

738: Warming Up To Pleasure To Quell Anxiety

In today's episode, drawing from the works of both Sarah Bon Brannock and Dr. Claire Weekes, Gina discusses the importance of staying occupied as we recover from anxiety.  Staying involved with pleasurable activities, such a…
July 25, 2021

737: 4 Tips to Reduce Anxious Conflict

In today's episode, Gina discusses symptom of inner peace number five:  a loss of interest in conflict.  A number of tips are provided to help listeners reduce the amount of conflict in their lives.  Among other things mindf…
July 21, 2021

736: The Importance of Mindfulness and a Walking Meditation

In today's episode, Gina discusses articles about mindfulness and walking meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn.  Mindfulness and meditation are incredibly useful approaches for clearing anxiety.  Simple application of attention to t…
July 18, 2021

735: Classic ACP Using A Mantra With Anxiety Panic

Using a mantra can be a huge calming addition to your life! But cultivating the practice of using a mantra in your meditation or quiet moments you will find it becoming a way to find your center easily and effortlessly...it …
July 14, 2021

734: Do You Struggle With Hypochondria or Health Anxiety Listener Q and A

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about health anxiety.  Being cleared by a physician is a useful first step in overcoming health anxiety.  Acceptance of the symptoms and sensations can also do wonders.  L…
July 11, 2021

733: Loving Your Anxious Lizard Brain For More Peace and Calm

In today's episode, Gina covers the important topic of the lizard brain and how to handle it to feel better now.  The three stages of the brain are defined and the relationship between the lizard brain and anxiety is discuss…
July 7, 2021

732: Yoga and Meditation for Anxiety Listener Q and A

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question about whether or not yoga can help with cultivating a meditation practice.  Surely, developing a physical yoga posture practice can help make meditation easier as it p…
July 4, 2021

731: Do You Have High Functioning Anxiety

In today's episode, Gina discusses the topic of high functioning anxiety and how many people living with anxiety also live busy, impactful lives.  There are both positive and negative features to this form of anxiety.  Find …
June 30, 2021

730: Time Allowed for Floating Listener Q and A

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about how much time is appropriate to devote to acceptance and floating during an anxiety storm.  Understanding that floating involves going about your day allowing the di…
June 27, 2021

729: Cyberchondria Dr. Google and Anxiety Listener Q and A

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about health anxiety and searching the internet for the answers to health concerns.  The phenomenon of cyberchondria is defined and many solutions or best practices are pr…
June 23, 2021

728: Classic ACP Why Being Mindful With Anxiety May Be A Struggle For You

Mindfulness is much bigger than you think. If you have moments or days where you feel your mind is like a snow globe of whirling glitter, have difficulty focusing or have a life that is just too full of "to dos" you are in t…
June 20, 2021

727: Are Your Feeling Anxious or Highly Sensitive Part 2

In today's episode, Gina continues her discussion of anxiety and being a highly sensitive person.  The list of signs of being a highly sensitive person is completed and a number of tips for how to cope with being a highly se…
June 16, 2021

726: Is Self Judgment Keeping Your Anxiety Alive

In today's episode, Gina discusses the inner voice of self judgement and how it can keep the anxiety fires burning.  A number of recommendations are made for reducing self judgement, which in turn often reduces anxiety.  Bei…
June 13, 2021

725: Are You Feeling Anxious or Highly Sensitive Part 1

In today's episode, Gina offers listeners a number of thoughtful quotes taken from authors of books covering the topic of highly sensitive persons.  Additionally, the beginning of a list of 21 signs of being a highly sensiti…
June 9, 2021

724: Meds, Food, PTSD, And Negativity Listener Q and A

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question addressing topics of drugs, diet, anxiety and the tendency to focus on the negative.  This show offers a comprehensive review of many basic topics people with anxiety deal…
June 6, 2021

723: Bathing To Beat Anxiety And Depression

Gina discusses the many benefits of bathing frequently on mental health, depression and anxiety.