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Podcast Episodes Catalog

June 19, 2022

831: 5 Healing Powers of Solitude

In today's episode, Gina discusses the great benefits of solitude and alone time. Being alone allows one to reflect on their present condition, recharge emotionally, and make plans for improvements in one's life.
June 15, 2022

830: 5-Step Process to Reduce Tech-Based Stress

Gina discusses the critical topic of technology-induced stress and how to better manage it.
June 12, 2022

829: Cultivate Your Happiness Hormones

Gina discusses the miraculous power of part of our endogenous pharmacopeia: our happiness hormones.
June 8, 2022

828: Wabi Sabi Embracing Imperfection

Gina talks about the importance of embracing imperfection, particularly in contrast to the common tendency of holding yourself to standards of perfection.
June 5, 2022

827: Medication Bump In the Road and Floating Listener Q and A

Gina responds to a listener question about a medication change and subsequent increases in anxiety and distress.
June 1, 2022

826: Roots Of High Cortisol Levels

Gina discusses the important role cortisol plays in our anxiety experience.
May 29, 2022

825: Relaxing From Head To Toe

Gina shares a guided meditation for relaxing your body from head to toe.
May 26, 2022

824: 7 Habits To Find More Serenity

In today's episode, Gina shares seven habits to encourage more peace and serenity in your life.
May 22, 2022

823: Is Perfectionism Keeping You Anxious

In today's episode, Gina discusses the mindset of perfectionism and how it can contribute to chronic anxiety.
May 18, 2022

822: 3 Tips If Depersonalization Arises

In today's episode, Gina discusses anxiety and the symptoms of depersonalization that can go along with it. Depersonalization symptoms are explained and three tips to overcome these symptoms are provided. Even if you do not …
May 15, 2022

821: Anxiety Relief Through Awareness of Pain

In today's episode, Gina discusses anxiety and its association with pain.  An analogy between physiological pain and anxiety is drawn and instruction in using our awareness of this pain (and conversely anxiety) to lessen and…
May 11, 2022

820: How Does Your Anxiety Show Up

In today's episode, Gina discusses several common ways in which anxiety shows up for individuals.  Through better understanding ourselves and our anxiety, we can develop strategies for coping with the specific ways our anxie…
May 8, 2022

819: 6 Tips to Soothe and Eliminate Anxiety Attacks

In today's episode, Gina shares six practical tips to help you reduce both the frequency and intensity of anxiety attacks.  The tips focus on activating the rest and digest side of your nervous system (parasympathetic nervou…
May 4, 2022

818: Emotional Competency And Anxiety

In today's episode, Gina discusses emotional competence and how it can affect our anxiety.  Emotional competence refers to the processes by which we understand, express and regulate our emotions.  Listen in to improve your e…
May 1, 2022

817: Dealing With Stress Constructively

In today's episode, Gina discusses constructive coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.  In particular, the power of positive affirmations are emphasized.  How to use affirmations to your advantage when dealing with stres…
April 27, 2022

816: Anxiety and 4 Conflict Responses

In today's episode, Gina discusses how individuals use conflict to respond to anxiety. Some people initiate conflict in response to anxiety, others submit to the demands of others and some avoid it all together. Listen in to…
April 24, 2022

815: I’m sick of the elephant on my throat! Listener Question

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question regarding an elephant on the throat. Solutions to physical symptoms such as this are suggested, including substantial emphasis on self-care. The listener mentions the use …
April 20, 2022

814: Classic ACP Peaceful Reminders When Anxiety Arises

In today's episode, Gina shares statements and sayings with listeners that can help provide peace and calm when anxiety starts to intrude.  Gina recommends committing some of these peaceful, coping thoughts to memory so that…
April 17, 2022

813: What To Do With Intrusive Thoughts

In today's episode, Gina discusses intrusive thoughts, how to handle them and how to keep them from causing you more anxiety.  Studies show essentially everyone experiences some form of intrusive thoughts.  You don't need to…
April 13, 2022

812: Feeling Content With Others And Nature As A Sign Of Inner Peace

In today's episode, Gina discusses symptom of inner peace number nine:  contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.  The notion of inner peace is defined and practices for attaining this desirable state are s…
April 10, 2022

811: Anxiety and Unworthiness

In today's episode, Gina discusses feelings and thoughts of unworthiness and how they affect anxiety.  Advice regarding how to handle these thoughts and feelings and avoid them is provided.  Through self-love and self-compas…
April 6, 2022

810: Classic ACP Anxiety And Living In Your Head Too Much

In today's episode, Gina discusses TMS and the work of Dr. Sarno and former ACP guest Steve Ozanich.  Many who struggle with TMS and anxiety suffer from excessively "living in the head".  Instead of doing, many will just thi…
April 3, 2022

809: Understanding Your Vagus Nerve And Anxiety

In today's episode, Gina discusses the vagus nerve and how you can use techniques to stimulate the vagus nerve to reduce anxiety-panic.  We all want to live calmer lives and stimulating the vagus nerve can help us do this!  …
March 30, 2022

808: Classic ACP Peaceful Reminders When Anxiety Arises

In today's episode, Gina shares statements and sayings with listeners that can help provide peace and calm when anxiety starts to intrude.  Gina recommends committing some of these peaceful, coping thoughts to memory so that…