Podcast Episodes Catalog
Dec. 27, 2023
990: Classic ACP 4 Tips To Reduce Morning Anxiety
Gina reviews the phenomenon of morning anxiety and seeks to calm and soothe those who may be experiencing it with the knowledge that the occurrence is entirely natural and normal. Gina describes her own personal experience w…
Dec. 24, 2023
989: Winter Gratitude Meditation for Inner Peace
Gina shares a guided meditation with listeners. It is important to take time to cultivate a sense of gratitude during this often hectic and stressful holiday season. Listen in, meditate and begin to feel more calm and peac…
Dec. 20, 2023
988: Part 2 Claire Weekes Facing Philosophy: Practical Steps in "Facing" Anxiety
Gina continues her discussion of Claire Weekes' process for overcoming anxiety, continuing to focus on the first step: facing. Specific triggers of anxiety are identified and discussed. To address anxiety, we must face ou…
Dec. 17, 2023
987: Part 1 Claire Weekes Facing Philosophy Dismantling Anxiety Step By Step
Gina discusses the first and often overlooked step of Claire Weekes' program for overcoming anxiety: facing. By adopting an attitude of acceptance and confronting our fears, we become empowered to manage and overcome anxiet…
Dec. 13, 2023
986: Anxietys Grip On Falling Asleep
Gina discusses the problem of anxiety and an overactive mind preventing us from falling asleep. How anxiety and an active amygdala drive fearful thinking is examined. A number of steps you can take to avoid this state at b…
Dec. 13, 2023
986: Anxietys Grip On Falling Asleep
Gina discusses the problem of anxiety and an overactive mind preventing us from falling asleep. How anxiety and an active amygdala drive fearful thinking is examined. A number of steps you can take to avoid this state at b…
Dec. 10, 2023
985: Classic ACP Reduce Anxiety By Teaching Your Body To Relax On Purpose
Gina knocks one out of the park with highly useful knowledge about how to reduce anxiety by training your body to relax at will. The problem of anxiety is defined, then steps and methods to become able to use your body's phy…
Dec. 6, 2023
984: A Mindful Exploration of Your Anxious Emotions
Gina takes listeners on a gentle exploration of anxiety related emotions. A variety of emotions and experiences encountered by those experiencing anxiety are addressed. Short term mindful responses are shared as are possib…
Dec. 3, 2023
983: The Calm Within A Lake Meditation for Anxiety Relief
Gina offers listeners a guided meditation to help listeners start or expand their meditation practice. Meditation enables us to discover the peace and calm that exist within us and to remember this calm even during times of…
Nov. 29, 2023
982: Decrease Anxious Feelings Using Accountability
Gina discusses the concept of accountability in the context of anxiety recovery. It is essential that we set realistic goals and take constructive action as we pursue anxiety relief. Journaling is touched on as a particula…
Nov. 26, 2023
981: Facing Anxiety Head on Using Exposure to Build Confidence
Gina discusses the technique of using exposure (to various anxiety provoking situations) to build confidence and enhance your recovery from anxiety. Both Dale Carnegie and Claire Weekes were known to suggest that taking act…
Nov. 22, 2023
980: Ready For Anything Building Your Panic First Aid Kit
Gina shares steps you can use to build your very own anxiety-panic first aid kit. Having easy to deploy self-care and calming practices at your fingertips can help make your experience and overcoming of anxiety-panic quicke…
Nov. 19, 2023
979: Redefining Anxiety Treatment Breathwork's Vital Role
Gina discusses the immense value of a variety of breathing techniques for anxiety recovery and mental health in general. Mainstream healthcare services fail to recommend these low cost, research backed breathing techniques …
Nov. 15, 2023
978: Compassion Meditation A Key to Stress Reduction
Gina discusses the many benefits of a Compassion Meditation practice. These benefits include reduced stress and anxiety, self-soothing and enhanced emotional resilience. A step by step guide on how to practice compassion m…
Nov. 12, 2023
977: Overwhelming Anxiety Strategies for Coping and Distraction
Gina discusses key strategies for coping with intense anxiety. Radical acceptance and realizing our power in the present moment in particular are discussed. The appropriate use of distraction is also considered, and it is …
Nov. 8, 2023
976: Anxiety at the Table How Mealtime Stress Affects Our Lives
Gina discusses the importance of maintaining a peaceful, harmonious mealtime to help alleviate stress and enhance anxiety recovery. Mealtimes can be a major source of stress and anxiety for many, especially with spouses and…
Nov. 5, 2023
975: Unseen Anxiety The Lingering Impact of Alcohol Even When Not Drinking
Gina discusses alcohol and how it can affect people with anxiety. Alcohol has a wide range of effects and can affect different individuals in different ways. One interesting paradox with alcohol is how it can suppress cort…
Nov. 1, 2023
974: The Transformative Benefits of Sharing Your Anxiety Healing Journey
Gina discusses the usefulness of sharing with others various aspects of your anxiety healing journey. Sharing the healing tools you have learned to cope and reduce your anxiety can help reinforce this knowledge in you, in a…
Oct. 29, 2023
973: Calming the Storm Within 15 Strategies for Stress-Free Living
Gina discusses a range of strategies to help you cultivate a stress-free life. These strategies are often easy to implement and can help keep any anxiety at a minimum. From building up your personal psycho-physical resilie…
Oct. 25, 2023
972: Finding Peace in the Present Moment: A Listener's Journey
Gina discusses a listener's email commenting on a previous episode about living in the present moment. This previous episode was in response to a listener question about aging and uncertainty, particularly in regard to medi…
Oct. 22, 2023
971: How Subconscious Anxiety Behaviors Impact You
Gina discusses the importance of the subconscious for our overall mental wellness. We can discount stress and other things in such a way that we are oblivious to the causes of anxiety symptoms emerging in our lives. Denial, …
Oct. 18, 2023
970: Sanctuary Trauma and Anxiety: When Safe Spaces Turn Distressing
Gina discusses the concept of sanctuary trauma, a form of trauma that occurs when an individual's safe space becomes a location of further trauma. Trauma is often involved in the development of mental health problems, inclu…
Oct. 15, 2023
969: Unmasking the Silent Stressors: How Anxiety Behaviors Drive Stress
Gina discusses common anxiety related behaviors that lead to increased stress and therefore, increased anxiety. Things like avoidance, procrastination and overthinking are behaviors that can easily exacerbate our stress and…
Oct. 11, 2023
968: Healing Metaphors How Nature's Lessons Illuminate Mental Health
Gina discusses metaphors and how to use them to understand mental health and healing. Particular healing metaphors from listener emails are included for illustrative purposes. Exercise for conceiving of your own positive m…