In today's episode, Gina shares a key element of anxiety recovery: using self-kindness in the face of stress and overwhelm to diffuse self-criticism. Negative self-talk often makes anxiety so much more unbearable than it would be if we acknowledged the anxiety and gave ourself grace and compassion in our thoughts and feelings. Tune in to this episode and lea ... Show More
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1287: The Fragrant Mind: Why Smell Can Change How We Feel
In today's episode, GIna discusses the miraculous benefits that aromas, including essential oils, can hold for people suffering with anxiety. In some detail, the work of Valerie Ann Worwood is discussed, especially her book: The Fragrant Mind. The point is emphasized that one is ... Show More
16m 31s
Oct 4
1286: Stop Trying to Control What You Can't Change: The Three Circles of Anxiety
In today's episode, Gina discusses the three circles of anxiety: the circle of concern, the circle of influence and the circle of control. These three principles, when understood correctly, can really help one to cool unnecessary anxiety and optimize one's thoughts and behavior. ... Show More
21m 45s
Sep 2025
Befriending Your Anxiety: How Compassion Loosens Its Grip
What if you stopped battling anxiety and started listening to it? In this episode, Rosie shares how treating anxiety with curiosity and compassion can ease its hold. She offers mindful tools for meeting anxiety gently, creating space for clarity, self-trust, and deeper connection ... Show More
5m 30s
Sep 2023
EP 274 - Anxiety Recovery and Self-Care
Send in a question or comment via text.Self-care in anxiety recovery. We hear about it all the time, but is self-care always essential oils and hot baths and candles and soothing? It certainly can by, but self-care is also giving yourself what you really need, which isn't always ... Show More
24m 3s