In today's episode, Gina discusses morning anxiety, what it is and how to tolerate it. Our cortisol is released each morning to help us wake up and prepare physiologically for the day. This is entirely normal and expected. Many people with chronic anxiety, however, can be highly adversely affected by this process, often starting the day with high anxiety if ... Show More
Sep 13
1280: You Don't Have to Do Anything Right Now
In today's episode, Gina shares a most calming, soothing salve with listeners. The practice of meditation is discussed. It is emphasized that meditation does not require anything of you. Meditation is an opportunity to exist for a time in freedom, without any external demands on ... Show More
21m 26s
Sep 6
1278: Back-to-School Anxiety Isn't Just for Kids: It's Stored in Your Body Too
In today's episode, Gina discusses why anxiety can increase with an often overlooked time of year: early September, the traditional timing for the restart of the school year. This late August, early September anxiety is suggested to be intrinsic to somatic memory established duri ... Show More
21m 30s
Sep 2
1277: Am I Going Crazy? Why Anxiety Can Make You Feel Like You're Losing Your Mind
In today's episode, Gina provides comfort for listeners who are afraid they may be going crazy. The essential message is that much more likely than not, you are not going crazy, and there are many things you can do to help yourself feel better, more calm, peaceful and stable. Int ... Show More
19m 10s
Sep 2025
How to Stop Spiraling Thoughts and Find Stillness
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it’s not who you are. In this episode, Rosie shares her journey with anxiety, from growing up in chaos to finding mindfulness as a lifeline. She offers practical tools to calm racing thoughts, reframe fear, and return to stillness — one breath a ... Show More
5m 39s
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
Oct 2025
How to Ease Anxiety by Honoring All Sides of Yourself
Anxiety often makes us feel like we have to pick one path — disciplined, creative, or productive — but real peace comes from honoring all parts of ourselves. In this episode, Rosie explores how balancing these energies can calm anxiety, spark creativity, and help us feel more who ... Show More
6m 18s
Apr 2024
2545: 6 Natural Ways to Calm Your Anxious Heart by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Anxiety Advice
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Episode 2545:
Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise.com offers practical, drug-free methods for calming anxiety. These techniques focus on ... Show More
10m 3s