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Calmly Coping

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Calmly Coping is an actionable self-improvement podcast for overthinkers with high-functioning anxiety. I'm your host, Tati Garcia, and I'm a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety treatment & a coach specializing in high-functioning anxiety.

Do you appear calm and collected on the outside, but on the inside you are struggling, doubting, and overthinking?

Calmly Coping is not about fixing you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out).

If you are struggling with feeling stuck in life, overthinking and over-analyzing things, putting way too much pressure on yourself, difficulty relaxing, trouble staying focused, and struggling with self-doubt, then this podcast is for you.

I release new bite-size and evidence-based episodes once weekly with my top tips and techniques for coping with and decreasing anxiety while helping you feel more confident, have improved relationships and communication skills, and have better focus and performance.

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Episodes

A Survival Guide for Managing Anxiety and Panic Attacks with Reba Buhr

April 19, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

In this episode of Calmly Coping, I had the pleasure of chatting with Reba Buhr, an author, actress, host, voiceover artist, and mental health advocate who's on a mission to help people overcome barriers to mental health care. She shares her own journey with anxiety and panic attacks, and how she became an advocate for mental health services. We also talked about the importance of breaking down stigma and fear surrounding mental health, and Reba gives practical tips for those new to seeking ...

How To Handle Criticism & Stop The Fear Of It From Holding You Back

April 12, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

Criticism can be a major obstacle on your path to achieving your goals. It can trigger a range of emotions and reactions that can leave you feeling stuck, discouraged, or even paralyzed. In this episode, I'll share some signs that the fear of criticism might be holding you back, along with strategies and mindset shifts that can help you handle criticism with more ease and confidence. So if you're ready to stop letting the fear of criticism hold you back, tune in and let's dive in!   In t...

Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy for Fulfillment in Relationships and Career with Melisa Keenan

April 05, 2023 13:22 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

On this episode of Calmly Coping, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melisa Keenan. Melisa is the go-to intuitive intimacy expert for high-achieving, spiritual CEOs. She is a keynote speaker, International Bestselling Author and USA Today Bestselling Author.  Melisa understands high-achieving female leaders feeling trapped in the masculine-energy paradigm.  She helps them gain deep connection, relationship bliss and life fulfillment without losing business momentum. When she is not in the m...

Harnessing the Power of Awe to Reduce Anxiety with Jake Eagle, LPC

March 29, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB

On this episode of Calmly Coping, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jake Eagle, a psychotherapist, mindfulness instructor, and co-founder of Live Conscious. Jake shared his insights on how shifting levels of consciousness can reduce anxiety and how high-performing individuals can reduce anxiety. We also discussed the power of awe and how it can be used as an alternative to mindfulness. Jake's experience in private practice and leading life-changing retreats around the world make him a valu...

Your High-Functioning Anxiety Questions Answered

March 21, 2023 18:58 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

In this episode, I answered your high-functioning anxiety questions live on YouTube!   Some of the questions I address are: What is the difference between generalized anxiety disorder and high-functioning anxiety How to cope with insomnia How to cope with hurry sickness What social anxiety looks like for an extrovert What kind of a therapist do you look for when looking for help with high-functioning anxiety How do you stop stress from affecting your body … and more!   Co...

The High-Achiever's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety: Unlocking Lasting Calm, Balance, and Confidence

March 15, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

Are you a high-achiever who is tired of struggling with anxiety and feeling like you can never truly relax or enjoy your success? If so, you're in the right place! In this episode, we'll be exploring my unique and effective approach to overcoming high-functioning anxiety that gets to the root of your struggles and helps you unlock lasting calm, balance, and confidence. We'll dive into my 3-phase signature method that can help you break free from self-doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking, a...

Feeling anxious and overwhelmed? This is for you.

March 08, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

Today we have a pep talk episode, because sometimes you just need the inspiration that will help create positive mindset shifts and get you to the place where you’re feeling calmer, more clear, and less overwhelmed with the million things going on in your life and your head. For the person who is juggling a million different things, worrying about the worst-case scenario, and in a place of being super hard on yourself because of it: this episode is for you.   In this episode, you will le...

Reframing Rest as Productive

March 01, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Do you struggle to rest because you feel guilty or unproductive? If you're a high-achiever struggling with high-functioning anxiety, this can be a common challenge. In this episode, we'll explore how reframing rest as productive can benefit your well-being and work, and provide practical tips for how to overcome obstacles to rest. Tune in to learn how you can start prioritizing rest and experiencing the benefits today.   In this episode you will learn: The negative consequences of not r...

3 Secrets To Overcoming High-Functioning Anxiety

February 27, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this bonus podcast episode (which is a replay of a live stream I did in my free Facebook Community, Calmly Coping), I share the 3 secrets that have helped me, my clients, and my students overcome high-functioning anxiety. If you've ever felt like you're constantly overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, and finding it hard to say no, this episode is for you. I'll show you how to break free from the cycle of avoidance, reframe your self-talk, and prioritize balance to achieve a more fulf...

Healing from the Inside Out: The Power of Connection, Vulnerability, and Self-Alignment with Tanya Cole-Lesnick

February 22, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Tanya Cole-Lesnick, a psychotherapist and coach with over 25 years of experience. Tanya shares with us her journey to healing from feeling not good enough and the power of a group setting to connect further with ourselves.   We delve into what it means to clear energetic clutter and how it can help us focus on what matters most. Tanya shares practical steps to begin living in more alignment with ourselves, including changing habits that don't serve us an...

How To Calm Your Mind As A High-Achiever

February 15, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MB

This is for you if you overthink things, struggle with being too hard on yourself, and have difficulty relaxing. In this episode, I’ll share how to transform your worry, self-doubt, and overwhelm into clarity, confidence, and ease so you can achieve your dreams with ease and become more present in your life. I will share simple daily habits that you can utilize to calm your mind when you’re a high-achiever.   In this episode, you will learn: Why calming your mind is especially important...

Mistakes I’ve Made In My Career As A Person With High-Functioning Anxiety

February 08, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MB

We all make mistakes, they are an essential part of learning and growing. Mistakes aren’t something to be feared, but something to be recognized and utilized as information to help you understand yourself better and improve in the future. In this episode, I’ll be getting personal and sharing mistakes that I have personally made in my career as a person with high-functioning anxiety.   In this episode, you will learn: 6 mistakes I’ve made throughout my career as a person with high-functi...

Why You Overthink Everything

February 01, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

The #1 struggle I hear from my listeners is that they struggle with overthinking everything. But you might not realize WHY you actually overthink things and how that affects you. In this episode, I’ll be sharing some reasons behind your overthinking so you can understand the root cause and finally stop.   In this episode, you will learn: The signs and consequences of overthinking What I personally do to STOP overthinking 8 reasons why you actually overthink everything   ++++++ ...

10 Powerful Tips To Overcome High-Functioning Anxiety

January 25, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

If you are somebody with high-functioning anxiety, you might be struggling with overthinking, putting tons of pressure on yourself, feeling overwhelmed, and self-doubt on the inside… while on the outside you appear successful, hardworking, detail-oriented, and calm. It can feel exhausting to keep up this facade, so in this episode I’ll be sharing straightforward (yet super powerful) tips to help you cope with high-functioning anxiety.   In this episode, you will learn: Do you have to li...

What To Do When Everything Feels Urgent: Coping With Hurry Sickness

January 18, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MB

As I was researching for this episode I discovered the phrase hurry sickness, which I honestly had never heard of before… but once I started reading about it I knew it was all too familiar. Hurry sickness is “characterized by chronic rushing and anxiousness and an overwhelming, persistent sense of urgency — even when there’s no need to be moving so fast.” If you’re somebody who is high-achieving with a Type A personality, you might be able to relate to this. The problem with hurry sickness i...

Create A Calming Daily Routine For High-Functioning Anxiety

January 11, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

The things you do every day influence your mood and your mental health. And many times when we’re in our busy, high-achieving lives we can be on auto-pilot, not stopping to make intentional choices or even have an awareness of the choices we are making. That’s when having an intentional daily routine can be helpful, it can allow you to slow down (even if just for a little bit) and care for yourself. The benefits can include lowered stress and anxiety, increased productivity, and improved moo...

New Year Reflection Questions For Emotional Wellness

January 04, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MB

In this episode, we’ll be exploring questions to help you wrap up and reflect upon the last year while helping you plan for the new year ahead. This can be an excellent practice to help give you perspective on the past year (because it can be so common to just move on and not realize how much you’ve accomplished and/or changed over the year) as well as to help you identify plans and intentions for the coming year so you can get started on the right foot.   Not listening to this during th...

How To Take Breaks That Are Actually Recharging

December 21, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

Are you even taking breaks? And if so… do they help you feel reenergized, nourished, and ready to keep going? Or are you left feeling drained, scatterbrained, and overwhelmed? Taking breaks (no matter how short) is essential to properly manage your energy and emotions so you can care for yourself and tackle your responsibilities. Learn the key to taking recharging breaks so you can feel refreshed rather than depleted.   In this episode, you will learn: How to identify what type of break...

How To Prioritize Yourself Without Being Selfish

December 14, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MB

“Is it selfish to prioritize yourself? I don’t want other people to view me as being selfish or inconsiderate…” These are the things I hear from so many of my clients and students with high-functioning anxiety because they have been taught that it’s selfish to take care of your needs first and they’re afraid of being viewed in a negative light by others. This perception further perpetuates the belief that your needs don’t matter, that they aren’t important. Let’s dive into this topic so you ...

Building Emotional Intelligence and Authenticity the Punk Rock Way with Dr. J.J. Kelly

December 07, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. J.J. Kelly, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Emotional Intelligence Skills Training Expert & Consultant. In this episode, we discuss Dr. J.J.’s unorthodox approach to treating mental health, including the importance of emotional intelligence and what it is, how to deal with oppression in the mental health system, and how you can improve your mental health by learning skills.   Dr. J.J. Kelly, The Punk Rock Doc, is a licensed clinical psychologist, emotio...

Why Your Need For Control Is Actually A Consequence Of Your Anxiety

November 30, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MB

Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed when things don’t go according to plan? Do you find yourself wanting to plan out every little detail, and feel uncomfortable letting go of control? Anxiety can result in behaviors such as feeling a need for control, especially in situations that provoke fear and anxiety. Whether it is controlling your environment, the people around you, or the way things are done… taking control can feel satisfying in the moment, but can ultimately result in relationship i...

How To Cope With Feeling Misunderstood When You Have High-Functioning Anxiety

November 23, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MB

It’s common to feel misunderstood when you have high-functioning anxiety. First of all, not many people know or understand what it is. And second of all, because your struggles are hidden within you, people may not recognize what is really going on for you under the surface, making it difficult for them to know or understand your experience. In today’s episode, we’re diving into how to cope with feeling misunderstood when you have high-functioning anxiety.   In this episode, you will lea...

What To Do When It’s Hard For You To Ask For Help

November 16, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

When you’re a high-achiever, you can often feel like you can and should do it all. And when you combine that with having high-functioning anxiety, it can feel scary to ask for help because you don’t want to appear incompetent, and you don’t want to burden or inconvenience others. If this sounds like you: you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into what to do when it’s hard for you to ask for help.   In this episode, you will learn: Why you struggle with asking for help Mindset ...

High-Functioning Social Anxiety: What Is It And How Can You Cope With It?

November 09, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

Do you avoid phone calls, small talk, public speaking, or other social situations because you feel anxious? If so, how do you know whether or not you might have social anxiety, and whether or not it is high-functioning? In this episode, I’ll share the signs and symptoms of social anxiety and high-functioning social anxiety, along with tips for how you can cope with it so you can feel more confident in social situations.   In this episode, you will learn: The difference between social an...

How To Be More Present In Your Life

November 02, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

When you’re often stuck in your head overthinking things, it can be really hard to be present in your life. Even when you finally sit down to take a break or relax, it can feel as though the thoughts just show up even more, making it hard to fully experience your life. Maybe you feel like it’s hard to be fully present with friends, family members, or colleagues because of the inner monologue that comes up thinking about the future, the past, what you just said, or wondering what everyone els...

How Social Media Affects High-Functioning Anxiety

October 26, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Social media and being perpetually connected have become pervasive parts of our society that are inevitably impacting our mental health as a whole… and this probably includes you too. In this episode, I’ll be talking about how social media influences HFA and what you can do about it, in addition to insights learned from my experience taking a 45-day break from Instagram.   In this episode, you will learn: How social media usage affects high-functioning anxiety The negative effects of ...

The Relationship Between Trauma and High-Functioning Anxiety

October 19, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

About 50-60% of the population has experienced at least one trauma in their lives. Trauma can have short-term and long-term effects on your mental health. What are the signs and symptoms of trauma? Is high-functioning anxiety linked to trauma? And if so, what can you do about it? That’s what I’ll be discussing in today’s episode.   In this episode, you will learn: What trauma is and common responses to trauma The effects of intergenerational trauma Examples of specific trauma experi...

The Beginner's Guide to High-Functioning Anxiety

October 12, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

High-functioning anxiety isn’t just “the way you are.” It’s possible to get to a point where the fear, anxiety, and insecurity no longer run your life and you can feel calm, balanced, and confident from within. In this beginner’s guide to high-functioning anxiety, you will learn the basics about high-functioning anxiety to get you started on your healing journey.   In this episode, you will learn: What high-functioning anxiety is and how you treat it Is high-functioning anxiety the sa...

Ditching The "All or Nothing” Approach With Your Health & Nutrition with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer

October 05, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, the physician founder of Well Empowered where she practices data-driven, outcome-oriented Functional Medicine. In this episode, we discuss how you can improve your lifestyle and nutrition to positively benefit your health and/or weight loss goals with a root-cause, natural medicine approach. Dr. H created Well Empowered with one commitment in mind: Guiding you to create the health and vitality that transforms your experience of life and al...

How To ACTUALLY Stick With Your Healthy Habits

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

So many of the high-achievers I work with are amazing at doing well when it comes to their work, but struggle when it comes to ACTUALLY sticking to the healthy habits they want to create for themselves. It becomes oh so easy to relegate these habits to the back-burner, and to feel frustrated when you feel motivated for one week and then lose that spark the next one. In this episode, we’ll be talking about why this happens and how to actually stick with your healthy habits.   In this epis...

Becoming Emotional Badasses As Empaths With High-Functioning Anxiety with Nikki Eisenhauer

September 21, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode I’m speaking with Nikki Eisenhauer, a Professional Psychotherapist, International Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Host of the podcast, Emotional Badass: Where Moxie Meets Mindful. In 2017, she launched the podcast to spread healing, empowerment, and hope to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), Empaths, survivors, and seekers all over the world. Drawing from her personal experiences as a survivor of childhood abuse and the years she spent as a psychotherapist and life coach, she mind...

Self-Compassion As The Antidote To High-Functioning Anxiety

September 14, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

Self-compassion means treating yourself with kindness, love, and concern, especially when you are struggling. When you have high-functioning anxiety, it is all too common to have a strong inner critic: that harsh inner voice that beats you up and puts you down. The problem is that this harsh inner critic only makes you feel worse and more anxious. In this episode, I’ll share how self-compassion is the antidote to high-functioning anxiety and the harsh inner critic that goes along with it. ...

How To Achieve Success Without Stress And Anxiety

September 07, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

Somewhere along the way, you may have learned to associate stress and anxiety with success and accomplishment. A perfect example is taking a test at school. You may have learned that in order to do well, you have to study for hours, put tons of pressure on yourself, and you probably felt stressed and anxious as a result because doing well was important to you. Many people with high-functioning anxiety have a fear that if they aren’t hard on themselves, if they aren’t stressed and worrying ab...

Getting To The Root Of Your High-Functioning Anxiety

August 31, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Have you been trying ALL the things to manage your high-functioning anxiety and nothing seems to work? Maybe you have tried journaling, meditation, exercise, practicing more self-care… and it helps in the short-term but your anxiety, self-doubt, and tendencies to overcommit yourself just keep happening over and over again? You’re not alone. This is the cycle that used to happen for me and so many of my clients and students. The problem is that you’re not getting to the ROOT of your high-func...

How To Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back with Lia Garvin

August 24, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

In this episode with Lia Garvin, we discuss ways to reframe your mindset to get unstuck, how to manage difficult situations in the work environment, how to deal with imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and so much more! If you can relate to any of these struggles, I definitely think you will find this episode helpful and informative. Lia is the author of UNSTUCK: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back, leaning into nearly 10 years of experie...

The Strengths Of Having High-Functioning Anxiety

August 17, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

This concept might seem counterintuitive because how can struggling with high-functioning anxiety be considered a strength? But if there’s one thing I’ve noticed from my experience in supporting many clients and students who have high-functioning anxiety, it’s that they all have amazing strengths that they might not even recognize. And if you’re tuning into this episode, I think that applies to you as well. Stay tuned to learn about the STRENGTHS of having high-functioning anxiety.   In ...

How To Relax Without Stress

August 10, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MB

Do you struggle with disconnecting from work and your responsibilities when it comes time to unwind and relax? Do you find yourself up at 2am worrying, as well as feeling the pressure to check your work email at all hours of the day? If it’s difficult for you to actually relax and have time for yourself and with your loved ones worry-free, then keep tuning in. In this episode, I’ll share practical tips for how to have worry-free relaxation time.   In this episode, you will learn: Why bo...

8 Tips To Feel Mentally Free When You Have High-Functioning Anxiety

August 03, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

What does it mean to feel mentally free? It’s about feeling free from the shackles of fear, anxiety, overthinking, and worrying. It means having clarity in your mind, feeling present in the moment, and letting go of the thoughts that are weighing you down and keeping you stuck. And when you have high-functioning anxiety, it is so common to be stuck in overthinking and overworking, and feeling drained and exhausted as a result. Check out this episode to learn simple tips to help you feel ment...

How To Stop Caring What People Think Of You

July 27, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MB

It can be really hard to NOT care about what other people think of you. We are social creatures who have survived as a result of cooperation. That’s why it can feel so important to be liked and accepted by others, because we have evolved to understand that a lack of connection can make it harder to survive. But what if you care TOO much what other people think, to the point of overthinking social interactions and possibly struggling with social anxiety? What can you do about that? In this ep...

10 Things I Quit Doing To Let Go Of High-Functioning Anxiety

July 20, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

I used to be the poster child for high-functioning anxiety: riddled with anxiety, self-doubt, worries, difficulty relaxing, and more on the inside, while on the outside to others I appeared to be calm, successful, and hardworking. It has been a LONG journey to where I am now, but I can say with absolute certainty that there are many things I had to quit doing in order to let go of high-functioning anxiety and to stop fear, doubt, and insecurity from running my life. I’ll be sharing those thi...

How To Clean & Declutter For Your Mental Health with Angela Brown

July 13, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Your environment can have a big impact on your mental health. And when you’re a busy high-achiever, it can be challenging to find time to clean and declutter (which is a form of self-care). In this podcast episode, you will learn simple cleaning and decluttering tips to help improve your mental health from Angela Brown, CEO of Savvy Cleaner. Angela Brown is the host of the Ask A House Cleaner podcast. For more than 25 years, Angela Brown owned and operated one of the largest independently-...

Letting Go Of “Shoulds” So You Can Feel Less Stressed

July 06, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

The word “should” can carry so many emotions and expectations along with it. I used to live in a world of “should”ing all over myself and see it in so many of my clients when they first start meeting with me. The problem with coming from a place of “should” is that it puts undue pressure and expectations on yourself and/or others that can oftentimes just contribute to MORE stress and anxiety. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to let go of “shoulds” so you can feel less stressed.   In...

How Your Unconscious Beliefs Prevent You From Overcoming High-Functioning Anxiety

June 29, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

The unconscious mind, sometimes referred to as the subconscious, is the part of the mind which is inaccessible to the conscious mind but which affects behavior and emotions. Many times there are deep-rooted beliefs, fears, and past difficult and traumatic experiences that may be unconsciously affecting your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. In this episode, I’ll be discussing what might be lying beneath your awareness in the unconscious, and how this may be holding you back from overcoming ...

How To Separate Your Worth From Your Work

June 22, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

How much of your self-worth is tied to the work you do, the type of career you have, how much money you make, your accomplishments, and more?  When your worth is tied to your work, you can be stuck in the up and down yoyo-ing that occurs when things go up and down at work.  This is also something that is common in those with high-functioning anxiety, because of the focus on productivity, perfection, and success that so many people with HFA strive for.  In this episode we’ll be discussing how...

How To Use Neuroscience To Improve Your Anxiety with Dr. Eugene K. Choi

June 15, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Dr. Eugene K. Choi, Pharm. D, is a Certified Transformational Mindset coach that helps talented, heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of clarity, energy and focus. With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process, along with the use of groundbreaking technology, helps entrepreneurs figure out how to dramatically improve performance, innovate dynamic solutions, and achieve their goals. His articles have reached over...

How To Run Your Body Like A Business with Olly Wood

June 08, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Olly got started in the business world after 7 years as an independent personal trainer. As he started online, he rapidly built a company to over 15 staff in his mid-20s, helping thousands of clients upgrade their body, energy and productivity through a 4-step system he has agreed to share with us.   His unique perspective of both running a successful multi 7-figure company and understanding the behavioral nuances of what truly makes health habits stick after working with thousands of cl...

The Two Sides Battling Within High-Functioning Anxiety

June 01, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

The two sides battling within high-functioning anxiety: The side that wants to achieve, perform, succeed, please, and do things perfectly... and the side that wants to relax, let go, disconnect, and switch off. This is an experience I witness over and over again in those who struggle with high-functioning anxiety. So how can you reconcile these differences going on within? I’ll be talking about that and more in today’s episode.   In this episode, you will learn: The underlying drives bene...

Having A Bad Day? This Is For You.

May 25, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

We all have bad days, so if you’re having one right now, I want you to know that you’re not alone. I also want you to know that not all hope is lost! Tune in to hear some inspiration that will help you get through this tough day.   In this episode, you will learn: How you might be making a bad day worse (without even realizing it) The pep talk you need to hear when you’re struggling How to sprinkle joyful moments into tough days   ++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podc...

How To Make Decisions When You Overthink Everything

May 18, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

It’s tempting to want to make the “right” or the “best” decision when you’re confronted with a decision to make. When you struggle with high-functioning anxiety, it can feel paralyzing because of the pressure you might put on yourself to thoroughly think through decisions because you may be trying to avoid a negative outcome or feelings of regret. What can you do about this? Let’s talk about how to make decisions when you overthink everything in this episode.   In this episode, you will ...

How Mindfulness Changed My Relationship With Anxiety Forever

May 11, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

Mindfulness has changed my relationship with anxiety... forever. I know this might sound grandiose, but it’s honestly true. I often discuss mindfulness and meditation with my clients and find that there are many myths and misunderstandings when it comes to the topic. In this episode, I’ll be discussing practical tips for how you can practice mindfulness and reduce anxiety in the process.   In this episode, you will learn: What mindfulness is and how you can practice it to reduce anxiety ...

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