The Anxiety Chicks
The Anxiety Chicks is a mental health podcast hosted by therapist Alison Seponara and registered dietitian Taylor Marae. They share personal experiences with anxiety, grief, relationships, and self-discovery while discussing evidence-based strategies for healing. Episodes cover cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition for mental health, holistic practices, and integrative medicine. The show aims to offer community, compassion, and practical tools for calming the nervous system and finding hope.
Episodes
293. Where Have We Been? Taylor’s Next Journey Explained
After five incredible years of The Anxiety Chicks, it's time to share where I've been... and what's next.
If you've been wondering why episodes stopped, what happened behind the scenes, or what the future holds for The Anxiety Chicks, this episode is for you.
Today I'm sharing my heart. I open up about the conversation Alison and I had, why we stepped away from weekly episodes, and how this unex
292. June Q&A All Things Anxiety
In this month's Healing Questions episode, we're answering some of the most common questions from our amazing community. From intrusive thoughts and health anxiety to that terrifying feeling of impending doom, we're having the honest conversations we wish more people would have about anxiety and recovery.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Do intrusive thoughts ever truly go away?• What should you d
291. Death Isn’t a Dirty Word with Julie McFadden
The Chicks sit down with hospice nurse, educator, and best-selling author Julie McFadden for an honest and compassionate conversation about death, dying, and how embracing mortality can actually help us live more fully.
Julie shares her journey from ICU nursing to hospice care, why education around death reduces fear, the importance of end-of-life planning, and insights from her best-selling boo
290. Could Your Thyroid Be Behind Your Anxiety? Ft. Carrie Vitt
This week on The Anxiety Chicks, we’re diving deeper into the connection between anxiety and Hashimoto’s with special guest. After opening the conversation in a previous episode, we wanted to bring on an expert to help break down what Hashimoto’s actually is, how it can impact both physical and mental health, and why symptoms like anxiety, panic, depression, fatigue, brain fog, and feeling “off” s
289. When You’re Running on Empty: A Guided Meditation for Burnout
Alison takes you through a gentle meditation for burnout—perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, drained, or in need of a mental reset. This episode offers calming mindfulness and breathing techniques to bring peace and grounding into your day.
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288. Anxiety Symptoms Explained: Eye Floaters, Blurry Vision, Dizziness & Visual Symptoms with Ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik
Can anxiety really affect your eyes and vision?Why do so many people with anxiety experience blurry vision, eye floaters, dizziness, light sensitivity, visual snow, eye pressure, tunnel vision, or strange visual sensations during stress and panic?
In this episode of the The Anxiety Chicks, we sit down with renowned neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik to answer the anxiety-provoking eye symptom q
287. The Root of Your Anxiety Might Be Younger Than You Think
What if the key to calming your anxiety isn't a new coping tool, but a conversation with a younger version of yourself?
In this episode, Alison digs into two of the most powerful (and underrated) pieces of the anxiety healing puzzle: inner child work and emotionally safe relationships. Whether you've felt stuck in anxious patterns you can't explain, or you keep showing up for people who don't rea
286. Bloating That’s Driven by Anxiety, Not Food
If you’re constantly feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or like your stomach is just “off”… your first thought is probably:
what did I eat?
And from there it turns into:cutting foods outoveranalyzing every mealtrying to figure out what your body is reacting to
But what if it’s not just the food?
In this episode, we’re breaking down a piece that almost no one explains — how your nervous system dir
285. Why You Feel Like “Too Much” (It’s Not Your Personality, It’s Anxiety)
Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought…“Why did I say that? I was too much.” In today’s conversation, The Chicks are unpacking the deeply rooted fear of being “too much”—too emotional, too sensitive, too honest—and how this belief is actually an anxiety pattern, not a personality flaw.
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284. Why You Feel Anxious When It’s Actually Your Blood Sugar
If you’ve ever felt shaky, panicky, off, or just not right… and assumed it was anxiety, this episode is going to connect some dots.
Because sometimes, what you’re feeling isn’t just anxiety.
It’s your blood sugar.
In this episode, we break down:
how blood sugar actually works (in simple terms)
why dips and spikes can feel identical to anxiety
what’s happening in your body when you fe
283. You Don’t Need to Be Anxiety-Free to Be Healed
In this episode, Alison and Taylor explore what authentic healing looks like, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and accepting the non-linear nature of recovery. They share practical insights into managing anxiety, setting boundaries, and cultivating meaningful connections, all while honoring individual journeys.
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282. The Prison of Somatic Hyperawareness (When You Can’t Stop Noticing Physical Symptoms)
Do you feel like you can’t stop noticing your body?
Like you’re constantly checking how you feel…Scanning for symptoms…Overanalyzing every sensation…And no matter what you do, your attention just keeps going back to your body?
This episode is about that.
The version of anxiety that isn’t always loud or obvious, but feels like you’re stuck inside yourself, constantly aware, constantly monitoring
281. Friendship Breakups: The Grief No One Talks About
Friendship breakups hit differently… and yet, we rarely talk about them. In this episode, The Chicks are opening up an honest, compassionate conversation about what it really feels like when a friendship ends. The grief, the confusion, the “what did I do wrong?” thoughts… and the quiet loneliness that can follow.
If you’ve ever found yourself outgrowing a friendship, questioning your worth after
280. Hormones, Anxiety, and Perimenopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Greg Mongeon
Why do some women suddenly feel more anxious, more emotional, more exhausted, or just not like themselves during certain seasons of life?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Greg Mongeon to talk about the very real connection between hormones, anxiety, stress, and perimenopause. This conversation is packed with insight for women who have been told their labs are “normal” while still feeling any
279. How AI Is Changing the Landscape of Therapy and Self-Care
Alison and Taylor explore the impact of AI on mental health support, its risks, benefits, and how to set healthy boundaries when using digital tools for mental health. This episode focuses on the nuances of AI in mental health care.
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278. The Fear of the “What If” Disease (And Why It Feels So Real)
What if this headache isn’t stress?What if this chest pain is the beginning of something?What if the doctors missed it?
In this episode, we go deep into the psychology and neuroscience behind the fear of the “what if” disease, the illness that hasn’t been diagnosed, but feels like it’s quietly developing in the background.
This is not a surface-level conversation about health anxiety. We break d
277. Monday Meditation: When PMS Feels Like You’re Falling Apart
If your anxiety spikes before your period…If your thoughts feel darker, louder, or more convincing…If you suddenly feel like you’ve “undone” all your progress…
This meditation is for you.
In the luteal phase of your cycle, progesterone and estrogen shift — and your nervous system becomes more sensitive. That sensitivity can amplify anxiety, intrusive thoughts, emotional intensity, and self-doubt
276. Overcoming Money Anxiety
Feeling anxious about money can feel heavy, but understanding your body's signals and adopting mental and behavioral tools are key! In this episode, The Chicks explore personal experiences, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you find calm amid chaos and build a healthier relationship with money and your emotional well-being.
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275. Meditation Monday: Letting Go of “Shoulds" (5 min)
This week’s Meditation Monday explores how “should” thoughts fuel anxiety and perfectionism...especially for high-functioning women who feel pressure to be further along, doing more, or feeling differently. Learn how to replace pressure with permission and self-compassion. If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, this episode is a soft place to land.
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274. A Gentle Reset for When You’re Overstimulated and Feel Emotional
Ever have moments where everything feels like too much, emotionally, mentally, physically and you can’t quite explain why?
This episode is a soft place to land.
In this gentle reset, we talk about what overstimulation actually is, why emotional waves can show up out of nowhere, and how to support your nervous system without forcing yourself to “calm down” or figure everything out.
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273. Meditation Monday: Learning to Let a Sensation Exist Without Reacting
If you struggle with health anxiety or body hyper-focus, you know how quickly a sensation can turn into fear.A tight muscle, a flutter, a strange feeling and suddenly your mind is scanning, analyzing, and reacting as if something is wrong.
This guided meditation is designed to interrupt that cycle.
Rather than trying to calm yourself through reassurance or distraction, this practice helps you d
272. Detaching From Anxious Thoughts: A CBT Skill That Calms the Mind
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your thoughts-overanalyzing, spiraling, or assuming every anxious thought must mean something...this episode is for you. The Chicks are breaking down one of the most important CBT skills for anxiety: learning to detach from your thoughts instead of believing them.
You’ll learn how to observe your thoughts as mental events—not facts—and how this shift alone can reduc
271. Meditation Monday: Gentle Recovery After a Panic Attack (5 min)
This short meditation is for after a panic attack when the intense wave has passed, but your body still feels shaken, tired, or unsure. Panic can leave behind leftover fear, tension, and confusion. This practice is not about calming down fast or “fixing” anything. It’s about helping your body feel safe again.
In this 5-minute meditation, you’ll be gently guided to:
Reassure your nervous syst
270. I’m Better… So Why Am I Still Afraid The Anxiety Will Come Back?
You’ve come a long way.You’re functioning again.Life feels more normal.
So why does it still feel like you’re waiting for anxiety to come back?
In this episode, we talk about the stage of healing no one prepares you for the fear that lingers after anxiety has eased. The quiet hyper-vigilance. The constant self-monitoring. The thought of, “What if I end up there again?”
If you’re no longer in p
269. Meditation Monday: Waiting Without Spiraling: A Meditation for Anxiety & Uncertainty
Waiting can be one of the hardest parts of anxiety. Waiting for answers, results, clarity, reassurance or simply for things to feel better.
This 10-minute guided meditation is designed for those in-between moments, when your mind keeps racing ahead and your body feels stuck in anticipation. Instead of spiraling into worst-case scenarios, this practice helps you stay grounded in the present while
268. January Q&A: Nervous System Resets, Midlife Dating Anxiety & Trusting Your Body Again
In this special January Q&A episode, Alison and Taylor answer real listener questions about anxiety, healing, and rebuilding trust, especially after a heavy season.
Questions
1. How do you reset your nervous system after the chaos of the holidays — without jumping straight into “fix everything” mode?
2. How do you cope with dating anxiety as a single woman in midlife, when it’s layered with gr
267. Meditation Monday: Calming a Fast Heartbeat & Shortness of Breath (5 Min)
In this short, under-5-minute guided meditation, Alison Seponara (@theanxietyhealer) helps you calm a fast heartbeat, ease shortness of breath, and regulate anxiety that shows up strongly in the body.
This practice focuses on physiological soothing—using breath, reassurance, and nervous system regulation rather than trying to “think your way out” of anxiety. It’s especially helpful during moments
266. Meditation Monday: When Anxiety Hits at Night: A Quick Meditation to Rest
Nighttime anxiety can feel overwhelming, when your body is exhausted but your mind won’t slow down.This short guided meditation is designed to help you settle your nervous system, release the day, and create a sense of safety as you prepare for sleep.
Through gentle breathing, body relaxation, and calming imagery, this meditation supports you in:
Letting go of racing thoughts and mental loo
265. Meditation Monday: When You Feel Anxious Before a Date (5 min)
In this gentle 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps calm anxiety before a date — especially for women navigating midlife dating, overthinking, and the pressure to “show up perfectly.”
Whether you’re getting ready, doing your makeup, or sitting quietly before heading out, this meditation will help you release anxiety, build confidence, regulate your nervous system, and reco
264. The December Darkness Episode: Why This Month Hits Hard and How to Support Your Mental Health
In today’s solo episode, Taylor breaks down why December feels so heavy for so many of us, especially if you deal with anxiety, health anxiety, depression, or sensitivity to change.Even though daylight savings shifts in November, the emotional impact often hits hardest in December when the days become noticeably shorter and our nervous systems struggle to adapt.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
263. Meditation Monday: Coming Home to Yourself During The Holiday Season
The holiday season can pull your energy in a thousand different directions... plans, people, expectations, noise, and endless to-dos.If you’ve been feeling scattered, overstimulated, or disconnected from yourself, this meditation is your soft return.
In this 7-minute grounding practice, you’ll be guided to slow down, exhale the tension you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with the calm place insid
262. The Anxiety–Inflammation Loop: Foods That Calm Your Body vs. Foods That Trigger It ft. Jen Smiley
The Chicks welcome holistic healer, Jen Smiley — founder of Wake Up and Read the Labels. Jen reveals how hidden preservatives, artificial additives, and misleading food labels might be wrecking your sleep, fueling inflammation, and even feeding your anxiety. Learn how to read ingredients like a pro, swap processed foods for real ones, and feel calmer, more energized, and more balanced from the ins
261. Meditation Monday: Morning Anxiety | 5-Minute Guided Meditation for Peaceful Mornings
Start your day with calm. In this gentle 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you ease morning anxiety, release overnight tension, and settle into your day with clarity and presence.
This meditation is perfect for anyone who wakes up with a racing mind, tight chest, immediate dread, or the overwhelming sense of “too much.” Through breathwork, grounding, and soothing visual
260. December Q&A: Peace, Overthinking, Trust, and the Anxiety We Don’t Talk About
December is supposed to feel magical… but for anyone with anxiety, it can feel loud, overwhelming, and emotionally complicated.In today’s December Q&A episode, Taylor and Alison answer your most-asked questions about peace, overstimulation, overthinking, nighttime anxiety, and rebuilding trust with yourself after hard years.
We’re getting honest, tender, and practical, just like your favorite gir
259. Meditation Monday: A Calm Start to the Holiday Season
The holiday season can feel like a lot: joyful, overwhelming, nostalgic, stressful, busy, or all of the above at once.If you’re entering this season with mixed emotions or anxiety, this meditation is your soft landing.
This short grounding practice helps you slow down, breathe, and release the pressure to show up perfectly. Through gentle guidance, you’ll learn how to enter the holidays at your
258. Why Holidays Amplify Anxiety (and What Helps)
REPLAY (12/1/2022) Happy Thanksgiving, Chicks. 🤍 Today we’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes for anyone who finds the holidays emotionally heavy. Whether you’re navigating loneliness, grief, family dynamics, or just feeling “off” today...you are not alone.
In this episode, Alison shares honestly about the loneliness she feels around the holidays, how it shows up in her thoughts and body,
257. Meditation Monday: Nighttime Anxiety? Quiet Racing Thoughts Before Bed (5-Minute Guided Meditation)
In this calming 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you ease nighttime anxiety, quiet racing thoughts, and relax your body into rest. This practice is perfect for anyone who struggles with falling asleep, spiraling thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed the moment their head hits the pillow.
Through soothing breathwork, grounding techniques, and gentle visualization, you’ll lea
256. Back to the Basics: Your Nervous System Is Begging for These 5 Things
If you’ve been spiraling, overanalyzing every sensation, and searching for the thing to finally fix your anxiety, this episode is your invitation to pause. What if you’re not broken? What if you’re just uncared for?
In this solo episode, Taylor shares a deeply personal and practical breakdown of why your nervous system might be dysregulated, not because you haven’t found the right protocol, but b
255. Meditation Monday: Calming Dizziness & Weird Sensations
If you’ve ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, floaty, or just “off” and immediately spiraled into anxiety, this meditation is for you. This gentle 7-minute grounding practice helps calm your nervous system when your body feels out of balance. You’ll learn how to breathe through the sensation, stop interpreting it as danger, and reconnect to a feeling of safety in the present moment.
This is the meditat
254. Is Low Ferritin Making Your Anxiety Worse? ft. Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean
In this insightful episode, hosts Alison Seponara, MS, LPC and Taylor sit down with Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean, a functional medicine consultant, to explore an often-overlooked connection between low ferritin (iron storage) and anxiety symptoms.
Dr. Kate breaks down what ferritin is, why it’s essential for both mental and physical health, and how low levels can actually mimic or worsen anxiety, fatigu
253. Meditation Monday: Love Your Body (5-Minute Meditation for Self-Love & Acceptance)
In this short 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you reconnect with your body through gratitude and compassion. Perfect for anyone struggling with body image, comparison, or self-criticism, this gentle practice invites you to replace harsh thoughts with love, presence, and appreciation for all your body does for you. Disclaimer: This meditation is for relaxation and emoti
252. How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty: The Anxiety Chicks Mini Episode
How do you set boundaries when you feel guilty saying no?
In this mini episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor discuss the importance of setting boundaries, especially when feeling guilty about saying no. They share personal experiences and offer practical advice on how to establish and maintain boundaries to protect one's peace and well-being.
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251. November Q&A: When the Seasons Shift, Friendships Fade, and Anxiety Flares
In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor discuss various topics related to anxiety, including handling anxiety with seasonal changes, the impact of friendship breakups, and the difference between everyday stress and anxiety disorders. The chicks also share personal experiences and coping strategies, such as breath work and progressive muscle relaxation, and Alison introdu
250. Meditation Monday: Learning To Trust Your Body Again
If you’ve ever felt trapped inside your own body, scared of every new sensation, every flutter or ache... this meditation is for you. Through slow breathing, grounding, and gentle affirmations, you’ll learn to:
Let go of fear around physical sensations
Stop scanning for danger and reconnect to calm
Feel compassion for your body instead of suspicion
Begin trusting that your b
249. Fact-Check the Fear: How to Catch Anxiety in a Lie
In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor introduce a new series of weekly Q&A mini episodes. They discuss the concept of anxiety as a storyteller, often spinning false narratives that lead to panic. Taylor shares her personal experience with anxiety, emphasizing the importance of "fact-checking the fear" by writing down fears and evidence to ground oneself in reality. Alison adds i
248. Affirmations That Actually Work (and Why Most Don’t) ft. Faith Broussard Cade
Alison and Taylor chat with Faith Broussard Cade (@fleurdesspeaks) — mental health counselor, coach, and author — about the real power of affirmations. Faith shares her journey from school counselor to wellness advocate, and together they explore how affirmations can quiet your inner critic, ease anxiety, and help you speak to yourself with more compassion and intention.
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247. Meditation Monday: Visualizing Emotional Safety in Relationships (6 min)
In today’s Monday Meditation, Alison guides you through a calming 5-minute visualization to help you feel safe and connected in love. If you’ve ever struggled with anxious attachment or felt you had to earn love, this practice will gently remind your body what secure, unconditional love feels like.
Perfect for:
Anyone healing from anxious attachment, learning to feel safe in love, or wanting to e
246. How to overcome anxiety & panic in crowded places
In this mini episode, Taylor Alison discusses the sensation of feeling like you're going to pass out in crowded places, explaining it's often due to overstimulation and the body's fight-or-flight response. She emphasizes the importance of staying in these situations to teach the mind there's nothing to fear, and highlights the role of exposure and response prevention (ERP) specialists in managing
245. Why You Still Don’t Trust Good News from the Doctor – Understanding Reassurance Fatigue & Rebuilding Internal Trust
In this episode of Anxiety Chicks, Taylor discusses the concept of reassurance fatigue, particularly in the context of health anxiety. She explores why individuals may struggle to trust medical reassurance and offers practical strategies for building internal reassurance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns in symptoms, using mantras, and creating a reassurance bank
244. Monday Meditation: Be Still, Meditation for When Anxiety Feels Loud
When anxiety feels loud and your mind won’t stop racing, this short faith-based meditation helps you return to stillness, to the quiet place where God meets you in the middle of the storm.
Inspired by Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.”This 5-minute meditation is a reminder that you don’t have to fix, strive, or control everything. You can rest in the truth that God is present, even
243. When You’re the Strong One but Secretly Anxious AF
In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor unpack what it really means to be the “strong one” while secretly struggling with anxiety. They explore how childhood roles, family expectations, and perfectionism contribute to high-functioning anxiety and the emotional toll of constantly keeping it together. The Chicks share honest reflections and practical tools for releasing the pressure
242. Meditation Monday: You Are Enough | Soothe Your Inner Critic
In this calming 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you quiet your inner critic and meet self-judgment with compassion. This short practice is perfect for anyone who finds themselves caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or harsh inner dialogue.
Through grounding, gentle visualization, and soothing affirmations, you’ll learn how to soften your inner voice, release
241. The Anxiety Chicks’ Update: Taylor Finally Have Answers (and a Lot to Process)
In this Anxiety Chick’s life update episode , Taylor shares the appointment that changed everything: confirmed Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis after years of putting off a positive ANA workup. She opens up about confusing symptoms she’d chalked up to anxiety, why finally seeing a great rheumatologist mattered, and what treatment decisions might look like from here.
Alison checks i
240. Meditation Monday: When a Symptom Triggers More Anxiety (5 min)
You know that moment ... when you feel something off in your body and your mind immediately jumps to the worst-case scenario? This episode is perfect to keep saved for those flare-ups of health anxiety when you just need something to remind you that you are safe, right now.
When a flutter, ache, or strange sensation sets off your health anxiety, this practice helps you calm your nervous system be
239. October Q & A: You Asked, We Answered!
In this October Q&A episode, we’re diving into YOUR submitted questions:
Do you have any quick hacks for calming your nervous system in public (How do you ground yourself)?
How do you handle the fear of waiting for medical results?
Alison, would you consider dating a man 55+? Would you be interested in dating a New Yorker? (+ some golden bachelor chat)
What are some small daily ritual
238. Meditation Monday: Sitting With Sadness (5 Minute Guided Meditation)
In this gentle 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) invites you to sit with sadness...without pushing it away, and without fear. This practice is especially helpful if you’re moving through grief, emotional heaviness, or find yourself avoiding or numbing feelings. With grounding, breathwork, and gentle visualization, you’ll learn to hold space for difficult emotions and reconnect
237. Why Everyone Feels On Edge Right Now: The Hidden Cost of Constant Crisis
Do you feel tense all the time lately?Exhausted but wired? Snapping at the smallest things? Crying for no reason?You’re not alone, and you’re not broken.
In this solo episode, Taylor dives into the real reason so many of us feel overstimulated and unsafe: we’re living in a world of nonstop crisis. From tragic headlines and viral videos to doomscrolling at midnight, our nervous systems are being a
236. Meditation Monday: Releasing the Urge to Google Symptoms (5-Min Health Anxiety Meditation)
Do you ever feel that irresistible pull to Google your symptoms, hoping to calm your health fears, but ending up in a spiral of worst-case scenarios? This is a practical, gentle meditation you can return to whenever you feel stuck in the symptom-search loop. Press play, take a deep breath, and remind yourself, you don’t need the internet to feel safe.
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235. Dating with Anxiety (Alison's Dating Update): Part 2
In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor get real about dating with anxiety, self-image struggles, and building confidence. Alison shares her recent dating experiences—from the challenges of first dates to a girls’ night out in NYC where she set a goal to flirt and step outside her comfort zone.
The conversation explores how self-worth, rejection, manifestation, and self-l
234. Meditation Monday: Overcome Driving Anxiety (5-Minute Guided Meditation)
In this 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you release fear and tension connected to driving. Designed specifically for those who experience driving anxiety, this short meditation will ground your body, calm racing thoughts, and guide you back into a sense of safety and control.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this meditation while driving. Use it before you get in t
233. Anxiety, Red Flags, and Modern Love (Alison’s Dating Update): Part 1
The Chick's discuss Alison's dating life and she shares her personal stories and insights about relationships, dating apps, and the challenges of finding love in your 40s. The Chicks also touch on the importance of communication and intentionality in relationships.
Takeaways:
Sharing personal stories can be therapeutic.
Dating in your 40s presents unique challenges.
Communication is key in
232. Meditation Monday: Panic to Peace in 6 Minutes
Join us for a soothing meditation session designed to ease anxiety and promote peace. In this episode, Taylor guides you through calming breathing exercises, a gentle body scan, and a serene visualization by a flowing stream. Embrace affirmations that anchor you in the present moment, reminding you of your inner strength and the peace available to you now. Perfect for finding calm in any storm.
231. September Q & A: You Asked, We Answered
This week’s episode is all about your questions! I love these Q&A sessions because they give us a chance to dig into the real, raw struggles so many of us face with anxiety.
Questions this month:
Why do anxiety symptoms feel so real if they’re “just anxiety”? (3:39)
How do I stop my brain from saying mean things about me all the time? (8:35)
What’s something anxiety has stolen from me t
230. Redefining Your Relationship with Alcohol (and Yourself) in an Anxiety-Fueled World. Ft. Colleen Freeland
In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor welcome Colleen Freeland, an intuitive drinking coach, to discuss coping with anxiety and depression, particularly through the lens of alcohol use. Colleen shares her personal journey with alcohol, the unhealthy coping mechanisms she adopted, and how she transformed her relationship with drinking. The conversation delves into the psy
229. Alison is Annoyed
This episode didn’t go as planned—and that’s exactly why Alison and Taylor hit record. Anxiety showed up for Alison right before the recording started, so instead of hiding it, Alison talked through it in real time. A raw, unfiltered conversation about moving through the messiness when plans unravel.
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228. Unmasking 'Laziness': The Hidden Truths of High-Functioning Anxiety
In this powerful episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor tackle the truth about laziness, mental health, and high-functioning anxiety. We break down the harmful stereotypes that label burnout, depression, and rest days as being “lazy” — and share personal stories about what’s really going on beneath the surface.
You’ll learn:
The difference between true laziness and mental he
227. 🎧 August Q&A: You Asked, We Answered
In this heartfelt Q&A, The Chicks answer your most pressing questions about anxiety, grief, intrusive thoughts, and finding support. Whether you're navigating loss or struggling with scary thoughts, this episode is for you.
Questions this month:
How do you handle scary or unwanted thoughts that feel “not like you”?
What are some tools to tone the vagus nerve?
What are your current go-to coping
226. When a Headache Isn’t Just a Headache: The Health Anxiety Spiral
Raise your hand if you’ve had a headache and convinced yourself it was a brain tumor. Yeah... same.😅⠀In this episode, Taylor takes us deep into the health anxiety spiral that turns even the most common symptoms—like a tension headache—into worst-case scenarios. From irrational (but so real) jumps like headache → brain tumor → writing a will, to the inner workings of our fear-based brains, this epi
225. The Stigma of Addiction and the Shame That Follows ft. Lauren Sisler
In this raw episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor sit down with award-winning sports broadcaster and speaker Lauren Sisler, who shares her personal story of losing both of her parents to opioid addiction just hours apart.
Together, Alison and Lauren explore the emotional layers of grief, shame, addiction, and healing—and how our stories can become the very things that set us fr
224. Help in a Hurry: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Calming Chaos, Rewriting Intrusive Thoughts, and Healing Your Mind
Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast! Today, we are honored to sit down with a true powerhouse in the world of neuroscience and mental health: Dr. Caroline Leaf. She’s a communication pathologist, clinical neuroscientist, and the bestselling author of Help in a Hurry—a practical, empowering guide for when life feels chaotic, overwhelming, and just plain too much.
In this episode, we dive de
223. Anxious About Vitamins: Why It Feels So Scary to Take Anything New
In this validating and eye-opening episode, Alison and Taylor open up about a topic that many people with health anxiety silently struggle with: the fear of taking new vitamins or supplements.
Whether it's the fear of a side effect, allergic reaction, or simply not feeling in control of what you're putting in your body, this episode holds space for that very real anxiety—and offers hope. Taylor
222. July Q&A: Increase in Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Anxiety Pages Triggering?
In this Q&A episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor discuss their personal experiences with health anxiety, coping strategies, and the importance of community support. They explore the unpredictability of health anxiety, the role of social media in shaping perceptions, and the intersection of spirituality and mental health. The conversation emphasizes self-awareness, the significa
221. I Apologize Too Much, and It’s Not Cute Anymore!
In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor unpack the habit of over-apologizing—where it comes from, why it’s often tied to anxiety and trauma responses like fawning, and how cultural and gender norms especially condition women to shrink themselves. They share personal insights and practical tools to help you set boundaries, heal your inner child, and start replacing unnecessary “sor
220. Daily Meditation For Health Anxiety
Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast! This week’s episode is a little different. Taylor is currently in the middle of a 30-day Anxiety Hard Challenge, and meditation and breathwork have become powerful tools in her healing journey.
This episode features a guided meditation you can return to anytime—whether it's morning, night, or one of those moments when health anxiety starts to creep in.
219. I Was Scared to Leave the House—But No One Knew! ft. Brandon Edelman (@bran_flakezzz)
Brandon Edelman—known to millions on tiktok as @bran_flakezz —opens up like never before about the panic attacks that changed everything. In this candid conversation Alison Seponara, Brandon shares what it felt like to spiral into panic disorder and the moment he realized he couldn’t keep pretending he was “fine.” This is the most raw and honest about the often unseen mental health struggles behi
218. The Anxiety Chicks: June Q&A (You ask, We answer!)
In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison Seponara and Taylor Barone discuss various aspects of anxiety, including the connection between iron levels and anxiety, health anxiety related to loved ones, coping strategies for physical symptoms, the impact of anxiety on appetite, and personal reflections on health and well-being. They emphasize the importance of understanding these connect
217. Why Feeling 'Off' Can Spiral Into Panic (And How to Stop It)
In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks, Alison & Taylor are talking about that unsettling feeling when you just feel “off.” If you’ve ever had a random sensation or mood shift and thought, “Something must be wrong with me,” you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not crazy.
We’re breaking down:
Why that “off” feeling can instantly trigger panic
What your amygdala has to do with it (hint: i
216. Death Anxiety & What Really Happens When We Die — with Hospice Nurse Julie, Author of Nothing to Fear
In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, hosts Alison Seponara and Taylor interview Julie McFadden, a hospice nurse and author, who shares her insights on death, dying, and the importance of discussing these topics openly. Julie discusses her transition from ICU nursing to hospice care, the emotional responses people have to death, and the significance of understanding mortality to live more
26. Life with Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia
Alison and Taylor dive deep into the specific physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms of Panic Disorder. Taylor talks about going from over 20 panic attacks in a day to being panic attack free for over 5 years! Panic disorder is much different from a generalized anxiety disorder and can sometimes make it almost impossible to even leave the house. Taylor opens up about her struggle with agorap
215. The Hidden Link Between Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Taylor and Alison dive into the connection between chronic illness and mental health, exploring how physical and emotional symptoms often overlap. They discuss the importance of self-advocacy, finding a trustworthy doctor, coping with health anxiety triggered by social media, and why acceptance is key to healing. You are not alone — tune in for support, insight, and real talk on managing life with
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