The Anxiety Coaches Podcast
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The Anxiety Coaches Podcast exists because healing is not a destination you reach by accident—it is a journey you build through small, consistent shifts in how you relate to your body and mind. Twice a week, we explore the space between struggle and recovery, moving away from overwhelming clinical jargon and toward practical, everyday peace. We don't just talk about the "what" of anxiety; we dive deep into the "how" of recovering your life.

1293: You Can Find Your Way Out Of Fear: Scott Berkun's Personal Story Part 1
The Anxiety Coaches Podcast
1293: You Can Find Your Way Out Of Fear: Scott Berkun's Personal Story Part 1
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1293: You Can Find Your Way Out Of Fear: Scott Berkun's Personal Story Part 1
1293
Oct. 28, 2026

1293: You Can Find Your Way Out Of Fear: Scott Berkun's Personal Story Part 1

In today's episode, Gina shares part one of her interview with author Scott Berkun who shares his personal story of overcoming fear and anxiety. Scott is the best selling author of nine books covering topics from design through self-help. Scott is a long time listener of The Anxiety Coaches Podcast and was a client of Gina's after having what he describes as a mental breakdown. Listen in and learn how Scott overcame his nearly constant fear and anxiety! Find out more about Scott and his work at
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1292: Classic ACP Understanding Your Nervous System's Fear Cycle
1292
Oct. 25, 2026

1292: Classic ACP Understanding Your Nervous System's Fear Cycle

In today's episode, Gina discusses fear in the context of the physical nervous system. Claire Weekes' fear-adrenaline-fear cycle is explored, as well as the understanding of anxiety as a state of over-sensitization. Gina offers tips and suggestions to help listeners break out of this cycle and prevent it from happening. Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that’s different from what I share on the podcast. If you’d like a quiet place to land as
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1291: Aromatherapy For The Soul: The Fragrance Of Stillness
1291
Oct. 21, 2026

1291: Aromatherapy For The Soul: The Fragrance Of Stillness

In today's episode, Gina concludes her discussion of the benefits of aromatherapy and fragrance for people recovering from anxiety. Specifically, how using fragrance can enhance our experience of the present moment is discussed, including how it can enhance meditation, prayer, contemplation and even our everyday routines. A brief practice for experiencing our senses is included using scent and breathing. Listen in and explore yourself in new ways through the power of scent! Stillpoint Fridays i
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1290: Can Aromatherapy Really Help Anxiety? What the Science Says
1290
Oct. 18, 2026

1290: Can Aromatherapy Really Help Anxiety? What the Science Says

In today's episode, Gina continues her discussion of the benefits of aromatherapy and fragrance for individuals recovering from anxiety. More specifically, today the scientific research findings on scent and aromatherapy are explored. Safety considerations to remember when practicing self-care with essential oils are also included in this episode. Listen in and come to better understand the proven benefits of essential oils and how to use them for greatest effect! Stillpoint Fridays is my once-
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Reviews

That voice!

"WONDERFUL! So helpful & insightful. So well-said. And... that voice! We love you!"

nappy pappy | Feb. 27, 2020

Grateful

"Thank you Gina for acknowledging the normalcy of anxiety and providing helpful insights into how to accept and deal with it. I myself struggle with anxiety and am so grateful for you and this podcast…"

Erin Bremmer Wright | March 12, 2020

Favorite anxiety podcast

"This podcast has changed my life. I’ve struggled with anxiety/panic disorder and health anxiety and this is just such a great relief. Gina is great!"

Mriaaaa | March 30, 2020

An Anxiety Lifeline

"This podcast means so much to me. It’s been such a lifeline during tough anxiety times. Gina is so thoughtful with her words, genuine and positive. I’ve listened to her floating meditation countle…"

vhilton2 | April 12, 2020

Changed my Life

"I've been in an anxious spiral for two weeks. I found this podcast 'on accident' but now I'm believing it found me at the perfect time. This podcast is so specific to things I've wanted to focus on a…"

hannarosePA | April 24, 2020

Amazing Coach

"I have been struggling with anxiety for more than a year. All this time I have been learning about it as much as I could. I have taken several online courses and have been working with a psychotherap…"

Lina, CA | May 16, 2020

Helpful and tangible tools to navigate anxiety

"Having had an anxiety disorder for most of my life and now experiencing a rough patch, I have found Gina’s soothing voice and tangible tools to be so calming and helpful as I work through this. Thank…"

Kellio16 | Feb. 1, 2024

The best podcast

"I love this I have serious anxiety so this helps so much."

smant fan | Feb. 10, 2024

What a fabulous podcast

"Gina is smart and thoughtful, and in every episode she presents quality content you can actually use and apply to make life more livable. She’s got a soothing presence which is an added calming bonus!"

Jodi FTM | March 29, 2024

I truly appreciate you.

"Thank you for this podcast. Ive been dealing with anxiety my entire life and its just…a part of me I guess but the approaches expressed in this podcast are extremely comforting and make total sense …"

Mizmaam | March 18, 2024

Thank You!

"Thank you! Thank you! I’ve been struggling with Panic Disorder and anxiety for 9yrs. It has been an exhausting and painful road. After finding your podcast and listening now for about a week, I’m st…"

dancer in thw storm | Feb. 25, 2024
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Recent Blog Posts

Reframing Physical Energy Before Public Speaking: How to Stop Mistaking Excitement for Fear
Oct. 28, 2026

Reframing Physical Energy Before Public Speaking: How to Stop Mistaking Excitement for Fear

When facing high-pressure situations like public speaking or athletic competition, our bodies flood with physical energy that we often misinterpret as crippling anxiety. By consciously reframing this physiological arousal as excitement, preparation,…
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Why Ordinary Body Sensations Feel Like Emergencies When You Have Anxiety
Oct. 25, 2026

Why Ordinary Body Sensations Feel Like Emergencies When You Have Anxiety

When your nervous system is chronically over-sensitized by anxiety, everyday physical sensations can suddenly feel like medical emergencies. Understanding why your brain misinterprets harmless bodily signals—such as digestion or muscle tension—as li…
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How to Turn Everyday Skincare and Scent Routines into Mindful Grounding Rituals for Anxiety
Oct. 21, 2026

How to Turn Everyday Skincare and Scent Routines into Mindful Grounding Rituals for Anxiety

Transforming your daily habits into intentional mindful scent practices can profoundly calm an overactive nervous system. By shifting simple mechanical hygiene tasks into sensory rituals using aromatherapy, you create immediate anchors for the prese…
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About the Host

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Gina Ryan

Host, Anxiety Coach, Nutritionist, Teacher

Gina Ryan is the producer and host of the top 50 Mental Health show on Apple Podcast -The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Gina is a Nutritionist and coach who in 1993 opened New Health Natural Products in NY and also struggled with stress, anxiety, and panic for over 20 years.

Before the internet, she was able to climb out of her fear and panic to peace, calm, and wellbeing by finding what did and did not work. She now teaches thousands of others how to do the same in a fraction of the time.

After moving to Maui in 2005, Gina spent 12 years as a nutritionist/consultant for both the Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Center and the only Residential ED Facility in Hawai'i sharing her compassion along with her knowledge and wisdom of the mind-body-spirit connection helping clients clear their food related anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions.

Gina is currently dedicated full-time to anxiety-clearing coaching, writing, and teaching clients around the world. She considers her work her calling, and lives a mindful and compassionate life.

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