Podcast Episodes Catalog

In today's episode, Gina discusses the mindset of perfectionism and how it can contribute to chronic anxiety. Holding yourself to unrealistically high standards leads to perpetual self-criticism and self-attack and self-denigration. Listen in for tips on how to minimize perfectionism and alleviate unnecessary anxiety. Naked Nutrition Go to https://nakednutrition.com/ and use PROMO CODE ACP to get 15% off on your first order at checkout. Link to the article mentioned in today's episode The Ulti...

In today's episode, Gina discusses anxiety and the symptoms of depersonalization that can go along with it. Depersonalization symptoms are explained and three tips to overcome these symptoms are provided. Even if you do not suffer from...

In today's episode, Gina discusses anxiety and its association with pain.  An analogy between physiological pain and anxiety is drawn and instruction in using our awareness of this pain (and conversely anxiety) to lessen and destroy it is...

In today's episode, Gina discusses several common ways in which anxiety shows up for individuals.  Through better understanding ourselves and our anxiety, we can develop strategies for coping with the specific ways our anxiety afflicts us. ...

In today's episode, Gina shares six practical tips to help you reduce both the frequency and intensity of anxiety attacks.  The tips focus on activating the rest and digest side of your nervous system (parasympathetic nervous system).  The...

In today's episode, Gina discusses emotional competence and how it can affect our anxiety.  Emotional competence refers to the processes by which we understand, express and regulate our emotions.  Listen in to improve your emotional...

In today's episode, Gina discusses constructive coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.  In particular, the power of positive affirmations are emphasized.  How to use affirmations to your advantage when dealing with stress is discussed...

In today's episode, Gina discusses how individuals use conflict to respond to anxiety. Some people initiate conflict in response to anxiety, others submit to the demands of others and some avoid it all together. Listen in to learn more about how...

In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question regarding an elephant on the throat. Solutions to physical symptoms such as this are suggested, including substantial emphasis on self-care. The listener mentions the use of food as a self-comfort...

In today's episode, Gina shares statements and sayings with listeners that can help provide peace and calm when anxiety starts to intrude.  Gina recommends committing some of these peaceful, coping thoughts to memory so that they may be drawn...

In today's episode, Gina discusses intrusive thoughts, how to handle them and how to keep them from causing you more anxiety.  Studies show essentially everyone experiences some form of intrusive thoughts.  You don't need to be afraid of...

In today's episode, Gina discusses symptom of inner peace number nine:  contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.  The notion of inner peace is defined and practices for attaining this desirable state are shared. ...

In today's episode, Gina discusses feelings and thoughts of unworthiness and how they affect anxiety.  Advice regarding how to handle these thoughts and feelings and avoid them is provided.  Through self-love and self-compassion we are able...

In today's episode, Gina discusses TMS and the work of Dr. Sarno and former ACP guest Steve Ozanich.  Many who struggle with TMS and anxiety suffer from excessively "living in the head".  Instead of doing, many will just think about it and...

In today's episode, Gina discusses the vagus nerve and how you can use techniques to stimulate the vagus nerve to reduce anxiety-panic.  We all want to live calmer lives and stimulating the vagus nerve can help us do this!  From slow deep...

In today's episode, Gina shares statements and sayings with listeners that can help provide peace and calm when anxiety starts to intrude.  Gina recommends committing some of these peaceful, coping thoughts to memory so that they may be drawn...

In today's episode, Gina reviews a useful component of the anxiety relief toolkit:  herbal teas.  These five herbs can have a profoundly soothing and relaxing effect on our minds and bodies.  These herbs can promote sleep and help...

In today's episode, Gina discusses the miraculous benefits pets can have for anxiety and overall mental health.  Five specific ways companion animals and even house plants or gardens benefit people's general well-being are included.  This...

In this episode, Gina offers tips and steps to help you break free when feeling like you are stuck in anxiety.  Gina emphasizes that clearing anxiety is a process and not an overnight, quick fix.  Talking with family or friends, being with a...

In today's episode, Gina shares a large number of reflections and affirmations to help provide yourself with calm and soothing.  Using the power of language and your own voice, you can improve your inner state and keep yourself facing in a...

In today's episode, Gina shares some actionable steps you can take to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and immediately increase your sense of peace and calm.  Learning to reside with the rest and digest side of your nervous system...

In today's episode, Gina covers important content relating to the value of mindfulness for those suffering with high stress, anxiety and panic.  Mindfulness fundamentals are discussed as are easy to implement steps to get started with or expand a...

Gina responds to a listener question regarding highly sensitive individuals and the overwhelm and anxiety caused by sensory stimulation.  The category of highly sensitive individuals is discussed as are practices that can be...

In today's episode, Gina shares some wisdom regarding the possible benefits inherent in the anxiety struggle, particularly in terms of building lifelong resilience.  Four specific techniques are shared to enable this process of learning from the...