Podcast Episodes Catalog
Aug. 4, 2021
740: Getting Beyond Anxiety
In today's episode, Gina discusses the overall process of getting beyond anxiety. Fundamental to this discussion is the distinction between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. All the tools we study through ACP are here to...
Aug. 1, 2021
739: Boosting Your Immunity While Easing Your Anxiety
In today's episode, Gina shares a range of suggestions for keeping your body healthy and immune system strong, including anxiety reduction tips. Points of emphasis include what to include and exclude in your diet, getting enough exercise and...
July 28, 2021
738: Warming Up To Pleasure To Quell Anxiety
In today's episode, drawing from the works of both Sarah Bon Brannock and Dr. Claire Weekes, Gina discusses the importance of staying occupied as we recover from anxiety. Staying involved with pleasurable activities, such as hobbies, can work...
July 25, 2021
737: 4 Tips to Reduce Anxious Conflict
In today's episode, Gina discusses symptom of inner peace number five: a loss of interest in conflict. A number of tips are provided to help listeners reduce the amount of conflict in their lives. Among other things mindfulness,...
July 21, 2021
736: The Importance of Mindfulness and a Walking Meditation
In today's episode, Gina discusses articles about mindfulness and walking meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Mindfulness and meditation are incredibly useful approaches for clearing anxiety. Simple application of attention to the breath can be...
July 18, 2021
735: Classic ACP Using A Mantra With Anxiety Panic
Using a mantra can be a huge calming addition to your life! But cultivating the practice of using a mantra in your meditation or quiet moments you will find it becoming a way to find your center easily and effortlessly...it just takes time :) Listen...
July 14, 2021
734: Do You Struggle With Hypochondria or Health Anxiety Listener Q and A
In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about health anxiety. Being cleared by a physician is a useful first step in overcoming health anxiety. Acceptance of the symptoms and sensations can also do wonders. Listen in for...
July 11, 2021
733: Loving Your Anxious Lizard Brain For More Peace and Calm
In today's episode, Gina covers the important topic of the lizard brain and how to handle it to feel better now. The three stages of the brain are defined and the relationship between the lizard brain and anxiety is discussed. Specific...
July 7, 2021
732: Yoga and Meditation for Anxiety Listener Q and A
In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question about whether or not yoga can help with cultivating a meditation practice. Surely, developing a physical yoga posture practice can help make meditation easier as it primes the body's...
July 4, 2021
731: Do You Have High Functioning Anxiety
In today's episode, Gina discusses the topic of high functioning anxiety and how many people living with anxiety also live busy, impactful lives. There are both positive and negative features to this form of anxiety. Find out what the...
June 30, 2021
730: Time Allowed for Floating Listener Q and A
In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about how much time is appropriate to devote to acceptance and floating during an anxiety storm. Understanding that floating involves going about your day allowing the distress to be present,...
June 27, 2021
729: Cyberchondria Dr. Google and Anxiety Listener Q and A
In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about health anxiety and searching the internet for the answers to health concerns. The phenomenon of cyberchondria is defined and many solutions or best practices are provided to help provide...
June 23, 2021
728: Classic ACP Why Being Mindful With Anxiety May Be A Struggle For You
Mindfulness is much bigger than you think. If you have moments or days where you feel your mind is like a snow globe of whirling glitter, have difficulty focusing or have a life that is just too full of "to dos" you are in the right place today :)...
June 20, 2021
727: Are Your Feeling Anxious or Highly Sensitive Part 2
In today's episode, Gina continues her discussion of anxiety and being a highly sensitive person. The list of signs of being a highly sensitive person is completed and a number of tips for how to cope with being a highly sensitive person are...
June 16, 2021
726: Is Self Judgment Keeping Your Anxiety Alive
In today's episode, Gina discusses the inner voice of self judgement and how it can keep the anxiety fires burning. A number of recommendations are made for reducing self judgement, which in turn often reduces anxiety. Being aware of our...
June 13, 2021
725: Are You Feeling Anxious or Highly Sensitive Part 1
In today's episode, Gina offers listeners a number of thoughtful quotes taken from authors of books covering the topic of highly sensitive persons. Additionally, the beginning of a list of 21 signs of being a highly sensitive person are...
June 9, 2021
724: Meds, Food, PTSD, And Negativity Listener Q and A
In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question addressing topics of drugs, diet, anxiety and the tendency to focus on the negative. This show offers a comprehensive review of many basic topics people with anxiety deal with. Listen in...
June 6, 2021
723: Bathing To Beat Anxiety And Depression
Gina discusses the many benefits of bathing frequently on mental health, depression and anxiety.
June 2, 2021
722: From Fear of Missing Out to Joy of Missing Out
Gina discusses the important topic of FOMO, the fear of missing out, especially in the context of COVID and our newly reopening world.
May 30, 2021
721: Listener Q and A Work Sleep Procrastination and Faith
Gina answers a listener question regarding work, stress and procrastination.
May 26, 2021
720: Using Your Nervous System to Calm Your Anxiety
Gina discusses some interesting strategies for keep our nervous system calm, even when facing chronic anxiety.
May 23, 2021
719: Anxiety And The Storm Of Trying To Control Others
Gina discusses the topic of trying to control others and how this tendency affects our anxiety.
May 19, 2021
718: Anxiety Stress and Distress
Gina describes the difference between stress and distress.
May 16, 2021
717: 5 Tips to Help You Explain Your Anxiety to Others
Gina guides listeners through five tips to help you explain your anxiety to others.