Podcast Episodes Catalog
Oct. 20, 2021
762: Tips For Working With Mindfulness Challenges
In today's episode, Gina discusses challenges clients and listeners face when trying to adopt mindfulness as a way of life. From sleepiness to doubt and desire, a range of challenges are identified and a number of remedies …
Oct. 17, 2021
761: What Mindfulness Really Is
In today's show, Gina further discusses mindfulness and meditation and how easier they are to begin practicing. Comments on benefits and techniques of meditation and mindfulness are included. Interesting research about how…
Oct. 13, 2021
760: Being Mindful vs. Having Mind Full
In today's episode, Gina discusses the value of mindfulness. From the basic body scan meditation available at the acp website to simply sitting with the breath or being present with the senses during mundane activities, inc…
Oct. 10, 2021
759: Can You Envision Your Life Without Worry
In today's episode, Gina discusses the differences between worry and concern. Using the distinct definitions for these mental states that are provided in this episode, listeners can adapt themselves better to the emotional …
Oct. 6, 2021
758: Mindfulness Benefits Our Bodies Not Just Our Minds
In today's episode, Gina discusses a key component of the benefits that practicing mindfulness and meditation holds for our overall well being. Not only are our minds benefited by cultivating a meditation practice, but our …
Oct. 3, 2021
757: Moving Ahead In Spite Of Despair
In today's episode, Gina discusses the use of courage to overcome chronic anxiety and the despair that often accompanies it. Using our thoughts, we can outsmart our anxiety and despair by thinking proactive thoughts and ret…
Sept. 29, 2021
756: Acceptance As Acknowledgement Of What Is
In today's episode, Gina discusses acceptance and the importance of understanding acceptance as a form of allowance of experience, rather than acceptance of anxiety as a permanent state through which we will suffer for life.…
Sept. 26, 2021
755: 14 Tips For Dealing With Surging Stress
In today's episode, Gina shares 14 steps to help you handle the high stress of the contemporary world. From caffeine elimination and increased sleep to counting to ten and other simple ideas, these steps will help you get a…
Sept. 22, 2021
754: Do You Fear Your Feelings and Emotions?
In today's episode, Gina discusses the most common fear among her clients: the fear of the fear, as well as the related fear of feelings and emotions in general. Included are easy to follow steps for becoming more comforta…
Sept. 19, 2021
753: 5 Ways to Keep Negativity at Bay
In today's episode, Gina shares five tips for reducing the influence of negative thinking in our lives. Negative thinking is often associated with keeping us in the anxiety loop. These easy to implement strategies will hel…
Sept. 15, 2021
752: Panic Attack First Aid
In today's episode, Gina offers listeners a mini first aid kit for panic attacks and high stress anxiety moments. A number of steps are provided for neutralizing a panic attack in the early stages, before it gets out of con…
Sept. 12, 2021
751: 7 Stressful Relationship Types
In today's episode, Gina discusses why being on your own can be better than being involved in harmful relationships. Seven specific stressful relationship types are identified and special attention is offered to the relatio…
Sept. 8, 2021
750: Butterfly Inspiration For Reducing Anxiety
In today's episode, Gina offers listeners an inspirational butterfly metaphor that doubles as a sort of guided meditation. Learn the wisdom of the butterfly's lifecycle and apply it to your own life. Release tension and in…
Sept. 5, 2021
749: 7 Ways to Reduce Everyday Stress For More Peace and Calm
In today's episode, Gina offers seven ways to keep the everyday, common stressors from causing us too much upset and harm. From basic organization and making use of lists to scheduling time for rest, relaxation and meditati…
Sept. 1, 2021
748: Find More Peace By Not Interpreting the Actions of Others
In today's episode, Gina discusses the sixth symptom of inner peace: "a loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others". By letting go of the actions of others and what we think they mean we are better able to keep …
Aug. 29, 2021
747: Staying Tuned In Without Losing Yourself
In today's episode, Gina discusses how to navigate the media and social media in such a way that you can stay ware of current events but not suffer with excessive anxiety in the process. Strategies for implementing mindfuln…
Aug. 25, 2021
746: Use Your Body to Calm Your Anxious Fearful Brain
In today's episode, Gina discusses the powerful method of using your body to calm the mind and reduce anxiety. In particular, specific postures are suggested that will inform the brain to relax and calm down. Listen in tod…
Aug. 22, 2021
745: Anxiety And Life's Big Questions
In today's episode, Gina discusses some of the big questions that often come up within people experiencing anxiety. Often, we can face questions relating to our very existence and the suffering that accompanies this existen…
Aug. 18, 2021
744: Classic ACP Digital Detox For Anxiety
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Aug. 15, 2021
743: 3 Ways to Stop Fearing Other People's Opinions
In today's episode, Gina discusses letting go of what-if questions, particularly in the context of other people's thoughts. It is very important to remember that we are not capable of reading others minds, at least not in a…
Aug. 11, 2021
742: 5 Tips To Stop Encouraging Anxiety And Fear
In today's episode, Gina shares five ways to stop encouraging anxiety and fear from appearing in our lives. From meditation, to using our creative, problem solving abilities, these tips will help minimize the intrusion of a…
Aug. 8, 2021
741: An Appointment With Worry
In today's episode, Gina shares the technique of keeping an appointment with worry. Setting aside a time later in the day to review any worries that may have provoked you during the day can help diffuse the worry. Used in …
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 AC…
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 e…