Podcast Episodes Catalog
July 7, 2024
1045: Inner Power Meditation: Quieting Anxiety through Self-Nourishment
Gina guides listeners through a meditation about the power we have inherent in our being to provide ourselves with self-nourishment. Take a time-out to sit in peaceful reflection and gather inner strength. Let this meditation guide you to the inner peace and calm you can provide yourself with.
July 3, 2024
1044: Creating a Stress-Free Morning: The Importance of Routine for Kids
Gina responds to a listener question about children suffering with anxiety and specifically how this can create extra stress and difficulty in the morning. Creating a morning routine can help make children's preparations for the school day easier and create less stress and anxiety in their lives. …
June 30, 2024
1043: Understanding People Pleasing: Balancing Self-Care and Overcoming Anxiety
Gina discusses people pleasing, a phenomenon that commonly accompanies anxiety. Many people with anxiety have a deep sense of empathy and caring for others. This caring can become so strong that individuals can neglect their own self-care to try to help (and please) others. Listen in to learn mo…
June 26, 2024
1042: Classic ACP 5 Stoic Steps To Help Ease Your Anxiety
Gina discusses the ancient philosophy of stoicism and how it influenced and helped her with her own journey through anxiety. Epictetus' works in particular are discussed. Five steps are outlined for how to implement stoicism to reduce the suffering you may experience from anxiety.
June 23, 2024
1041: How Do You Respond to Stress? Discover Why It Matters So Much With Anxiety
Gina discusses how to improve your distress tolerance and thereby become more resilient in the face of stress and anxiety. A journaling exercise is included that will help you better understand how you respond to stress and where you can improve. Learning to respond to stress with better competen…
June 20, 2024
Cal Newport on Doing Less, from Say More
Sharing a preview of the Say More podcast, where, in a special series, Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung is opening up the conversation about stress and burnout to help listeners feel less alone and inspired to get help. In this episode, computer scientist and bestselling author Cal Newport says…
June 19, 2024
1040: Finding Strength Within A Listeners Story Of Overcoming Anxiety with Gina's Guidance
Gina shares a listener's story about her journey overcoming anxiety through the tools and processes shared here on the show. The listener "Dee", has certainly done many things right, as far as making positive changes in her life to expand and enhance her anxiety recovery journey. Listen in to hea…
June 16, 2024
1039: Causes, Symptoms and Coping With Anxious, Intrusive Thoughts
Gina discusses intrusive thoughts. This is a critical anxiety symptom that can often cause anxiety to become much worse as the thoughts progress and are misinterpreted by the individual experiencing them. Listen in to learn what causes intrusive thoughts and how to overcome them!
June 12, 2024
1038: Melodies of Emotion: Using Singing as an Expressive Outlet for Stress Relief
Gina shares with listeners a helpful tool for stress and anxiety relief: singing. From singing along to your favorite feel-good music while walking or in the car to taking lessons or joining a choir, there is very likely a singing solution that fits your personal preferences. Listen in and learn…
June 9, 2024
1037: Listener J Shares Her Media Fast Journey
Gina shares a listener email about implementing a media fast in her life. J describes the journey of undergoing a media fast, cutting out a number of social media sites and streaming services, and adding others. The benefits of this practice are discussed. Listen in and discover some unexpected …
June 5, 2024
1036: Letting Go As A Way To Clear Out Stress And Anxiety
Gina discusses using the technique of letting go to help clear anxiety. Letting go of resentment, fear and negative people are each touched on. A number of techniques for setting boundaries are included.
June 2, 2024
1035: Reducing Anxiety By Quieting The Noise
Gina discusses the immense benefits a media fast can have on the peace and well-being of individuals, especially those suffering with anxiety. The process by which to conduct a media fast is shared, including tips for reducing screen time and unplugging from the media streams we may be connected t…
May 29, 2024
1034: Classic ACP 627 7 Easy Practices to Quiet Your Anxiety
Gina shares seven practices to help quite your anxiety symptoms. Many of these practices revolve around gratitude, including thinking and journaling. Maintaining a mindset of abundance and living in the present moment are also covered, including how to go about taking these steps to improve your an…
May 26, 2024
1033: Classic ACP How To Avoid Anxious Overthinking
Gina addresses the issue of overthinking and how it is often closely associated with anxiety. Letting go of the past, dealing with regret and social anxiety are considered in detail. A number of methods are offered for eliminating overthinking.
May 22, 2024
1032: Calming Mind Currents: Guided Meditation For Deep Sleep
Gina shares a guided meditation intended to help listeners put their mind at ease and drift effortlessly to sleep. While this meditation is designed to help listeners calm down for sleep, it can certainly be utilized for a restful meditation without leading to deep sleep. Listen in for a peaceful…
May 19, 2024
1031: Part 2 Wings of Courage: Overcoming Flying Anxiety Step by Step
Gina continues discussing flying anxiety and how to overcome this fear. A protocol is laid out that draws heavily on Claire Weekes' core face, accept, float and let time pass anxiety clearing process. Coaching and counseling are recommended, including CBT, DBT and exposure therapy. Distraction i…
May 15, 2024
1030: Part 1 Wings of Courage: Overcoming Flying Anxiety
Gina discusses flying anxiety and how to best overcome this fear. Flying anxiety is surprisingly common. Important tools that can be used by anyone are covered in this episode, including breathing techniques, muscle relaxation and meditation (including the body scan). Listen in and learn how to …
May 12, 2024
1029: Gratitude Unleashed: A Practical Guide To Cultivating Joy
Gina discusses the powerful healing tool of gratitude. The gratitude journal is discussed and a number of gratitude related affirmations are included. Putting gratitude to work for you in your life can have powerful consequences for you in your anxiety clearing journey. Listen in and jump-start …
May 8, 2024
1028: Relaxing From The Outside In To Stress Less
Gina discusses the range of subtle energy bodies known as Maya Koshas, to inform listeners of the immense healing potential resident in each and every one of us. Coming to understand these aspects of our more subtle existence can help those suffering from anxiety realize new angles of benefit that…
May 5, 2024
1027: Classic ACP 4 Easy Additions For Better Sleep And Less Anxiety
Gina identifies four easy to use tools to help improve sleep and reduce anxiety. These tools include two supplements: a mineral and an amino acid. The tools described also include two readily available essential oils. Listen in today to discover these easy to use anxiety and sleep solutions!
May 1, 2024
1026: Health Anxiety Navigating Fear and Finding Calm Listener Q and A
Gina responds to a listener question about health anxiety and the variety of bodily sensations experienced from day to day. Normal bodily sensations can vary over time for a wide range of reasons, most of which fall into the category of normal variation. High anxiety itself can not only make us m…
April 28, 2024
1025: Embracing Comfort Amidst Pain And Anxiety: A Healing Meditation
Gina shares a guided meditation to help you find comfort even amidst anxiety and pain. This the immense gift that mindfulness and meditation can offer persons suffering with anxiety or situational turmoil: an oasis of peace and calm amidst all the suffering and difficulties. Listen in for a calmi…
April 24, 2024
1024: Anxiety and Mind-Body Practices To Let Go
Gina discusses using mind-body practices to reduce stress and anxiety and find more peace and calm. Drawing on a number of examples from a book by Suzie Amendola, mind-body practices such as yoga, breathing exercises and dietary changes are highlighted as effective tools for reducing stress and im…
April 21, 2024
1023: Finding Serenity Amidst the Storm Listener Q and A
Gina answers a listener question about the impact of prescriptions drugs on anxiety. Specifically, this listener has been struggling with some waves in the ocean of anxiety relating to changes in these drugs prescribed by her physician (in this case benzodiazepines and SSRIs). Listen in to hear Gin…