Podcast Episodes Catalog
July 6, 2022
836 Is Self Care Keeping You Anxious
Gina presents on a paradoxical topic: that self-care practices could actually be contributing to keeping your anxiety level high! Use your gift of reasoning to examine your anxiety and anxiety-care situation through a diff…
July 3, 2022
835 Anxiety Exercise and Skipped Heartbeats
Gina answers a listener question regarding anxiety, exercise and skipped heartbeats. Some of the physiology behind the sensation of skipped heartbeats is discussed as well as how adrenaline released during exercise can make…
June 29, 2022
834: Floating Stress Away Affirmations
In today's episode, Gina shares some helpful affirmations you can use to float through any stress that comes your way. Initially, the affirmations are mentioned and discussed. Later, Gina slows down the affirmations and read…
June 26, 2022
833: 9 Myths About Anxiety
In today's show, Gina shares nine common myths that people hold regarding anxiety. From details about the physiological consequences of anxiety to how (and how not to) treat anxiety, dispelling these myths will make you more…
June 22, 2022
832: Classic ACP Letting Your Body Turn Down The Stress
In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of learning to stimulate your vagus nerve, thereby enabling your body to reduce the stress and anxiety you may be experiencing.
June 19, 2022
831: 5 Healing Powers of Solitude
In today's episode, Gina discusses the great benefits of solitude and alone time. Being alone allows one to reflect on their present condition, recharge emotionally, and make plans for improvements in one's life.
June 15, 2022
830: 5-Step Process to Reduce Tech-Based Stress
Gina discusses the critical topic of technology-induced stress and how to better manage it.
June 12, 2022
829: Cultivate Your Happiness Hormones
Gina discusses the miraculous power of part of our endogenous pharmacopeia: our happiness hormones.
June 8, 2022
828: Wabi Sabi Embracing Imperfection
Gina talks about the importance of embracing imperfection, particularly in contrast to the common tendency of holding yourself to standards of perfection.
June 5, 2022
827: Medication Bump In the Road and Floating Listener Q and A
Gina responds to a listener question about a medication change and subsequent increases in anxiety and distress.
June 1, 2022
826: Roots Of High Cortisol Levels
Gina discusses the important role cortisol plays in our anxiety experience.
May 29, 2022
825: Relaxing From Head To Toe
Gina shares a guided meditation for relaxing your body from head to toe.
May 26, 2022
824: 7 Habits To Find More Serenity
In today's episode, Gina shares seven habits to encourage more peace and serenity in your life.
May 22, 2022
823: Is Perfectionism Keeping You Anxious
In today's episode, Gina discusses the mindset of perfectionism and how it can contribute to chronic anxiety.
May 18, 2022
822: 3 Tips If Depersonalization Arises
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 …
May 15, 2022
821: Anxiety Relief Through Awareness of Pain
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…
May 11, 2022
820: How Does Your Anxiety Show Up
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 anxie…
May 8, 2022
819: 6 Tips to Soothe and Eliminate Anxiety Attacks
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 nervou…
May 4, 2022
818: Emotional Competency And Anxiety
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 e…
May 1, 2022
817: Dealing With Stress Constructively
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 stres…
April 27, 2022
816: Anxiety and 4 Conflict Responses
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…
April 24, 2022
815: I’m sick of the elephant on my throat! Listener Question
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 …
April 20, 2022
814: Classic ACP Peaceful Reminders When Anxiety Arises
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…
April 17, 2022
813: What To Do With Intrusive Thoughts
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…