Welcome back GWA fam! Today we are discussing the fear of the unknown. It's a topic that we believe everyone can relate to on some level because if we are being honest most of us can't predict the future. We touch on, well pretty much smother on the topic of what our current climate is in the US of A and what a pivotal moment this is for us. Even though the unknown can be scary at times, it also can lead us to something beautiful. As one wise podcaster once said..."Ignite the little fire stick of hope and carry it around in your belly...but not a real fire stick" -Neg. We hope you enjoy and re ..read more

In this week's episode, we chat about how we compare ourselves to our old selves. How easy it is to fall back into those habits that we think feel safe, comfortable, and familiar, when really A. there not invited anymore, and B. it can hold us back in so many ways.  We also chat about navigating through comparing ourselves to others, and if we focus on ourselves (easier said than done, we know) it's great to do your own thing and do you. Appreciate others’ work but love yourself for your ideas and who you are, because we think you're pretty great! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Fol ..read more

In this episode, we’re on the go. Literally - OTG! This week, we invite you to experience a typical phone call or text conversation between your favorite GWA gals. Tessa with words and Heike with space. ***Side-note - Regretting You by Colleen Hoover is the book Tessa shared. But of course, in the truest OTG form,  she was cut off while driving those gorgeous Hawaiian roads. *** Please subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike @heikeleming, and Tessa @tessarooke Our email if you want to reach out and ask us any advice on anxiety or just to say what ..read more

We are back, we are back, WE ARE BACK! After a much-needed (longer than we anticipated) step away from the pod, we are back baby, and feelin' refreshed and ready to chat with you all! There is a ton to fill you in and this episode is just the tip of the iceberg, so listen along while we dust off our mics and get back into the groove. Welcome to Season Two, Episode One, OMFG, WE'RE BACK! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike @heikeleming, and Tessa @tessarooke Our email if you want to reach out and ask us any advice on anxiety or just to say w ..read more

Hi GWA Fam! In this week's episode, Heike chats with one of her BFF's, Tessa Rooke. She shares with us the heartbreak she felt after her eight-year relationship ended and the grief of losing her father within six months of one another. We discuss the shedding of layers...lots of layers, to uncover the new Tessa. Also, she tells us about leaving a toxic job, splitting up with her therapist, and hugging another Tessa. All while, spoiler-alert, finding love again.  TTYL Please subscribe, rate, review!  Follow Tessa Rooke: Instagram: tessarooke Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodca ..read more

Hi GWA Fam! Happy 2021, same shit but different...right?! Today Heike is answering questions that you guys asked her. Listen along as she goes in more depth as to why she likes to talk about skincare, her favorite cat, her love of therapy, and much more! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! TTYL Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike @heikeleming and Neg @nneggy Facebook Here is our website if you want to see a cute picture of us! Our email if you want to reach out and ask us any advice on anxiety or just to say what up: girlswanxiety@gmail.com xx GWA ..read more

Hi GWA Fam! On this week's episode, we have Liv Bowser. She is the CEO & Founder of Liberate, the first-ever mental wellness studio with group classes designed to expand and empower you. Liv is an Upstate New Yorker turned West Coaster with a background in everything outdoors and “better for you” start-ups. A Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, she’s on a mission to mainstream mental wellness and bring human beings together on our journey to become our best selves! Links Below! If you're interested in taking a class at Liberate please use promo code GWA10 at checkout to receive ..read more

In this episode of GWA, we discuss how important it is to take time for yourself during the holiday season and as the year comes to an end. To find ease, grace, and kindness for yourself and others during this time. To keep those boundaries strong when we feel obligated to attend all the holiday functions...here's a little secret, you don't have to go if you're not feeling up to it. Cheers to all for surviving another year we all deserve a round of applause! Remember to rest when you need it and to celebrate when you want! We will talk to you next year! Oh yeah, and Heike got engaged!!! Sig ..read more

In this episode of GWA, we had the lovely Quigley Goode on! She is a content creator, visual storyteller, educator, and founder of Soulcial Media, a wife, a mother,  a wearer of all hats. We covered all topics, you name it we talked about it. From anxiety and mental health to receiving positive and negative DM's on Instagram to being pregnant, giving birth, and finding your sex drive again. She might have even sung a little tune for us, you will just have to listen to find out. Quigley shared it all and we couldn't have been more grateful for having her own and lighting a fire under us to ..read more

Hiii GWA Fam! This week we are talking about periods, aunt flow, that time of the month, wo-menstruating...whatever you like to call her. As well as the anxieties she can bring along, the hot flashes, mood swings and can't forget the good ol' cramps and tender boobs. Also, the anxieties that happen during pregnancy, primarily for Neg's first trimester. She also gives us a bumpdate and lets us know her boobs are the size of 17 cantaloupes, wild I know. Anyway, enough about being embarrassed about having your period, let's normalize her and continue to better educate those youngins about PERIODS ..read more