
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
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"Anxiety Warriors Podcast" offers a unique blend of community, storytelling, and practical insights for those grappling with anxiety. Hosted by a group of teachers, friends, and storytellers who identify as anxiety warriors, this podcast explores the human condition through the lens of anxiety, embracing the strength that can come from such struggles. The hosts emphasize community,..
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
2M ago
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." -Fred Rogers
For today, the final episode of Anxiety Warriors Podcast, Abby and Margot share their heartfelt and deep gratitude for each other, all of their listeners and guests, and for the opportunity to share anxiety stories these past 4 seasons. They offer parting words of wisdom, practical advice, and hopes for the future of the growing discussion and normalization surrounding anxiety and all mental health challenges. The Warriors reflect on the beginning of the podcasting journey, from the f ..read more
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
3M ago
"Trust that an ending is followed by a beginning."
On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up their guest interviews by re-sharing their heartwarming, inspiring, and wonderful responses to two of their signature questions:
What does being an anxiety warrior mean to you? AND What advice would you give your younger self? The Warriors reflect on these and all of their amazing guests from over the years, and excitedly look toward new ways to connect with friends of the pod old and new.
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Anxiety Warriors Podcast
4M ago
"If someone ghosts you, respect the dead and never disturb them again."
Is it ghosting or are they just busy? On today's episode Abby and Margot tell some ghoooossstt stories (Said in their best spooky voices). The Warriors share how they define ghosting, and offer stories about times in their life when they were ghosted by others. Ghosting, while not always comfortable or in integrity, is information. It's also true that sometimes you might think you're being ghosted, but in reality a person is just super busy, they forgot, or some other innocent reason. They discuss how ghosting can ha ..read more
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
5M ago
"We interrupt your anxiety with...FUN!"
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about situations that can be both anxiety producing but also FUN. They talk about things like trivia, trying something new, going on a 1st date (or new friend date), stepping out of their comfort zones and more. Most importantly, they examine their personal definitions and relationships to FUN, and why the way we all view it matters to our overall experience of it.
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Anxiety Warriors Podcast
5M ago
"OH MY GOSH! I'm Anxiety. Where can I put my stuff??" -Anxiety (Inside Out 2)
On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss the newest Pixar film, Inside Out 2! Inside Out 2 continues the story of Riley as she turns 13 years old and grapples with puberty and her bevy of personified emotions, now including anxiety. They share things they loved, things that made them wonder, or worry or hope. They talk about how they felt about the way the film depicted this deeply nuanced and complicated emotion, and all the reasons they give it a rave review! It's a must listen, especially if you're an ..read more
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
6M ago
"The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for."On today's episode Abby and Margot share the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties Series!
Today's topic: Waiting! They explore the very annoying and mundane task of waiting for stuff. Waiting in line. Waiting at the Dr.'s office. Waiting for packages to be delivered. Waiting on hold with customer service. You name it! If there's waiting involved the Warriors are likely pretty irritated.
They discuss recent stories about waiting, and offer some tips for how to handle the wait, offer communication strategies, and ackn ..read more
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
6M ago
"Women are so vocal about being childfree because our society repeatedly treats motherhood as both the default AND the gold standard."
On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about being childfree people. They both came to that way of life in very different ways. They share stories about uncomfortable conversations, facing judgments, how it's affected their lives in terms of their anxiety and mental health (for better and for worse). The Warriors offer some of their go-to strategies for dealing with varying situations and feelings that arise, and provide listeners with some good advice f ..read more
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
7M ago
The most effective way to do it is to do it." -Amelia Earhart
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Brittany Shillingford. Brittany is a mental health counselor, Mom of 2, and a small business owner of Bizzy B Crafts. She shares about her anxiety journey in all aspects of life, but particularly as it relates to being a small business owner. Everything from financial stress, social media, and tying her sense of self worth to her sales, etc. She talks about the lack of certainty that comes with the territory, and the constant inundation of thoughts of "Is this going to be ..read more
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
8M ago
"First impressions are important. but the last impression we leave a person will often leave the most lasting impression."
Today's episode is all about first impressions. Abby and Margot share what first impressions feel like in the mind and body and how it can often shape shift both during and then again after a first impression is made. Feelings like awkwardness, feeling misunderstood, worrying about behaviors both verbal and non verbal, and more. They share stories about times in their life when a first impression left a lasting impression (on their psyche at least), and what they did and c ..read more
Anxiety Warriors Podcast
8M ago
"Accept-then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it." -Eckhart Tolle
On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Gabrielle Jacobson. Gabrielle is a former Oxford physics student who has transformed into a dedicated data scientist and coach. She channels her years of anxiety and learning about herself into mentoring others, volunteering to help people with their University applications and she's especially passionate about helping women who've experienced similar pressures on their journey. She shares th ..read more