Anxiety Warriors Podcast

"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...

"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 ye...

"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 inform...

"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 th...

"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...

"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...

"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 thei...

"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you." On today's next installment of Anxiety Diaries, a mini series, Abby and Margot share about the latest and not so greatest of anxiety struggles that they're grappling with. In this free form discussion the Warriors talk about what's been weighing on them lately and offer each other real time support and reflection as well as just...

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...

"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 misunderst...

"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...

"Oh now I get it." -Said no one ever after being mansplained to. On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about the experience of being mansplained to. It had started with a viral video that they shared of Pro golfer, Georgia Ball being mansplained at while she was filming a video for her IG at the driving range. It unsurprisingly enraged the Warriors, so they knew it was time to cha...

"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." -Rumi On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Giselle Shardlow. Giselle is a former classroom educator and trained yoga professional. She's the founder of Kids Yoga Stories, a company dedicated to creating valuable resources to bring yoga to kids everywhere and much more. Her story is largely about how she&#39...

"If it's out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." -Ivan Nuru Easier said than done! On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like to have second hand anxiety for other people. It's not enough to be anxious about their own lives or circumstances, they need to complicate it even more! :-) The Warriors share experiences with feeling anxiety...

"Details matter. They create depth, and depth creates authenticity." -Neil Blumenthal  On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Michelle El Khoury. Dr. Michelle El Khoury is is founder of Yogamazia, a yoga studio specifically focused on maternal and children’s wellness education based in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She brings over twenty years of he...

"Anxiety isn't you. It 's something moving through you. It can go out the same door it came in." -James Clear  On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about when anxiety caused them to behave "badly." They share stories past and present about situations where their anxious experiences led them to act or react in less than perfect ways. The Warriors reflect on what c...

"Talk to yourself like you would someone you love."-Brene Brown On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Rachel Glowacki. Rachel is a mindful movement educator, writer, and thought leader in the kids yoga field specializing in movement for all ages and abilities as well as the author of the Kids Yogaverse storybook apps and Co-Owner of Move With Me Books. Rachel s...

"In many cases your imagination is much more effective than what can be shown. It primes you to know something is about to happen--the anticipation and anxiety is worse than what ends up happening."- Oren Peli  The quote says it all! On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about the anxiety that comes with anticipation and how it can often be much more stressful and outshine the thin...

On today's episode Abby and Margot celebrate their 150th episode of Anxiety Warriors Podcast! They share some of their favorite things about the podcasting journey so far, high and low lights, memorable moments, and more. The Warriors reflect on how their own experience with anxiety and mental health has been impacted for the better by having these conversations with each other along with thei...

"To keep the body in good health is a duty. Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our minds strong and clear." -Buddha  On today's episode Abby and Margot share the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties Series. Today's topic: Eating healthy. This can be a weighty topic for some, so if conversation around food, or the body is triggering, perhaps skip this one. The Warriors ta...

"It's not enough to be busy. The question is: What are we busy about?" -Henry David Thoreau On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss what they hope is a very relatable topic for all the Warriors: Time management (and the struggle bus that it rides on at times). They share the vast array of things that suck their time away, how they navigate their endless to-do's and what&#3...

"Independence, to me, doesn't mean you'll stop working. It means you only do the work that you like with people you like at the times you want for as long as you want." -Morgan Housel  On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like being part of the gig economy aka independent contractors. They discuss the differences between being an IC and being a small bu...

"Professional is not a label you give yourself. It's a description you hope others will apply to you." -David Maister  On today's episode Abby and Margot share part 12 of the Mundane Anxieties series. Today's topic: Sounding "professional." The Warriors share their thoughts around what it means to show up in a professional manner via email/written communication vs....

"How lucky I am to make saying goodbye so hard." -Winnie the Pooh On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about saying goodbyes. They share stories about how they navigate feelings of anxious attachment, separation anxiety, and even grieving the loss of groups of people having a shared (often vulnerable) experience. The Warriors talk about feelings of isolation, fear of change/the un...

On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 3 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2023. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What advice would you give your younger self?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup.  Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch a...