Anxiety Warriors Podcast

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 does being an Anxiety Warrior mean to you?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup.  Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch...

"Boundaries are statements of what we will or will not tolerate. The goal of a boundary isn't to change another's behavior, but to create safety and integrity for ourselves." On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about boundaries and people pleasing specifically as it relates to workplace style relationships as well as strangers on social media/the internet. Back in season...

"I realized that I don't have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life." -Kerry Washington On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Becky Fontaine. Becky is a Mother and musician, a self professed trauma alchemist, and so much more! She shares that anxiety is the longest relationship of her life...

"It's time to switch from my normal anxiety to my festive holiday party anxiety" The Warriors are back with another round 2 for you! This time, they're revisiting Holiday Anxiety. To hear Part 1, scroll back to Episode 34. The holiday season can be packed with fun, family, food and friends. It can also be packed with overwhelm, dread, drama, grief, and so much more. For part 2 of...

“It's the most wonderful time of the year!" ....or is it? Tis the season of anxiety, Warriors! In today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about all things holidays! This time of year can be a lot of fun, but at the same time be quite stressful. They discuss how the holiday season impacts them and the unique kinds of anxieties this time of year can bring up. Through storytelling of both...

"There's so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist--and we're going to get through it. Just be strong." -Mary J. Blige On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Romina Keper. Romina is a speech therapist for children, and owner of CharTEACHerie: A custom charcuterie board company--but for teacher supplies, decorati...

"The only competition you should have is with yourself." On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about competition among friends. In previous episodes, where the focus had been work, the Warriors shared about what it's like to compete for your job, promotions, titles, etc. But, what happens when the competition is a bit closer to home? Navigating friendship can be challenging eno...

"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you." -Mae West The Warriors dive into Part 2 of Anxiety Diaries; A mini series where they share some of the big or little anxieties they notice coming up for them lately. Not all anxieties fit neatly into a box or category, so from time to time they'll share the latest in life's roller coaster moments and how they are navigating those ch...

"She understood that the hardest times in life to go through were when you were transitioning from one version of yourself to another."- Sarah Addison Allen On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Larissa Noto. Larissa is certified yoga and mindfulness educator specializing in a variety of diverse populations, including trauma informed adult and children's yo...

"Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory."- William Barclay On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Lauren Lebowitz Stanton. Lauren is owner and founder of CeLEBrations by Stanton, a business dedicated to celebrating all of life's big and little moments through custom products in all mediums! Lauren shares that she ha...

Warriors! We’re hopping in your feed today with an “Only murderers in the building“ style episode, live from the Denver zoo! We hope this small sound bite recapping our day together prompts you to go do something fun with a fellow Anxiety Warrior. See you next week with an all new interview!

"The ego loves labels, not only for the sake of understanding but also to acquire more kindling for the fire of attachment. Labels function as brakes that help us counteract the natural flow of change, and sometimes they even serve as a form of resistance to doing healing work." -Yung Pueblo On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about the way labeling ourselves/others or working wi...

"The courageous conversation is the one you don't want to have." -David Whyte "Difficult people force you to grow and learn new ways of dealing with challenges."- Unknown On today's episode Abby and Margot dive deep into what it looks and feels like to navigate difficult people and/or tough conversations. The Warriors share stories/experiences they've had to cope wi...

"You were right about one thing, Master. The negotiations were short." -Obi Wan Kenobi On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Jesse Bartel. Jesse is the Store Manager of BookHampton in East Hampton, NY. In his free time, he likes to take photos of street lights at night and write about nerdy things. He has an MFA from Sarah Lawrence and spends much of his time i...

"Being positive doesn't mean that you don't ever have negative thoughts. It just means that you don't let those thoughts control your life." On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about anxiety around bad thoughts coming true. In this chat, the Warriors share their views on the power of their thoughts for better or for worse, and the ways they both believe (and disbelieve) that their thoughts wi...

"A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen." -Denise WitmerOn today's episode Abby and Margot talk about back to school anxiety! You don't need to be a student anymore to experience back to school anxiety. Parents, teachers, and anyone that works in schools or that uses the school calend...

"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you." -Mae West On today's episode Abby and Margot kick off a new mini series that they'll be doing from time to time; Anxiety Diaries! Anxiety topics aren't always easy to think of...and after over 120 episodes...sometimes the Warriors just notice little (or big) things in their day to day that are happening here and now that cause anxiety. These things don't...

"Believe in your own potential. Advocate for your whole being--body, mind, and spirit." -Akrioq Brost On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Cara Nissen. Cara is a certified life coach, chronic illness and Lupus Warrior as well as a part time professor in the Psychology dept. of Mount St. Mary's University, LA. She's the vice president of Grl Pwr LA, a n...

"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself."-Coco Chanel  On today's episode Abby and Margot continue to explore the lighter side of anxiety with the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties series; Clothing! The Warriors share their relationship to clothing and how it's changed (or stayed the same) over the years. They chat about how clothes impact their mental health,...

For today's replay, the Warriors revisit their conversation with the incredible Jesse Israel, Ep. 42 "A Beautiful Mess with Jesse Israel" from season 2 of the pod. Jesse is the founder of the mass global meditation movement, The Big Quiet. In addition to being a meditation leader, Jesse is a keynote speaker and leadership coach. He's been named "The meditation expert" b...

For today's replay, the Warriors revisit episode 11 from WAY back in early season 1. Thriving over surviving! Choosing your path with Mimi Felton. Mimi is a long time friend of the pod and founder of Mimi's Yoga Kids. Mimi is doing some incredible things in the wellness space in her home state of Georgia and beyond right now--including being an ambassador for the Africa Yoga Project. About the mis...

For today's replay we revisit episode 44 with Darius Fennell, Mental health recovery and therapy advocate and author of Leaving Jupiter; Navigating your anxiety recovery. Darius is a long time friend of the pod, and you need to check out his debut book! Available here: https://beyond-anxiety.com/ ,with the E-book available on Amazon. "No one is you, and that is your superpower." -Elyse Santilli On...

For today's replay we revisit ep. 33 with Lauren Chaitoff, founder of Yogi Beans. Lauren is a long time friend of the Pod, and just this week her debut book "108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids" has hit the proverbial shelves! Listen to her story, allow yourself to be inspired and then grab your copy of this fantastic book.  https://www.amazon.com/108-Awesome-Yoga-Poses-Kids/dp/164567965...

"Feedback, when well given, should not alienate the receiver of the feedback, but should motivate them."  On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like to give and/or receive feedback. They share stories about times they had to sit through "constructive criticism" and times when they had to give it, the difference between criticism and feedback, and the f...

"In this moment, I am ok."- Jen Salk On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Jen Salk. Jen is a Mom, Wife, and Mental Health Advocate from South Florida. She shares about dealing with childhood trauma and having a deep abandonment wound, as well as years spent overthinking and creating narratives in her head relating to interpersonal relationships. She talks abou...