Anxiety Warriors Podcast

"Feel free to feel free." -James Woods The above motto and signature catchphrase comes from this week's amazing guest, James Woods (AKA Dat Yoga Dude).  James is a wellness speaker and yoga and SEL educator specializing in black boy wellness. He shares with the Warriors about his journey with anxiety which began at an early age.  He recalls feeling unsupported and being asked to self soo...

"When in doubt, choose change." -Lily Leung Abby and Margot are yoga and mindfulness teachers. Because of that, many of their go-to tools and strategies stem from these ideas, practices, and principles. But sometimes....they don't work! In today's episode the Warriors share stories about when their favorite tried and true strategies for coping with anxiety left them feeling...well...anxious! What...

"Look in the mirror, that's your competition right there." In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their 6th and very special guest, Anvitha Prasad to the podcast. Anvitha is a student at GWU's School of Business and founder of Circle of Giving with a mission to provide economic stability to under served and indigenous artisans. She shares her anxiety story with the Warriors which largely bega...

"The shy and the extroverted have this in common--that they both fancy they are the center of attention." - Robert Breault The mind can play curious tricks when we're feeling anxious, especially in front of others. In today's episode, Abby and Margot talk all about social anxiety. These Warriors have found that this type of anxiety is a tricky and complex topic with many layers. They discuss how a...

"Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action." -Walter Anderson In this week's episode, Margot and Abby welcome their 5th and very special guest; Shari Vilchez-Blatt! Shari is creator and founder of internationally recognized kids yoga company, Karma Kids Yoga. Shari shares her anxiety story, which began as a kid and stayed with her through adulthood. She talks about the ways in which anxiety ma...

"The truth will not penetrate a preoccupied mind." -Charles Darwin Our minds are thought making machines. And in that, we know that when we are easily distracted we have the power to bring our awareness back to the present and what is TRUE. But, an anxious mind can often be filled with preoccupied thoughts. This can keep us Warriors from moving forward, getting our work done, completing tasks, etc...

"The only journey worthwhile...is finding yourself." For today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their fourth guest to the pod, Anthony Rivera. Anthony is a brand strategist from Austin, Texas. He's originally from a culturally diverse, but also very conservative part of Texas. Anthony shares his anxiety journey, which largely stemmed from his upbringing in the catholic faith. He talks about some...

"Communication works for those who work at it." - John Powell Communication. Simple right?? Answer: not always. "Why not?," you ask. In oversimplified terms, communication is defined as 'the imparting or exchanging of information or news.' In reality, we know it's a lot more complicated and nuanced than that. Effective communication is a skill, and an art form. It's a dance. A well oiled machine,...

Seasons change...and so do we. In this week's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their 3rd and very special guest, Camelia (aka Mimi) Felton. Mimi is a yoga teacher for children and founder of Mimi's Yoga Kids. Mimi shares her anxiety story which largely began on the morning of her 30th birthday when she woke up and realized she wasn't where she wanted to be...in body, mind, and soul. She talks open...

How do we feel our anxiety? Anxiety can manifest in our mind and body stemming from a number of internal and external stressors in a variety of ways. In today's episode, Abby and Margot explore times in their life when they recall an internal stressor, such as overwhelming thoughts and how it manifested in the body. They discuss external stressors, such as intense surroundings and how it manifeste...

Teachers work hard all year round for their students, families and school communities. Throw a global pandemic on top of it, and voila---even more stress! Isn't education complicated enough? This past year there were countless changes placed on teachers already full plates. What if's, looming questions and adjusting to tech, followed by in person learning with dozens of new rules and restrictions...

There comes a point in every relationship, whether it's personal, romantic, or in the workplace where we must decide: Is this relationship worth saving? In today's episode, Abby and Margot dive deeper on people pleasing, and why we stay or stayed in tumultuous relationships. They discuss the connection between being a people pleaser and staying in toxic situations, and how to find the courage to w...

"When you say YES to others, be sure you're not saying NO to yourself."- Paulo Coehlo Does saying no, setting boundaries for fear of being rejected keep you from honoring your own needs and expectations? Do you feel anxiety build when you have to turn away from a loved one, or leave a relationship? If that sounds right, you might be a people pleaser! In today's episode, Abby and Margot share a bit...

Racing pulse? Rapid breath? Sweaty palms? Ready to freeze or run away? These are just a few of the signs of performance anxiety, and today's guest Lauren Buckles has felt them all. In today's episode, you'll hear Abby and Margot's conversation with Lauren Buckles. Lauren is yoga teacher, Mom, and creator of Nestful ; envisioning a peaceful world filled with compassionate, kind, and self aware...

How do you know when it's time to take a step outside of your comfort zone? When is it time to hold back? Some of life's greatest accomplishments can be achieved when we look beyond the known and travel into uncharted waters. It can be exciting, risky, and downright scary! But, living with what if's, and wonderings can be equally anxiety triggering! In today's episode, Abby and Margot explore what...

The body's autonomic nervous system works hard for us anxiety warriors! It provides information about our current experience and state of being. In today's episode Abby and Margot discuss how learning about the body's nervous systems supports the way they understand, and navigate physiological responses. They chat about how acceptance, and self compassion practices have had a positive effect on th...

Sometimes we hide our true feelings, and by doing so, hide our true selves. In today's episode, Abby and Margot explore the reasons why they hid their anxiety from others, and why they've chosen to be more open, and vulnerable about it now. Showing up as our true selves can be tricky, especially when our nervous systems are unregulated! They share tips on when and how to set boundaries with people...

In today’s episode, you get to know Abby and Margot! They share a bit about who they are, their work, and how they define what it means to be an anxiety warrior. They conclude with everybody’s favorite… Lightning round! Margot and Abby surprised each other with speed round “get to know your hosts” questions. Finally, these warriors share their excitement for future episodes, and their hopes for th...

In today's episode, Abby and Margot discuss what it was like growing up anxious, without ever really knowing they were anxious. Anxiety was rarely talked about, therefore learning how to cope was never taught. They share stories, and highlight a variety of times in their lives when anxiety showed up and how they struggled to get through it. They answer some listener questions about noticing signs...

Hey All!  Welcome to Anxiety Warriors Podcast!  We explore what it means to be human. We are teachers, friends, yogis, storytellers, food and GIF lovers, and most of all...anxiety warriors! We've learned that our big anxious feelings make us stronger and more empathetic people, and that is a superpower! In each episode we'll dive deep on a new topic, tell stories, share experiences,...