Calmly Coping

Relationships can be a significant anxiety trigger.  Your anxiety could be triggered by the fear of conflict, feeling pressure or expectations from your loved ones or family members, or possibly from a fear of disappointing them…   These are just a few examples as to why you might feel anxious around your family or loved ones.   The thing is… the opinions of the people that are closest to you matt...

You are looking to make a change in your life by improving your outlook and making positive changes.  So which is the right choice for you- individual therapy or coaching?  Are they just the same thing? The answer is a resounding no, and I am going to break down the differences to help you make the best choice for your needs and the stage you are currently at in your life. In this episode you will...

Do you overthink things a lot?  Are you a high-achieving perfectionist who has difficulty saying no, always needs to be busy, has impossibly high standards, and appears put together, calm, and successful to others?  And yet you are struggling with self-doubt, worrying, and overanalyzing things on the inside? You might have high-functioning anxiety. Today we're going to talk all about high-function...

There is one thing we all do that makes you feel worse than you have to… and this results in increased stress and anxiety, and a worse mood. Learn what this one thing is, and concrete steps you can take to stop it! Takeaways you will have from this episode: Why you do this one thing and how it negatively impacts your mood What the second dart is and how this adds to your suffering The number one q...

This has been a long road and it still continues.  Even though things may be slowly reopening- things are certainly not back to normal yet. How can you cope with the anxiety & depression that might come up regarding our changed lives- the fear of returning to work, getting sick, financial stresses, relationship stress, or the loss of normal social interaction & life events? Takeaways you will have...

Coping skills are incredibly useful for dealing with anxiety and all of the things that might come up when you have anxiety: overthinking, difficulty breathing, panic attacks, negative thoughts, worries, muscle tension, the list goes on…. So coping skills are good …. Right? The answer is complicated.. And I'm going to spend this time today helping you understand it so you can manage your emotions,...

Overthinking, wandering thoughts, negative thoughts, worrying, and thinking of the worst-case scenario are all big problems that can make you feel so out of control and so uncomfortable.  This episode you are going to learn my top and most effective tips for calming anxious thoughts in the moment immediately.   Takeaways you will have from this episode: The #1 question to ask yourself to defuse yo...

Anxiety can make it difficult for you to focus, relax, and cope with day-to-day stress.  Maybe you feel burnt out from your responsibilities and have not put enough attention towards caring for yourself and your needs.  It's common to have feelings of overwhelm, irritability, fears and worries, and physical symptoms. Relief from anxiety is possible.  The first step to finding relief is becoming mo...

Welcome! Learn how to cope with anxiety and gain increased clarity so you can get unstuck and live a calmer, more fulfilling life. In this introductory episode I will be telling you all about myself, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety.  Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* y...