Calmly Coping

So many of the high-achievers I work with are amazing at doing well when it comes to their work, but struggle when it comes to ACTUALLY sticking to the healthy habits they want to create for themselves. It becomes oh so easy to relegate these habits to the back-burner, and to feel frustrated when you feel motivated for one week and then lose that spark the next one. In this episode, we'll be talki...

In this episode I'm speaking with Nikki Eisenhauer, a Professional Psychotherapist, International Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Host of the podcast, Emotional Badass: Where Moxie Meets Mindful. In 2017, she launched the podcast to spread healing, empowerment, and hope to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), Empaths, survivors, and seekers all over the world. Drawing from her personal experiences as a s...

Self-compassion means treating yourself with kindness, love, and concern, especially when you are struggling. When you have high-functioning anxiety, it is all too common to have a strong inner critic: that harsh inner voice that beats you up and puts you down. The problem is that this harsh inner critic only makes you feel worse and more anxious. In this episode, I'll share how self-compassion is...

Somewhere along the way, you may have learned to associate stress and anxiety with success and accomplishment. A perfect example is taking a test at school. You may have learned that in order to do well, you have to study for hours, put tons of pressure on yourself, and you probably felt stressed and anxious as a result because doing well was important to you. Many people with high-functioning anx...

Have you been trying ALL the things to manage your high-functioning anxiety and nothing seems to work? Maybe you have tried journaling, meditation, exercise, practicing more self-care… and it helps in the short-term but your anxiety, self-doubt, and tendencies to overcommit yourself just keep happening over and over again? You're not alone. This is the cycle that used to happen for me and so many...

In this episode with Lia Garvin, we discuss ways to reframe your mindset to get unstuck, how to manage difficult situations in the work environment, how to deal with imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and so much more! If you can relate to any of these struggles, I definitely think you will find this episode helpful and informative. Lia is the author of UNSTUCK: Reframe Your Thinking to Free You...

This concept might seem counterintuitive because how can struggling with high-functioning anxiety be considered a strength? But if there's one thing I've noticed from my experience in supporting many clients and students who have high-functioning anxiety, it's that they all have amazing strengths that they might not even recognize. And if you're tuning into this episode, I think that applies to yo...

Do you struggle with disconnecting from work and your responsibilities when it comes time to unwind and relax? Do you find yourself up at 2am worrying, as well as feeling the pressure to check your work email at all hours of the day? If it's difficult for you to actually relax and have time for yourself and with your loved ones worry-free, then keep tuning in. In this episode, I'll share practical...

What does it mean to feel mentally free? It's about feeling free from the shackles of fear, anxiety, overthinking, and worrying. It means having clarity in your mind, feeling present in the moment, and letting go of the thoughts that are weighing you down and keeping you stuck. And when you have high-functioning anxiety, it is so common to be stuck in overthinking and overworking, and feeling drai...

It can be really hard to NOT care about what other people think of you. We are social creatures who have survived as a result of cooperation. That's why it can feel so important to be liked and accepted by others, because we have evolved to understand that a lack of connection can make it harder to survive. But what if you care TOO much what other people think, to the point of overthinking social...

I used to be the poster child for high-functioning anxiety: riddled with anxiety, self-doubt, worries, difficulty relaxing, and more on the inside, while on the outside to others I appeared to be calm, successful, and hardworking. It has been a LONG journey to where I am now, but I can say with absolute certainty that there are many things I had to quit doing in order to let go of high-functioning...

Your environment can have a big impact on your mental health. And when you're a busy high-achiever, it can be challenging to find time to clean and declutter (which is a form of self-care). In this podcast episode, you will learn simple cleaning and decluttering tips to help improve your mental health from Angela Brown, CEO of Savvy Cleaner. Angela Brown is the host of the Ask A House Cleaner podc...

The word "should" can carry so many emotions and expectations along with it. I used to live in a world of "should"ing all over myself and see it in so many of my clients when they first start meeting with me. The problem with coming from a place of "should" is that it puts undue pressure and expectations on yourself and/or others that can oftentimes just contribute to MORE stress and anxiety. In t...

The unconscious mind, sometimes referred to as the subconscious, is the part of the mind which is inaccessible to the conscious mind but which affects behavior and emotions. Many times there are deep-rooted beliefs, fears, and past difficult and traumatic experiences that may be unconsciously affecting your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. In this episode, I'll be discussing what might be lying...

How much of your self-worth is tied to the work you do, the type of career you have, how much money you make, your accomplishments, and more?  When your worth is tied to your work, you can be stuck in the up and down yoyo-ing that occurs when things go up and down at work.  This is also something that is common in those with high-functioning anxiety, because of the focus on productivity, perfectio...

Dr. Eugene K. Choi, Pharm. D, is a Certified Transformational Mindset coach that helps talented, heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of clarity, energy and focus. With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process, along with the use of groundbreaking technology, helps entrepreneurs figure out how to dramatically improve...

Olly got started in the business world after 7 years as an independent personal trainer. As he started online, he rapidly built a company to over 15 staff in his mid-20s, helping thousands of clients upgrade their body, energy and productivity through a 4-step system he has agreed to share with us.   His unique perspective of both running a successful multi 7-figure company and understanding the b...

The two sides battling within high-functioning anxiety: The side that wants to achieve, perform, succeed, please, and do things perfectly... and the side that wants to relax, let go, disconnect, and switch off. This is an experience I witness over and over again in those who struggle with high-functioning anxiety. So how can you reconcile these differences going on within? I'll be talking about th...

We all have bad days, so if you're having one right now, I want you to know that you're not alone. I also want you to know that not all hope is lost! Tune in to hear some inspiration that will help you get through this tough day.   In this episode, you will learn: How you might be making a bad day worse (without even realizing it) The pep talk you need to hear when you're struggling How to sprinkl...

It's tempting to want to make the "right" or the "best" decision when you're confronted with a decision to make. When you struggle with high-functioning anxiety, it can feel paralyzing because of the pressure you might put on yourself to thoroughly think through decisions because you may be trying to avoid a negative outcome or feelings of regret. What can you do about this? Let's talk about how t...

Mindfulness has changed my relationship with anxiety... forever. I know this might sound grandiose, but it's honestly true. I often discuss mindfulness and meditation with my clients and find that there are many myths and misunderstandings when it comes to the topic. In this episode, I'll be discussing practical tips for how you can practice mindfulness and reduce anxiety in the process.   In this...

Is it just me? It's that feeling of panic and rumination that occurs when you just remembered something or just heard something that you know you need to revisit later and you don't want to forget. So you repeat the thing over and over again in your mind, because you're afraid if you don't... then it will be gone and you'll have forgotten something important or valuable (and this especially happen...

Is balance even possible? In today's fast-paced lifestyle with constant responsibilities and distractions vying for our attention, it can be difficult to achieve work-life balance or even know what that looks like. In this podcast episode, I'll be discussing the consequences of NOT having balance in your life, and what you need to know in order to have improved work-life balance.   In this episode...

It's Q&A time! In this episode, I will be answering your submitted questions related to high-functioning anxiety, mental health, work-life balance, and more!   Here are the questions I address in this episode: The connection between high-functioning anxiety and depression How to cope during periods of change and transition Can you relapse back into panic and anxiety if you don't practice mindfulne...

In this podcast episode, I spoke with Jamie Varon, Author and Designer. We discuss Jamie's new book, Radically Content, about how to find happiness in a world that conditions us to feel as though we need to earn our happiness. Jamie Varon's writing has been seen across the internet for over a decade, from her early days of personal blogging all the way to features in publications such as Teen Vogu...