Not Another Anxiety Show

In this episode Kelli explores how growth of brain cells in a certain area of the brain, the hippocampus, can decrease anxiety and depression. Kelli also shares simple ways to stimulate growth of brain cells in the hippocampus. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find th...

In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about how making small changes can ignite neuroplasticity, aka the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural pathways. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to...

Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about what teen anxiety was like for them. They discuss what teen anxiety is, what it isn't (it's not just "teenage angst"), and share some great resources. If you're a teen or you have a teen who is in the throws of anxiety, then this is the episode for you. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsle...

Join Kelli and guest Brent Williams, a lawyer that spent his career protecting and advocating for vulnerable people, as he shares his journey through depression and anxiety. His book, Out of the Woods, will be available October 20th, 2017. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully...

Talking politics can be anxiety inducing because it's so emotionally charged right now. Kelli and Erica don't focus so much on personal political affiliation in this episode, but rather on how to navigate hard conversations around politics - whether it be with family, friends, co-workers, or on social media. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign...

In this episode Kelli briefly chats about the benefits of what the Japanese refer to as forest bathing. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Erica reluctantly agrees to participate in an exercise with Kelli to see how culture, media, and family shape our views about anxiety. If you're feeling brave, feel free to participate too! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful...

In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about the role expressive writing can play in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and even physical ailments. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical...

In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about doubt, an emotion that can easily send us spinning. But could doubt be beneficial? Tune in to find out! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical a...

In this episode Kelli and Erica answer a listener's questions about why blood pressure readings can be higher than normal when we're feeling anxious. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medica...

In this episode Kelli and Erica share a new (and potentially fun) version of a gratitude exercise. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Dr. Amy Johnson to explore the idea that there could be a difference between the mind and brain. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and...

As a compliment to the last episode, Kelli shares a visualization exercise that can help us navigate our travel anxiety. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be us...

In this episode Kelli is joined by her husband Andy to answer a listener's question about panic attacks while traveling. Kelli and Andy share some personal experiences and insights they've gained about traveling with anxiety and panic attacks (hint: anxiety is an inherent part of traveling for most people). Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign u...

In this episode Erica lets us in on her 5 minute meditation practice. If your meditation sessions look anything like hers, fear not, you're doing it right! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace...

In this episode Kelli shares a trick that can come in handy during moments of high anxiety or even panic attacks. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as s...

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about why our heart races, flutters, and even "skips a beat" when we're feeling anxious. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not...

In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Tara Lepore. Despite panic disorder with agoraphobia, Tara has traveled the world for both pleasure and her work as a paleontologist. While a nomadic lifestyle may look impossible for those of us in the midst of anxiety, Tara shares some helpful experiences and insights as to how and why it's 100% possible. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources...

In this episode Erica shares a few realizations from her recent birthday while Kelli chimes in too. If you don't look forward to a parade of waiters singing happy birthday to you at your birthday dinner celebration, then this episode is definitely for you! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disc...

In this episode Kelli shares a mindfulness exercise that is particularly helpful when you're feeling short on willpower and finding yourself about to engage in a less-than-helpful habit. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but...

In this episode Kelli answers a listener's question about why we keep falling for the same fears and worries over and over again. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should...

In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Rachel Grant to talk about thriving, despite the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Rachel shares a lot of insights and knowledge (and personal experience) that will apply to any type of trauma. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you...

In this episode Kelli shares a simple and easy way to stimulate the relaxation response. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

In this episode Kelli and Erica go through the actual biology of the fight or flight response, the response that causes all those "fun" physical, mental, and emotional symptoms we experience while feeling anxious. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information...

In this episode Kelli answers a question from one of our listeners about a technique called "tapping" (otherwise knows as Emotional Freedom Technique) to alleviate anxiety. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not int...