Kelli Walker

Not Another Anxiety Show

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A podcast for all: from the always anxious to the occasionally overwhelmed to the painfully panicked. Join your host Kelli Walker – registered nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and former agoraphobe – on an anxiety adventure. Learn what anxiety really is, why the best of us can get caught in its web, and how to move past its sticky grip. Casual conversations with Kelli and other experts will include more than reciting daily affirmations or following "five simple steps" to overcome anxiety. Instead, you'll get practical tips, resources, and guidance while gaining a down-to-earth and d...

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Kelli Walker

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Ep 68. Weathering an Emotional Storm 05.06.2017 39:53

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about weathering emotional storms, because if you're human, they're going to happen. Kelli and Erica share some knowledge and insights that help them move through an emotional funk, whether it's anxiety, sadness, grief, anger, or just feeling "blah." Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter,...

Ep 67. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named 01.06.2017 5:20

Join Kelli as she addresses a listener's question. Chinese food and Harry Potter are somehow relevant (nay... crucial) in answering the question at hand. 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 me...

Ep 66. Anxiety, Cancer, and Mindfulness with Michelle Moorhead 29.05.2017 31:13

Join Kelli and guest Michelle Moorhead from MoorMindfulness as Michelle shares her experience with anxiety, cancer, and mindfulness. 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 shou...

Ep 65. The Game Changer 25.05.2017 18:36

In this short and sweet episode, Kelli and Erica answer a listener's question regarding the biggest "game changer" in their anxiety journey. 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...

Ep 64. How to Hear Someone's Story 22.05.2017 34:18

Last week Kelli and Erica talked about coming out of the anxiety closet and sharing their story. This week's episode is all about how to hear someone else's story. 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...

Ep 63. Are You Motivated by Fear? 18.05.2017 37:58

Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about motivation again (it's a big topic). Kelli and Erica share how their daily life was once motivated entirely by fear - fear of failing, fear of feeling lost, fear of being alone, etc. If you feel like fear is driving too much of your daily life, tune in to hear more about what has helped us shift toward a more sustainable motivator than fear (spoiler alert: i...

Ep 62. Coming Out of the Anxiety Closet 15.05.2017 33:39

Join Kelli and Erica as they talk about what helped them share their personal anxiety stories with friends and family. Topics covered during this chat include authenticity, vulnerability, and connection (and sweating, because sweating is a direct result of all these things). Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, vid...

Ep 61. What Does Enlightenment Actually Look Like? 11.05.2017 44:04

Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about what insights and "ah-hah" moments actually look and feel like. Spoiler alert: Sometimes an "ah-hah" moment comes while writhing around on the ground from the pain of a sprained ankle while a dog poops next to your head. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more!...

Ep 60. Do Circumstances Cause Suffering? 08.05.2017 37:29

Join Kelli and guest Crystal Saltrelli as they discuss challenging circumstances, thoughts, and emotional suffering. Both Kelli and Crystal were once firm believers that circumstances caused suffering, now they can see that's not entirely true. Tune in to hear more! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and...

Ep 59. Can Regret Be Valuable? 04.05.2017 36:47

Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about regret, something we all experience at one time or another. Fear of regret can cause a lot of anxiety when we're trying to decide whether or not to take on a challenge that pushes our comfort zone. Tune in if you'd like to hear more about regret. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, c...

Ep 58. Strategies for Working with Fear 01.05.2017 4:21

Join Kelli as she shares a few simple strategies for calming fear down just enough so that it's a little easier to move with, instead of against, the fear. 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...

Ep 57. How to Have a Productive Hard Conversation 27.04.2017 53:19

In this episode Kelli and Erica share some of their personal insights into how to have a (productive) hard conversation, because we all know avoiding hard conversations altogether only increases tension and 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 informatio...

Ep 56. Great Expectations 24.04.2017 35:00

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about expectations and how they influence our happiness. Are expectations bad? Good? Should we let go of all expectations? Tune in to hear more. 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 i...

Ep 55. Naming Our Fears Out Loud 20.04.2017 46:08

In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about how it can be cathartic and empowering to name our fears out loud; we even share a few of our own! 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...

Ep 54. Change is Hard... and That's Okay 17.04.2017 37:05

In today's episode Erica shares some insights she's gained about the change process; Kelli ends up chiming in too. Whatever change or challenge you're facing, this episode is here to remind you that you're not alone and it's totally normal if things feel hard. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more!...

Ep 53. Are You Fluent in the Language of Fear? 13.04.2017 54:34

Join Kelli and Erica as they discuss the language of fear - the more fluent we become in the language of fear, the less we get caught up in the fear cycle. 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...

Ep 52. Fear of Flying with Tom Bunn 10.04.2017 54:34

Join Kelli and guest Tom Bunn (licensed therapist and retired airline captain) as they discuss fear of flying and ways to overcome it. 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 sh...

Ep 51. A Neuroplasticity Exercise: Being the Observer 06.04.2017 5:41

Join Kelli as she leads you through another short, simple, and dare we say fun neuroplasticity exercise to re-wire an anxious brain. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Also, check out the upcoming summit that I'll be speaking at, Life Beyond Limitations, with Dr. Molly Casey. Dr. Molly and I wil...

Ep 50. Is Anxiety Interfering with Your Sleep? 03.04.2017 42:30

Join Kelli and Erica as they explore a listener's dilemma about not getting enough shut eye while anxiety levels are high. 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...

Ep 49. Ten Anxiety Myths Debunked 30.03.2017 1:01:15

Join Kelli and Erica as they debunk ten of the most common anxiety myths/misconceptions. 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.

Ep 48. Is Self-Help Helpful? 27.03.2017 47:07

Join Kelli and Erica as they talk about helpful ways to navigate the ever-expanding world of self-help. Yes, we understand the irony in this, seeing as we're categorized as a self-help podcast. 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 help...

Ep 46. Does Anxiety Have You Feeling Like There's a Lump In Your Throat? 20.03.2017 23:01

Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about why anxiety (among other emotions) can leave us feeling like there's a lump in our throat. 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...

Ep 45. Why Does Anxiety Make Me Feel Like I'm Going to Faint? 16.03.2017 40:23

Join Kelli and Erica as they talk about why we often feel like we're going to faint while anxious, and how it's actually incredibly unlikely to happen. 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 med...

Ep 44. Analysis Paralysis 13.03.2017 41:43

Join Kelli and Erica as they discuss how too much information and knowledge can actually hinder our progress moving through anxiety, otherwise known as analysis paralysis. 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...

Ep 43. Erica Talks About a Weighty Issue 09.03.2017 42:38

Part of being human includes experiencing challenges, whether it be anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, etc. So in this episode Erica gets vulnerable (and sweaty) by sharing a challenge that she's currently working on. 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 inform...