The Anxiety Chicks

In this calming 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you quiet your inner critic and meet self-judgment with compassion. This short practice is perfect for anyone who finds themselves caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or harsh inner dialogue. Through grounding, gentle visualization, and soothing affirmations, you’ll learn how to soften your inner voice, release...

In this Anxiety Chick’s life update episode , Taylor shares the appointment that changed everything: confirmed Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis after years of putting off a positive ANA workup. She opens up about confusing symptoms she’d chalked up to anxiety, why finally seeing a great rheumatologist mattered, and what treatment decisions might look like from here. Alison checks i...

You know that moment ... when you feel something off in your body and your mind immediately jumps to the worst-case scenario? This episode is perfect to keep saved for those flare-ups of health anxiety when you just need something to remind you that you are safe, right now. When a flutter, ache, or strange sensation sets off your health anxiety, this practice helps you calm your nervous system bef...

In this October Q&A episode, we’re diving into YOUR submitted questions: Do you have any quick hacks for calming your nervous system in public (How do you ground yourself)? How do you handle the fear of waiting for medical results? Alison, would you consider dating a man 55+? Would you be interested in dating a New Yorker? (+ some golden bachelor chat) What are some small daily rituals that can ac...

In this gentle 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) invites you to sit with sadness...without pushing it away, and without fear. This practice is especially helpful if you’re moving through grief, emotional heaviness, or find yourself avoiding or numbing feelings. With grounding, breathwork, and gentle visualization, you’ll learn to hold space for difficult emotions and reconnect...

Do you feel tense all the time lately? Exhausted but wired? Snapping at the smallest things? Crying for no reason? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. In this solo episode, Taylor dives into the real reason so many of us feel overstimulated and unsafe: we’re living in a world of nonstop crisis. From tragic headlines and viral videos to doomscrolling at midnight, our nervous systems are being...

Do you ever feel that irresistible pull to Google your symptoms, hoping to calm your health fears, but ending up in a spiral of worst-case scenarios? This is a practical, gentle meditation you can return to whenever you feel stuck in the symptom-search loop. Press play, take a deep breath, and remind yourself, you don’t need the internet to feel safe. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐...

In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor get real about dating with anxiety, self-image struggles, and building confidence. Alison shares her recent dating experiences—from the challenges of first dates to a girls’ night out in NYC where she set a goal to flirt and step outside her comfort zone. The conversation explores how self-worth, rejection, manifestation, and self-lo...

In this 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you release fear and tension connected to driving. Designed specifically for those who experience driving anxiety, this short meditation will ground your body, calm racing thoughts, and guide you back into a sense of safety and control. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this meditation while driving. Use it before you get in th...

The Chick's discuss Alison's dating life and she shares her personal stories and insights about relationships, dating apps, and the challenges of finding love in your 40s. The Chicks also touch on the importance of communication and intentionality in relationships. Takeaways: Sharing personal stories can be therapeutic. Dating in your 40s presents unique challenges. Communication is key in any rel...

Join us for a soothing meditation session designed to ease anxiety and promote peace. In this episode, Taylor guides you through calming breathing exercises, a gentle body scan, and a serene visualization by a flowing stream. Embrace affirmations that anchor you in the present moment, reminding you of your inner strength and the peace available to you now. Perfect for finding calm in any storm. Do...

This week’s episode is all about your questions! I love these Q&A sessions because they give us a chance to dig into the real, raw struggles so many of us face with anxiety. Questions this month: Why do anxiety symptoms feel so real if they’re “just anxiety”? (3:39) How do I stop my brain from saying mean things about me all the time? (8:35) What’s something anxiety has stolen from me that I’m tak...

In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor welcome Colleen Freeland, an intuitive drinking coach, to discuss coping with anxiety and depression, particularly through the lens of alcohol use. Colleen shares her personal journey with alcohol, the unhealthy coping mechanisms she adopted, and how she transformed her relationship with drinking. The conversation delves into the psy...

This episode didn’t go as planned—and that’s exactly why Alison and Taylor hit record. Anxiety showed up for Alison right before the recording started, so instead of hiding it, Alison talked through it in real time. A raw, unfiltered conversation about moving through the messiness when plans unravel. 🌐 Connect With Us ⁠@theanxietychicks⁠ | ⁠@theanxietyhealer⁠ | ⁠@health_anxiety⁠ ✨ Taylor’s #1 An...

In this powerful episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor tackle the truth about laziness, mental health, and high-functioning anxiety. We break down the harmful stereotypes that label burnout, depression, and rest days as being “lazy” — and share personal stories about what’s really going on beneath the surface. You’ll learn: The difference between true laziness and mental health...

In this heartfelt Q&A, The Chicks answer your most pressing questions about anxiety, grief, intrusive thoughts, and finding support. Whether you're navigating loss or struggling with scary thoughts, this episode is for you. Questions this month: How do you handle scary or unwanted thoughts that feel “not like you”? What are some tools to tone the vagus nerve? What are your current go-to coping too...

Raise your hand if you’ve had a headache and convinced yourself it was a brain tumor. Yeah... same.😅⠀In this episode, Taylor takes us deep into the health anxiety spiral that turns even the most common symptoms—like a tension headache—into worst-case scenarios. From irrational (but so real) jumps like headache → brain tumor → writing a will, to the inner workings of our fear-based brains, this ep...

In this raw episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor sit down with award-winning sports broadcaster and speaker Lauren Sisler, who shares her personal story of losing both of her parents to opioid addiction just hours apart. Together, Alison and Lauren explore the emotional layers of grief, shame, addiction, and healing—and how our stories can become the very things that set us fre...

Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast! Today, we are honored to sit down with a true powerhouse in the world of neuroscience and mental health: Dr. Caroline Leaf. She’s a communication pathologist, clinical neuroscientist, and the bestselling author of Help in a Hurry—a practical, empowering guide for when life feels chaotic, overwhelming, and just plain too much. In this episode, we dive dee...

In this validating and eye-opening episode, Alison and Taylor open up about a topic that many people with health anxiety silently struggle with: the fear of taking new vitamins or supplements. Whether it's the fear of a side effect, allergic reaction, or simply not feeling in control of what you're putting in your body, this episode holds space for that very real anxiety—and offers hope. Taylor sh...

In this Q&A episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor discuss their personal experiences with health anxiety, coping strategies, and the importance of community support. They explore the unpredictability of health anxiety, the role of social media in shaping perceptions, and the intersection of spirituality and mental health. The conversation emphasizes self-awareness, the significa...

In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor unpack the habit of over-apologizing—where it comes from, why it’s often tied to anxiety and trauma responses like fawning, and how cultural and gender norms especially condition women to shrink themselves. They share personal insights and practical tools to help you set boundaries, heal your inner child, and start replacing unnecessary “sor...

Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast! This week’s episode is a little different. Taylor is currently in the middle of a 30-day Anxiety Hard Challenge, and meditation and breathwork have become powerful tools in her healing journey. This episode features a guided meditation you can return to anytime—whether it's morning, night, or one of those moments when health anxiety starts to creep in. L...

Brandon Edelman—known to millions on tiktok as @bran_flakezz —opens up like never before about the panic attacks that changed everything. In this candid conversation Alison Seponara, Brandon shares what it felt like to spiral into panic disorder and the moment he realized he couldn’t keep pretending he was “fine.” This is the most raw and honest about the often unseen mental health struggles behin...

In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison Seponara and Taylor Barone discuss various aspects of anxiety, including the connection between iron levels and anxiety, health anxiety related to loved ones, coping strategies for physical symptoms, the impact of anxiety on appetite, and personal reflections on health and well-being. They emphasize the importance of understanding these connect...