The Anxious Girl Podcast

Have you ever started something just for fun and realized it was exactly what you were meant to do? That's how The Anxious Girl Podcast began for me. When I hit record for Season 1, I had no idea what this show would become. It started as a creative outlet, a space to share what I've learned about anxiety, the nervous system, and healing. Now, after connecting with incredible guests and diving dee...

Feeling "on edge" over small triggers—like a noise or a burnt dinner—that send you into panic? In this episode, I sit down with Ashlea Lawrenson, an EMDR therapist based in Kelowna, BC, who specializes in trauma processing and somatic-informed care for women and moms. After burning out from chasing perfection, Ashley rebuilt her life through nature, community, yoga—and EMDR—and now helps clients c...

Feeling blindsided by fertility setbacks while your anxiety spikes with every single "negative"? Welcome to the Anxious Girl Podcast and in this conversation with Michelle Strong, RHN & fertility specialist, we bridge the gap between reproductive medicine and nervous system reality. Michelle shares her raw story, from IUIs to IVF, a life-saving surgery after a ruptured ectopic, and then a surprise...

Feeling stuck in stress loops, people-pleasing, or patterns that won't budge no matter how much you "talk it out"?  In today's episode, I sit down with Kristyn Livermore, an NLP practitioner, certified hypnotist, and human-behavior coach, to unpack how the subconscious drives our automatic reactions and how to rewire them. We break down what hypnosis really is (hint: you slip into trance every day...

Have you ever felt like your anxiety just won't budge, no matter how much inner work you've done? In this episode, I'm joined by energy healer and soul coach Tara Antler to talk about the deep-rooted connection between safety, the nervous system, and how unresolved childhood patterns affect our adult body. Tara shares her journey of seeing energy from a young age and how suppressing her truth led...

Have you ever wondered why your anxiety feels so unshakable, even when you're "doing all the right things"? In this episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I'm diving deep into one of the most important, and most overlooked, parts of your body's stress response: the vagus nerve. I'll share how this wandering nerve impacts everything from your gut health to your voice tone, and why low vagal tone coul...

Are you stuck in your head, constantly overthinking, and disconnected from your body but have no idea how to actually change that? In this episode, I sit down with Christian, a psychotherapist and founder of Attunement Psychotherapy, to unpack what somatic therapy really is (beyond the trending hashtags). Christian shares how his own healing journey, from religious trauma to deep body reconnection...

Are you constantly trying to "fix" your anxiety or symptoms… but nothing seems to work? In this episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I sit down with Jin Ong, the founder of The Art of Listening to Your Body and author of Healing Beyond the Diagnosis, to explore the emotional root causes of physical pain, chronic conditions, and burnout. Jin is a former osteopath who now guides clients through powe...

Are you constantly exhausted, running on fumes, and blaming it on "just getting older"? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, naturopathic doctor and host of The Fatigue Fixer Podcast, to unpack the real reasons women feel tired all the time—and what we can actually do about it. Dr. Sarah shares how fatigue, anxiety, and hormonal chaos often stem from chronic emotional suppression...

Do you ever feel like your hormones are hijacking your life—and no one's giving you straight answers? In this episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I sit down with Alannah Connealy, the founder and CEO of Raena Health, to talk all things bioidentical hormones, progesterone, thyroid health, and how your hormones could be deeply connected to your anxiety. Alannah shares her powerful personal story, h...

Ever feel like your hormones are all over the place—and no one can give you a real answer why? Let's talk about what's really going on inside your body. In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of cortisol, stress, and survival biology—and how they're secretly hijacking your hormones, metabolism, and digestion. I'm breaking down how nervous system dysregulation impacts everything from per...

Ever feel like your body is stuck in overdrive and you don't even know how to slow down? In this episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I'm breaking down the basics of the nervous system—and trust me, this isn't a biology class snoozefest. I'm sharing a powerful, easy-to-understand framework that connects your daily overwhelm to what's happening in your body and your nervous system. You'll learn abo...

Do you feel like anxiety has become part of your personality? In this intro episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I open up about my personal journey with anxiety, disordered eating, motherhood, and nervous system dysregulation—and how it all led me to launch this show. I'm sharing the mission behind the podcast, the holistic approach I'll be taking, and why understanding your nervous system is the...