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Not Another Anxiety Show

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 deeper understanding of what it means to be human – an easily overlooked part of truly moving past anxiety. No experience in deep breathing, chakra alignment, or pescetarianism required. Listen in for a good laugh and start feeling a little more human today. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show or simply want to learn more, visit: www.notanotheranxietyshow.com.
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Episodes

Ep 58. Strategies for Working with Fear

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 medical advice and should not be used as such.

May 01, 20174 min

Ep 57. How to Have a Productive Hard Conversation

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 information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as...

Apr 27, 201753 min

Ep 56. Great Expectations

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 is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Apr 24, 201735 min

Ep 55. Naming Our Fears Out Loud

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 and should not be used as such.

Apr 20, 201746 min

Ep 54. Change is Hard... and That's Okay

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! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to rep...

Apr 17, 201737 min

Ep 53. Are You Fluent in the Language of Fear?

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 medical advice and should not be used as such.

Apr 13, 201755 min

Ep 52. Fear of Flying with Tom Bunn

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 should not be used as such.

Apr 10, 201755 min

Ep 51. A Neuroplasticity Exercise: Being the Observer

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 will talk about moving through anxiety in an inside-out fashion, go here (it's completely free) to hear...

Apr 06, 20176 min

Ep 50. Is Anxiety Interfering with Your Sleep?

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 used as such.

Apr 03, 201743 min

Ep 49. Ten Anxiety Myths Debunked

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.

Mar 30, 20171 hr 1 min

Ep 48. Is Self-Help Helpful?

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 helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such....

Mar 27, 201747 min

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

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 not be used as such.

Mar 20, 201723 min

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

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 medical advice and should not be used as such.

Mar 16, 201740 min

Ep 44. Analysis Paralysis

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 intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Mar 13, 201742 min

Ep 43. Erica Talks About a Weighty Issue

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 information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be use...

Mar 09, 201743 min

Ep 41. Change: It's Not in the Doing, it's in the Being, with Dr. Sarah Sarkis

In this episode, Kelli is joined by guest, Dr. Sarah Sarkis, to talk about the value of "being," even in the midst of an anxiety storm, and how it fosters change and growth. Does "being" sound challenging? That's ok, we chat about ways to cultivate this seemingly counterintuitive skill. 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 bu...

Mar 02, 201737 min

Ep 40. Curiosity Killed the Fear

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about why curiosity knocks fear down a peg or two. They also share a few ways in which they cultivate curiosity. Spoiler alert: you don't have to shave your head and move to a monastery to give something new, like meditation, a try. 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 intend...

Feb 27, 201729 min

Ep 39. Not-So-Helpful Suggestions to Get Rid of Anxiety

Join Kelli and Erica as they share some of the most common things well-meaning people told them to do to get rid of their anxiety, like "just relax". 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.

Feb 23, 201750 min

Ep 38. A Neuroplasticity Exercise: Bilateral Stimulation

Join Kelli as she leads you through a 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! 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.

Feb 20, 20173 min

Ep 37. Why Does Anxiety Make Us Lose Trust in Ourselves?

Join Kelli and Erica as they talk about why anxiety hinders our ability to trust ourselves, and how to re-build that trust. 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.

Feb 16, 201739 min

Ep 36. What is Acceptance Anyway? with Dr. Amy Johnson

Join Kelli and Dr. Amy Johnson as they discuss what acceptance really is, all the while clearing up some common misconceptions about acceptance. Spoiler alert: You don't have to accept anxiety to be "ok". Tune in to find out 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 is not intended to replace medical advice and should...

Feb 13, 201732 min

Ep 34. The Square Breathing Exercise for Anxiety

Join Kelli as she leads you through a short and simple breathing exercise that interrupts the fight or flight response and stimulates 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.

Feb 06, 20173 min

Ep 33. A One-Minute Mindfulness Exercise for Anxiety

In this episode Kelli leads you through a quick one-minute mindfulness exercise. Instead of using visualization, like the two-minute mindfulness exercise from episode 28, this exercise uses your immediate environment to practice being mindful. 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 advi...

Feb 02, 20173 min

Ep 32. Remember When Anxiety...

In this episode Kelli and Erica play a game (Kelli made up) called Remember When Anxiety... The point of the game is to think of anxiety's most ridiculous suggestions and assumptions in an effort to laugh at the anxiety, because when we're laughing at anxiety it's really hard for it to have the same power over us. 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...

Jan 30, 201751 min

Ep 31. Using the Strength of an Anxious Mind to Calm Anxiety with Karen Young

In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Karen Young, who describes eight ways to harness the power of an anxious mind to work in our favor. 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.

Jan 26, 201755 min

Ep 30. Kelli's Anxiety Story

In this episode Erica interviews Kelli about her experience, struggles, and lessons learned from 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 used as such.

Jan 23, 201734 min

Ep 29. Why is Anxiety so Exhausting?

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about one of the most common symptoms of anxiety: fatigue. Tune in to learn more about about why we feel chronically tired while stressed or anxious and how to support and care for our body while in that state. 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 ...

Jan 19, 201733 min

Ep 28. A Two-Minute Mindfulness Exercise for Anxiety

Feeling a bit "meh" about mindfulness? If so, this is the perfect time to give it a try as Kelli guides you through a quick, simple, and relatively painless two-minute mindfulness exercise. Best part is this exercise can be used any time and anywhere. 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 medi...

Jan 16, 20175 min

Ep 27. What Does Neuroplasticity Have to Do with Anxiety?

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about neuroplasticity and the implications it has in how we understand and deal with anxiety in our lives. 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.

Jan 12, 201733 min

Ep 26. Anxiety and the Mind-Body Connection

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about the mind-body connection. Has anyone ever told you that anxiety is all in your head? Well that statement couldn't be further from the truth, tune in to learn 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 is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such....

Jan 09, 201731 min
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