♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina shares a metaphor for the experience of anxiety submitted to her by email from a listener of the show. Gina uses this metaphor to help describe the healing process and describes how anxiety sufferers can use metaphors to help themselves heal. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety ? Quote: Healing takes courage, a...
Nov 10, 2019•16 min•Ep. 559
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about the paradoxical occurrence of the feeling of calm itself causing anxiety. Advice on how to handle this situation is offered as are specific steps you can take to bring yourself out of such an event as well as how to avoid such in the future. Be sure to join the waitlist for ACP Group Coaching Monthly Program and receive advanced notice of when we are open for new memberships again https://www.theanxietycoachespod...
Nov 06, 2019•19 min•Ep. 558
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina the dynamics between the experience of need for control over our lives, anxiety and the use of the miraculous technique of surrender to help us calm and overcome anxiety. Byron Katie's thought and work is discussed and Gina provides a number of tips for utilizing the ability of surrender to what is to help us improve our lives today. Be sure to join the waitlist for ACP Group Coaching Monthly Program and receive advanced notice of when we are ope...
Nov 03, 2019•16 min•Ep. 557
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question relating to anxiety and perfectionism. The notion that there is no perfection is reviewed as are a number of tips for persons suffering from anxiety relating to perfectionism, including raising awareness and celebrating successes. Be sure to join the waitlist for ACP Group Coaching Monthly Program and receive advanced notice of when we are open for new memberships again https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/grou...
Oct 30, 2019•14 min•Ep. 556
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, drawing from an article by Dr. Mercola, Gina discusses stress, anxiety and the affects of daylight savings time on our nervous system and overall wellness. A number of suggestions for mitigating the disruption of the time change on our lives are included. Video explaining DST https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=376&v=84aWtseb2-4 Mercola article http://bit.ly/31IDZcN To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Grou...
Oct 27, 2019•13 min•Ep. 555
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina interviews Paul Zelizer, a spiritual business coach, who speaks about the importance of social connection, particularly for men. The phrase "tend and befriend" refers to a part of our nervous system we can use to deal with stress. Women are more naturally inclined to use this, but men can find it useful as well. Paul Zelizer links www.paulzelizer.com www.awarepreneurs.com/community To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join...
Oct 23, 2019•31 min•Ep. 554
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ How do we live in the Now when we are planning for the future? Join in as we explore present moment planning and anxiety free goal setting! Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACP To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety ? Quote: At any moment the fully present mind can sh...
Oct 20, 2019•20 min•Ep. 553
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In toady's episode, Gina answers a listener question about the role of boundaries in our lives and how they affect anxiety. Boundaries help keep our understanding of our own identity clear and distinct from those of others. Gina offers tips on how to keep healthy boundaries to help minimize agitating our anxiety. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching Wh...
Oct 16, 2019•17 min•Ep. 552
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, optimism and its many benefits for our lives are brought to light. Gina draws on an article by Catherine A. Sanderson to discuss five research based ways optimism improves and even extends people's lives. Tune in to learn how to utilize these optimism based strategies in your life today! Link to the article by Catherine A. Sanderson http://bit.ly/2n9Zvcq To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini ...
Oct 13, 2019•17 min•Ep. 551
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question relating to derealization and anxiety. This listener describes what he experiences during time of increased stress and anxiety as a sense of unreality, lightheadedness and a prevalence of thoughts relating to the nature of time, normality and existence. Gina offers advice on how to regain a grip on oneself during episodes of derealization and depersonalization. Visit our Patreon page and become a supporting member of A...
Oct 09, 2019•19 min•Ep. 550
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina shares her wisdom regarding the impact of changing seasons on anxiety. Listen in for many suggestions and tips to make your transition to and endurance of the winter months more comfortable and less anxious. Visit our Patreon page and become a supporting member of ACP for as little as a buck a month! https://www.patreon.com/GinaRyan Mahalo in advance for all your support To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group ...
Oct 06, 2019•17 min•Ep. 549
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina speaks about the origins of anxiety. Using an understanding of the causal framework of life to high stress to high anxiety to panic attacks, Gina suggests solutions to help remove the later stages of this progression. The origins of anxiety are natural but you do not need to suffer with it anymore. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One C...
Oct 02, 2019•19 min•Ep. 548
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of a regular meditation practice in helping anxiety sufferers find their way back to peace and calm during moments of high anxiety. Gina emphasizes that meditation is a long-term wellness practice and not a quick fix. Gina points listeners to the body-scan meditation as a place to start. BodyScan Link https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/body-scan To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our G...
Sep 29, 2019•20 min•Ep. 547
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about the differences between solitude in the positive sense and isolation in the more negative sense. The listener attributes her own fear to the uncertainty that going out and interacting with others entails. Listen in as Gina answers this question and provides guidance and support around the issue of loneliness. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Members...
Sep 25, 2019•19 min•Ep. 546
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses an article by Kira M. Newman regarding scientific insights about happiness. Specifically, significant findings are observed in the domains of: positive solitude, feeling active, and future mindedness. Gina shares much of the article and offers her own thoughts on these findings. Link to the article by Kira M, Newman mentioned in the episode Three Emerging Insights About Happiness https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_emerg...
Sep 22, 2019•19 min•Ep. 545
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina guides listeners through a meditation to help listeners practice being with challenges mindfully. Listen to Gina's relaxing voice as she carries you through a calming, peaceful meditation. Ed Halliwell's Mindfulness Book https://amzn.to/2LrBGoB To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety ? Quote: Mindfulness isn’t diff...
Sep 18, 2019•17 min•Ep. 544
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses an article by Ed Halliwell regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness training for reducing addictive habits and behaviors. The article demonstrates that teaching people to stay present in the moment is significantly beneficial to their overall well-being. The Science and Practice of Staying Present Through Difficult Times Article https://www.mindful.org/science-practice-staying-present-difficult-times/ To learn more go to: http://www.t...
Sep 15, 2019•14 min•Ep. 543
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses the difference in speed of healing between the mind and the body with regard to anxiety and panic. We often understand how to heal ourselves before the body is ready to make the necessary changes to clear anxiety and panic. Accepting that the body lags our mind with regard to clearing anxiety-panic will help us endure the symptoms we so hope to eventually overcome. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Gr...
Sep 11, 2019•16 min•Ep. 542
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses the important topic of retreat and freezing when anxiety-panic symptoms present themselves and how these responses can cause the further increase of the very anxiety-panic symptoms we are trying to avoid. Gina advises to float and to put one foot in front of the other when presented with these symptoms. Episode 326 "Floating With Anxiety" mentioned in the show https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/326-floating-with-anxiety T...
Sep 08, 2019•13 min•Ep. 541
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ Looking for a touchstone, a simple reminder to check-in and gain more peace? Today's 3-2-1 Mini Check-In is just for you! Gina gives 3 simple and easy to do ways to open or close your day adding to more calm and happiness. Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACP To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-o...
Sep 04, 2019•17 min•Ep. 540
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina goes into some detail regarding Claire Weekes' acceptance and specifically discusses acceptance in the context of the body. Using mindfulness and awareness, Gina advises bringing our acceptance down into the body and allowing the inherent wisdom of our senses to help us clear our anxiety. Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACP To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespo...
Sep 01, 2019•19 min•Ep. 539
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses the breath and its role in maintaining a peaceful body-mind complex. Gina uses this knowledge of the breath to guide listeners on a peaceful meditation with special attention on the breath. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety ? Quote: Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathin...
Aug 28, 2019•16 min•Ep. 538
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses a key component of chronic anxiety: reactive fear. Gina orients her discussion to the distinction between original fear and reactive fear. Through learning to control our response to the original fear, we can significantly reduce our susceptibility to panic and anxiety. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anx...
Aug 25, 2019•19 min•Ep. 537
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of sleep for cleansing the brain of toxins. Drawing on an article by Dr. Mauro Zappaterra, Gina outlines the role of the Glymphatic system in maintaining healthy brain function. This system can also be activated during mediation and deep body work. Glymphatic System Dr. Mauro Zappaterra https://www.holdingspace.com/news/2018/7/19/the-brains-glymphatic-system To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Joi...
Aug 21, 2019•19 min•Ep. 536
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses some core lifestyle changes that help provide relief and speed recovery from anxiety. From meditation to sleep to gratitude, you have heard them all before on ACP, and Gina continues to drive in the point that these techniques work! Listen in for tips on how to implement these core changes to you life and begin to experience anxiety relief today! To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full o...
Aug 18, 2019•19 min•Ep. 535
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses stress and how it can be interpreted as being both helpful and harmful. Research shows that people's beliefs about stress affect how stress impacts their lives and health. Reframing stress as a positive force in our lives can make a big difference in how stress affects you. Gina describes these research findings and offers advice on how to make stress a more welcome guest in our lives. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespo...
Aug 14, 2019•19 min•Ep. 534
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of pausing to take stock of what is truly real in our situation as we experience anxiety. Gina emphasizes the distinction between our own personal fear and the reality of what is around us. Gina reinforces the importance of acceptance and guides listeners through a brief meditation exercise. To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more abou...
Aug 11, 2019•16 min•Ep. 533
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina interviews Jessica, a coaching client who found Gina through the podcast. Jessica discusses what brought her to seek Gina out in the first place, how Gina was able to help her and how well she is doing today. Listen in for a behind the scenes look into Gina's coaching services. Get Tara Brach's Book Radical Acceptance on Audible (free with a free trial month!) http://bit.ly/AudibleACP To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com J...
Aug 07, 2019•27 min•Ep. 532
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina draws from the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza to discuss the power of the placebo effect and how it can help with anxiety. There has been much scientific study elucidating the placebo effect and Gina reviews key studies and how you can empower yourself with this knowledge today. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit audible.com/coachgina or text coachgina to 500500. Brian Johnson...
Aug 04, 2019•18 min•Ep. 531
♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about relationships and the fear and anxiety that result from a lost relationship. This listener is particularly concerned over the factor of age in his view of the limitations he faces in terms of relationships. Gina offers coaching and guidance for relationships and how to avoid excessive anxiety around this issue. An older episode on relationships: https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/161-how-to-find-re...
Jul 31, 2019•19 min•Ep. 530
