"It's time to switch from my normal anxiety to my festive holiday party anxiety" The Warriors are back with another round 2 for you! This time, they're revisiting Holiday Anxiety. To hear Part 1, scroll back to Episode 34. The holiday season can be packed with fun, family, food and friends. It can also be packed with overwhelm, dread, drama, grief, and so much more. For part 2 of holiday anxiety, Abby and Margot expand on how they navigate this tricky time of year. They share ways that they've learned to self soothe, set boundaries, and even empower themselves to break free of norms and traditions and do only what feels right for them. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: ⁠https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast⁠/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

“It's the most wonderful time of the year!" ....or is it? Tis the season of anxiety, Warriors! In today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about all things holidays! This time of year can be a lot of fun, but at the same time be quite stressful. They discuss how the holiday season impacts them and the unique kinds of anxieties this time of year can bring up. Through storytelling of both the positive and negative aspects of holidays, the Warriors explore how holiday time anxiety differs from other types, as well as ways to navigate this tricky time including mindfulness practices, boundary setting, and letting go of expectations. To shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast merch visit- https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"There's so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist--and we're going to get through it. Just be strong." -Mary J. Blige On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Romina Keper. Romina is a speech therapist for children, and owner of CharTEACHerie: A custom charcuterie board company--but for teacher supplies, decorative items and tasty treats! Romina's anxiety journey began in Kindergarten where she recalls feeling physically sick and not wanting to go to school and followed her into adulthood manifesting itself in many ways. Such as: fearing unknowns, negative self talk, sleep struggles, restlessness and more. Only in the last few years has she had a label for her experience and worked to navigate it. Speaking plainly about her feelings to herself and others, therapy, medication, creating gratitude lists and more are among the several helpful strategies that she uses. Romina reminds the Warriors that we can always change our narrative, that we can remove shame from our shared experiences, feel less alone through honesty, and that being a Warrior means that we're a bada$$! Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"The only competition you should have is with yourself." On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about competition among friends. In previous episodes, where the focus had been work, the Warriors shared about what it's like to compete for your job, promotions, titles, etc. But, what happens when the competition is a bit closer to home? Navigating friendship can be challenging enough but when we feel like we're competing for each other's time, attention, affection, etc. that can make it that much harder. They share about how they experienced anxiety around feeling the discomfort of competition in adolescents vs. how they experience it in adulthood. They offer listeners an opportunity to reflect on their relationship to competition among friendships and share tips about best practices for communication. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you." -Mae West The Warriors dive into Part 2 of Anxiety Diaries; A mini series where they share some of the big or little anxieties they notice coming up for them lately. Not all anxieties fit neatly into a box or category, so from time to time they'll share the latest in life's roller coaster moments and how they are navigating those challenges. For today, Abby shares about how she feels about the evolution of her body and its impact on her overall wellbeing and Margot shares about the stress and overwhelm that she's been experiencing from opening up a new brick and mortar kids yoga studio. They share about that and more and offer the Warriors the opportunity to reflect on what's been on their mind lately and how to show up for themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"She understood that the hardest times in life to go through were when you were transitioning from one version of yourself to another."- Sarah Addison Allen On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Larissa Noto. Larissa is certified yoga and mindfulness educator specializing in a variety of diverse populations, including trauma informed adult and children's yoga, folks of all ages and stages with unique abilities, and more.  She's also a trainer, author, speaker and content contributor with Childlight Education Company (NH), Mindful Child Initiative (PA), Prema Yoga Institute (NY), and Outside +/Yoga Journal. She shares that much of her anxiety journey began in childhood, and she describes herself as a recovering perfectionist. She noticed early in life that she struggled to see mistakes as the beautiful and important teachers that she now knows them to be. She recalls the ways she learned to cope before she even knew that she had anxiety. Larissa offers the Warriors so many valuable insights into her experience from the physical manifestations of her anxiety, to how she uses a range of useful modalities to navigate stress/anxiety nowadays. Larissa reminds us all the value of slowing down, embracing flow and change, and knowing when it's time to stop and when it's time to persevere. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory."- William Barclay On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Lauren Lebowitz Stanton. Lauren is owner and founder of CeLEBrations by Stanton, a business dedicated to celebrating all of life's big and little moments through custom products in all mediums! Lauren shares that she had never labeled her experience as anxiety until well into adulthood. After experiencing a high risk pregnancy, postpartum anxiety, and due to her sensitivity to hormonal changes as an Endo Warrior--she realized she HAD actually been an Anxiety Warrior her whole life! Lauren's anxiety can often fuel her productivity and creativity, but when she struggles she knows that she'll endure. Her story highlights a highly flexible mindset with notes of deep self awareness, understanding that things will always change, and remembering that she isn't without agency and advocacy.  She offers so many supportive tools and reframes for living purposefully while going with the flow. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

Warriors! We’re hopping in your feed today with an “Only murderers in the building“ style episode, live from the Denver zoo! We hope this small sound bite recapping our day together prompts you to go do something fun with a fellow Anxiety Warrior. See you next week with an all new interview! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"The ego loves labels, not only for the sake of understanding but also to acquire more kindling for the fire of attachment. Labels function as brakes that help us counteract the natural flow of change, and sometimes they even serve as a form of resistance to doing healing work." -Yung Pueblo On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about the way labeling ourselves/others or working within our labels can sometimes be beneficial and other times a hindrance. A label in and of itself can either limit you or set you free. The Warriors share their experiences with labels and how they choose to navigate operating with a sense of self awareness while leaving space for flow and growth. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"The courageous conversation is the one you don't want to have." -David Whyte "Difficult people force you to grow and learn new ways of dealing with challenges."- Unknown On today's episode Abby and Margot dive deep into what it looks and feels like to navigate difficult people and/or tough conversations. The Warriors share stories/experiences they've had to cope with recently that challenged them in emotionally, mentally and physically exhausting ways, and discuss coping strategies they found to be supportive throughout the process. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"You were right about one thing, Master. The negotiations were short." -Obi Wan Kenobi On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Jesse Bartel. Jesse is the Store Manager of BookHampton in East Hampton, NY. In his free time, he likes to take photos of street lights at night and write about nerdy things. He has an MFA from Sarah Lawrence and spends much of his time indoors. Jesse shares that his journey with anxiety began with panic attacks in his teen years, and followed him into adulthood. It manifested in a variety of ways such as: imagining social situations before they happened, being overwhelmed in visually stimulating or loud spaces, being stuck in negative thought patterns and more. In his 20's he would often "quiet the brain" by self medicating.  After starting down a path of sobriety, tapping into a range of coping skills, and being more self reflective he was able to see anxiety as an opportunity to learn more about himself and be truly authentic. Jesse shares so many powerful and useful tips and anecdotes and reminds the Warriors that we can negotiate with anxiety and be proactive as we go. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Being positive doesn't mean that you don't ever have negative thoughts. It just means that you don't let those thoughts control your life." On today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about anxiety around bad thoughts coming true. In this chat, the Warriors share their views on the power of their thoughts for better or for worse, and the ways they both believe (and disbelieve) that their thoughts will (or will not) create their reality and more. They share about the unlearning they are working through from various facets of the wellness industry. They dive deep into ways they practice finding awareness, gentleness, and ultimately acceptance around understanding that bad thoughts are simply a part of the human experience. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen." -Denise WitmerOn today's episode Abby and Margot talk about back to school anxiety! You don't need to be a student anymore to experience back to school anxiety. Parents, teachers, and anyone that works in schools or that uses the school calendar to navigate their work can have it too. The Warriors discuss their memories from childhood, how they differ from their time in the classroom as educators and what it feels like now as independent contractors in the school setting. Finally, they talk through some helpful active practices to support this transition for all ages and more. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you." -Mae West On today's episode Abby and Margot kick off a new mini series that they'll be doing from time to time; Anxiety Diaries! Anxiety topics aren't always easy to think of...and after over 120 episodes...sometimes the Warriors just notice little (or big) things in their day to day that are happening here and now that cause anxiety. These things don't always fit neatly into a category, or tie up nice with a bow. Sometimes We Warriors can't break down what we go through into a perfect box. So for today, Margot and Abby share what's been happening lately that's been giving them anxiety! For Abby, it's car troubles (EEKK!). For Margot, it's her sweet aging pup Hurley. They share about that and more and offer the Warriors the chance to reflect on what's been on their mind lately and how to show up for themselves. NOTE: This episode was recorded some time ago. An update to both Margot and Abby's circumstances was recorded at a much later date. The updates have been added to the end of this episode. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Believe in your own potential. Advocate for your whole being--body, mind, and spirit." -Akrioq Brost On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Cara Nissen. Cara is a certified life coach, chronic illness and Lupus Warrior as well as a part time professor in the Psychology dept. of Mount St. Mary's University, LA. She's the vice president of Grl Pwr LA, a non profit geared helping women and girls discover community while fostering personal and professional development. Cara shares her journey with anxiety and how it manifests as overthinking and intrusive thoughts which lead to a lot of avoidance of trying new or scary things. She practices pushing her own boundaries and advocating for herself more and more, especially since being diagnosed with Lupus just a few years ago. She educates the Warriors about the condition and its effects, and shares the many self soothing and coping strategies that support not just her Lupus and anxiety --but her overall wellbeing. Cara reminds listeners that life is too short to not show up for the things we want, and that anxiety can be embraced and even help with focus/motivation. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself."-Coco Chanel  On today's episode Abby and Margot continue to explore the lighter side of anxiety with the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties series; Clothing! The Warriors share their relationship to clothing and how it's changed (or stayed the same) over the years. They chat about how clothes impact their mental health, can either amp up or tamp down their anxiety and more. Finally, they invite listeners to reflect on how anxiety around clothes shows up in their experience.  Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

For today's replay, the Warriors revisit their conversation with the incredible Jesse Israel, Ep. 42 "A Beautiful Mess with Jesse Israel" from season 2 of the pod. Jesse is the founder of the mass global meditation movement, The Big Quiet. In addition to being a meditation leader, Jesse is a keynote speaker and leadership coach. He's been named "The meditation expert" by the New York Times, toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy winning rappers, coached the world’s most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe. He's AMAZING! And guess what? He's an Anxiety Warrior like us!  Enjoy this relisten, allow yourself to be inspired and then follow him on Social media (@jesseisrael @thebigquiet)  to keep up to date with his next tour, find out how you can experience his transformational meditations and more. Visit www.jesseisrael.comand/or www.thebigquiet.com to learn more.  "Being an anxiety warrior is about finding a loving relationship with my anxiety." -Jesse Israel On today's episode, Abby and Margot are thrilled and honored to welcome Jesse Israel to the podcast. Jesse is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. In 2020 Jesse was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. He's been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and the WSJ along with several other leading publications.  As a kid, Jesse only noticed performance anxiety during sports with adults watching him. He shares how in many ways he felt as if he'd peaked in his middle school years because it was a time of his life when he felt free. Free to create and be a leader without fear and self doubt. Then, after being part of a prank gone wrong... everything changed. His anxiety grew, and as he grew new challenges proved more difficult because of it. In his early 20's after achieving wild success in the music business he began to have panic attacks which led him to realize that it was time to make massive shifts in his life. With therapy, meditation, and a supportive community he was able to help himself so that in turn he could help others to create massive shifts in their life. He offers the Warriors many useful tips for learning to form a loving and embracing relationship to anxiety, and see it as a teacher rather than an enemy. As always, the Warriors have a blast getting to know Jesse in lightning round and he shares a fantastic win of the week! To shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast merch visit- https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

For today's replay, the Warriors revisit episode 11 from WAY back in early season 1. Thriving over surviving! Choosing your path with Mimi Felton. Mimi is a long time friend of the pod and founder of Mimi's Yoga Kids. Mimi is doing some incredible things in the wellness space in her home state of Georgia and beyond right now--including being an ambassador for the Africa Yoga Project. About the mission: It's an opportunity for individuals who are leaders in the wellbeing industry to collaborate in the empowerment of African communities using yoga as the catalyst for change. Ambassadors are required to reach a fundraising pledge of $10,000 to allow them to join the AYP team in Kenya where they will spend 14 days working directly and sharing their knowledge with our teachers and the communities that Africa Yoga Project empowers. To donate to Mimi and the AYP mission: visit https://give.africayogaproject.org/campaign/empower-to-inspire/c491764 Seasons change...and so do we. In this week's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their 3rd and very special guest, Camelia (aka Mimi) Felton. Mimi is a yoga teacher for children and founder of Mimi's Yoga Kids. Mimi shares her anxiety story which largely began on the morning of her 30th birthday when she woke up and realized she wasn't where she wanted to be...in body, mind, and soul. She talks openly about her anxiety regarding relationships to family, and herself and the struggle to try and be a caretaker for everyone all the time. We learn about how Mimi's anxieties have shifted as the seasons of her life shift, and she reminds us that we have choices and power over our mindset/goals. We hear about Mimi's past and current habits and coping strategies that allow her to thrive instead of survive. Mimi shares a wonderful win of the week that you won't want to miss, and we have some fun with lightning round questions! https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

For today's replay we revisit episode 44 with Darius Fennell, Mental health recovery and therapy advocate and author of Leaving Jupiter; Navigating your anxiety recovery. Darius is a long time friend of the pod, and you need to check out his debut book! Available here: https://beyond-anxiety.com/ ,with the E-book available on Amazon. "No one is you, and that is your superpower." -Elyse Santilli On today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Darius Fennell. Darius is a mental health recovery and therapy advocate, a passionate published author, and a support group facilitator among many other things. He shares his journey with anxiety which started from childhood as a chronic worrier and empath. In his youth Darius was very competitive and had a 'winning is everything' mentality, often externalizing his own self worth. His anxiety followed him into adulthood, as it does for so many Warriors, still having no label for his experience. He hit the breaking point after having a full blown panic attack at age 40, which landed him in the hospital. After being diagnosed with GAD, depression, and agoraphobia after several physical tests came back 'normal,' he knew it was time to take life by the reins and seek support for his mental health. He started therapy, went to support groups, and game planned strategies for coping with anxiety. Darius shares so many inspiring, and valuable anecdotes as well as useful tools and skills to try. The Warriors have a blast in the lightning round per usual, and Darius shares a fantastic win of the week! To shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast merch visit- https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

For today's replay we revisit ep. 33 with Lauren Chaitoff, founder of Yogi Beans. Lauren is a long time friend of the Pod, and just this week her debut book "108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids" has hit the proverbial shelves! Listen to her story, allow yourself to be inspired and then grab your copy of this fantastic book.  https://www.amazon.com/108-Awesome-Yoga-Poses-Kids/dp/1645679659/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BUIPEN29FQP1&keywords=108+awesome+yoga+poses+for+kids&qid=1689788335&sprefix=108+awe%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1 "You're more than your thoughts." -Lauren Chaitoff In today's episode, Abby and Margot welcome their next guest; Lauren Chaitoff. Lauren is the founder and owner of Yogi Beans, an innovative kids yoga company. Lauren shares her anxiety journey which began in childhood, and followed her into adulthood. She discusses some of the ways that anxiety shows(ed) up such as having fear based thoughts, sleep struggles, hypochondria, and in daily life moments such as driving distances on highways. Lauren generously shares insight into postpartum anxiety, and how shifts in weather and seasons impacts her. The Warriors learn about some of the useful tools and strategies that have helped soothe her anxiety such as yoga, therapy, books, music, nature, and breathing practices. Lauren's powerful reflections and supportive tips are relatable and told with positivity and self compassion. A blast was had in lightning round, as always, and Lauren shares a wonderful win of the week! Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message