The Empowered and Free Podcast: Help for High Functioning Anxiety

Erin Kimbrell

On The Empowered and Free Podcast, counselor, certified life coach, & breathwork coach Erin Kimbrell helps you break free of your mental mess! Tune in to learn all about high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, overthinking, and never feeling good enough. Learn how to rest without guilt, set boundaries like a pro, and say “no”. Let’s talk about how to *actually* be kind to yourself and find confidence from within. This podcast features live coaching & breathwork sessions, heart-to-heart conversations, and quick, actionable tips to help you feel better! Listen in today! read less
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7 Signs You’re A Perfectionist (and how it's making your life harder) 💯 Ep 31
Aug 16 2023
7 Signs You’re A Perfectionist (and how it's making your life harder) 💯 Ep 31
Are you a perfectionist?  Maybe you just want things exactly *perfect* like you like them and don’t see it as a problem.  Here's the not-so-good news: Perfectionism is making your life harder. Tune in to learn about the dark side of perfectionism and how to know if your overachieving Type A personality is really perfectionism in disguise.  In this episode, Erin (a recovering perfectionist) walks you through the 7 signs that you’re a perfectionist! You'll learn: How you know if you’re a perfectionist and the signs of perfectionism mentality The sneaky self-destructive cycle of perfectionism How your all-or-nothing mindset gets in your way and stops your progress Why fear of failure is actually holding you back What your inner critic is really telling you, and how it’s blocking your growth Connect with Erin: [FREE] 5 Steps to Anxiety Relief (That No One Is Telling You): https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell  Anxiety 101 Course: https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell/p/get-started-with-anxiety-101Group Anxiety Coaching Program:  https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free1:1 Anxiety Coaching: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coachingBreathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breatheBook a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathworkPodcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcastPrivate Podcast Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunityInstagram: instagram.com/heyerinkimbrellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrellEmail:  hey@erinkimbrell.com
3 Quick Anxiety Hacks to Ease Anxiety Immediately - Try these now! ⚡️Ep 29
Jul 26 2023
3 Quick Anxiety Hacks to Ease Anxiety Immediately - Try these now! ⚡️Ep 29
Want to feel less anxious fast?  Try these 3 quick anxiety hacks to ease anxiety immediately! This episode will be your GO TO episode when you’re feeling anxious and want to feel lighter. Tune in as Erin walks you through her 3 client-favorite anxiety hacks to get rid of anxiety!  In today’s episode, you will learn: The exact hacks and tools to use in an anxious moment to reduce anxiety fast The practical steps to follow when you’re anxious How to get out of your anxious mind and thoughts How to stop worrying in its tracks The best tool to relax your body quickly If you loved these hacks, check out the Anxiety Hacks Cheat Sheet!  This incredible cheat sheet includes 40 anxiety hacks that people with anxiety actually swear by.  You’ll learn why each hack works and exactly how to do it.  This is your quick grab guide to use when you’re feeling anxious.  Get the Anxiety Hacks Cheat Sheet today! Anxiety Hacks Cheat Sheet:  https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell/p/grab-the-anxiety-hacks-cheat-sheet-now[FREE] 5 Steps to Anxiety Relief (That No One Is Telling You): https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell Anxiety 101 Course: https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell/p/get-started-with-anxiety-101Group Anxiety Coaching Program:  https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free1:1 Anxiety Coaching: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coachingBreathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breatheBook a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathworkPodcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcastPrivate Podcast Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunityInstagram: instagram.com/heyerinkimbrellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrellEmail:  hey@erinkimbrell.com
The top 5 things I wish I would’ve known sooner (about anxiety) 🧐 Ep 28
Jul 19 2023
The top 5 things I wish I would’ve known sooner (about anxiety) 🧐 Ep 28
After struggling with anxiety for over 30 years and then FINALLY learning how to feel free from anxiety, Erin has learned a thing or two along the way. Tune in to hear the top 5 things she wishes she would have known sooner about anxiety.  In today’s episode, you will learn: The absolute worst thing you can do for anxiety What makes you feel more anxious long term How the anxiety cycle starts Why anxiety is more than just a “chemical imbalance” What is a giant waste of your time If you’re ready to feel less anxious fast, join Anxiety 101 [currently on sale for HALF OFF!]  Anxiety 101 is your step-by-step guide to feeling less anxious. Get started today and you could feel less anxious tomorrow! Connect with Erin Anxiety 101 Course: https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell/p/get-started-with-anxiety-101[FREE] 5 Steps to Anxiety Relief (That No One Is Telling You): https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell  Group Anxiety Coaching Program:  https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free1:1 Anxiety Coaching: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coachingBreathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breatheBook a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathworkPodcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcastPrivate Podcast Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunityInstagram: instagram.com/heyerinkimbrellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrellEmail:  hey@erinkimbrell.com
Anxiety 101 - All about anxiety in a way that totally makes sense to you 🙌 Ep 27
Jul 12 2023
Anxiety 101 - All about anxiety in a way that totally makes sense to you 🙌 Ep 27
Stop making anxiety complicated.   It’s already overwhelming enough to try to figure out how to deal with anxiety all while feeling super anxious.  You search Google to get some advice and are flooded with hundreds of thousands of websites, advice, and ads.  Feeling immediately overwhelmed, you shut down.  That’s a path to disaster. It doesn’t have to be this way! Tune in now to learn how to deal with anxiety in a simple way. In today’s episode, you will learn: What anxiety really is The unexpected causes of anxiety Signs and symptoms of anxiety Why you're not crazy, broken, or messed up for feeling anxious All about my *new* course for anxiety, “Anxiety 101” Anxiety 101 I know it’s overwhelming trying to figure out what to do to feel less anxious.  There is SO much information out there, but you don’t know who to believe or what to listen to. Plus, it’s hard to take any steps to feel better when anxiety is suffocating and always in your face.  You wake up with racing thoughts, heaviness in your chest, and thinking of all the things you need to do. You're tired of feeling anxious all the time. You just want to feel better, but you don't know where to start. Everywhere you turn, someone is offering a new "fix" for anxiety, but you’re frustrated with trying things that don’t work for you and feeling let down again. What if it was actually simple to feel less anxious? What if you could learn shortcuts and secrets that would make your life a lot easier? What if all you needed to feel less anxious was a little inside info from a mental health professional (and former anxious overachiever)? You're in luck! Anxiety 101 is your fast track to learning how to deal with anxiety! You can learn the ins and outs of anxiety without doing months of research or spending years of trial and error. It's everything you need to know (that no one is teaching you)! In this easy-to-understand course, you will learn: What anxiety really is The unexpected causes of anxiety The signs and symptoms of anxiety Different types of anxiety and anxiety disorders How to get long-lasting relief from your anxiety The right tools for anxiety How to get to the root of your anxiety to heal for good! Anxiety is complex, and this course will break it down for you. Inside of Anxiety 101, you get: A 93 page workbook chock full of anxiety tips and secrets, including: 3 Anxiety Truths You Have To Know The Anxiety Symptoms Checklist 5 Steps for Anxiety Relief (That No One is Teaching You) A List of Anxiety Triggers 4 Types of Anxiety Tools with examples Journaling prompts and pages so you can process everything you're thinking Audio recording of lessons that you can listen to anywhere 2 AWESOME bonuses that you can't get anywhere else! It's time to stop overcomplicating anxiety. Learn how simple it can be to feel less anxious. Join Anxiety 101 and get started today!  You can feel less anxious tomorrow. Check it out at https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell Connect with Erin: Free Anxiety Help: https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrellAnxiety 101 Course: https://stan.store/heyerinkimbrell/p/get-started-with-anxiety-101Website:  https://www.erinkimbrell.comAnxiety Coaching:  https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free1:1 Anxiety Coaching: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coachingBreathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breatheBook a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathworkPodcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcastPrivate Podcast Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunityInstagram: instagram.com/heyerinkimbrellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrellEmail:  hey@erinkimbrell.com
Ep 24: High Functioning Anxiety’s 3 BFFs: perfectionism, people pleasing, overwhelm
May 3 2023
Ep 24: High Functioning Anxiety’s 3 BFFs: perfectionism, people pleasing, overwhelm
What do Regina George and high functioning anxiety have in common?  Sounds like an unlikely match, right?!  Think again! In any stereotypical 2000’s movie about high school girls (especially the one titled Mean Girls), the main character always has a posse following her.  Let’s chat about the posse following your high functioning anxiety. RIght behind your high functioning anxiety is a posse that includes perfectionism, people pleasing, and overwhelm.  Tune in to learn how that’s impacting you and how to help yourself ditch the posse of high functioning anxiety! In today’s episode, Erin shares: What overthinking, procrastination, and a Type A personality are ALL a symptom ofWhy you want to be in control and you’re terrified to failHow you know if you’re a people pleaser or just a nice personWhy you can’t fully relax and feel like you have to be productive 24/7How being a perfectionist, people pleaser, and feeling overwhelmed are causing you to be MORE anxious, and what to do about it! Connect with Erin: Website:  https://www.erinkimbrell.comAnxiety Coaching:  https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free1:1 Anxiety Coaching: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coachingBreathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breatheBook a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathworkPodcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcastPrivate Podcast Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunityInstagram: instagram.com/heyerinkimbrellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrellEmail:  hey@erinkimbrell.com Interested in advertising on this podcast?  Please contact Erin's team at hey@erinkimbrell.com.
Ep 22: How An Unhappy Marriage Causes Anxiety with Elizabeth Soto-Baez
Mar 27 2023
Ep 22: How An Unhappy Marriage Causes Anxiety with Elizabeth Soto-Baez
Is your unhappy marriage causing you to feel anxious?  Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around your partner, you have to be careful what you say, and you’re constantly trying not to set him off?  Do you feel like you can’t breathe, rest, or fully be yourself?  Feeling anxious isn’t normal in a relationship, and it can be a sign of an unhealthy marriage.  Learn what to do when your partner or spouse is creating more anxiety in your life.  Tune in to hear how to move forward in your life and make the best decision for you and your children.   In today’s conversation, Erin chats with Elizabeth Soto-Baez, a certified women’s empowerment coach for divorced women. In this episode, Erin and Elizabeth share: What it really means when you feel uneasy in your relationship Signs that your relationship or marriage is causing your anxiety How people pleasing shows up in your relationships What to do when you feel like you “should” or “have to” do something in your marriage Why you feel like a robot from all of the wife and mom expectations The impact that fear of judgment from others (especially in a religious community) has on divorce How to start to feel happy, joyful, and alive again! Connect with Elizabeth: Free Empowerment Call:  https://launchyourlifecoaching.com/get-started Website:  www.launchyourlifecoaching.com Instagram: @launch.your.life.coaching Facebook:  Elizabeth Soto-Baez Email:  Launchyourlifecoaching@gmail.com Connect with Erin: Website: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.erinkimbrell.com⁠Anxiety Coaching:  ⁠https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free⁠Book a 1:1 coaching session:⁠ https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coaching⁠Breathwork Membership:⁠ https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathe⁠Book a 1:1 breathwork session:⁠ https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathwork⁠Podcast:⁠ https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcast⁠Private Podcast Facebook Community:⁠ facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunity⁠Instagram:⁠ instagram.com/heyerinkimbrell⁠TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrell⁠Email:  heyerinkimbrell@gmail.com Interested in advertising on this podcast?  Please contact Erin's team at heyerinkimbrell@gmail.com.
Ep 21:  Why You Need to STOP “Managing” Your Anxiety
Mar 17 2023
Ep 21: Why You Need to STOP “Managing” Your Anxiety
😳 Ooooooh, Erin is stepping on toes today!  This is a controversial topic because so many mental health professionals are talking about how to manage your anxiety.  Erin breaks it down to explain why that is NOT what you should be doing.  Tune in to learn why managing your anxiety ISN'T the way to go and what to do instead. In today’s episode, Erin shares: Why managing your anxiety is a waste of time (literally)Why most mental health professionals don’t truly understand how to heal your anxiety (hint:  it’s not really their fault)What to do to finally feel FREE from your anxiety! 🙌 Join us in Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ to finally feel free from your anxiety! Check it out at https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free 🎉 📅 REMINDER:   Enrollment for Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ ENDS TODAY!!! The doors close on Friday, March 17th at midnight PST ⏰ Don’t miss out! Connect with Erin: Website:  https://www.erinkimbrell.comAnxiety Coaching:  https://www.erinkimbrell.com/freeBook a 1:1 coaching session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coachingBreathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breatheBook a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathworkPodcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcastPrivate Podcast Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunityInstagram: instagram.com/heyerinkimbrellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrellEmail:  heyerinkimbrell@gmail.com Interested in advertising on this podcast?  Please contact Erin's team at heyerinkimbrell@gmail.com.
Ep 18:  Break Free From Anxiety - Is that really possible?
Mar 14 2023
Ep 18: Break Free From Anxiety - Is that really possible?
Break free from anxiety…what does that mean?  Is it really possible, or is it a bunch of baloney?!  Erin gives real life examples of how her clients have changed their lives and feel free from anxiety.  Tune in to hear what your life could be like with less anxiety! In today’s episode, Erin shares: How feeling free from anxiety and having an anxiety-free life are differentWhy managing your anxiety and learning to cope with anxiety are too much workHow healing your anxiety at the root is the key to feeling less anxious every dayThe benefits to healing your anxiety, including more energy, joy, and happinessHow to release control, find self-confidence, and feel free from anxiety FOR GOOD! Important Reminder:  ENROLLMENT IS OPEN for Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ Join us in Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ to finally feel free from your anxiety! Check it out at https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free 🎉 Enrollment closes 3/17 at midnight PST! Only 10 spots left, so join today! Connect with Erin: Website:  https://www.erinkimbrell.com Anxiety Coaching:  https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free Book a 1:1 coaching session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coaching Breathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathe Book a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathwork Podcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcast Private Podcast Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunity Instagram: instagram.com/heyerinkimbrell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrell Email:  heyerinkimbrell@gmail.com Interested in advertising on this podcast?  Please contact Erin's team at heyerinkimbrell@gmail.com.