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The Anxiety Chicks

Welcome to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast—a space for raw, unfiltered conversations about mental health, healing, and everything in between. Hosted by Alison Seponara, MS, LPC (therapist, author of The Anxiety Healer’s Guide) and Taylor Marae, MS, RDN (registered dietitian and health anxiety advocate), this podcast blends personal stories with professional expertise to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Each week, Alison and Taylor share their real-life experiences with anxiety, grief, heartbreak, relationships, and self-discovery—while also exploring evidence-based strategies for healing the mind and body. From cognitive behavioral therapy insights and practical tips for rewiring anxious thought patterns, to nutrition for mental health, holistic practices, and integrative medicine approaches—you’ll gain tools you can actually use to calm your nervous system and find hope in your healing journey.

This podcast isn’t just about anxiety—it’s about being human. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, panicked, or stuck in fear, you’ll find community, compassion, and actionable support here.

Follow Alison & Taylor on Instagram along with nearly 1 million other healers: @theanxietyhealer & @health_anxiety.

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Latest Episodes:

233. Anxiety, Red Flags, and Modern Love (Alison’s Dating Update): Part 1 Sep 11, 2025

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The Chick's discuss Alison's dating life and she shares her personal stories and insights about relationships, dating apps, and the challenges of finding love in your 40s. The Chicks also touch on the importance of communication and intentionality in relationships.

Takeaways:

Sharing personal stories can be therapeutic.

Dating in your 40s presents unique challenges.

Communication is key in any relationship. Intentional dating leads to better connections.

Dating apps can be both helpful and frustrating.

FaceTiming before a date can help gauge compatibility.

Being single can be preferable to being in the wrong relationship.

Divorce rates are rising among people in their 40s and 50s.

Marriage requires ongoing effort and communication.

It's important to have open discussions about relationship doubts.

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232. Meditation Monday: Panic to Peace in 6 Minutes Sep 08, 2025

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Join us for a soothing meditation session designed to ease anxiety and promote peace. In this episode, Taylor guides you through calming breathing exercises, a gentle body scan, and a serene visualization by a flowing stream. Embrace affirmations that anchor you in the present moment, reminding you of your inner strength and the peace available to you now. Perfect for finding calm in any storm.

Do you like these meditations? Join us every Monday for a new Monday Meditation episode !

Takeaways

This is time for just you, a moment to reconnect with peace.
Letting the worries of today gently leave your body.
Imagine you're sitting beside a gentle flowing stream.
Watch the leaf slowly drift downstream, becoming smaller until it disappears.
I am safe in this moment, peace is available to me now.
Your breath is your anchor, gently guiding you back to calm.
You have the strength within you to find calm in any storm.
Return to this meditation whenever you feel anxiety creep in.
You're doing wonderful, and I'm so proud of you.
This practice helps you find calm in any storm.

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231. September Q & A: You Asked, We Answered Sep 03, 2025

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This week’s episode is all about your questions! I love these Q&A sessions because they give us a chance to dig into the real, raw struggles so many of us face with anxiety.

Questions this month:

Why do anxiety symptoms feel so real if they’re “just anxiety”? (3:39)
How do I stop my brain from saying mean things about me all the time? (8:35)
What’s something anxiety has stolen from me that I’m taking back? (17:46)
Why does my stomach hurt when I get worried, and can you teach me a trick to make it feel better? (25:23)
Taylor, is there a specific bible verse has helped you through moments of panic? (33:49)
What are some practical strategies to notice and challenge the negative thoughts I tend to believe automatically? (38:24)

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230. Redefining Your Relationship with Alcohol (and Yourself) in an Anxiety-Fueled World. Ft. Colleen Freeland Aug 28, 2025

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In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks podcast, Alison and Taylor welcome Colleen Freeland, an intuitive drinking coach, to discuss coping with anxiety and depression, particularly through the lens of alcohol use. Colleen shares her personal journey with alcohol, the unhealthy coping mechanisms she adopted, and how she transformed her relationship with drinking. The conversation delves into the psychological aspects of alcohol use, the shame spiral associated with it, and the importance of self-awareness and cognitive behavioral therapy in recovery. Colleen offers practical tools for listeners to feel safe in their bodies without resorting to alcohol, emphasizing the concept of 'less is more' in both drinking and self-care. The episode concludes with a healing tip for those feeling stuck in their anxious cycles.

Colleen Freeland Information:

Website: https://www.emotionalsobrietycoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehangoverwhisperer/?igsh=MTZhNnk5aWozOXk0Nw%3D%3D#
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hangoverwhisperer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HangoverWhisperer?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=vpHNImVnApz9FTWk&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F15SyW84aHj%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#
Podcast: https://www.emotionalsobrietycoaching.com/podcast

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🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: ⁠www.theanxietyhealer.com⁠

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229. Alison is Annoyed Aug 21, 2025

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This episode didn’t go as planned—and that’s exactly why Alison and Taylor hit record. Anxiety showed up for Alison right before the recording started, so instead of hiding it, Alison talked through it in real time. A raw, unfiltered conversation about moving through the messiness when plans unravel.

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Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books

🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: ⁠www.theanxietyhealer.com⁠

🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks

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228. Unmasking 'Laziness': The Hidden Truths of High-Functioning Anxiety Aug 14, 2025

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In this powerful episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor tackle the truth about laziness, mental health, and high-functioning anxiety. We break down the harmful stereotypes that label burnout, depression, and rest days as being “lazy” — and share personal stories about what’s really going on beneath the surface.

You’ll learn:

The difference between true laziness and mental health fatigue
How high-functioning anxiety and depression can hide behind a “put together” appearance
Why your brain and body need rest — and how to give it without guilt
Simple ways to redefine productivity and embrace self-care

If you’ve ever judged yourself for not “doing enough,” this episode will help you release the shame and find balance in your mental health journey.

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✨ Taylor’s Anxiety Healing Tools & Resources:
⁠⁠peakofpanic.com/collections/all⁠⁠

📚 Order The Anxiety Healer’s Guide:
⁠https://theanxietyhealer.com/books⁠

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⁠⁠www.theanxietyhealer.com⁠⁠

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www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks

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227. 🎧 August Q&A: You Asked, We Answered Aug 06, 2025

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In this heartfelt Q&A, The Chicks answer your most pressing questions about anxiety, grief, intrusive thoughts, and finding support. Whether you're navigating loss or struggling with scary thoughts, this episode is for you.

Questions this month:

How do you handle scary or unwanted thoughts that feel “not like you”?

What are some tools to tone the vagus nerve?

What are your current go-to coping tools for anxiety that actually help?

Should I get another therapist as a backup?

Have you ever grieved the “old you” before anxiety took over?

How/what do you do to help during the wait for test results to avoid the spiral?

What helped you (Alison) most when you were grieving the loss of your dad? (My dad passed in January.)

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226. When a Headache Isn’t Just a Headache: The Health Anxiety Spiral Jul 31, 2025

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Raise your hand if you’ve had a headache and convinced yourself it was a brain tumor. Yeah... same.😅
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In this episode, Taylor takes us deep into the health anxiety spiral that turns even the most common symptoms—like a tension headache—into worst-case scenarios. From irrational (but so real) jumps like headache → brain tumor → writing a will, to the inner workings of our fear-based brains, this episode is equal parts relatable, educational, and hopeful.
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This episode is for anyone who’s ever Googled a symptom and immediately regretted it—who’s exhausted from trying to figure out if a new twinge or flutter means disaster.
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💬 Taylor + Alison's favorite takeaway:
“Your body is not the enemy. It’s the partner that has carried you through every single anxious spiral—and it deserves compassion, not fear.”

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225. The Stigma of Addiction and the Shame That Follows ft. Lauren Sisler Jul 24, 2025

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In this raw episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor sit down with award-winning sports broadcaster and speaker Lauren Sisler, who shares her personal story of losing both of her parents to opioid addiction just hours apart.

Together, Alison and Lauren explore the emotional layers of grief, shame, addiction, and healing—and how our stories can become the very things that set us free. Lauren opens up about the stigma surrounding addiction, the complexities of family dynamics, and how telling the truth about our pain is the first step toward legacy and recovery.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of loss, shame, or silence in your healing journey—this episode is for you.

Lauren's Website: https://www.laurensisler.com/
Purchase Shatterproof: https://www.laurensisler.com/my-book-shatterproof-lauren-sisler

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Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books

🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: ⁠www.theanxietyhealer.com⁠

🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks

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224. Help in a Hurry: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Calming Chaos, Rewriting Intrusive Thoughts, and Healing Your Mind Jul 17, 2025

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Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast! Today, we are honored to sit down with a true powerhouse in the world of neuroscience and mental health: Dr. Caroline Leaf. She’s a communication pathologist, clinical neuroscientist, and the bestselling author of Help in a Hurry—a practical, empowering guide for when life feels chaotic, overwhelming, and just plain too much.

In this episode, we dive deep into the science of the mind vs. brain, how to break free from anxiety spirals, and what it really means to rewire toxic thought patterns. Dr. Leaf also walks us through simple, science-backed strategies that can help you regulate your emotions, rewrite worst-case-scenario thinking, and even find healing through forgiveness.

Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, emotional burnout, or just looking for a reset—you’ll walk away from this conversation feeling seen, supported, and equipped with tools you can use right now.

Where to find all things Dr. Caroline Leaf??

Order her latest book: preorder linked here

Instagram: @drcarolineleaf

Website: linked here

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✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: ⁠peakofpanic.com/collections/all⁠

Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books

🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: ⁠www.theanxietyhealer.com⁠

🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks

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