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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,

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275. Meditation Monday: Letting Go of “Shoulds" (5 min)

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2026/02/11

This week’s Meditation Monday explores how “should” thoughts fuel anxiety and perfectionism...especially for high-functioning women who feel pressure to be further along, doing more, or feeling differently. Learn how to replace pressure with permission and self-compassion. If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, this episode is a soft place to land. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us ⁠@theanxietychicks⁠ | ⁠@theanxietyhealer⁠ | ⁠@health_anxiety⁠ ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety

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26:16

274. A Gentle Reset for When You’re Overstimulated...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2026/02/05

Ever have moments where everything feels like too much, emotionally, mentally, physically and you can’t quite explain why?This episode is a soft place to land. In this gentle reset, we talk about what overstimulation actually is, why emotional waves can show up out of nowhere, and how to support your nervous system without forcing yourself to “calm down” or figure everything out. This is a hybrid episode, part understanding, part grounding, designed to help you feel a little more steady when

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8:26

273. Monday Meditation: Learning to Let a Sensation...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2026/02/03

If you struggle with health anxiety or body hyper-focus, you know how quickly a sensation can turn into fear.A tight muscle, a flutter, a strange feeling and suddenly your mind is scanning, analyzing, and reacting as if something is wrong.This guided meditation is designed to interrupt that cycle. Rather than trying to calm yourself through reassurance or distraction, this practice helps you do something more effective: learn to notice physical sensations without reacting to them. Using

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272. Detaching From Anxious Thoughts: A CBT Skill...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2026/01/29

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your thoughts-overanalyzing, spiraling, or assuming every anxious thought must mean something...this episode is for you. The Chicks are breaking down one of the most important CBT skills for anxiety: learning to detach from your thoughts instead of believing them.You’ll learn how to observe your thoughts as mental events—not facts—and how this shift alone can reduce anxiety, rumination, and emotional overwhelm. This isn’t about stopping thoughts or “thinking

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271. Meditation Monday: Gentle Recovery After a Panic...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2026/01/26

This short meditation is for after a panic attack when the intense wave has passed, but your body still feels shaken, tired, or unsure. Panic can leave behind leftover fear, tension, and confusion. This practice is not about calming down fast or “fixing” anything. It’s about helping your body feel safe again.In this 5-minute meditation, you’ll be gently guided to: Reassure your nervous system that the danger has passed Ground back into your body without forcing relaxation Offer

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36:52

270. I’m Better… So Why Am I Still Afraid The Anxiety...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2026/01/23

You’ve come a long way.You’re functioning again.Life feels more normal. So why does it still feel like you’re waiting for anxiety to come back? In this episode, we talk about the stage of healing no one prepares you for the fear that lingers after anxiety has eased. The quiet hyper-vigilance. The constant self-monitoring. The thought of, “What if I end up there again?” If you’re no longer in panic, but still living with fear in the background, this episode is for you. In this episode, we

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269. Meditation Monday: Waiting Without Spiraling: A...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2026/01/20

Waiting can be one of the hardest parts of anxiety. Waiting for answers, results, clarity, reassurance or simply for things to feel better. This 10-minute guided meditation is designed for those in-between moments, when your mind keeps racing ahead and your body feels stuck in anticipation. Instead of spiraling into worst-case scenarios, this practice helps you stay grounded in the present while you wait. In this meditation, you’ll be guided to: Sit with uncertainty without panic Calm

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268. January Q&A: Nervous System Resets, Midlife...

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2026/01/08

In this special January Q&A episode, Alison and Taylor answer real listener questions about anxiety, healing, and rebuilding trust, especially after a heavy season. Questions 1. How do you reset your nervous system after the chaos of the holidays — without jumping straight into “fix everything” mode? 2. How do you cope with dating anxiety as a single woman in midlife, when it’s layered with grief, body changes, and the pressure of starting over? 3. What’s the difference between personal growth

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7:22

267. Meditation Monday: Calming a Fast Heartbeat &...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2026/01/06

In this short, under-5-minute guided meditation, Alison Seponara (@theanxietyhealer) helps you calm a fast heartbeat, ease shortness of breath, and regulate anxiety that shows up strongly in the body. This practice focuses on physiological soothing—using breath, reassurance, and nervous system regulation rather than trying to “think your way out” of anxiety. It’s especially helpful during moments of panic, health anxiety, or sudden physical symptoms of anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices

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8:21

266. Monday Meditation: When Anxiety Hits at Night:...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/12/30

Nighttime anxiety can feel overwhelming, when your body is exhausted but your mind won’t slow down.This short guided meditation is designed to help you settle your nervous system, release the day, and create a sense of safety as you prepare for sleep.Through gentle breathing, body relaxation, and calming imagery, this meditation supports you in: Letting go of racing thoughts and mental loops Softening physical tension stored in the body Creating a feeling of safety and comfort in

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10:12

265. Meditation Monday: When You Feel Anxious Before...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/12/22

In this gentle 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps calm anxiety before a date — especially for women navigating midlife dating, overthinking, and the pressure to “show up perfectly.”Whether you’re getting ready, doing your makeup, or sitting quietly before heading out, this meditation will help you release anxiety, build confidence, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with the version of you who deserves love, ease, and safety. Perfect for anyone who spirals

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19:03

264. The December Darkness Episode: Why This Month...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/12/18

In today’s solo episode, Taylor breaks down why December feels so heavy for so many of us, especially if you deal with anxiety, health anxiety, depression, or sensitivity to change.Even though daylight savings shifts in November, the emotional impact often hits hardest in December when the days become noticeably shorter and our nervous systems struggle to adapt.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:• What’s actually happening in your brain and body as daylight decreases• Why mood, energy, motivation,

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263. Monday Mediation: Coming Home to Yourself During...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/12/16

The holiday season can pull your energy in a thousand different directions... plans, people, expectations, noise, and endless to-dos.If you’ve been feeling scattered, overstimulated, or disconnected from yourself, this meditation is your soft return.In this 7-minute grounding practice, you’ll be guided to slow down, exhale the tension you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with the calm place inside you that doesn’t disappear, even when life gets loud. This meditation helps you: Release holiday

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262. The Anxiety–Inflammation Loop: Foods That Calm...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/12/11

The Chicks welcome holistic healer, Jen Smiley — founder of Wake Up and Read the Labels. Jen reveals how hidden preservatives, artificial additives, and misleading food labels might be wrecking your sleep, fueling inflammation, and even feeding your anxiety. Learn how to read ingredients like a pro, swap processed foods for real ones, and feel calmer, more energized, and more balanced from the inside out.Jen Smiley Resources Official Website jensmiley.com App (Food-label scanner)

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261. Meditation Monday: Morning Anxiety | 5-Minute...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/12/08

Start your day with calm. In this gentle 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you ease morning anxiety, release overnight tension, and settle into your day with clarity and presence.This meditation is perfect for anyone who wakes up with a racing mind, tight chest, immediate dread, or the overwhelming sense of “too much.” Through breathwork, grounding, and soothing visualization, you’ll learn to regulate your nervous system and approach your morning with softness and

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260. December Q&A: Peace, Overthinking, Trust, and...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/12/04

December is supposed to feel magical… but for anyone with anxiety, it can feel loud, overwhelming, and emotionally complicated.In today’s December Q&A episode, Taylor and Alison answer your most-asked questions about peace, overstimulation, overthinking, nighttime anxiety, and rebuilding trust with yourself after hard years.We’re getting honest, tender, and practical, just like your favorite girls do. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us ⁠@theanxietychicks⁠ |

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259. Monday Meditation: A Calm Start to the Holiday...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/12/02

The holiday season can feel like a lot: joyful, overwhelming, nostalgic, stressful, busy, or all of the above at once.If you’re entering this season with mixed emotions or anxiety, this meditation is your soft landing.This short grounding practice helps you slow down, breathe, and release the pressure to show up perfectly. Through gentle guidance, you’ll learn how to enter the holidays at your own pace with more clarity, calm, and emotional space. In this meditation, you’ll be guided to:

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48:53

258. Why Holidays Amplify Anxiety (and What Helps)

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/11/29

REPLAY (12/1/2022) Happy Thanksgiving, Chicks. 🤍 Today we’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes for anyone who finds the holidays emotionally heavy. Whether you’re navigating loneliness, grief, family dynamics, or just feeling “off” today...you are not alone. In this episode, Alison shares honestly about the loneliness she feels around the holidays, how it shows up in her thoughts and body, and why this season can amplify anxiety and overthinking. Don’t forget to rate and review The

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257. Meditation Monday: Nighttime Anxiety? Quiet...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/11/24

In this calming 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you ease nighttime anxiety, quiet racing thoughts, and relax your body into rest. This practice is perfect for anyone who struggles with falling asleep, spiraling thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed the moment their head hits the pillow.Through soothing breathwork, grounding techniques, and gentle visualization, you’ll learn how to let go of mental tension, calm your nervous system, and drift into a peaceful state of rest

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23:43

256. Back to the Basics: Your Nervous System Is...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been spiraling, overanalyzing every sensation, and searching for the thing to finally fix your anxiety, this episode is your invitation to pause. What if you’re not broken? What if you’re just uncared for?In this solo episode, Taylor shares a deeply personal and practical breakdown of why your nervous system might be dysregulated, not because you haven’t found the right protocol, but because you’ve drifted away from the simple, foundational habits that actually support healing. It’s not

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