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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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282. The Prison of Somatic Hyperawareness (When You...

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2026/03/26

Do you feel like you can’t stop noticing your body?Like you’re constantly checking how you feel…Scanning for symptoms…Overanalyzing every sensation…And no matter what you do, your attention just keeps going back to your body? This episode is about that. The version of anxiety that isn’t always loud or obvious, but feels like you’re stuck inside yourself, constantly aware, constantly monitoring, and unable to fully relax. In this episode, we talk about: • What somatic hyperawareness actually is

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281. Friendship Breakups: The Grief No One Talks About

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2026/03/20

Friendship breakups hit differently… and yet, we rarely talk about them. In this episode, The Chicks are opening up an honest, compassionate conversation about what it really feels like when a friendship ends. The grief, the confusion, the “what did I do wrong?” thoughts… and the quiet loneliness that can follow.If you’ve ever found yourself outgrowing a friendship, questioning your worth after a disconnection, or struggling to make sense of a shift in a once-close relationship...this episode is

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280. Hormones, Anxiety, and Perimenopause: What Every...

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2026/03/12

Why do some women suddenly feel more anxious, more emotional, more exhausted, or just not like themselves during certain seasons of life?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Greg Mongeon to talk about the very real connection between hormones, anxiety, stress, and perimenopause. This conversation is packed with insight for women who have been told their labs are

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37:57

279. How AI Is Changing the Landscape of Therapy and...

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2026/03/05

Alison and Taylor explore the impact of AI on mental health support, its risks, benefits, and how to set healthy boundaries when using digital tools for mental health. This episode focuses on the nuances of AI in mental health care.Join The Single Sisters Circle HERE Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us ⁠@theanxietychicks⁠ | ⁠@theanxietyhealer⁠ | ⁠@health_anxiety⁠ ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: ⁠peakofpanic.com/collections/all⁠ Order

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23:44

278. The Fear of the “What If” Disease (And Why It...

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2026/02/19

What if this headache isn’t stress?What if this chest pain is the beginning of something?What if the doctors missed it?In this episode, we go deep into the psychology and neuroscience behind the fear of the “what if” disease, the illness that hasn’t been diagnosed, but feels like it’s quietly developing in the background. This is not a surface-level conversation about health anxiety. We break down: • How the brain acts as a prediction machine and why it overestimates threat• The role of

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7:48

277. Monday Meditation: When PMS Feels Like You’re...

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2026/02/18

If your anxiety spikes before your period…If your thoughts feel darker, louder, or more convincing…If you suddenly feel like you’ve “undone” all your progress…This meditation is for you. In the luteal phase of your cycle, progesterone and estrogen shift — and your nervous system becomes more sensitive. That sensitivity can amplify anxiety, intrusive thoughts, emotional intensity, and self-doubt. This doesn’t mean you’re broken.It doesn’t mean you’re back at square one.It means your hormones are

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276. Overcoming Money Anxiety

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2026/02/12

Feeling anxious about money can feel heavy, but understanding your body's signals and adopting mental and behavioral tools are key! In this episode, The Chicks explore personal experiences, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you find calm amid chaos and build a healthier relationship with money and your emotional well-being.Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us ⁠@theanxietychicks⁠ | ⁠@theanxietyhealer⁠ | ⁠@health_anxiety⁠ ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing

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

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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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

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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...

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

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

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

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

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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...

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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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