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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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249. Fact-Check the Fear: How to Catch Anxiety in a Lie

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/11/01

In this episode of the Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor introduce a new series of weekly Q&A mini episodes. They discuss the concept of anxiety as a storyteller, often spinning false narratives that lead to panic. Taylor shares her personal experience with anxiety, emphasizing the importance of "fact-checking the fear" by writing down fears and evidence to ground oneself in reality. Alison adds insights on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and shares her own struggles with anxiety, particularly

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248. Affirmations That Actually Work (and Why Most...

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2025/10/30

Alison and Taylor chat with Faith Broussard Cade (@fleurdesspeaks) — mental health counselor, coach, and author — about the real power of affirmations. Faith shares her journey from school counselor to wellness advocate, and together they explore how affirmations can quiet your inner critic, ease anxiety, and help you speak to yourself with more compassion and intention.Follow Faith on Instagram Order Shine Bright Anyway HERE Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us

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10:47

247. Meditation Monday: Visualizing Emotional Safety...

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2025/10/27

In today’s Monday Meditation, Alison guides you through a calming 5-minute visualization to help you feel safe and connected in love. If you’ve ever struggled with anxious attachment or felt you had to earn love, this practice will gently remind your body what secure, unconditional love feels like. Perfect for: Anyone healing from anxious attachment, learning to feel safe in love, or wanting to experience relationships from a place of calm confidence rather than fear. Listen When: – You feel

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246. How to overcome anxiety & panic in crowded places

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2025/10/26

In this mini episode, Taylor Alison discusses the sensation of feeling like you're going to pass out in crowded places, explaining it's often due to overstimulation and the body's fight-or-flight response. She emphasizes the importance of staying in these situations to teach the mind there's nothing to fear, and highlights the role of exposure and response prevention (ERP) specialists in managing such anxieties.Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us ⁠@theanxietychicks⁠ |

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19:55

245. Why You Still Don’t Trust Good News from the...

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2025/10/23

In this episode of Anxiety Chicks, Taylor discusses the concept of reassurance fatigue, particularly in the context of health anxiety. She explores why individuals may struggle to trust medical reassurance and offers practical strategies for building internal reassurance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns in symptoms, using mantras, and creating a reassurance bank to combat anxiety. Taylor encourages listeners to trust themselves and understand that discomfort does

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6:57

244. Monday Meditation: Be Still, Meditation for When...

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2025/10/21

When anxiety feels loud and your mind won’t stop racing, this short faith-based meditation helps you return to stillness, to the quiet place where God meets you in the middle of the storm. Inspired by Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.”This 5-minute meditation is a reminder that you don’t have to fix, strive, or control everything. You can rest in the truth that God is present, even when life feels uncertain. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us

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37:29

243. When You’re the Strong One but Secretly Anxious AF

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor unpack what it really means to be the “strong one” while secretly struggling with anxiety. They explore how childhood roles, family expectations, and perfectionism contribute to high-functioning anxiety and the emotional toll of constantly keeping it together. The Chicks share honest reflections and practical tools for releasing the pressure to be perfect, regulating emotions, and redefining what true strength looks like.Timestamps 02:08

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242. Meditation Monday: You Are Enough | Soothe Your...

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2025/10/14

In this calming 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you quiet your inner critic and meet self-judgment with compassion. This short practice is perfect for anyone who finds themselves caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or harsh inner dialogue. Through grounding, gentle visualization, and soothing affirmations, you’ll learn how to soften your inner voice, release self-criticism, and reconnect with your sense of worth. This meditation is a beautiful reminder that

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50:43

241. The Anxiety Chicks’ Update: Taylor Finally Have...

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2025/10/09

In this Anxiety Chick’s life update episode , Taylor shares the appointment that changed everything: confirmed Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis after years of putting off a positive ANA workup. She opens up about confusing symptoms she’d chalked up to anxiety, why finally seeing a great rheumatologist mattered, and what treatment decisions might look like from here.Alison checks in on her own health journey…follow-up imaging, perimenopause shifts, colonoscopy planning and the very

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6:14

240. When a Symptom Triggers Fear: A Grounding...

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2025/10/07

You know that moment ... when you feel something off in your body and your mind immediately jumps to the worst-case scenario?This guided meditation is for that exact moment. When a flutter, ache, or strange sensation sets off your health anxiety, this practice helps you calm your nervous system before the fear takes over.Through gentle breathing, visualization, and grounding techniques, you’ll learn to sit with the discomfort instead of spiraling into “what if” thoughts. In this meditation, you’ll

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50:51

239. October Q & A: You Asked, We Answered!

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2025/10/02

In this October Q&A episode, we’re diving into YOUR submitted questions:Do you have any quick hacks for calming your nervous system in public (How do you ground yourself)? How do you handle the fear of waiting for medical results? Alison, would you consider dating a man 55+? Would you be interested in dating a New Yorker? (+ some golden bachelor chat) What are some small daily rituals that can actually make a difference for healing anxiety? How can I manage my anxiety as a medical

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238. Meditation Monday: Sitting With Sadness (5...

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2025/09/29

In this gentle 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) invites you to sit with sadness...without pushing it away, and without fear. This practice is especially helpful if you’re moving through grief, emotional heaviness, or find yourself avoiding or numbing feelings. With grounding, breathwork, and gentle visualization, you’ll learn to hold space for difficult emotions and reconnect with a sense of safety within your body. Disclaimer: Do not listen to this while driving or operating

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18:05

237. Why Everyone Feels On Edge Right Now: The Hidden...

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2025/09/25

Do you feel tense all the time lately?Exhausted but wired? Snapping at the smallest things? Crying for no reason?You’re not alone, and you’re not broken.In this solo episode, Taylor dives into the real reason so many of us feel overstimulated and unsafe: we’re living in a world of nonstop crisis. From tragic headlines and viral videos to doomscrolling at midnight, our nervous systems are being asked to process a level of global trauma they were never built for. Don’t forget to rate and review The

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4:32

236. Releasing the Urge to Google Symptoms: A Health...

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2025/09/22

Do you ever feel that irresistible pull to Google your symptoms, hoping to calm your health fears, but ending up in a spiral of worst-case scenarios? This is a practical, gentle meditation you can return to whenever you feel stuck in the symptom-search loop. Press play, take a deep breath, and remind yourself, you don’t need the internet to feel safe. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us ⁠@theanxietychicks⁠ | ⁠@theanxietyhealer⁠ | ⁠@health_anxiety⁠ ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety

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49:11

235. Dating with Anxiety Over 40 (Alison's Dating...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, Alison and Taylor get real about dating with anxiety, self-image struggles, and building confidence. Alison shares her recent dating experiences—from the challenges of first dates to a girls’ night out in NYC where she set a goal to flirt and step outside her comfort zone.The conversation explores how self-worth, rejection, manifestation, and self-love all play a role in relationships. If you’ve ever struggled with dating anxiety or believing in your

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234. Meditation Monday: Overcome Driving Anxiety...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/09/15

In this 5-minute guided meditation, Alison (@theanxietyhealer) helps you release fear and tension connected to driving. Designed specifically for those who experience driving anxiety, this short meditation will ground your body, calm racing thoughts, and guide you back into a sense of safety and control. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this meditation while driving. Use it before you get in the car, after a stressful drive, or anytime driving anxiety feels overwhelming. Who This Is For:

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29:04

233. Anxiety, Red Flags, and Modern Love (Alison’s...

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2025/09/11

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

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232. Meditation Monday: Panic to Peace in 6 Minutes

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/09/08

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

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48:28

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

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2025/09/03

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”? ✨ How do I stop my brain from saying mean things about me all the time? ✨ What’s something anxiety has stolen from me that I’m taking back? ✨ Why does my stomach hurt when I get worried, and can you teach me a trick to make it feel better? ✨

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47:02

230. Redefining Your Relationship with Alcohol (and...

The Anxiety Chicks ·

2025/08/28

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

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