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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Meredith Van Ness, a passionate advocate for self-love and personal growth. Together, we dive deep into the concept of the inner critic—what it is, how it affects our lives, and practical strategies to heal this critical voice. Meredith shares her personal journey with self-criticism and highlights the transformative power of self-love.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Understanding the Inner Critic: Exploration of what the inner critic is and how it manifests in our daily lives.
• The Importance of Self-Love: Why cultivating self-love is essential for emotional well-being and personal growth.
• Personal Experiences: Meredith shares her own struggles with self-criticism and the journey toward embracing self-love.
• Practical Strategies: Tips and exercises to help listeners challenge their inner critic and foster a more compassionate self-dialogue.
• Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: How mindfulness practices can aid in reducing self-judgment and promoting self-acceptance.

Listener Engagement: We encourage our listeners to reflect on their own inner critic and share their experiences with us on social media using the hashtag #SelfLoveJourney. Your stories could inspire others!

Closing Thoughts: As we wrap up this episode, remember that healing your inner critic is a journey. Be patient and kind to yourself as you navigate this path. Join us next week for another insightful conversation!

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The Chicks dive into the powerful connection between gut health, hormonal changes, and mood shifts during perimenopause. Joining us is Kerri Axelrod, a functional medicine dietitian and nutritionist, who shares her expertise on how our gut and hormones work together to influence mental health. We explore how hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause impact the gut microbiome, why this matters for emotional wellness, and practical steps to feel your best during this transformative stage of life. From dietary tips to supplements and stress management strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you support your body and mind naturally.

Who This Episode Is For: If you’re navigating perimenopause and struggling with mood changes, digestive issues, or anxiety, this episode is for you. Whether you’re curious about how your diet impacts your hormones or looking for holistic ways to improve your mental health, you’ll walk away with practical tools to feel more balanced and in control.

Key Discussion Points:

• The gut-hormone connection and its role in mood regulation.
• Common gut-related symptoms during perimenopause and their impact on mental health.
• How the gut-brain axis influences anxiety, depression, and mood swings.
• Foods and nutrients to support gut and hormonal health.
• The role of probiotics, prebiotics, and supplements in easing symptoms.
• Practical lifestyle changes to manage stress and improve overall well-being.

Guest Bio:

Kerri Axelrod a functional medicine dietitian and nutritionist specializing in gut health, hormonal balance, and mental wellness. With a passion for helping women navigate the challenges of perimenopause, she empowers her clients with personalized nutrition strategies to support their unique needs.

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This weeks questions:

1. Currently sick. How do I not spiral with health anxiety?

2. How to work on anxiety that comes from codependency in a relationship? Episode 75 talks more on this.

3. Have you ever passed out? I have and now i'm so scared every day!

4. How do you stop nocturnal panic attacks? Episode 70 talks more about this.

5. Always looking for problems with my health because it seems too good to be true. do you?

6. My OCD is getting worse again. What can I do to help myself from spiraling back into old patterns? Episode 160 talks more on this.

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In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast, we dive into the unique anxiety that can arise as December approaches. The end of the year often brings a mix of reflection, worry, and pressure to achieve last-minute goals, leaving many feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of self-criticism. Together, we explore why this happens and how to approach the year-end countdown with kindness, self-compassion, and a focus on progress over perfection.

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why the end of the year feels like an emotional deadline for many.
• How to reframe reflection so it feels empowering rather than overwhelming.
• The traps of last-minute goal setting and how to break free from them.
• Practical tips to celebrate what you have accomplished this year, instead of focusing on what you didn’t get to.
• Coping strategies to manage year-end stress and the pressure to "finish strong."
• Ways to approach New Year’s planning without adding unnecessary pressure.

💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

Feeling anxious about the end of the year? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or leave a comment wherever you listen to podcasts. We’d love to hear how you’re navigating this season.

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In this episode, The Chicks dive into a topic that's affecting so many of us as the seasons change—Seasonal Anxiety. Have you ever felt more on edge, sad, or stressed when the weather shifts? Alison and Taylor discuss 7 signs of seasonal anxiety and provide actionable tips to help you navigate this challenging time of year. Whether it's shorter days, colder weather, or the holiday season creeping in, this episode is here to validate your feelings and help you heal. Don’t forget to stick around for our Healing Tip of the Week, and remember to take what resonates with you to add to your unique healing toolkit! 🌿

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

1. What is Seasonal Anxiety?
2. How seasonal changes can impact your mental health.
3. The 7 most common signs of seasonal anxiety (and how to spot them).
4. Tips to build resilience during seasonal transitions.

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Trigger Warning:

This episode contains discussions about death, terminal illness, and grief, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please listen with care and prioritize your well-being.

In this heartfelt episode, The Chicks dive into the complex emotions of anticipatory grief—the deep sadness and anxiety that come from knowing a loved one is facing a terminal illness. Our guest, Sara Kelly, shares her deeply personal story about learning at just 12 years old that her father had been given only 30 days to live. In an extraordinary turn of events, her father defied the odds and lived another 25 years, leaving Sara with a unique journey through grief, loss, and healing.

Sara offers wisdom and guidance for anyone navigating the grieving process, including:

• How to manage the anxiety that comes with grief.
• Compassionate strategies to move through loss without feeling stuck.
• Tips for finding moments of peace and courage amidst profound sadness.

Whether you're currently walking through your own grief or supporting someone who is, Sara’s story provides a powerful message of resilience and hope.

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This weeks questions:

1. How does your partner handle your mental health concerns?

2. What are some ways to cope when you are around other anxious people?

3. Have you ever dealt with health anxiety when you have a real health issue?

4. Book recommendations for healing anxiety?

5. I am having insomnia and I'm scared its going to last forever. Any tips?

6. How do you get to the root of your anxiety?

7. I'm in 10th grade and feeling really anxious about high school lately. Any tips?

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Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks podcast! This week is a solo week for Taylor because her mom unfortunately had to get emergency surgery from an achilles tendon rupture. In this episode, Taylor discusses how to handle the anxiety around the fear of something bad or sudden happening to you and how you can learn to handle things if something does happen. You are so much stronger than you even know. You can do hard things. 

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Stress? Anxiety? Aren't they the same? NOPE. A lot of times when people feel stress they say "ugh I am having bad anxiety" But there's a difference between stress and anxiety. Today Alison and Taylor break down the differences and why it is important for your recovery to know the difference between the two.

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Welcome back to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast! We're so grateful to have you here each week. If you enjoy the show, we’d love for you to leave us a review—it truly makes a difference!

In this episode, we dive into how overthinking others' opinions can fuel anxiety and share 10 practical tips to help you care less about what others think. Taylor and Alison open up about their own experiences with this struggle and discuss how shifting away from this mindset has brought new clarity and peace.

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In this eye-opening episode, Alison and special guest Mollie Volinsky, explore the transformative potential of ketamine-assisted therapy for anxiety, depression, and overall mental health. Mollie, a skilled ketamine-assisted psychotherapy provider, shares her expertise and insights on how this innovative treatment can offer relief for those struggling with mental health challenges. Whether you're curious about alternative treatments or you’re seeking new tools for healing, this episode will provide valuable information about how ketamine therapy can play a role in mental health recovery.

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Together, we discuss:

- What ketamine-assisted therapy is and how it works.

- Who might benefit from ketamine-assisted therapy.

- How ketamine therapy fits within a holistic healing approach.

- Personal stories of healing and transformation from Mollie's practice.

- The future of ketamine therapy in the mental health space.

Key Takeaways

- Understanding how ketamine-assisted therapy works to break through treatment-resistant anxiety and depression.

- The therapeutic process: what to expect before, during, and after a ketamine-assisted therapy session.

- Mollie's insights into integrating ketamine therapy with other forms of holistic healing.

*Guest Info*

Mollie Volinsky is a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy provider with extensive experience helping individuals overcome mental health challenges through this innovative treatment. She’s passionate about utilizing ketamine therapy to promote emotional and psychological healing for those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.

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