The End of Gatekeeping in Wellness | EP 13
The Anxious Girl Podcast
Have you ever started something just for fun and realized it was exactly what you were meant to do? That’s how The Anxious Girl Podcast began for me. When I hit record for Season 1, I had no idea what this show would become. It started as a creative outlet, a space to share what I’ve learned about anxiety, the nervous system, and healing. Now, after connecting with incredible guests and diving deep into somatic and holistic approaches, I’m more inspired than ever. In this season finale, I reflect on what I’ve learned, the power of solo episodes, and where we’re headed next. Season 2...
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Healing Anxiety Through EMDR with Ashlea Lawrenson | EP 12
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Feeling “on edge” over small triggers—like a noise or a burnt dinner—that send you into panic? In this episode, I sit down with Ashlea Lawrenson, an EMDR therapist based in Kelowna, BC, who specializes in trauma processing and somatic-informed care for women and moms. After burning out from chasing perfection, Ashley rebuilt her life through nature, community, yoga—and EMDR—and now helps clients calm amygdala hijacks, bring the logical brain back online, and safely reprocess what the body remembers. We unpack why REM sleep (and even a simple walk) mimics bilateral stimulation, how...
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The Anxiety–Fertility Connection with Michelle Strong | EP 11
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Feeling blindsided by fertility setbacks while your anxiety spikes with every single “negative”? Welcome to the Anxious Girl Podcast and in this conversation with Michelle Strong, RHN & fertility specialist, we bridge the gap between reproductive medicine and nervous system reality. Michelle shares her raw story, from IUIs to IVF, a life-saving surgery after a ruptured ectopic, and then a surprise pregnancy weeks later and exactly what she now looks for in clients: PCOS patterns, thyroid antibodies, inflammation, insulin resistance, cortisol dysregulation, gut triggers, sleep, and the...
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How Hypnosis Heals What Anxiety Hides with Kristyn Livermore | EP 10
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Feeling stuck in stress loops, people-pleasing, or patterns that won’t budge no matter how much you “talk it out”? In today’s episode, I sit down with Kristyn Livermore, an NLP practitioner, certified hypnotist, and human-behavior coach, to unpack how the subconscious drives our automatic reactions and how to rewire them. We break down what hypnosis really is (hint: you slip into trance every day), why weight loss can be the “deepest groove,” and how stress often hides under habits like scrolling, sugar, and staying “busy.” Kristyn shares powerful, practical tools like...
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The Truth About Energetic Safety & Anxiety with Tara Antler | EP 9
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Have you ever felt like your anxiety just won’t budge, no matter how much inner work you’ve done? In this episode, I’m joined by energy healer and soul coach Tara Antler to talk about the deep-rooted connection between safety, the nervous system, and how unresolved childhood patterns affect our adult body. Tara shares her journey of seeing energy from a young age and how suppressing her truth led to physical symptoms, emotional shutdowns, and eventually… powerful healing. We also dive into why anxiety is just fear in disguise, how it lives in the body, and what to do if you’re stuck...
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Vagus Nerve 101: Your Calm Superpower | EP 8
The Anxious Girl Podcast
Have you ever wondered why your anxiety feels so unshakable, even when you’re “doing all the right things”? In this episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I’m diving deep into one of the most important, and most overlooked, parts of your body’s stress response: the vagus nerve. I’ll share how this wandering nerve impacts everything from your gut health to your voice tone, and why low vagal tone could be the missing link behind your anxiety, gut issues, and even autoimmune symptoms. You’ll learn what “vagal tone” really means, the surprising signs yours may be low, and my...
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Somatic Therapy: The Missing Piece of Healing with Christian Snuffer | EP 7
The Anxious Girl Podcast
Are you stuck in your head, constantly overthinking, and disconnected from your body but have no idea how to actually change that? In this episode, I sit down with Christian, a psychotherapist and founder of Attunement Psychotherapy, to unpack what somatic therapy really is (beyond the trending hashtags). Christian shares how his own healing journey, from religious trauma to deep body reconnection, transformed how he helps others. We talk about what it really means to “drop in,” how healing isn’t about arriving, and why symptoms are signals your body is trying to send. We even explore...
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The Hidden Link Between Emotions & Disease with Jin Ong | EP 6
The Anxious Girl Podcast
Are you constantly trying to “fix” your anxiety or symptoms… but nothing seems to work? In this episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I sit down with Jin Ong, the founder of The Art of Listening to Your Body and author of Healing Beyond the Diagnosis, to explore the emotional root causes of physical pain, chronic conditions, and burnout. Jin is a former osteopath who now guides clients through powerful emotional release work to help them process stuck emotions and reconnect to the truth of who they are. We talk about how symptoms are messages, why diagnoses like PCOS and thyroid issues...
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Why Women Are So Damn Tired with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur | EP 5
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Are you constantly exhausted, running on fumes, and blaming it on “just getting older”? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, naturopathic doctor and host of The Fatigue Fixer Podcast, to unpack the real reasons women feel tired all the time—and what we can actually do about it. Dr. Sarah shares how fatigue, anxiety, and hormonal chaos often stem from chronic emotional suppression, people-pleasing, and internalized pressure to be everything to everyone. We get into the sneaky symptoms of burnout, the lies the wellness industry tells women, and how to finally stop...
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The #1 Anti-Anxiety Hormone You NEED To Know About with Alannah Connealy | EP 4
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Do you ever feel like your hormones are hijacking your life—and no one’s giving you straight answers? In this episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I sit down with Alannah Connealy, the founder and CEO of Raena Health, to talk all things bioidentical hormones, progesterone, thyroid health, and how your hormones could be deeply connected to your anxiety. Alannah shares her powerful personal story, her family’s legacy with hormone-related health issues, and how she’s on a mission to help one million women take back their health with accessible, clean hormone solutions. We talk about...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered why your anxiety feels so unshakable, even when you’re “doing all the right things”? In this episode of The Anxious Girl Podcast, I’m diving deep into one of the most important, and most overlooked, parts of your body’s stress response: the vagus nerve. I’ll share how this wandering nerve impacts everything from your gut health to your voice tone, and why low vagal tone could be the missing link behind your anxiety, gut issues, and even autoimmune symptoms. You’ll learn what “vagal tone” really means, the surprising signs yours may be low, and my favorite simple, science-backed exercises to strengthen it. This isn’t just theory, these tools are designed to help you bounce back from stress faster, build emotional resilience, and finally feel more grounded in your body.
If you’ve been struggling with chronic anxiety, digestive issues, or just want to feel more in control of your stress response, this episode is your blueprint for nervous system health.
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What You Will Learn:
- Why anxiety is a normal human emotion and when it becomes a problem.
- How your vagus nerve impacts your stress recovery, digestion, and even your voice.
- The surprising everyday habits that weaken your vagal tone.
- Simple, 5-minute exercises to strengthen your nervous system and build resilience.
Episode Highlights: honoring capacity, anxiety as normal emotion, vagus nerve basics, voice and vagus connection, gut-brain link, medical uses for vagus stimulation, vagal tone explained, stress bucket analogy, causes of low vagal tone, HRV measurement, vagus nerve exercises
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Links & Resources Mentioned
https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.16010034
https://thejns.org/view/journals/j-neurosurg/115/6/article-p1248.xml
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