Transform Your Relationships Through Deep Listening with Emily Kasriel
Release Date: 06/25/2025
Affirmations for Rest and Self-Care (When You Feel Guilty Relaxing)
Calmly Coping
If you ever feel guilty taking a break or worry that rest makes you “lazy,” this affirmation episode is for you. These guided affirmations are designed to help you rewire the belief that your worth is tied to productivity and begin embracing rest as a vital part of your well-being. Listen daily for 30 days to retrain your mind to see rest and self-care not as indulgences, but as essential acts of balance and self-respect. In this episode, you’ll hear affirmations that help you: Release guilt around resting and slowing down Remember that your worth isn’t defined by how much you...
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How to Achieve More by Doing Less
Calmly Coping
How many times have you heard that hard work is the only path to success? Or that if you’re not grinding every second of the day, you’re falling behind? It’s everywhere—this idea that working harder, longer, and faster is the key to getting ahead. But what if that’s not true? If you’re someone who’s constantly pushing yourself to the edge, sacrificing sleep, downtime, and even your health, you might feel like that’s the price you have to pay for success. But what if you could achieve more by doing less? What if working smarter, not harder, is the real secret? In today’s...
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Time Management Essentials for High Achievers with Anna Dearmon Kornick
Calmly Coping
If you’ve ever found yourself juggling endless to-do lists, trying to “do it all,” yet still feeling behind — this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Dearmon Kornick, a sought-after time management coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the It’s About Time Academy. Anna shares why overwhelm isn’t just about being busy, the truth about context switching, and how to create balance that actually feels good — without sacrificing your ambition. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why high achievers are especially prone to overwhelm (and how to...
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3 Lessons I’ve Learned Helping High Achievers Manage Anxiety
Calmly Coping
Most people think anxiety keeps you stuck in inaction — hiding, avoiding, or freezing. But with high-functioning anxiety, it often looks completely different. In this episode, I’m sharing three powerful lessons I’ve learned from helping hundreds of high-achieving professionals manage their anxiety — lessons that may just change the way you see yourself. In this episode, you will learn: The unexpected way anxiety drives high achievers to cope A common pattern that leaves you drained without realizing it A powerful shift that can help you finally feel calmer 3-Part...
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The Cycle of High-Functioning Anxiety (and How to Finally Break It)
Calmly Coping
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough? That constant cycle of overthinking and overdoing has a name — and today, I’m going to break down the cycle of high-functioning anxiety, why it keeps you stuck, and most importantly, how you can start breaking free from it. In this episode, you will learn: The 4-stage cycle that keeps high-functioning anxiety going Why it feels like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel of overthinking and overdoing A simple way to start interrupting the cycle in real time 3-Part High-Functioning Anxiety Series: Part...
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The Hidden Costs of High-Functioning Anxiety
Calmly Coping
On the outside, you look like you’ve got it all together — successful, dependable, hardworking. But on the inside? You’re stuck in the cycle of overthinking, overplanning, and overdoing. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden costs of high-functioning anxiety, and how to recognize the toll it may be taking on your life, along with what to do about it.. In this episode, you will learn: The surprising ways high-functioning anxiety shows up in daily life What it’s really costing you beneath the surface A simple practice to start shifting the pattern 3-Part...
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It’s Not Burnout—It’s Betrayal with Lora Cheadle
Calmly Coping
If you’ve ever felt like burnout remedies just don’t work for you, this episode might explain why. I’m joined by Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt—leadership wellness coach, TEDx speaker, and author—who introduces a powerful concept: sometimes what we think is burnout is actually betrayal. We explore how unspoken expectations, self-abandonment, and identity gaps can quietly exhaust us. This conversation is for every high achiever who’s felt unappreciated, overextended, or lost in their own ambition. In this episode, you will learn: The key difference between burnout and betrayal How...
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OCD vs Anxiety: How to Finally Tell the Difference
Calmly Coping
You might find yourself double-checking things constantly, replaying conversations in your head, or seeking reassurance about something that doesn’t feel quite right. Is it OCD? Anxiety? Or maybe just perfectionism? In this episode, I’m breaking down what OCD actually is (beyond the stereotypes), how it shows up differently than anxiety and perfectionism, what intrusive thoughts really mean, and the treatment that’s most effective for creating long-term relief and change. In this episode, you will learn: What OCD actually is — beyond stereotypes and overused labels How OCD,...
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How to Perform at a High Level Without Burning Out
Calmly Coping
You’re working hard. You’re doing all the things. You’re meeting deadlines, juggling responsibilities, and staying on top of everything... but you're also running on fumes. High performance is rewarded. But no one really talks about the cost. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to perform at a high level without burning out. Because being successful shouldn’t come at the expense of your well-being. In this episode, you will learn: Why high performers are especially prone to burnout — and how to spot it early. The mindset shift that turns rest and self-care into...
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How To Protect Your Mental Health As a Content Creator
Calmly Coping
Whether you're creating content for your own business, managing social media for someone else, or building your brand full-time, there’s this constant pressure to be “on.” To perform. To grow. To beat the algorithm. And when your hard work gets… crickets? Or worse — you get hit with harsh criticism from strangers on the internet? It’s enough to make anyone question if it’s worth it. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through how to manage your mental health as a content creator — even when you're not getting the results you want, even when you're stuck in the comparison...
info_outlineWhat if the way you listen could completely transform your relationships? In this episode, I sit down with longtime BBC journalist and author Emily Kasriel to explore the power of deep listening as a tool for connection, calm, and healing. We dive into how to navigate difficult conversations, be fully present with others, and create space for trust and understanding. If you're craving more meaningful interactions in a fast-paced and increasingly disconnected world, this conversation is a must-listen.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Practical ways to stay grounded and open during difficult conversations
- A step-by-step framework to help you listen with more presence and empathy
- How deep listening can create safety, trust, and authentic connection
Connect with Emily:
- Emily Kasriel’s new book Deep Listening: https://a.co/d/gOrCmtF
- Emily’s website: https://www.emilykasriel.com/
- Emily’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilykasriel/
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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within.
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Want more?
👩🏽💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me
👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping
📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com
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My favorite tools:
🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd
✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081
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🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/
📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc
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Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead
Disclaimer
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