ANXIETY: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t

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Let's Work This Sh*t Out

52 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to "ANXIETY: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t" – The No-BS Podcast for Navigating Anxiety Like a Pro.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and mental health jargon that only adds to the confusion? You've come to the right place. This podcast delivers real, unfiltered conversations about anxiety, offering practical tips, personal stories, and expert advice to help you understand and manage anxiety in everyday life.

Hosted with a straightforward, no-nonsense approach, we break down the complexities of anxiety, addressing everything from panic attacks to constant worry and that ever-present sense of feeling overwhelmed. Each episode is packed with relatable experiences, research-backed strategies, and a sprinkle of humor to keep it real—because we all know dealing with anxiety isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t laugh through it.

Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, managing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or just trying to keep your head above water, we’ve got your back. We’ll dive into topics like the science behind anxiety, coping mechanisms, mindfulness exercises, and how to develop a healthy, grounded mindset that works for YOU.

In every episode, we’re here to strip away the stigma and empower you with actionable tools to take control of your mental health. It’s time to ditch the overwhelm and get real about anxiety. You don’t have to do this alone—we’re in this together.

🔊 Tune in and start making sense of your anxiety today. Whether you need help for yourself or are looking for ways to support someone else, this is your go-to mental health podcast for raw, relatable, and refreshingly honest conversations about anxiety.

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ANXIETY: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t

Reclaim Your Energy: Cycle Syncing for Anxiety Relief

In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most game-changing conversations about anxiety management: how your menstrual cycle directly impacts your nervous system and anxiety levels. If you've ever noticed that your anxiety seems to follow its own calendar, that certain weeks feel impossible while others feel manageable, this episode is for you. We're breaking down the science of mid-cycle hormonal shifts and giving you a practical three-part reset strategy you can use immediately to reclaim your energy and reset your mood during those intense weeks. This isn't about fighting your biology—it's about finally working with it.

Key Takeaways

• Understand how mid-cycle hormonal peaks create predictable shifts in your nervous system and anxiety patterns
• Use your body's natural high-energy window to create corrective experiences that rewire anxiety responses
• Implement the three-part reset strategy: awareness anchor, intentional action, and nervous system grounding
• Stop treating your cycle as a personal failing and start using it as actionable data for anxiety management
• Break free from shame and self-blame by cooperating with your biology instead of fighting against it

What You'll Discover

• Why your anxiety feels different during specific weeks and what's actually happening in your brain chemistry
• How estrogen and dopamine peaks during mid-cycle can be leveraged for mood reset and motivation
• The neuroscience behind why working with your cycle creates lasting changes in your nervous system
• Practical tools you can implement today that don't require perfection or complicated routines
• How agency and choice transform your relationship with anxiety from helpless to empowered

Recommended Resources:

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) research on hormonal influences on mood and anxiety
• The Fifth Vital Sign by Alisa Vitti—comprehensive guide to cycle syncing and hormonal health
• Cycle Syncing Project by Alisa Vitti—practical framework for aligning activities with your menstrual cycle
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)—evidence-based resources for anxiety management
• Reproductive Mental Health Alliance—specialized resources on menstrual cycle and mental health connections

Coming Up Next

Next episode, we're exploring what happens when your anxiety doesn't follow the expected patterns and how to troubleshoot when standard strategies aren't landing. You won't want to miss this one.

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