Calmly Coping

When you’re often stuck in your head overthinking things, it can be really hard to be present in your life. Even when you finally sit down to take a break or relax, it can feel as though the thoughts…

Social media and being perpetually connected have become pervasive parts of our society that are inevitably impacting our mental health as a whole… and this probably includes you too. In this episode…

About 50-60% of the population has experienced at least one trauma in their lives. Trauma can have short-term and long-term effects on your mental health. What are the signs and symptoms of trauma? I…

High-functioning anxiety isn’t just “the way you are.” It’s possible to get to a point where the fear, anxiety, and insecurity no longer run your life and you can feel calm, balanced, and confident f…

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, the physician founder of Well Empowered where she practices data-driven, outcome-oriented Functional Medicine. In this episode, we discuss how you c…

So many of the high-achievers I work with are amazing at doing well when it comes to their work, but struggle when it comes to ACTUALLY sticking to the healthy habits they want to create for themselv…

In this episode I’m speaking with Nikki Eisenhauer, a Professional Psychotherapist, International Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Host of the podcast, Emotional Badass: Where Moxie Meets Mindful. In 20…

Self-compassion means treating yourself with kindness, love, and concern, especially when you are struggling. When you have high-functioning anxiety, it is all too common to have a strong inner criti…

Somewhere along the way, you may have learned to associate stress and anxiety with success and accomplishment. A perfect example is taking a test at school. You may have learned that in order to do w…

Have you been trying ALL the things to manage your high-functioning anxiety and nothing seems to work? Maybe you have tried journaling, meditation, exercise, practicing more self-care… and it helps i…

In this episode with Lia Garvin, we discuss ways to reframe your mindset to get unstuck, how to manage difficult situations in the work environment, how to deal with imposter syndrome and perfectioni…

This concept might seem counterintuitive because how can struggling with high-functioning anxiety be considered a strength? But if there’s one thing I’ve noticed from my experience in supporting many…

Do you struggle with disconnecting from work and your responsibilities when it comes time to unwind and relax? Do you find yourself up at 2am worrying, as well as feeling the pressure to check your w…

What does it mean to feel mentally free? It’s about feeling free from the shackles of fear, anxiety, overthinking, and worrying. It means having clarity in your mind, feeling present in the moment, a…

It can be really hard to NOT care about what other people think of you. We are social creatures who have survived as a result of cooperation. That’s why it can feel so important to be liked and accep…

I used to be the poster child for high-functioning anxiety: riddled with anxiety, self-doubt, worries, difficulty relaxing, and more on the inside, while on the outside to others I appeared to be cal…

Your environment can have a big impact on your mental health. And when you’re a busy high-achiever, it can be challenging to find time to clean and declutter (which is a form of self-care). In this p…

The word “should” can carry so many emotions and expectations along with it. I used to live in a world of “should”ing all over myself and see it in so many of my clients when they first start meeting…

The unconscious mind, sometimes referred to as the subconscious, is the part of the mind which is inaccessible to the conscious mind but which affects behavior and emotions. Many times there are deep…

How much of your self-worth is tied to the work you do, the type of career you have, how much money you make, your accomplishments, and more?  When your worth is tied to your work, you can be stuck i…