Don't Freak Out! An Anxiety Podcast With Allison Micco

Episode 28: Does the idea of birth and pregnancy cause you crazy anxiety? It doesn't have to! This week I am interviewing Anne Margolis, Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife, OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Clarity Breathwork Practitioner. She is a 3rd generation guide to mommas birthing babies in her family. Anne has helped thousands of families in her 20+ year midwifery practice and has personally ushered the births of over 1000 healthy babies into the world. She has also guided countless human beings to heal from emotional pain, inner stress and trauma, and reclaim their joyfulness, calm and overall sense of well-being. FOR RESOURCES- Head to allisonmicco.com/anne Here are my favorite gems from this week’s episode: How the medicalization of birth can actually increase fear and anxiety surrounding birth The body is intelligent and intuitive when it comes to pregnancy and birth – trust your inner wisdom! Our mood and vibe has a huge effect on the way we experience birth Why it’s great to

Welcome to Episode 27! In this episode I'm talking with NYT Bestselling author Rick Hanson. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. He edits the Wise Brain Bulletin and has numerous audio programs. A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s been an invited speaker at NASA, Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, and other major universities, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. Here are my favorite gems from this week's episode: Where psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative wisdom meet and how to apply these principles to our life Why it's so important to know where you would like to grow in your life (my goal: grow compassion!) Why we need to experience what we want to know in ourself, and how really to

Welcome to Episode 26! I'm talking with Tosha McLaren, author of Lies My Mind Tells Me. She helps people who believe that anxiety is NOT a life sentence and are ready to do whatever it takes to excel in their lives! With over 13 years of experience in the mental health field, she has overcome her own severe OCD and anxiety. Tosha aims to heal the entire body, not just the mind. Here are my favorite gems from this week’s episode: All about her new book, Lies My Mind Tells Me The Five Senses of Peace that we can use to link back into the moment and stay chill during panic How anxiety can be a pathway to joy (hint- foster your strengths!) How mindset can be the most powerful tool for recovery The three legs that make up anxiety (and how to break them down!) Check me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/dontfreakoutpodcast Follow me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/dontfreakoutpodcast Get my FREE guide for how to stop freaking out: http://www.dontfreakoutpodcast.com

Welcome to Episode 25! I'm talking with Daniele Della Valle, author of Happy Weight, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Motivational Speaker. Having worked in the food, beverage, retail and service industries for the past 18 years, Daniele has had an invaluable experience that greatly contributes to her now profession as an NTP and body positive coach. After Daniele transitioned into nutrition she dove head first, worked in a Keto clinic as the principle nutritionist, opened a private practice, wrote a book, started a podcast, and now is about to embark on the conference circuit as a motivational speaker. Her love to heal and be of service to others is clear when you meet her, her heart knows no bounds. Daniele's hope is that she can work hard to help every woman feel validated and supported through every aspect of their life.   Here are my favorite gems from this week’s episode: Moments of vulnerability open us up to deeper love and acceptance The holistic approach to healing brings our body, mi

Welcome to Episode 24! This episode features Gabe Howard. Gabe is an award-winning writer, mental health activist, and sought-after speaker and educator. In 2003, he was formally diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders after being committed to a psychiatric hospital. Gabe’s writing has appeared in numerous online publications, including HealthyPlace, bphope.com, Health Central, Elephant Journal, WEGO Health, and The Mighty. In addition to his online work, he has appeared in Bipolar Magazine, the Columbus Free Press, the Wall Street Journal, Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Monthly, NAMI Advocate, and multiple other newspapers. In addition to his column on Psych Central, Don’t Call Me Crazy, he is also an Associate Editor and can be heard weekly as the host of The Psych Central Show. Here are my favorite gems from this weeks episode: EVERYONE has mental health and we would do better to learn about it Mental illness can happen to anyone and is not a reflection of the value of a person People with mental illnes

Welcome to Episode 23! This episode features Shannon Kaiser, author of The Self-Love Experiment. Shannon is an international speaker, coach, traveler, and author of Adventures for Your Soul: 21 Ways to Transform Your Habits and Reach Your Full Potential, Find Your Happy: An Inspirational Guide to Loving Life to the Fullest, and Find Your Happy Daily Mantras: 365 Days of Motivation for a Happy, Peaceful and Fulfilling Life. She has been named among the "top 100 women to watch in wellness" by Mind Body Green. She is a seven-time contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul and an international life coach and speaker. Learn more at www.playwiththeworld.com. Here are my favorite gems from this weeks episode: Self-care is not selfish Self-love is an experiment in what brings us joy Why self-love helps us change the world Why affirmations are so essential to loving ourselves How to identify the inner critic and change negative-self talk How self-love allows us to find the confidence to follow our dreams  Chec

Welcome to Episode 22! This episode features writer, podcast host and nutritional therapist Jolene Park. Jolene helps individuals overcome anxiety and rebuild their health with real food, high-quality nutrients and cutting-edge mind/body techniques. Jolene is a functional nutritionist, health coach and trauma informed yoga teacher. She is also the co-host of “Edit Podcast: Editing Our Drinking & Our Lives.” In 2001 she founded  Healthy Discoveries — a corporate wellness training company. She works with purpose driven companies who strive to create a positive impact on their employees and business. She also coaches business professionals and healthcare providers who are at risk for compassion fatigue, burnout and gray area drinking.   Jolene’s interest in a comprehensive approach to recovery began when she stopped using alcohol as a way to self-medicate her own anxiety. Jolene shares empowering tools for living an alcohol-free life. Her specialty is in depleted neurotransmitter and nutrient support, figh

Welcome to Episode 21! We're talking to Karla Maree again, this time about stress basics. Karla Maree is a functional diagnostic nutrition consultant who specializes in brain chemistry issues such as pyroluria. In order to help her clients recover naturally from depression and anxiety, she uses targeted amino acids, other nutrients, and food. She also specializes in cravings, sleep, and energy dysregulation. Here’s my favorite gems from this week’s episode: Why not all stress is bad How to look at lifestyle factors to determine what’s stressing ourselves out Stress hormone basics- what are cortisol and adrenaline and why do we need them? The biggest cause of many people’s stress Cortisol dominance & how it makes us freak out How saliva cortisol tests can be helpful Why food is the best thing you can focus on to lower stress levels Why mindfulness is key in transforming our stress experience Why we need to take the “frog test” to see how we are responding to things Check me on Facebook! http://www.facebo

Welcome to Episode 20! This episode features anti-anxiety warrior Kirsten Johnson.  Kirsten Johnson is an author, transformational life coach and the founder of Richerexperiences.com. She's the creator of the online course Digital Anxiety Pill, designed to help people overcome anxiety attacks and anxiety as well as and the online course Mic Check designed to help people overcome fear of public speaking. Kirsten is an international speaker who speaks about addiction, shame, anxiety/fear, sexual trauma, PTSD, self love and living your life purpose.   Here’s my favorite gems from this week’s episode: The is opportunity in every obstacle We can transform "what is happening to me" into "what is happening for me?" Listening to your heart over logic can lead to incredible healing Sitting with suffering can set us free from attachment to suffering Our triggers are invitations to heal If we lead with our heart we can connect with everything and everyone Shame, addiction, and anxiety are opportunities for healing Trus

Welcome to Episode 19! In this episode I'm talking with Lara Frazier.Lara Frazier is a healer and truth-teller, a sobriety warrior and a pig mama. She is a FIERCE believer in the power of owning our stories and is a strong advocate for addiction recovery. Lara shares a story of healing: in sobriety, through addiction, in life and love, and in all the other big huge moments of fear and magic that we rarely talk about, but we should. She is the Director of Marketing for Spring Gardens Detox. Lara continues to document her story of healing in the most authentic and vulnerable way she knows how; through her own eyes and with her whole heart. Here’s my favorite lessons from this week’s episode: Support is key to recovery, and there are so many people out there (in person + online) that want to guide you on the path to recovery Sobriety gives us the key to presence and connection with others Every one of our feelings ("good" or "bad") have incredible wisdom and healing to offer us Surround yourself with things tha

Welcome to Episode 18! In this episode I'm talking with Lisa Smith. Lisa is a writer and lawyer in New York City. She is the author of Girl Walks Out of a Bar, her memoir of high-functioning alcoholism, drug addiction, and recovery in the world of New York City corporate law. She is passionate about breaking the stigma that surrounds addiction and mental health, and is a frequent speaker on these issues. Here’s my favorite lessons from this week’s episode: Lisa's journey from addiction to recovery How to stay sober despite work hard/play hard culture How writing helped her heal from addiction  There's more sober people than you realize (you're not alone!) How sobriety helps you to show up as the best and most empowered version of yourself How to shift your focus to enjoying events rather than looking forward to drinking Your real friends will support and nurture your recovery How to donate and support Lisa mission to smash the stigma of addiction!  I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
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Welcome to Episode 17! In this episode I'm talking with Bex Weller, international coach and speaker and author of A Happier Hour. Bex is also the creator of Sexy Sobriety school, an online membership site that helps women get and stay sober.  Here’s what you’ll learn in this week’s episode: Bex's journey from corporate burn out to sexy sobriety How she found veganism and became a health coach (you can take a free sample class at our nutrition school here!) Her top three ways to stay sober How to find adventure every single day How to rediscover what we actually like to do once we stop drinking I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
 Allison
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Welcome to Episode 16! In this episode I'm talking with Barry McDonagh, author of the bestselling book The Dare Response: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks Fast‎. Here’s what you’ll learn in this week’s episode: What panic is and why it hits us That full recovery from suffering from anxiety IS possible How to work with, rather than against, panic How to find the motivation to face your fears The future of therapy (Virtual Reality! AI!) I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
 Allison
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Welcome to Episode 15! In this episode I'm talking with John Kim, AKA The Angry Therapist, author of the newly released book The Angry Therapist: A No BS Guide to Finding and Living Your Own Truth. Here’s what you’ll learn in this week’s episode: The healthy approach of love (hint- love hard!) The difference between feelings and facts How to find empowerment in love (hint- it's not about you!) How to not bring past relationship drama into new relationships (it's all about high vibrational living!) Understanding your non-negotiables in relationships How to not freak out in online dating I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
 Allison
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Welcome to Episode 14! In this episode I'm talking to Quentin Vennie, motivational speaker and author of Strong In The Broken Places.  Here's what you'll learn in this week's episode: Quentin's powerful story from addiction and anxiety to motivational speaker You do not have to suffer from anxiety Why vulnerability is the ultimate strength Quentin's pillars of wellness: You'll learn his simple but powerful tools that you can do every single day to bring you to feeling healthy and vibrant I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
 Allison
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Welcome to Episode 13! In this episode I'm talking to Ashley Williams, host of the Green Is The New Black podcast. In it we talk about how you can use your purpose to fuel your healing.  Here's what you'll learn in this week's episode: Healing comes in waves: The willingness to heal sets the foundation for your healing journey. It's hard to see just how far we have come when we are doing deep self work. Remember that healing doesn't happen overnight, and Don't be afraid to try new therapies: Diksha Circles, Network Spinal Analysis, Veganism and more! Your personal anti-anxiety toolkit will come in many forms- don't be afraid to experiment to figure out what works best for you! Your purpose can fuel your healing: Do you ever get stressed out and feel like you're meant to do something bigger? YOU ARE. Sometimes being mission-minded can take the pressure off and give us the encouragement we need to take the best care of ourselves and show up fully. I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
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Welcome to Episode 12! In this episode we're talking about A Course in Miracles with Corinne Zupko of From Anxiety to Love.  You’ll learn: What A Course in Miracles is and how to start learning it How ACIM teaches us to undo fear How ACIM can help us eliminate anxiety Lessons from A Course in Miracles that will help you to shift your daily actions to align ourselves with love I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
 Allison
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Welcome to Episode 11! In this episode we are taking about Dr. Melanie's book The Stress Proof Brain. You'll learn: What it means to have a stress proof brain What mindfullness is and how we can use spiritual tools to link into the present moment and find stillness How the brain is wired for stress (and how it's wired to calm down!) Dr. Melanie's top tips for staying calm amidst a freak out I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
 Allison
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Welcome to Episode 10! In this episode we are taking a deep dive into the paleo diet and anxiety. You’ll learn: What the Paleo Diet is, and how the paleo diet can help with anxiety What foods are best on a Paleo Diet Holly’s story from medication and depression to nutritional therapist and thriver Why gut health is so important in mental health How eliminating sugar can eliminate negative mental health symptoms I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
 Allison
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Welcome to Episode 9! This is the companion episode to my interview with Leanne Vogel of Healthful Pursuit. I wanted to take a few minutes to answer the top questions I got from the interview. In this episode you'll learn about transitioning to keto, what the keto flu is, vegetarian keto and vegan keto, as well as what I eat in a day  I love you guys, don't freak out! xo 
 Allison
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