"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." -Rumi On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Giselle Shardlow. Giselle is a former classroom educator and trained yoga professional. She's the founder of Kids Yoga Stories, a company dedicated to creating valuable resources to bring yoga to kids everywhere and much more. Her story is largely about how she's framed her anxiety into two parts. The first from before she became a Mom and the second from after. Growing up she...

"If it's out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." -Ivan Nuru Easier said than done! On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like to have second hand anxiety for other people. It's not enough to be anxious about their own lives or circumstances, they need to complicate it even more! :-) The Warriors share experiences with feeling anxiety for others, how it relates to being an empath, how it manifests physically and more. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast...

"Details matter. They create depth, and depth creates authenticity." -Neil Blumenthal On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Michelle El Khoury. Dr. Michelle El Khoury is is founder of Yogamazia, a yoga studio specifically focused on maternaland children’s wellness education based in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shebrings over twenty years of healthcare experience, is a published author and speaker, in addition  to being a credentialed perinatal and yoga...

"Anxiety isn't you. It 's something moving through you. It can go out the same door it came in." -James Clear  On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about when anxiety caused them to behave "badly." They share stories past and present about situations where their anxious experiences led them to act or react in less than perfect ways. The Warriors reflect on what changed as they realized that they messed up. They offer the steps taken to understand themselves better. and in some cases...

"Talk to yourself like you would someone you love."-Brene Brown On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Rachel Glowacki. Rachel is a mindful movement educator, writer, and thought leader in the kids yoga field specializing in movement for all ages and abilities as well as the author of the Kids Yogaverse storybook apps and Co-Owner of Move With Me Books. Rachel shares how growing up she always thought anxiety was normal, and didn't realize it's impact on her life until...

"In many cases your imagination is much more effective than what can be shown. It primes you to know something is about to happen--the anticipation and anxiety is worse than what ends up happening."- Oren Peli  The quote says it all! On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about the anxiety that comes with anticipation and how it can often be much more stressful and outshine the thing itself! They share about times in their life when their minds told them stories (based on prior experiences...

On today's episode Abby and Margot celebrate their 150th episode of Anxiety Warriors Podcast! They share some of their favorite things about the podcasting journey so far, high and low lights, memorable moments, and more. The Warriors reflect on how their own experience with anxiety and mental health has been impacted for the better by having these conversations with each other along with their guests. Listen until the end to hear a special and important announcement about the pod going...

"To keep the body in good health is a duty. Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our minds strong and clear." -Buddha  On today's episode Abby and Margot share the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties Series. Today's topic: Eating healthy. This can be a weighty topic for some, so if conversation around food, or the body is triggering, perhaps skip this one. The Warriors talk about the complicated and nuanced nature of what's considered "healthy." They touch on the ways in which diet...

"It's not enough to be busy. The question is: What are we busy about?" -Henry David Thoreau On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss what they hope is a very relatable topic for all the Warriors: Time management (and the struggle bus that it rides on at times). They share the vast array of things that suck their time away, how they navigate their endless to-do's and what's working (or not working) in their day to day. Finally they offer some tangible tips and reframes that help to ease the...

"Independence, to me, doesn't mean you'll stop working. It means you only do the work that you like with people you like at the times you want for as long as you want." -Morgan Housel  On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like being part of the gig economy aka independent contractors. They discuss the differences between being an IC and being a small business, and share stories about learning some things the hard way when choosing to work for different companies and how...

"Professional is not a label you give yourself. It's a description you hope others will apply to you." -David Maister  On today's episode Abby and Margot share part 12 of the Mundane Anxieties series. Today's topic: Sounding "professional." The Warriors share their thoughts around what it means to show up in a professional manner via email/written communication vs. in person. They discuss the why and how to show up in authenticity no matter how you're communicating, while honoring the...

"How lucky I am to make saying goodbye so hard." -Winnie the Pooh On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about saying goodbyes. They share stories about how they navigate feelings of anxious attachment, separation anxiety, and even grieving the loss of groups of people having a shared (often vulnerable) experience. The Warriors talk about feelings of isolation, fear of change/the unknown, and anxiety over losing a part of yourself. They offer a chance for reflection and provide ideas for...

On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 3 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2023. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What advice would you give your younger self?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup.  Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch...

On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 3 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2023. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What does being an Anxiety Warrior mean to you?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup.  Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch...

"Boundaries are statements of what we will or will not tolerate. The goal of a boundary isn't to change another's behavior, but to create safety and integrity for ourselves." On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about boundaries and people pleasing specifically as it relates to workplace style relationships as well as strangers on social media/the internet. Back in season 1, The Warriors covered boundary setting and people pleasing as well as sales/social media anxiety. In this...

"I realized that I don't have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life." -Kerry Washington On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Becky Fontaine. Becky is a Mother and musician, a self professed trauma alchemist, and so much more! She shares that anxiety is the longest relationship of her life, and that it exists for her in nearly every memory. A survivor of parental loss at age 13, she recalls being...

"It's time to switch from my normal anxiety to my festive holiday party anxiety" The Warriors are back with another round 2 for you! This time, they're revisiting Holiday Anxiety. To hear Part 1, scroll back to Episode 34. The holiday season can be packed with fun, family, food and friends. It can also be packed with overwhelm, dread, drama, grief, and so much more. For part 2 of holiday anxiety, Abby and Margot expand on how they navigate this tricky time of year. They share ways that...

“It's the most wonderful time of the year!" ....or is it? Tis the season of anxiety, Warriors! In today's episode, Abby and Margot talk about all things holidays! This time of year can be a lot of fun, but at the same time be quite stressful. They discuss how the holiday season impacts them and the unique kinds of anxieties this time of year can bring up. Through storytelling of both the positive and negative aspects of holidays, the Warriors explore how holiday time anxiety differs from...

"There's so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist--and we're going to get through it. Just be strong." -Mary J. Blige On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Romina Keper. Romina is a speech therapist for children, and owner of CharTEACHerie: A custom charcuterie board company--but for teacher supplies, decorative items and tasty treats! Romina's anxiety journey began in Kindergarten where she recalls feeling physically sick...

"The only competition you should have is with yourself." On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about competition among friends. In previous episodes, where the focus had been work, the Warriors shared about what it's like to compete for your job, promotions, titles, etc. But, what happens when the competition is a bit closer to home? Navigating friendship can be challenging enough but when we feel like we're competing for each other's time, attention, affection, etc. that can make it...

"Keep a diary, and one day it'll keep you." -Mae West The Warriors dive into Part 2 of Anxiety Diaries; A mini series where they share some of the big or little anxieties they notice coming up for them lately. Not all anxieties fit neatly into a box or category, so from time to time they'll share the latest in life's roller coaster moments and how they are navigating those challenges. For today, Abby shares about how she feels about the evolution of her body and its impact on her overall...

"She understood that the hardest times in life to go through were when you were transitioning from one version of yourself to another."- Sarah Addison Allen On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Larissa Noto. Larissa is certified yoga and mindfulness educator specializing in a variety of diverse populations, including trauma informed adult and children's yoga, folks of all ages and stages with unique abilities, and more.  She's also a trainer, author, speaker and...

"Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory."- William Barclay On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Lauren Lebowitz Stanton. Lauren is owner and founder of CeLEBrations by Stanton, a business dedicated to celebrating all of life's big and little moments through custom products in all mediums! Lauren shares that she had never labeled her experience as anxiety until well into adulthood. After experiencing a high risk pregnancy,...

Warriors! We’re hopping in your feed today with an “Only murderers in the building“ style episode, live from the Denver zoo! We hope this small sound bite recapping our day together prompts you to go do something fun with a fellow Anxiety Warrior. See you next week with an all new interview! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message