Episodes
In this week's episode, we chat about how we compare ourselves to our old selves. How easy it is to fall back into those habits that we think feel safe, comfortable, and familiar, when really A. there not invited anymore, and B. it can hold us back in so many ways.  We also chat about navigating through comparing ourselves to others, and if we focus on ourselves (easier said than done, we know) it's great to do your own thing and do you. Appreciate others’ work but love yourself for your...
Published 06/21/22
Published 06/21/22
In this episode, we’re on the go. Literally - OTG! This week, we invite you to experience a typical phone call or text conversation between your favorite GWA gals. Tessa with words and Heike with space. ***Side-note - Regretting You by Colleen Hoover is the book Tessa shared. But of course, in the truest OTG form,  she was cut off while driving those gorgeous Hawaiian roads. *** GWA on the fly ✨ Playlist Piecework Puzzle Playlist Please subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us Instagram:...
Published 06/01/22
We are back, we are back, WE ARE BACK! After a much-needed (longer than we anticipated) step away from the pod, we are back baby, and feelin' refreshed and ready to chat with you all! There is a ton to fill you in and this episode is just the tip of the iceberg, so listen along while we dust off our mics and get back into the groove. Welcome to Season Two, Episode One, OMFG, WE'RE BACK! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike @heikeleming, and...
Published 05/24/22
In this episode of GWA, we discuss how important it is to take time for yourself during the holiday season and as the year comes to an end. To find ease, grace, and kindness for yourself and others during this time. To keep those boundaries strong when we feel obligated to attend all the holiday functions...here's a little secret, you don't have to go if you're not feeling up to it. Cheers to all for surviving another year we all deserve a round of applause! Remember to rest when you need it...
Published 12/21/21
In this episode of GWA, we had the lovely Quigley Goode on! She is a content creator, visual storyteller, educator, and founder of Soulcial Media, a wife, a mother,  a wearer of all hats. We covered all topics, you name it we talked about it. From anxiety and mental health to receiving positive and negative DM's on Instagram to being pregnant, giving birth, and finding your sex drive again. She might have even sung a little tune for us, you will just have to listen to find out. Quigley shared...
Published 12/07/21
In this episode of GWA,  Heike and Tessa talk about how easy it is to feel flustered when your plate is overflowing with to-dos.  When we put unwanted pressure on ourselves to get everything done all at once, but maybe just maybe if we step back and chill we can see that it's not the end of the world. Also, there is a discussion about how society and other people's opinions can start to trickle into our mindset and question our timeline. And you know what we say to that?! None of you're...
Published 11/30/21
In this episode of GWA, we are getting sentimental y'all. We discuss how grateful we are for this community and how much you all mean to us. If it weren’t for you we would just be two anxious girls with mics talking to each other, and that’s okay too. Also, we share how we are grateful for ourselves and all the hard work we’ve put in to be our best selves! Remember, it’s okay to give yourself a little praise, you deserve it!  Sign up for our GWA monthly newsletter here! Please subscribe,...
Published 11/23/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike and Tessa are chatting about how the full moon can affect them. Do you feel uneasy, not grounded, and anxious during the full moon? If you said yes to one or all of the above, you're not alone, us too! We share how sometimes we feel a little on edge when that big ol white rock is shining in all its glory in the sky. And we may not be full moon experts, but we have been around enough full moons in our day to share some tips to feel more grounded and like yourself...
Published 11/16/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike and Tessa share their personal journeys with therapy. We discuss our paths into therapy, a side note there is no right or wrong way. Why therapy is SO amazing and how going and speaking about it is totally normal! We get real about how therapy has helped us in so many ways, like healing and putting ourselves first. A huge shout out to our therapist and all the therapists out there! And remember, it's always always always okay too as for help!...
Published 11/09/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike and Tessa had the "Self-Care Queen" herself on, Laura Abate. She is passionate about reminding women to feel their best selves by slowing down and finding what truly lights them up. Laura shares that by reconnecting with your authentic self, saying yes to you, and taking time for self-care you can grow into your highest potential. Together we list all the reasons why we need to start putting our needs first and share some of the ways we like to take care of...
Published 11/02/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike, and Tessa are discussing time management and schedule anxiety. Who doesn’t get a little anxiety when it seems like there’s never enough hours in the day to get everything done!? Listen along as we talk about our love of lists, lists, and more lists. What keeps us on track with our time management and scheduling so we don't feel off-balanced. We even might share a pet peeve or two when it comes to time management.  Sign up for our GWA monthly newsletter...
Published 10/26/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike, and Tessa are discussing travel anxiety. Let's face it, as much as we love to travel and explore, that damn anxiety baggage likes to linger around. We discuss what makes us anxious before traveling, how we relax our nerves, and how we ground ourselves before, during, and after. We hope you enjoy!  Sign up for our GWA monthly newsletter here! Please subscribe, rate, review! Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike @heikeleming and Tessa...
Published 10/19/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike, and Tessa had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Brittney Ellers. She is a pelvic physical therapist, yoga instructor, mentor, and guide who has been through her own pelvic floor issues and continues to embody what it means to self-discover, sustain, find comfort and confidence in her pelvic space. Join us on an incredible journey with Brittney as she shares her wisdom on pelvic healthcare education and how important it is to celebrate being a woman through...
Published 10/05/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike, and Tessa are discussing when you have a little too much fun the night before, or in our case, a sip of alcohol, and your hangover is accompanied by anxiety. We are talking about Hangxiety, and yes it's a real word and, an oh-so-real feeling. We wish that we had some magic potion to share with you to keep the scary hangxiety away, but we are just here to share with you our very real hangxieties. Listen along and remember the next time you're faced with some...
Published 09/28/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike, and Tessa are sharing their past experiences with friendships that ended up being toxic. It's not always easy to see those red flags while navigating your own voice, boundaries, and self-love. Listen along as we share what we have learned along the way, maybe you can gain some tools to help you navigate those toxic friendships, and to always remember, it's okay to put yourself first, because who else will!  Sign up for our GWA monthly newsletter here! Please...
Published 09/21/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike, and Tessa are experiencing a major downpour of brain dump. We return after a week off, sad face. Did you miss us? Because we missed you! Also, one of us, unfortunately,  got covid...any guesses? Her name starts with a T and ends in an A. Thank goodness we’re back to our regular schedule, healthy, happy, and brain dump mode, enjoy! Sign up for our GWA monthly newsletter here! Please subscribe, rate, review!  Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike...
Published 09/14/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike and Tessa had the lovely Itzy Canales on! She is an Influencer, Digital Creator, Host of Grow with the Flow Podcast, and a Confidence Coach. We chat about her self-discovery journey that has led her to incredible opportunities with brands she has dreamt of working with, as well as being inspired to coach and empower WOC to reclaim their power and confidence. Itzy also shares that you must always keep pushing forward and that if you don't ask, the answer will...
Published 08/31/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike and Tessa discuss the pressures they put on themselves. How overwhelming it feels when these self-induced pressures hit them like a tidal wave, and how they wish to commit to holding themselves accountable. Listen along the way to learn some ideas, tools, and to A. Know you’re not alone if you put pressure on yourself too, and B. For some inspiring ways to overcome these ludicrous pressure waves. Sign up for our GWA monthly newsletter here! Please subscribe,...
Published 08/24/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike and Tessa had the ABSOLUTE pleasure of speaking with The Emotional Entrepreneur herself, Scout Sobel! She is the founder of Scout's Agency, co-host of the popular Okay Sis Podcast, the host of SCOUT Podcast, and now she can add author to her extensive list of accomplishments. We discussed her process of writing her debut book, The Emotional Entrepreneur, and the lessons she has learned along the way that fill the pages of her book. Also, that living with Bipolar...
Published 08/17/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike and Tessa make their cohosting relationship officially official! Listen along as we share a little back story on how Tessa joined the GWA family. Our first memories of us becoming fast friends and always being able to rely on one another during difficult times. We hope you are as excited as we are for this new chapter of GWA! Sign up for our GWA monthly newsletter here! Please subscribe, rate, review!  Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike...
Published 08/10/21
You know those types of friends that you can call and drop your deepest secrets on or your weirdest anxiety-ridden thoughts? We’re those types of friends. Hi, we’re Heike and Tessa aka Girls w/ Anxiety aka GWA. We aren’t doctors, medical professionals, or any of that jazz (therapy is amazing btw, you should go). We’re just two girls who don’t want other girls (or guys) to feel alone.  We are here to be your friend. To let you know you’re not alone when you feel anxiety pulling at your...
Published 08/06/21
This week on GWA we are rereleasing episode 34, Feeling your Feelings with Megan Stewart. We talk about feeling our feelings, only if was that easy…right? But when we actually learn to sit with our feelings the result can be such a beautiful release of emotions. We also discuss her diagnoses of depression and anxiety from adolescence to adulthood and into pregnancy and motherhood. Megan was an open book and really was able to be vulnerable with us, which in the end made us feel all the...
Published 07/20/21
This week on GWA we are rereleasing episode five, Knowing Your Boundaries.  We are talking about how it's okay to not do it all, our boundaries, and how asking for help is not a bad thing. It is such a great episode to see how far we have come with building our boundaries and the work we have put in to keep them. This topic is a common thread you will hear on GWA as we are always building and navigating new boundaries. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode again and if you haven't...
Published 07/06/21
In this episode of GWA, Heike and Tessa share their Summer Goals— and we aren't talking about the summer body type of summer goals. We chat about setting practical and realistic goals that are tailored to us. Whether that is reading a chapter a day, taking ourselves on solo dates, or staying firm on our boundaries. Listen along while we share our goals with each other, and maybe along you will feel inspired to make some goals for yourself this summer! xx GWA Sign up for our GWA monthly...
Published 06/22/21