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The Anxiety Chicks
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Welcome to The Anxiety Chicks Podcast—a space for raw, unfiltered conversations about mental health, healing, and everything in between. Hosted by Alison Seponara, MS, LPC (therapist, author of The Anxiety Healer’s Guide) and Taylor Marae, MS, RDN (registered dietitian and health anxiety advocate), this podcast blends personal stories with professional expertise to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Each week, Alison and Taylor share their real-life experiences with anxiety, grief, heartbreak, relationships, and self-discovery—while also exploring evidence-based strategies for healing the mind and body. From cognitive behavioral therapy insights and practical tips for rewiring anxious thought patterns, to nutrition for mental health, holistic practices, and integrative medicine approaches—you’ll gain tools you can actually use to calm your nervous system and find hope in your healing journey.
This podcast isn’t just about anxiety—it’s about being human. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, panicked, or stuck in fear, you’ll find community, compassion, and actionable support here.
Follow Alison & Taylor on Instagram along with nearly 1 million other healers: @theanxietyhealer & @health_anxiety.
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290. Could Your Thyroid Be Behind Your Anxiety? Ft. Carrie Vitt
Yesterday00:54:22Tap to summarizeThis week on The Anxiety Chicks, we’re diving deeper into the connection between anxiety and Hashimoto’s with special guest. After opening the conversation in a previous episode, we wanted to bring on an expert to help break down what Hashimoto’s actually is, how it can impact both physical and mental health, and why symptoms like anxiety, panic, depression, fatigue, brain fog, and feeling “off” shouldn’t always be dismissed as just anxiety. One thing we strongly believe in is getting properly medically evaluated and advocating for your health instead of automatically assuming every symptom is anxiety-related. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune thyroid condition that can sometimes show up in ways many people don’t expect — including mental health symptoms. In this episode, Carrie shares her own experience, discusses the root causes and common symptoms of Hashimoto’s, and explains the role nutrition, stress, hormones, and lifestyle can play in healing and supporting the body. Carrie Vitt is a Functional Nutritional Therapist at, founder of the wellness site Deliciously Organic, creator of online thyroid and adrenal health courses, and author of the cookbooks Deliciously Organic and The Grain-Free Family Table. Sponsor Notes: Go to oneskin.co with code ANXIETYCHICKS to get 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →289. When You’re Running on Empty: A Guided Meditation for Burnout
1w ago00:24:53Tap to summarizeAlison takes you through a gentle meditation for burnout—perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, drained, or in need of a mental reset. This episode offers calming mindfulness and breathing techniques to bring peace and grounding into your day. Sponsor Notes: Go to oneskin.co with code ANXIETYCHICKS to get 15% off. The Single Sisters Circle Community for Single Women 40+ CLICK HERE 🌐 Connect With Us @theanxietychicks | @theanxietyhealer | @health_anxiety Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: peakofpanic.com/collections/all 🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: www.theanxietyhealer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →288. Anxiety Symptoms Explained: Eye Floaters, Blurry Vision, Dizziness & Visual Symptoms with Ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik
2w ago01:01:44Tap to summarizeCan anxiety really affect your eyes and vision?Why do so many people with anxiety experience blurry vision, eye floaters, dizziness, light sensitivity, visual snow, eye pressure, tunnel vision, or strange visual sensations during stress and panic? In this episode of the The Anxiety Chicks, we sit down with renowned neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik to answer the anxiety-provoking eye symptom questions our community asks constantly. This conversation is incredibly validating for anyone who spirals over vision changes or worries something serious is being missed. Dr. Rani explains the science behind how stress, adrenaline, nervous system activation, inflammation, sleep, screen exposure, and hypervigilance can impact the eyes and visual system and when symptoms should actually be evaluated further. We discuss: Blurry vision and anxiety Eye floaters and flashes Light sensitivity and fluorescent lighting Dizziness and visual overwhelm Eye strain and screen fatigue Visual snow and derealization feelings Why anxiety makes you hyper-aware of visual sensations The connection between the brain, nervous system, and eyesight Integrative approaches to eye health Nutrition and lifestyle support for visual wellness When eye symptoms are usually benign vs. when to get checked Dr. Rani also shares practical tools that may help support nervous system regulation and eye comfort, along with insight into integrative and functional approaches to visual health. You can learn more about Dr. Rani Banik here:Dr. Rani Banik Official Website Follow her on Instagram:@dr.ranibanik If this episode helped you feel less alone, make sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who constantly worries about their symptoms. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding any symptoms or concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →287. The Root of Your Anxiety Might Be Younger Than You Think
3w ago00:16:54Tap to summarizeWhat if the key to calming your anxiety isn't a new coping tool, but a conversation with a younger version of yourself? In this episode, Alison digs into two of the most powerful (and underrated) pieces of the anxiety healing puzzle: inner child work and emotionally safe relationships. Whether you've felt stuck in anxious patterns you can't explain, or you keep showing up for people who don't really show up for you, this one's going to hit home. Alison shares practical insights on why healing the wounds of your younger self can create real, lasting relief from anxiety and why the people you surround yourself with are either helping your nervous system settle or keeping it on edge. In this episode, you'll hear about: What inner child healing actually looks like (and why it matters for anxiety) How to recognize emotionally safe vs. emotionally draining relationships The connection between self-compassion and genuine anxiety relief Small, practical ways to start this work, even if it feels uncomfortable Resources: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Neuroplasticity explanation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →286. Bloating That’s Driven by Anxiety, Not Food
4w ago00:30:40Tap to summarizeIf you’re constantly feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or like your stomach is just “off”… your first thought is probably: what did I eat? And from there it turns into:cutting foods outoveranalyzing every mealtrying to figure out what your body is reacting to But what if it’s not just the food? In this episode, we’re breaking down a piece that almost no one explains — how your nervous system directly impacts your digestion. Because digestion isn’t just about what you eat.It’s about the state your body is in while you’re eating and throughout the day. We get into: how stress and a “go-go-go” state slow digestion and lead to bloating why gas and pressure can build up even with normal foods what visceral hypersensitivity is and why you feel everything more intensely the gut–brain connection (without making it overwhelming) why bloating often gets worse as the day goes on how over-restricting foods can actually make symptoms worse And most importantly, what actually helps. Not extreme protocols.Not cutting everything out.Just simple shifts that support your body so digestion can work the way it’s supposed to. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of:symptom → food fear → restriction → more symptoms this episode will help you step out of that. Because your body isn’t fragile.And it’s not reacting to everything. A lot of the time… it’s responding to the state it’s in. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us @theanxietychicks | @theanxietyhealer | @health_anxiety ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: peakofpanic.com/collections/all Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books 🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: www.theanxietyhealer.com 🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →285. Why You Feel Like “Too Much” (It’s Not Your Personality, It’s Anxiety)
Apr 1600:37:33Tap to summarizeHave you ever walked away from a conversation and thought…“Why did I say that? I was too much.” In today’s conversation, The Chicks are unpacking the deeply rooted fear of being “too much”—too emotional, too sensitive, too honest—and how this belief is actually an anxiety pattern, not a personality flaw. Single Ladies 40+ Join The Single Sisters Circle ! Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us @theanxietychicks | @theanxietyhealer | @health_anxiety ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: peakofpanic.com/collections/all Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books 🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: www.theanxietyhealer.com 🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →284. Why You Feel Anxious When It’s Actually Your Blood Sugar
Apr 900:34:16Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever felt shaky, panicky, off, or just not right… and assumed it was anxiety, this episode is going to connect some dots. Because sometimes, what you’re feeling isn’t just anxiety. It’s your blood sugar. In this episode, we break down: how blood sugar actually works (in simple terms) why dips and spikes can feel identical to anxiety what’s happening in your body when you feel shaky, wired, or “off” the difference between true anxiety and a physiological stress response common eating patterns that make symptoms worse without realizing it how to stabilize your blood sugar without overcomplicating your life This is not about diagnosing yourself or obsessing over food. It’s about understanding your body well enough to stop mislabeling every sensation as something being “wrong.” Because when you understand what your body is doing…it gets a lot less scary. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us @theanxietychicks | @theanxietyhealer | @health_anxiety ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: peakofpanic.com/collections/all Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books 🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: www.theanxietyhealer.com 🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →283. You Don’t Need to Be Anxiety-Free to Be Healed
Apr 200:30:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Alison and Taylor explore what authentic healing looks like, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and accepting the non-linear nature of recovery. They share practical insights into managing anxiety, setting boundaries, and cultivating meaningful connections, all while honoring individual journeys. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us @theanxietychicks | @theanxietyhealer | @health_anxiety ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: peakofpanic.com/collections/all Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books 🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: www.theanxietyhealer.com 🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →282. The Prison of Somatic Hyperawareness (When You Can’t Stop Noticing Physical Symptoms)
Mar 2600:31:04Tap to summarizeDo you feel like you can’t stop noticing your body? Like you’re constantly checking how you feel…Scanning for symptoms…Overanalyzing every sensation…And no matter what you do, your attention just keeps going back to your body? This episode is about that. The version of anxiety that isn’t always loud or obvious, but feels like you’re stuck inside yourself, constantly aware, constantly monitoring, and unable to fully relax. In this episode, we talk about: • What somatic hyperawareness actually is and why it happens• Why your brain gets stuck scanning your body• How normal sensations start to feel intense or “off”• The subtle ways checking keeps this cycle going• Why relaxing can actually make it feel worse• What it means when your body feels loud all the time• How to start breaking the pattern without forcing yourself to feel different If you’ve ever thought:“Why can’t I stop focusing on how I feel?”“Why does my body feel off even when nothing is wrong?”“Why can’t I just relax like I used to?” This episode will help you understand what’s happening and why you’re not crazy. This isn’t about ignoring your body.It’s about learning how to stop treating every sensation like a problem. Because your body isn’t broken.Your attention just got stuck. And the good news is… it can learn a new way. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us @theanxietychicks | @theanxietyhealer | @health_anxiety ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: peakofpanic.com/collections/all Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books 🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: www.theanxietyhealer.com 🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →281. Friendship Breakups: The Grief No One Talks About
Mar 2000:36:08Tap to summarizeFriendship breakups hit differently… and yet, we rarely talk about them. In this episode, The Chicks are opening up an honest, compassionate conversation about what it really feels like when a friendship ends. The grief, the confusion, the “what did I do wrong?” thoughts… and the quiet loneliness that can follow. If you’ve ever found yourself outgrowing a friendship, questioning your worth after a disconnection, or struggling to make sense of a shift in a once-close relationship...this episode is for you. Want deeper support?Alison’s Anxiety Healing Coaching Program is now open for new clients 🤍If you’re a woman 40+ navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or changes in your relationships—and you’re ready for a more holistic, integrative way to heal—this may be a really supportive next step for you. Click HERE to apply. 💫 Single Ladies in your 40s, 50s, 60s+ wondering, “Where do I find women who truly understand this phase of life?” The Single Sisters Circle is for you! Inside The Circle: real sisterhood, shared experiences, LIVE sessions on midlife dating, friendships, anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and nervous system tools — all in a space where you don’t have to explain or defend your life. Click here to learn more: https://www.singlesisterscircle.com/learnmore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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