The Anxiety Chicks

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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99. Is Your Anxiety Triggered By Certain People?
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98. Constantly Find Yourself Googling The Worst...
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Introducing: High Vibration Living
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97. Ophthalmologist Answers YOUR Anxiety Provok...
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96. January Q & A: The Chicks Answer your Quest...
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95. Surviving Setbacks During the Holiday Season
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94. Taylor's 16 Day Struggle and How It Changed...
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93. December Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Ques...
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92. How to Start and Stick with a Meditation Pr...
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91. What to Do if Anxiety is Holding You Back f...
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90. Heartbreak Anxiety: 6 Coping Strategies Ft...
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89. November Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Ques...
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88. Can Probiotics Actually Benefit Your Mental...
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87. The Root of People Pleasing & What it Takes...
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86. Is there Such Thing as a Healthy Relationsh...
<p>Join the chicks this week along with special guest Jessica Baum LMHC. Jessica Baum is a psychotherapist that specializes in all things anxiously attached! She even wrote a book called "Anxiously Attached" because her passion is so big behind it. Click here to purchase her book on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593331060</p><p>Jessica Baum breaks down when our attachment styles develop and why (aka the science behind it!) and IF you can have a healthy relationship even if you struggle with anxious attachment. Taylor Alison and Jessica's experience with Anxious attachment, Avoidant attachment, and Secure attachment.</p><p>Follow us:</p><p>@theanxietychicks</p><p>@health_anxiety</p><p>@theanxietyhealer</p><p>@jessicabaumlmhc</p><p>Websites:</p><p>peakofpanic.com</p><p>happytays.com</p><p>theanxietyhealingschool.com</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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85. Are You Gaslighting Yourself? ft. Therapy Jeff
<p><strong>*A FAN FAVE EPISODE! </strong>Tiktok and Instagram sensation (and licensed therapist) <strong>@therapyjeff </strong>joins Alison today to discuss this buzzword known as '<em>gaslighting.' </em>What <em>is</em> gaslighting? What does it look like when someone else is gaslighting you? What does it look like when you are gaslighting yourself? Jeff provides us insight into why this happens so often and gives tips on how to create better communication and boundaries with ourselves and others. Jeff and Alison also answer a couple of questions provided by the healing community.&nbsp;</p><p><em><strong>Follow Jeff Guenther, LPC</strong></em> on Tiktok and Instagram <em><strong>@therapyjeff&nbsp;</strong></em></p><p><a href="https://www.therapyjeff.com/" target="_blank">Jeff's Website</a></p><p><em>The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body </em><em><strong>- </strong></em><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Healers-Guide-Strategies-Mindfulness-ebook/dp/B09841J4YT" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p><p>Betterhelp: #1 Online Therapy Platform: 10% off your first month:<strong> Click </strong><a href="https://betterhelp.com/anxietychicks" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p><p><strong>Follow The Chicks: </strong>@theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety</p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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84. October Q & A: The Chicks Answer Your Quest...
<p>The Chicks have decided that every 1st wednesday of the month will be an entire episode dedicated to answering all of your questions! Todays questions:&nbsp;</p><ol> <li>What are some tips for getting through anxious moments when feeling dizzy and lightheaded?</li> <li>How do you get over comparing yourself to other people?</li> <li>I have a fear of trying new things (especially medication). What are some ways to overcome this?</li> <li>How do you get through times in life that leave you feeling hopeless?</li> <li>Is there a connection between the weather and panic attacks/anxiety?</li></ol><p><strong>To submit a question </strong>send email to: theanxietychicks@gmail.com or send us a PM on IG - @theanxietychicks</p><p><em><strong>The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and MIndfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body.</strong></em> Click <a href="https://www.alisonseponara.com/copy-of-about-alison" target="_blank">HERE</a> to order.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Looking for Therapy?</strong> Betterhelp provides online counseling worldwide with all licensed professionals. Click <a href="https://betterhelp.com/anxietychicks" target="_blank">HERE</a> to learn more!&nbsp;</p><p>Follow The Chicks on IG and tiktok: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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83. Finding Safety in an Anxiety Filled World
<p>Join Alison and Taylor as we discuss feeling anxious in an "unsafe" world. But, was it always unsafe? Is it technology? We discuss it all. Do you feel unsafe in this world? If so, why? Alison and Taylor also share tips on how to cope with feeling unsafe in today's anxious world.</p><p><em><strong>The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body </strong></em>- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Healers-Guide-Strategies-Mindfulness/dp/1982177829/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1664330120&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p><p><strong>Therapy available worldwide:</strong> get 10% off your first month - Click <a href="https://betterhelp.com/anxietychicks" target="_blank">Here</a></p><p>Follow us on IG and tiktok:&nbsp; @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety&nbsp; @theanxietyhealer&nbsp; @shophappytays</p><p>peakofpanic.com&nbsp; happytays.com&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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82. Creating an Effective Anxiety Healing Toolkit
 *TOP REQUESTED EPISODEIn todays episode, The Chicks talk all about how to create your very own anxiety healing toolkit! What are the most effective tools, strategies, and exercises that really help to heal anxiety? How do you know which tools work best for you? When is the right time to reach for your toolkit? Listen to this healing-filled episode to find out! Alison and Taylor also review what concrete & scientifically proven cognitive behavioral techniques and coping strategies that can help regulate your nervous system. The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - CLICK HERE Looking for a Therapist in Your Area? Click here to get 10% off BetterhelpFollow The Chicks on Instagram & Tiktok: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @ health_anxiety--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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81. Taylor's Update (Health Scares & Anxiety Sp...
<p>As you know the chicks are back and better than ever. Sometimes going through the hard things in life is what builds the most strength and growth. This week is all about Taylor's life updates. Since putting the mics down from season 2 of the anxiety chicks Taylor's journey from the final episodes continued with heart concerns, weird bump and teeth annoyances. Join this week's podcast to hear all about what Taylor has been dealing with. We are so excited to get into all the topics you guys have been waiting for in the next couple of weeks and to give back healing to everyone.&nbsp;</p><p>Let us know what kind of podcast topics you want to hear and leave us a review!&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Looking for online therapy worldwide?</strong> Try Betterhelp: Click <a href="https://betterhelp.com/anxietychicks" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get 10% off</p><p><strong>Follow us on IG and Tiktok:</strong></p><p>@theanxietychicks @health_anxiety&nbsp;@theanxietyhealer&nbsp;@shophappytays</p><p><strong>Taylor's websites: </strong>peakofpanic.com happytays.com&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Order The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and MIndfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - Click </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Healers-Guide-Strategies-Mindfulness/dp/1982177829/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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80. Season 3: The Death of Alison's Dad
<p>Alison and Taylor have been going through their fair share of anxiety during the summer break, so it's only fitting that this new season starts with an update. Alison doesn't hold back when talking openly about her summer filled with heartache and grief. She shares the story of her devastating breakup along with how the death of her father (only a month later) has given her strength she never knew she had. Listen as Alison dives deep into her grieving process and what's helped while on her road to recovery. TW: Todays episode focuses on topics that may be difficult for some including grief and death. Listen with care.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Grief and Loss Resources</strong></p><p><em>Podcasts</em></p><ul> <li>Heal Your Heartache &nbsp;</li> <li>We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle</li> <li>How to Get Over Your Ex&nbsp;</li></ul><p><em>Books</em></p><ul> <li>You Can Heal Your Heart &nbsp;</li> <li>It's Called a Breakup Because it's Broken&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and MIndfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body - Click </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Healers-Guide-Strategies-Mindfulness/dp/1982177829/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p><p><strong>Betterhelp:</strong> Get 10% OFF your first month - Click <a href="https://betterhelp.com/anxietychicks" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Follow The Chicks on IG &amp; tiktok: </strong>@theanxietychicks @thenaxietyhealer @health_anxiety</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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79. The Chick's Sibling Takes The Hot Seat..
<p>Much requested episode: Taylor's brother Ryan finally joins the Anxiety Chick's podcast for an episode talking about his experience with anxiety, healing anxiety, healing ebbs and flows of anxiety and the things he uses in day to day practice. Ryan is very knowledgeable on many areas of mental health. Listening to him speak on science and knowledge is one my favorite things and I am sure after this episode it will be yours too! Ryan is a certified hypnotherapist if you are interested in speaking with him you can email peakofpanic@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to hear Ryan on future episode. Alison will be back next week and update us on her life!&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan also send me some awesome links and resources he talked about in the episode&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S8KT7w4uaA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S8KT7w4uaA</a> vagus nerve video</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg2ar-7_HfA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg2ar-7_HfA</a> Diaphragmatic breathing</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew&amp;t=497s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew&amp;t=497s</a> guided meditation video</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd7Jdug5SRc" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd7Jdug5SRc</a> How Pavlovian conditioning works</p><p>Have a great day!&nbsp;</p><p>Love, Taylor&nbsp;</p><p>Follow us</p><p>@theanxietychicks&nbsp;</p><p>@health_anxiety&nbsp;</p><p>@theanxietyhealer&nbsp;</p><p>Website:</p><p>peakofpanic.com</p><p>happytays.com</p><p>theanxietyhealingschool.com&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Looking for Therapy? Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.</strong><a href="https://betterhelp.com/anxietychicks" target="_blank"><strong> Click Here!</strong></a></p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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78. People With Anxiety Don't Mean To Be Rude W...
<p>Alison posted a video that got mixed reviews so we thought let's talk about it. Taylor and Alison talk about the topic "people with anxiety don't mean to be rude when they....". The chicks fill in the blank with a couple common things some people who have anxiety struggle with and you let us know what you think? Send us an email or DM about your opinion. Is it rude or do you understand?&nbsp;</p><p>Like this episode? Leave us a review! It means the world :)</p><p><strong>The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Healers-Guide-Strategies-Mindfulness/dp/1982177829/ref=asc_df_1982177829/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=564812784191&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=16657435260701077877&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9007241&amp;hvtargid=pla-1586019758520&amp;psc=1" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p><p><strong>Looking for a therapist? Get 10% off your first month with Betterhelp. </strong><a href="https://betterhelp.com/anxietychicks" target="_blank"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theanxietyhealer" target="_blank"><em>Follow Alison on Tiktok</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theanxietyhealer/" target="_blank"><em>Follow Alison on Instagram</em></a></p><p><em>Follow </em>The Chicks @theanxietychicks</p><p>Follow Taylor @health_anxiety&nbsp;</p><p>Websites: peakofpanic.com or happytays.com&nbsp;<a href="https://theanxietyhealingschool.com/" target="_blank">theanxietyhealerschool.com&nbsp;</a></p><p><em><strong>Request Alison as your therapist:</strong></em> <a href="https://www.alisonseponara.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> (Must live in Pennsylvania)</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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77. Anxiety About Having Anxiety
<p>The Chicks get into a deep conversation about how having anxiety can actually cause anxiety. Alison shares her tips on how to manage the daily struggles of a dysregulated nervous system and what to do if you feel like you are living life walking on eggshells thinking "when is the next anxiety attack going to happen?" The anxiety about having anxiety IS REAL!</p><p>Buy The Anxiety Healers Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Healers-Guide-Strategies-Mindfulness-ebook/dp/B09841J4YT" target="_blank">Here</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow The Chicks on Instagram @theanxietyhealer @theanxietychicks @health_anxiety&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Alison on tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theanxietyhealer" target="_blank">Here</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Looking for Online Therapy? <a href="https://betterhelp.com/anxietychicks" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to get 10% off your first month</a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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76. Common Anxiety Triggers & How to Self-Soothe
<p>WHAT AN EPISODE.. Lately things had been a lot for Taylor after being triggered by a doctor. We want to provide a trigger warning to anyone who is easily triggered by anything medical or health to not listen. (Taylor is 100% healthy!! Just FYI) This episode is for anyone who wants to hear what happened and how she got herself out of it. Taylor and Alison share ways to work through times you are triggered.&nbsp;</p><p>YOURE SO NOT ALONE.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow us:&nbsp;</p><p>@theanxietychicks</p><p>@health_anxiety</p><p>@theanxietyhealer&nbsp;</p><p>peakofpanic.com&nbsp;</p><p>happytays.com&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.alisonseponara.com/</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-anxiety-chicks/support</a>
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