The Holistic Anxiety Fix Podcast

S3 EP 08: Breaking Free from Anxiety: Chelsea's Path to Healing

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Chelsea, a graduate of our Holistic Anxiety Fix Program, sharing her transformative journey of healing anxiety. Chelsea opens up about her struggles, which began around mid-2020, and how these challenges deeply affected her mental health. She experienced severe symptoms such as stress intolerance, sensitivity to stimuli, shortness of breath, hot flashes, ruminating thoughts, and a pervasive sense of negativity. Despite knowing that life wasn't as bad as her mind and body were telling her, Chelsea found herself feeling stuck and overwhelmed. During the program, Chelsea undertook various tests and practices that significantly contributed to her recovery. These included: * Limbic System Activities: Exercises aimed at addressing and healing the emotional responses tied to trauma. * Affirmations: Techniques to rebuild trust in herself and her capacity to heal. * Breath Work: Courses and practices that connected her to deeper parts of her spirit, fostering self-trust and healing. * Dutch Hormone Test: A comprehensive test revealing extreme estrogen dominance and very low cortisol levels, leading to a targeted supplement protocol. * Wheat Zoomer Test: This test helped identify gluten-related issues and sensitivities, guiding dietary adjustments that supported her healing process. * Mold Testing: Tests that uncovered exposure to mold, which was contributing to her anxiety and other health issues. Listen to Chelsea's inspiring story, exploring the highs and lows of her journey, and learn how holistic methods can offer profound healing for anxiety. Discover how Chelsea turned her life around and how you can too, with the right guidance and support from the Holistic Anxiety Fix Program. Special Gift: I've created a guide, "5 Surprising Ways to Reduce Anxiety in 7 Days," with immediate action steps to help you start feeling better fast. Download it here: ⁠⁠https://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways⁠ [h⁠ttps://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways] Thanks for listening! Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingJourneyServices [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingJourneyServices] Email: ⁠support@healingjourneyservices.com [support@healingjourneyservices.com]

S3 EP 07: How Cold Plunges Can Help Your Anxiety

In this episode of the Holistic Anxiety Fix podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gillian Simpson, the founder of For The Love Of Ice. Gillian, often referred to as the "Ice Queen," shared her deeply personal journey with cold plunges, which started as a way to combat postpartum depression. Her story highlights how this practice not only transformed her mental health but also reignited her passion for life and led to the creation of her wellness studio. We dove into the science behind cold exposure, discussing how it tones the vagus nerve, increases dopamine production, and shifts the body from a fight-or-flight state to a rest-and-digest state. Gillian emphasized the importance of proper guidance and the transformative power of co-regulation during these sessions. For anyone curious about the physical and emotional benefits of cold plunging, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. Gillian’s experience underscores the potential of this practice to help manage anxiety, build resilience, and promote overall well-being. Tune in to hear more about Gillian’s inspiring story and learn how you can incorporate cold plunges into your own life for better mental and physical health. Learn more about cold plunges by visiting Gillian's website here: https://www.fortheloveofice.com/ [https://www.fortheloveofice.com/] Special Gift: I've created a guide, "5 Surprising Ways to Reduce Anxiety in 7 Days," with immediate action steps to help you start feeling better fast. Download it here: ⁠⁠https://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways⁠ [h⁠ttps://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways] Thanks for listening! Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingJourneyServices [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingJourneyServices] Email: ⁠support@healingjourneyservices.com [support@healingjourneyservices.com]

S2 EP 09: The Hormone-Anxiety-Birth Control Connection

In women, hormone imbalance and its popular go-to treatment, hormonal birth control are associated with anxiety more often than not.  Underlying causes for hormone imbalance are usually poor diet, poor absorption of fats from the diet, stress, gut infections, toxic buildups, mold toxicity, and heavy metal toxicity to name a few. But the real problem starts when you try to fix hormone imbalance with hormone birth control pills instead of addressing the reason why your hormones are out of order in the first place. These pills contain synthetic estrogens and progesterone-like chemicals called progestins. The synthetic estrogens prevent your body to make natural estrogens. The progestins inhibit LH (Luteinizing Hormone) thus blocking the formation of ovum and progesterone in the body. In the absence of natural progesterone, the body undergoes estrogen dominance and copper toxicity that can result in anxiety.  Tune in to know more how you can save yourself from havoc that oral contraceptives might play on your health. To learn more about how you can run a DUTCH hormone test and rebalance your hormones, schedule a complimentary call HERE [https://link.flowi.io/widget/bookings/anxietybreakthroughcall] Special Gift: I've created a guide, "5 Surprising Ways to Reduce Anxiety in 7 Days," with immediate action steps to help you start feeling better fast. Download it here: ⁠⁠https://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways⁠ [h⁠ttps://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways] Thanks for listening! Facebook Group: ⁠Healing Anxiety Holistically (for Women)⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingJourneyServices] Email: ⁠support@healingjourneyservices.com [support@healingjourneyservices.com]

S3 EP 06: Sleep and Anxiety

In this episode, we dive into a topic affecting millions of women worldwide: anxiety and sleep. If you've ever felt like your world is falling apart after a few sleepless nights, you're not alone.⁣⁣ We discuss:⁣ - Connection Between Anxiety & Sleep: We'll explore how anxiety can disrupt sleep and how poor sleep can exacerbate anxiety.⁣ - Biological Insights: Learn about the roles of cortisol and melatonin in your sleep-wake cycle and how imbalances can impact your rest.⁣ - Practical Strategies: Discover actionable tips to improve your sleep, including managing light exposure, balancing blood sugar, and optimizing your diet.⁣ - Root Causes: Understand why it's crucial to address the underlying issues causing sleep disturbances rather than just treating the symptoms.⁣ - Personal Journey: I’ll share my own struggle with sleep and anxiety and how I found solutions through functional medicine.⁣ ⁣Special Gift: I've created a guide, "5 Surprising Ways to Reduce Anxiety in 7 Days," with immediate action steps to help you start feeling better fast. Download it here: https://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways [h⁠ttps://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways]⁣ Remember: Knowledge is power, and understanding the root causes of your anxiety and sleep issues is key to lasting solutions. Tune in, subscribe, and share if you find this helpful. Together, we can heal naturally and reclaim our love for life.⁣ Thanks for listening! Facebook Group: Healing Anxiety Holistically (for Women) [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingJourneyServices] Email: support@healingjourneyservices.com [support@healingjourneyservices.com]

S3 EP 05: Healing Anxiety Connected to Chronic Lyme

Autumn is one of my ongoing clients whose healing journey is worth sharing. Her anxiety and struggle to keep up with the normal routine of life are mostly attributable to the latent Lyme infection that was swept under the rug by the medical system for 16 straight years. She was told that it was all in her mind and doctors kept ignoring her intuition of having been infected with Lyme disease until it was too late. The infection had caused too many health complications throughout her body. It wasn’t until the last year when her anxiety went over the roof that she decided to take full charge of her health. When she met me we did several tests including hair tests, blood work, and GI maps, and found out there were multiple underlying reasons for her disease. Years of untreated Lyme disease had wreaked havoc on her vital systems. At a time, she was contending with gut issues, mold exposure, suppressed immune systems, and medical PTSD. Her journey signifies that there is rarely a single root cause of anxiety in any given case and we have to dig deep to find out all the layers and interconnections. Although she is back on track to reclaim her life, healing is an ongoing process and consistency is the key. Tune in to listen to her experience in her own words! Special Gift: I've created a guide, "5 Surprising Ways to Reduce Anxiety in 7 Days," with immediate action steps to help you start feeling better fast. Download it here: ⁠⁠https://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways⁠ [h⁠ttps://go.healingjourneyservices.com/5ways] Thanks for listening! Facebook Group: ⁠Healing Anxiety Holistically (for Women)⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingJourneyServices] Email: ⁠support@healingjourneyservices.com [support@healingjourneyservices.com]