The Breaking Up With Anxiety Podcast

Dr. Jenna Priestap is back once again!

In this episode, we dive into all things third trimester and how we prepare now for a smoother postpartum experience later.

We talk about why there is typically no additional bloodwork done in the third trimester and how second trimester lab work is used proactively to reduce the risk of postpartum mood disorders. We also discuss GBS swab prep, oral and vaginal probiotics, and labour preparation.

A big part of this conversation focuses on postpartum preparation, including boundaries with visitors, the kind of help to ask...

This week I am joined by another Breaking Up With Anxiety® Program client… Emily!!

Emily’s health struggles began back in 2015 after moving out of her parents ' home for school. A poor diet combined with high stress led to constant IBS symptoms. She went through multiple doctors, was diagnosed with IBS, and was told there was no cure but that she could manage it with medication. She lived with those symptoms for years.

She first discovered my coaching program in 2022, but struggled with implementing the dietary changes. She cherry-picked strategies, didn’t fully commit to the...

My very own therapist, Chantal Wade, who I’ve been working with since 2016… is back!

Today, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of what happens after you eliminate your anxiety disorder, panic attacks, or depression: developing a healthier relationship with your routine. 

We talk about why so many of us become anxiously attached to our routines, how control can actually be a form of protection, and what it looks like to move from rigidity into flexibility. 

Chantal walks us through the four-step process she uses with clients, we explore the nervous system side of thi...

My very own naturopathic dr, Dr. Jenna Priestap, who I’ve been working with throughout my pregnancy to optimize my nutrient levels, hormone health, mental health, and overall recovery… is back!

Together, we dive into all things second trimester, what’s been working for me, what Dr. Jenna sees most often in her practice, and what to expect as your body continues to change.

We chat about the second trimester lab work and supplements I’ve been focusing on, how insulin resistance can show up even before gestational diabetes, and why blood sugar balance matters for both...

This week, I am joined by another Breaking Up With Anxiety® Program client… Liza!!

In the summer of 2021, Liza left home for a job that quickly became isolating and disillusioning during the pandemic. Chronic gut issues she’d been experiencing since childhood worsened, and a gastroenterologist finally connected the dots between her digestive distress and mental health. That appointment led to diagnoses of IBS, depression, and cyclothymia, and a prescription for a low-dose antidepressant and mood stabilizers. The medications helped her stay highly functional, but deep down, she sensed there had to be a way through this witho...

I have been asked countless times if I am going to be creating pregnancy resources and so this podcast episode (and those to follow each trimester) are my response!

In today’s episode, I brought on my very own naturopathic dr, Dr. Jenna Priestap, who I’ve been working with throughout my pregnancy and will continue to work with postpartum to optimize my nutrient levels, hormone health, mental health, and overall recovery. 

Not just for the baby, but for me, too!

We chat about it all… the difference between conventional and functional lab testing...

In today’s episode I sat down with clinical psychologist Diante Fuchs to chat about how to make yourself anxiety relapse proof.

This was such a great conversation! I can’t wait for you to listen.

In this episode, we explore why anxiety is a symptom of something deeper, not a standalone problem, and treating it like the enemy only keeps you stuck.

We talk about the 3-part framework that every anxious woman should know: addressing the root causes (like trauma, gut health, or hormones), shifting how you respond to anxiety itself, and supp...

At just 20 years old, Lindsey Graves’ life changed forever when she experienced the sudden loss of her college roommate and sorority sister. She developed paralyzing anxiety, panic disorder, and dissociation symptoms (DPDR). Like so many women, she turned to her doctor for answers and was quickly prescribed multiple medications, without truly understanding what her body was going through.

After five years of being on benzodiazepines and SSRIs (and still struggling daily) Lindsey had a pivotal realization: "God didn’t create you to suffer every day." 

That moment sparked her journey into holistic approaches, nervous system regul...

If you are over the age of 35 or within a few years of 35, this episode is for you!

Dr. Stephanie Cowie is back on the podcast today for a deep-dive conversation on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and its powerful connection to women’s mental health, aging, and overall wellness during perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, we unpack the difference between BHRT and synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and why that distinction really matters. We also discuss the major gap in traditional medical training when it comes to supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, an...

This week I am joined by another Breaking Up With Anxiety® Program client… Meghan!!

When Meghan joined the program, she was at rock bottom. Life was a blur. She had been on SSRIs for 14 years and experienced extreme health anxiety, even around taking basic supplements. She was afraid to be alone with her kids because she felt so uncomfortable in her own body. She often had her mother-in-law come over whenever her husband wasn’t home, and she was carrying around a lot of postpartum weight.

Despite having gone through therapy, cutting out sugar, and stayi...

In this eye-opening episode, I'm sharing the framework that I wish I had before experiencing full-blown burnout in 2022. So many lessons learned in my 7-month recovery journey and the inspiration behind this episode! 

I break down the 10 different types of stress that can lead to burnout and the specific rest practices that can help prevent them.

You'll discover why burnout doesn't happen overnight, how to recognize the warning signs in each stress category, and what rest practices actually work to counterbalance each type of stress.

Based on the work of Nicola Jane Hobbs, I...

This week I'm bringing you an incredible conversation with Sasha Hanway, a certified personal trainer, yoga teacher, breathwork and meditation coach, and holistic nutrition coach.

As a former college athlete, Sasha has always loved movement, but it was a progressive strength approach combined with deep core work that truly transformed her body. She has built a program that blends mindfulness, strength, mobility and core work called Align. This is the exact workout plan I follow in the Ladder app I always talk about!

In this episode, Sasha and I chat about why building muscle is...

This week I'm bringing you a special behind-the-scenes conversation with Jenna, the incredible nutritionist who works with me in my 4-Month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program!

Ten years ago, I completely eliminated my anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and clinical depression without medication. 

What once felt impossible now feels... easy. I wake up feeling refreshed after a peaceful sleep, manage three jobs without burning out, and can even sit in complete silence without my mind racing. Most importantly, I can fully show up in my life without anxiety holding me back.

In this raw a...

This week I am joined by another Breaking Up With Anxiety Program client... Ashley!!

Ashley's struggles with anxiety seemed to come out of nowhere, leading to terrifying panic attacks during simple tasks like running errands at Walmart. Her body would go numb, she'd get extremely dizzy, and feel like she was about to pass out.

Despite living what appeared to be a healthy lifestyle - working out regularly and eating clean - she found herself spiraling into an anxiety disorder and struggling with severe insomnia, eventually leading her to rely on a combination of medications...

Fresh off my holiday break, I'm sharing why the "New Year, New Me" pressure can be especially challenging for women dealing with anxiety, and how to align yourself with the seasons and work with your body's natural rhythms instead of against them.

In this episode, we explore how to apply Traditional Chinese Medicine wisdom about winter to your life, why pushing yourself too hard in January can actually deplete your energy and make anxiety worse, the fascinating connection between kidney energy and anxiety, and the exact winter rituals myself and my clients are using right now to...

Today we're diving deep into a topic that affects so many women with anxiety... travel anxiety.

Fresh from my recent trip to Hawaii and preparing for Miami and Hilton Head, I'm sharing all the tools, tips and strategies for breaking up with 4 types of travel anxiety: routine disruption anxiety, logistics anxiety, physical symptoms and health anxiety, and flying anxiety.

I also share my own journey with travel anxiety and how that has evolved over the years, from having to leave a Euro-trip early due to severe anxiety, to needing a lot of supplement support during...

Today I'm excited to share a conversation with Jenna from our Breaking Up With Anxiety Coaching Program! As our Program Community Manager Jenna brings such unique wisdom as a Nutritionist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and total Herbal Medicine Plant Witch. Her approach to health beautifully weaves together physical, energetic, and emotional wellness, which is exactly what we need to become truly anxiety-free in mind, body, and spirit!

In this episode, we're challenging the common narrative around daylight savings time and winter blues. Instead of dreading the darker days, we're exploring how to embrace them! We dive into the...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting information out there about what to eat and which supplements to take? Don't worry - this episode's got you covered!

I'm breaking down the 5 dietary guidelines for women with anxiety, showing you exactly how to build an anxiety-reducing plate (with tons of examples!), and walking through 3 game-changing ways to use supplements for anxiety. Plus, I share all my favourite supplement recommendations.

I hope this helps you feel way more confident about making food choices that'll support your mental health! As always, I love hearing from you! Slide into my...

Canadian Thanksgiving has come and gone, and with American Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season is officially here! Christmas, New Year’s—it’s all coming up fast. In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to keep your anxiety in check during this busy time of year! 

Every year, I get tons of questions from clients about how to stay on track with eating and lifestyle habits over the holidays. These habits have been working so well to keep their anxiety far away, but the busyness and lack of routine during this season can make it...

Today, we’re tackling a topic that impacts so many women: how to come off birth control without increasing anxiety. This episode is inspired by my own journey and the many questions I’ve been receiving.

We’ll cover questions like: Is the pill making my anxiety worse? Should you taper off birth control gradually like you would with SSRIs? Why do so many symptoms appear after stopping the pill? Is going on the pill a good idea for managing mood and anxiety, as some doctors suggest? And if you’ve recently stopped a progesterone-only pill to return t...

Today’s episode is special because I’m doing things a bit differently and bringing on a friend who played a huge role in my journey to break free from anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and medication.

Kelsi and I met when our lives looked very different. We were working at a bar and partying into the early hours nearly every night. Then, on June 6, 2013, Kelsi got sober after a life-changing experience in rehab—a turning point that deeply impacted me. About a year later, I hit my own rock bottom, and watching Kelsi transform her life helped me see...

This week on The Breaking Up With Anxiety® Podcast, it's another Ask Me Anything episode where I answer a great question from you—my amazing community! Specifically, about exercise and anxiety.

The question is: "I hear you say you're a spin addict and you love spinning... is that a type of exercise you recommend for anxiety?"

Short answer… no!

In this episode, I explain why high-intensity exercises like spinning aren’t ideal if you have anxiety, especially if you're dealing with hormonal imbalances or adrenal issues. Instead, I break down how to adjust your wo...

This week on The Breaking Up With Anxiety® Podcast, it's another Ask Me Anything episode where I answer a great question from you—my amazing community!

The question is: "Do you recommend eating before or after exercising? I’m particularly asking in the morning because I want to start intermittent fasting, but with my hormones in mind—especially during my period when I’m hungrier earlier and don’t want to put my body under stress by holding off on eating. How do you recommend getting exercise in the morning?"

Tune in to hear my response!<...

In this week’s episode of The Breaking Up With Anxiety® Podcast, I’m joined by Todd, Co-Founder of Komusō!

Todd helped develop the Shift, a breathing necklace designed to help reduce stress in situations like commuting, work meetings, traveling, falling asleep, overthinking, and social anxiety.

I personally have the Classic Shift necklace in gold, and I absolutely love it. It’s inspired by 17th-century Japanese monks who used a flute to find stillness.

Before Komusō, Todd knew very little about wellness and unknowingly suffered from high-functioning anxiety. Learning about the science of breath com...

In this week’s episode of The Breaking Up With Anxiety Podcast, I am joined by another Breaking Up With Anxiety Program client… Brittany!

Brittany is a personal trainer whose struggles with anxiety began after experiencing a severe panic attack in an airport, which resulted in a trip to the emergency room. She ended up going on medication, even though she didn’t want to, because she was barely functioning. She couldn’t leave the house, run errands by herself, and didn’t want to be left alone because of the panic attacks. She constantly felt like she might...

This week on The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast, it's another Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you—my amazing community!

In this episode, I cover a listener's question that touches on a variety of topics, including what to do if you have high levels of inflammation in your stomach, how to feel better when anxiety is really high and you're feeling weak, lightheaded, and dealing with headaches, and my thoughts on 14-day detox kits.

If you’d like to submit a question for future episodes, fill out this form: Ask Tay Anythin...

This week on The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast, I’m joined by my coach and personal trainer, Alanna, who is a registered practical nurse and the founder of Athleisure Society!

Alanna and her team at Athleisure Society specialize in body recomposition—transforming the ratio of fat to muscle—while empowering clients with knowledge about nutrition and the strength of intentional training.

I signed up for Athleisure Society because I really wanted to better understand how to build healthy muscle, optimize my time in the gym, ensure I was lifting weights properly with good form, prevent...

On today’s episode of The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast, I’m excited to welcome back my therapist, Chantal Wade, who I have been working with since 2016!

I invited Chantal back on the podcast because I wanted to provide a resource for anyone struggling with anxiety around food, emotional relationships with food, and disordered eating. I want to emphasize that I’m not qualified to work with anyone who has a current or history of disordered eating unless they are also working with a therapist at the same time as me.

In this episode, Chantal...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by a client who went through my self-study Anxiety Relief Workshop Bundle—Kimberly!

Kim is an elopement, destination wedding, and family photographer who had anxiety since she was little but wasn’t diagnosed until later in life when she went through a huge life change after getting married and moving to a new city where she did not speak the language and didn’t know anyone except her husband. Then, she had babies and decided to go on medication postpartum when she realized her kids were being affected by her stru...

Today's guest on The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast is Andrew Hartman, the creator of the Time Boss Model. 

Andrew’s mission is to help people trade stress, overwhelm, and anxiety for peace, freedom, and clarity in their work and personal life. He does a lot, and I do a lot, and I want to continue to do a lot—and I know many of you listening feel the same way!

Here's a staggering statistic: 3 out of 5 people feel overwhelmed by their to-do list, and because of this, we end up wasting so much time and not...

Today we are joined on The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast by Jonathan Robinson, a psychotherapist and the author of "Ecstasy as Medicine: How MDMA Therapy Can Help You Overcome Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression and Feel More Love." 

My goal with this podcast is to explore a wide variety of anti-anxiety perspectives and tools from experts in their fields, offering you as many options as possible, so that you can find what works for you to permanently break up with your anxiety! 

And when I say "permanently break up with your anxiety," I'm not talking abou...

Today's guests on The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast are Michaela Horvathova and Erinn O’Neill, the hosts of the 2 Sober Girls Podcast and the 2 Sober Girls Mastermind. As mothers, health coaches, and advocates, they share their journey of breaking up with alcohol to reclaim their lives. Michaela, alcohol-free by choice, and Erinn, sober through AA, both offer unique perspectives on sobriety and its transformative power. Sobriety, they believe, is the ultimate invitation to everything you want, and I couldn't agree more! 

In this episode, Michaela, Erinn, and I discuss how we have all used substances to cope...

Today's guest on The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast is Breanne Burke! Breanne is the creator of 'The Confidence Formula', founder of the Confident Mindset Accelerator, and certified in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis, and Life & Success Coaching. Her mission is to help women heal their internal struggles, let go of their past, and gain unshakeable self-confidence and self-trust. 

In this episode, Breanne and I discuss overcoming low moments, understanding yourself and stopping the search for validation from others, embracing the unknown and trusting the process, releasing beliefs and patterns that no longer serve us, distinguishing between anxiety and int...

Today's guest on The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast is Jasmin! She's a mom of three incredible humans, a Registered Nurse, and a Hormone Nutritionist, helping women balance their hormones so they can lose weight sustainably, regain energy, and 'fix' their periods.

Jasmin understands the frustrations many women face when told by their doctors that there’s ‘not much’ that can be done about their symptoms - hearing things like, "It’s your age, It’s in your genes, This is just what happens, Everything looks good on paper." With over 17 years of experience in the healthcare space, Jasmi...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by another amazing client - Alex!

Alex first started to experience anxiety in high school, and as it was left untreated, it progressively worsened until they decided to go on medication in university. Initially, the medication helped them to feel more in control, until 2020, which was, of course, very stressful for many people.

At this point, Alex was in the last year of their undergrad, about to start their master's. Not only did the anxiety and irrational thoughts worsen despite being on medication, journaling, and working with a...

This is another Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you – my amazing community! This week, I answer your questions on how to reduce anxiety in the workplace, why someone would have anxiety despite having a very clean diet, cow dairy versus raw goat or sheep cheese, how to know if certain foods are making your anxiety worse, what to do when you’re sick of eating the same things over and over again, and support for winter blues.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Joining us today is Jenna Justinich, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Professional Makeup Artist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Herbal Medicine Plant Witch, Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Community Manager, and Mama to a beautiful girl. 

In this episode, recorded during a call in the private Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Client Facebook group, Jenna and I discuss the importance of mothers prioritizing their mental and physical health, as they are the barometer of the household.

When mothers enter a state of dysregulation and neglect self-care, it directly impacts their children's nervous systems, behaviors, and emotional connections. This neglect can lead...

Joining us today is Elisa Kurylowicz, a body-positive, high-performance coach known for her killer instincts, big heart, strong mind, and hilarious sense of humor. She came on the Breaking Up With Anxiety™ podcast to share with us about a life-changing practice called Intuitive Awareness.

After missing out on the Olympics, Elisa lost her sense of purpose. She found herself in a downward spiral: drinking alcohol daily, smoking cigarettes, overeating, gaining 85 lbs in one year, marrying an abusive man, making poor health choices, and accumulating so much debt that she couldn't afford food. 

She despised her bod...

Today's guest on The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast is Miranda Jones! Miranda is professionally trained as a Registered Nurse with 8 years of practice and is also a Naturopathic Graduate awaiting her board exams. She holds a plethora of certifications, ranging from meditation, reiki, and Quantum Human Design Analysis, to NLP and professional life coaching. All of which she blends together to develop unique plans individualized for all her clients. Her mission is to inform, educate, and empower you to tackle anything life may throw at you! 

In this episode, Miranda and I discuss the complexities of nav...

So many concerned parents reach out to me, not because they have anxiety, but because their children or teenagers do. Although I definitely have an understanding of what might be happening, as I work with a lot of adults who have had anxiety since they were young or for as long as they can remember, I do not have the capacity at this time to expand my practice to working with children and teenagers. So, I really wanted to have a resource I could direct all these concerned parents to! 

Today’s guest, Dr. Cayley, is a lic...

Welcome back to Part 2 where, last week, we did things a little differently and I got personal with you!

Today’s episode covers how long it took to get my skin back to normal for the 4th time, what is realistic for breaking up with your anxiety in terms of timelines, my recent attempt at bringing fasting back into my lifestyle that did not go well, my current supplement stack, my current skincare routine, examples of boundaries I have set with family and friends, the dietary principles I follow that make the biggest noticeable difference in not on...

Welcome to this juicy podcast episode where we are doing things a little differently today, and things are getting personal!

Today's episode is part 1 of a glimpse into my life. It includes things I'm obsessed with lately, from podcasts to new hobbies, a life-changing book recommendation, disagreements with my partner, my daily routines, my current health focus, other health practitioners I have worked with, testing I have done, my ongoing struggles with cystic acne & how it affected my self-esteem and confidence, and so much more!

Part 2 is coming next week! 

Resources mentioned in t...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by another amazing Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Coaching Program client - Annika! 

Annika’s anxiety and daily panic attacks were significantly affecting her nursing career. Her doctor advised her that medication was pretty much her only option, with no guarantee of relief, and anxiety was something she would probably have to live with her whole life.

Unfortunately, this bleak prognosis reflects a common perspective in the medical community. Many people don't realize that healthcare is highly specialized. Your doctor, in fact, doesn’t know everything. They typically focus on...

Many people are walking around with imbalanced blood sugar and have no idea. If you are one of these people, this is one of the reasons you have chronic anxiety!

Today’s guest, Jessica, is a board-certified holistic health practitioner and certified functional nutrition and lifestyle counselor. For five years, Jessica has dedicated her expertise to supporting women on their journey toward optimal health. Her focus lies in assisting women diagnosed with prediabetes and those with complex health histories who have tried various approaches but have yet to achieve their desired level of well-being.

In th...

Today we are talking all about postpartum anxiety with Dr. Jenna who, as a mom of 3, understands the whirlwind that is postpartum and motherhood. 

With every pregnancy, not only has a baby been born, but so has a mother. This time called Matrescence (the process of becoming a mother) is a time of massive physical, mental and spiritual change. Despite how the current care of mothers is set up, healing does not end at 6 weeks postpartum. The mother needs just as much care as the baby (if not more) during those initial months. This is exactly where D...

Welcome back to Part 5 of the "Real Root Causes of Anxiety" series! If you haven't checked out the previous parts, I highly recommend starting with episodes 11, 15, 19, and 23, where I walk you through all the deep-rooted causative factors contributing to an anxiety disorder and what it will truly take to break up with your anxiety for good!

Today marks the final episode in this podcast mini-series where we will be covering the last of the root causes: STRESS.

But stress, as you will come to learn, is not just mental and emotional. Stress wears many disguises...

Today you are going to hear from five Breaking Up With Anxiety™ program clients as they come together in the first BUA Client Roundtable to share their real-life stories of how they took control of their anxiety in 4 months! 

Tune in to hear Francesca, Tara, Cricket, Paige and Jess share their individual stories of living with chronic anxiety and how they overcame it. 

This episode is filled with so many gold nuggets, “ah ha” moments, relatable moments, inspiration and most of all hope. Hope that it is possible to overcome your anxiety when you go all in a...

Meet Andrea Maxim, a mindset coach, master NLP practitioner, and hypnotherapy trainer. She specializes in working with women who are ready to break free from the grip of health anxiety, which is often triggered by past traumatic or emotional events. Her mission is to empower these women to step into their body confidence, personal power, and abundance. 

In this episode, Andrea and I discuss the difference between anxiety that serves us and anxiety that holds us back. We also explore topics like navigating unsupportive family members, harnessing the power of mindset, NLP, and hypnosis, overcoming resistance to c...

If you're dealing with an anxiety disorder or chronic anxiety, chances are there's some level of adrenal dysfunction at play. If this isn’t addressed, you could find yourself crashing into burnout, which is exactly what happened to me. It took me almost 8 months to bounce back! 

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Cowie, who specializes in helping women go from bloated and burnt out to fiercely confident and energized. She believes that when you are no longer bloated and tired, you show up differently in your life. You are able to own it and...

It’s been 130 days since I decided to remove alcohol from my life. I had been thinking about it for a while and although I no longer have a “problem” with it, it wasn’t serving me physically, mentally or spiritually. I actually felt like it was holding me back from all that I could do and be. I also grew up watching somebody I love very much struggle with alcohol and because of that a part of me always knew I didn’t want alcohol in my life, even just casually. 

If you’re starting to evaluate your...

Lauren spent almost her whole life in denial that she had anxiety. 

She was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 26 years old, and this diagnosis became the catalyst for change in the rest of her life. She turned her pain into purpose, transitioning from a career in finance to becoming a holistic nutritionist and a master mindset coach with a specialization in breast cancer. As Lauren embarked on her personal healing journey, addressing both physical and mental health, she found herself drawn to plant medicines like psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca, which became instrumental in overcoming her o...

Welcome back to Part 4 of the Real Root Causes of Anxiety series! If you haven't checked out the previous parts, I highly recommend starting with episodes 11, 15, and 19, where I walk you through all the deep-rooted causative factors contributing to an anxiety disorder and what it’s really going to take to permanently eliminate it. 

Today, we're wrapping up our conversation on transforming your mental health with eight simple and cost-effective (some totally free) lifestyle choices. You cannot complain about how expensive it is to get support if you aren’t even doing the things that are free! 

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Some people just have a highly sensitive nervous system and it doesn’t help that our world is one that is designed to constantly pull us into a sympathetic (fight or flight) state. 

In today’s episode, I asked my amazing colleague, Dr. Kayla Clarke to shed some light on how we can align our body and mind with the demands of this fast-paced world, even when anxiety tries to throw us off track.

Kayla shares her personal journey of navigating anxiety, starting from a young age when she was diagnosed with OCD, panic disorder, and a...

This is another Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you - my amazing community! 

This week’s episode was inspired by a big question that covered so many great topics! Here’s just a sneak peak of some of what we cover in this episode: 

This episode is for all the mamas in my community! 

Today, I welcome back the amazing April Mather (featured in episode 5) to share a treasure trove of tips, tools, and advice to help moms navigate the delicate balance between nurturing their family and caring for themselves. 

April, a relationship and manifestation coach, and single mom, shares her own journey of realizing the importance of putting herself first. Looking back, April is amazed by how much motherhood changed the way she cared about herself. She was a nutritionist and yoga teacher prior to giving birth. Yet, th...

Welcome to Part 3 of the Real Root Causes of Anxiety series!

Today we dive into a very important conversation around exercise and mental health.

I used to believe that more exercise was the solution to my anxiety and panic disorder. Little did I know that all those cardio workouts were actually contributing to a hormonal imbalance and making my anxiety worse. 

Yes, exercise can provide a temporary distraction from an anxious mind, but it's important to understand that not all exercise is good for your gut health, hormonal health and could be one o...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by another amazing client - Jess Haney! You may recognize her as my co-host from the Just Winging It Podcast, a podcast for entrepreneurs with anxiety and big freakin’ dreams. Our paths crossed when we did a services exchange in 2021, and Jess took part in the Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Coaching Program.

In this episode, Jess shares her personal journey of how anxiety impacted her life and the challenges she faced because of it. From dealing with those pesky physical symptoms to battling panic attacks and even grappling with a fear...

This is another Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you - my amazing community! This week’s episode was inspired by this question: “ I've been struggling for a while. Tried antidepressants which seem to make me feel worse. Why? I'm not sure what to do anymore and would love to hear your thoughts.”

I get so many questions like this so today we are going to deep dive into the world of SSRIs, SNRIs and benzos. This episode explores the most common side effects, the reasons why these medications may make some people feel worse...

Does your anxiety make mindfulness and meditation feel impossible?! 

I get it! 

I actually didn’t have a consistent meditation practice like I do now until I had eliminated my generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Only then was I able to really get into meditation.

The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are well-documented at this point, no one can argue that, but it’s not accessible to everyone. Many busy parents and busy professionals struggle to find the time for a daily 20 minute meditation and for those with anxiety and instructive thoughts even t...

Welcome to Part 2 of the Real Root Causes of Anxiety series!

Have you listened to part 1 yet?! If not, I recommend you start there! It’s Episode 11. 

If you have listened to part 1, today I will introduce you to how your daily lifestyle choices are influencing and creating the symptom chronic anxiety. 

Here’s the thing... you have to take radical responsibility for your health and your health is an investment. But that doesn’t always mean you have to spend money on your health. We have three currencies: time, energy and money. 

If...

In today’s episode, I am joined by Rebekah Ballagh, a qualified counselor, a coach, a 5x best selling author and illustrator and creator of the popular instagram community Journey to Wellness to discuss how we can get out of the fawn nervous system response and release pleasing people.

Have you heard of the fawn nervous system response? It’s a trauma-induced reaction that occurs when individuals feel the need to appease and please others to avoid perceived danger or conflict. Common symptoms of the fawn response include people-pleasing behaviours, difficulty setting boundaries, struggling to say no, and...

After a long struggle with anxiety and seemingly endless attempts to find relief, I stumbled upon a shocking solution – supporting my immune health led to a massive decrease in my anxiety and panic. Little did I know that this discovery (thanks to a school textbook) would lead to a life-changing journey, and it’s a journey I take you on today in this Ask Me Anything episode!

This week one question turned into an in-depth conversation around anxiety, allergies, immune system health and even COVID! 

Here’s just a sneak peak of some of the topics...

In today’s episode, May from Vellum Health joins me to talk about the power of microdosing mushrooms and how it can change your thought patterns and behaviour. I’ve personally been experimenting with microdosing since January 2022, in combination with adaptogenic mushrooms and herbs, and I love it! 

Vellum Health came to be when a mycologist and psychologist started to play with psilocybin to support their own mental health, which moved on to their family and friends. Vellum Health produces safe, accessible and affordable products that are organic, vegan, ethically produced, GMO-, soy- and gluten-free; all while being...

In Part 1 of this 5 part podcast mini series, I introduce you to the real root causes of anxiety. There are 6 real root causes and today I will be going over how diet, gut health and nutrient deficiencies can create the symptom of anxiety and keep it chronic.

You may have noticed that I often use the phrase “chronic anxiety”. Well, what is chronic anxiety? When I say chronic anxiety I mean having an anxiety disorder where the feelings and symptoms may last weeks or months and have a negative impact on your daily life.

This epis...

Do you struggle with “infertility”? Do you have anxiety? Or are you simply just a female who is curious about how to support fertility for when the time comes? If so, this episode is for you!

In today’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Katie Rose, Naturopathic Physician.

Katie and I dive into what it means to take a holistic approach with your health and how that can help with anxiety and, in turn, fertility. There are a number of factors at play that need to be addressed in order for your body to feel s...

This is an Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you - my amazing community! This week I answered questions on how to release the symptoms of a racing heart; how to get back to your old (but good) sleeping habits, how to fall asleep and stay asleep; and, whether or not MCT oil can cause or increase anxiety and nervousness.

In this episode, you will learn that many of the root cause solutions for these questions are similar… well, there’s a reason for that! Tune into this week’s AMA episode to learn more!<...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by my alumni client Paige. Paige and I began our work together in November 2020 after she tried EVERYTHING, with no real results. Paige has studied and worked in the holistic nutrition space for years and, because of this, she was stumped as to why nothing was working. That’s when she stumbled across my page and connected with me. After she completed the Breaking Up With Anxiety Program™️, we caught up in April 2021 to check in on how and what she was doing now.

Fast forward to Jan 2023, Paige came bac...

You asked for it, so here it is… how I found myself in burnout, what my symptoms are and how I’m slowly getting back to my normal. 

In August 2022, I realized I had crashed in burnout (or aka stage 3 adrenal dysfunction) despite working on steps to avoid it. I recognized stage 1 and 2 earlier but figured I could “catch it in time” before it got too far. Essentially, I became a shell of myself. I no longer felt excited about my passions and I was experiencing physical symptoms that I haven’t experienced in years. 

The signs an...

This is an Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you - my amazing community! This week I answered questions on the famous Castor Oil packs I’m always talking about and personally use almost every single night, what can be done if you know there is inflammation in your stomach, and how to address weakness, lightheadedness and headaches.

03:00 - What’s the deal with Castor Oil packs? How can they help reduce anxiety?
20:06 - How to use Castor Oil Packs and can you get detox reactions from them?
36:10 - Root cause explanations & solu...

On today’s episode I brought on my friend, relationship expert and manifestation coach, April Mather to help me unpack how we can know if our romantic relationships are contributing to or even causing anxiety.

This happened to me and no amount of dietary changes, gut health optimization or hormone balancing was going to eliminate the anxiety that was coming from my romantic relationship.

Are you being your authentic self in your relationship? Are you able to communicate your needs? Is love enough? When is it time to stick around and when is it time to...

This episode is a piece of my story. How I went from being on the highest daily dose of Prozac to poppin’ Ativan like it was candy… to being completely medication AND anxiety free. 

It all started in 2011 when I experienced my first panic attack. As many of you may have experienced, my very first panic attack was intense; I felt like I was having a heart attack and sought out medical attention.

In my mind I was doing all the right things and couldn’t understand why I was still experiencing anxiety, depression and panic...

This is an Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions from you - my amazing community! This week I answered a question on how to get rid of nausea and a question on how to begin to reduce or remove gluten from your diet. 

There are many different underlying root causes and explanations behind nausea (hint: it’s not “from the anxiety”). Instead, the symptom of nausea is being created by several of the following body-based imbalances: 

Welcome! My name is Taylor Gendron and I am the creator of the Breaking Up with Anxiety brand.

I am sooo excited to start and share this journey with all of you! Offering a podcast as part of the Breaking Up with Anxiety empire has been a goal of mine for many years now. Here I am - ready to bring you all the magic! My goal with this podcast is to reach as many people as possible to spread awareness that anxiety is not this incurable disease and you can overcome it. I can’t wait to...

On today’s episode, I’m bringing on my therapist – Chantal Wade. I started working with Chantal in 2016 and she is the reason I am able to set and hold such strong boundaries to this day!

The holidays are stressful for everyone, no matter the reason. Whether it is dysfunctional family dynamics, traveling, additional responsibilities and, one of the most important, setting and keeping boundaries – yours or those around you.

Chantal introduces a 5-step process, on the spot, that will help you show up for yourself and, hopefully, feel and be confident in your decisions.

St...