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 heartst ...
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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…
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OTG — Leaning Into Words and Taking Up Space
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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 thos…
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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 Sea…
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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…
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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, givin…
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Everything Will Work Out—Take a Step Back and Slowdown
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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…
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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…
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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. An…
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Therapy Sesh—Why Therapy is the New Normal
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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 h…
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Saying Yes to You & Self-Care—with Laura Abate
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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 highes…
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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 …
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Travel Anxiety—The Baggage We Don't Mind Losing
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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 m…
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Period Party—Menstrual Cycle Coaching with Brittney Ellers
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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 i…
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Hangxiety—When You're Hungover but, Also Have Anxiety
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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 ha…
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Toxic Friendships— Breaking Up isn't Always Easy
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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 fr…
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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 …
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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 WO…
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The Pressure We Put on Ourselves and How to Hold Ourselves Accountable
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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 …
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The Emotional Entrepreneur—with Scout Sobel
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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 deb…
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It's Officially Official—Tessa Rooke joins the GWA Family
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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 …
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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 …
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Rerelease Episode—Feeling your Feelings with Megan Stewart
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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 a…
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Rerelease Episode—Knowing Your Boundaries
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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 wi…
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Summer Goals—Mind, Body, and Soul—with Tessa and Heike
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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 g…
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Talking Ourselves Through Our Fears with Tessa and Heike
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On this episode of GWA, Heike brought back Tessa Rooke...again and we talked about facing our fears. Whether they are daily fears, major fears, or silly fears...they are still fears we face, no matter the magnitude. We also discuss our coping mechanism *towards* those fears and how being vulnerable might be one of the scariest feelings to face when…
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Worry Warrior—Mental Health Check In with Tessa and Heike
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On this episode of GWA, Heike brought back Tessa Rooke to chat about all things mental health. We discuss what is on our mental health plate, changing our narrative, and how we are going to drop the worry from the warrior. Listen along as we try to figure out the correct terminology for flight-or-fight, how we shouldn't feel bad saying no, and stil…
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It’s Okay to Say No - Solo episode with Heike
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On this episode of GWA, Heike chats with.....drumroll please, herself! That's right another solo episode comin' at ya. Heike is sharing the butterflies that she has been feeling the last month and how she’s working to process those feelings with a new sense of awareness and new boundaries. This episode is short & sweet but has some important lesson…
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Hormones, Anxiety, and a Graves' Disease Diagnosis with Lauren Taylor-Sharaf
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On this episode of GWA, Heike chats with her BFFL, Lauren Taylor-Sharaf. Lauren walks us through how moving across the country kicked her anxiety into high gear. She explains newly added elements such as depression, weight loss, and heart palpitations, just to name a few. When all of these changes seemed to be turning into her new normal, Lauren wa…
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This week Heike chats with, Dr. Lauren Cook. She is a therapist, keynote speaker, career coach, and author. Dr. Cook primarily specializes in supporting those in their 20’s and 30’s with all the life transitions that can be so overwhelming. We discussed all the anxieties and fears that accompany major life changes; from starting a job, to career ch…
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Looks who back, back again, Neggy's back, tell a friend! She's back and talkin' all things motherhood! We discuss some new added anxieties and worries, some being ones she didn't even know could exist. We also discuss, being pregnant, giving birth, and becoming a new mom all during a global pandemic. But most importantly, how she feels a love so de…
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Real Fckn Talk with Brenna Guinan, Who is a Real Fckn Mental Health Counselor
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This week Heike chats with Brenna Guinan from Real Fckn Talk Podcast. Brenna is a mental health counselor who shares that just because she has the tools, doesn't always mean she has her shit together. We talk about the ways she decompresses and how having therapy for herself is non-negotiable. Her raw honesty is inviting and makes you feel safe whi…
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Illness, Isolation, and Anxiety; How to Cope with Shani Galarza
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This week Heike chats with her close friend, Shani Galarza. Shani shares how being mentally exhausted and running on empty lead her down a path of numerous health scares. With few questions answered and countless doctor visits, she was eventually pointed in the direction of an autoimmune disorder. She discusses how picking up the pieces of her life…
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Heartbreak, Loss, & Love Again with Tessa Rooke
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Hi GWA Fam! In this week's episode, Heike chats with one of her BFF's, Tessa Rooke. She shares with us the heartbreak she felt after her eight-year relationship ended and the grief of losing her father within six months of one another. We discuss the shedding of layers...lots of layers, to uncover the new Tessa. Also, she tells us about leaving a t…
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Hi GWA Fam! On this week's episode, we have the lovely Sarah Charnow-Rivera aka The Chill Babe. Sarah shares with us her struggle with depression and the hold it had on her life, which eventually led her down the path to anti-depressants. We discuss all things anxiety (obviously) and the restraints it can have on us for obtaining perfection on anyt…
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Me, Myself and I - Solo episode with Heike
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Hi GWA Fam! Happy 2021, same shit but different...right?! Today Heike is answering questions that you guys asked her. Listen along as she goes in more depth as to why she likes to talk about skincare, her favorite cat, her love of therapy, and much more! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! TTYL Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, H…
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Hi GWA Fam! As 2020 comes to a close, let's stop for a minute and give ourselves a huge hug. We did it, we fucking did it, you guys. There's no reason to list what has gone on this year since we lived it, but instead, we can reflect on what we have learned and what we will take with us in 2021. It hasn't been all bad, there also has been a lot of b…
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Hi GWA Fam! On this week's episode, we have Liv Bowser. She is the CEO & Founder of Liberate, the first-ever mental wellness studio with group classes designed to expand and empower you. Liv is an Upstate New Yorker turned West Coaster with a background in everything outdoors and “better for you” start-ups. A Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Te…
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Hi GWA fam, This week we catch up with one another and check in on how we are doing, really doing. It's not always easy to tap in and check in with yourself, but sometimes ya just gotta do it. We also chat about how important it is to allow space for yourself, to grow, to heal, to really sit with yourself and your feelings. Yep, we are still talkin…
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Feeling your Feelings with Megan Stewart
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Hi GWA Fam! On this week's episode, we have a special guest and a dear friend of ours, 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…
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Welcome back GWA fam! Today we are discussing the fear of the unknown. It's a topic that we believe everyone can relate to on some level because if we are being honest most of us can't predict the future. We touch on, well pretty much smother on the topic of what our current climate is in the US of A and what a pivotal moment this is for us. Even t…
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Hi GWA Fam! Paije West from Third Eye Doula is our lovely guest today. She is a Transformational Doula specializing in astrological insights, holding space for all birthing people, advocating for mental health care and intentional psychedelic experiences. Through her journey as a Doula, Paije began to expand her offerings to include personal immers…
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Hi GWA Fam! In this week's episode, we are talking about control and the sense of powerlessness we are all currently feeling right now. Anxiety can, no IS, a tricky little son-of-a-bleep; and when we feel a lack of power in our life we try to grip onto something that allows us to feel control just to find some peace of mind. Sometimes, when you jus…
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Hi GWA Fam! Primal Health Coach and Personal Trainer Melissa King dive's into what got her to where she is. Her struggles with anxiety and how incorporating a whole food diet and exercise helped her reach a new state of calm. She talks about steps you can take without having to empty your bank account and realistic goals you can reach through the l…
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Hi GWA Fam! This episode talks about the ways in which we internalize compliments and the words that people say to us, how our reactions may minimize those moments with others, and why these reactions feel natural. Below are links to articles that we used and a ted talk that we learned a lot about these behaviors. 4 Reasons Compliments Make You Unc…
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Hi GWA Fam! Betty Shen of Exhale Row Studio talks with us today about breaking through old outdated beliefs, her 1:1 coaching, breathwork sessions, and creator boot camps. Stick with us throughout this entire episode for a much-needed breathwork session that’s quick and easy to do at home! You’ll be glad you did! Follow Betty Shen: Instagram: @exha…
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Hiii GWA Fam! This week we are talking about periods, aunt flow, that time of the month, wo-menstruating...whatever you like to call her. As well as the anxieties she can bring along, the hot flashes, mood swings and can't forget the good ol' cramps and tender boobs. Also, the anxieties that happen during pregnancy, primarily for Neg's first trimes…
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Hiii GWA Fam! We are back from our Summer Siesta, mentally recharged…for the most part. Listen along as we catch you up on all the things that have been happening in the last few months! There might be a surprise you or two that we are sharing with you! xx GWA Anti-Racism Book Donation Follow us Instagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike @heikeleming …
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Hi GWA fam! This episode of GWA features Hannah Martin from WOC Space she is a third-generation Latina entrepreneur. Hannah has created a space for Womxn of Color (WOC) to come together and learn how to build their own business. She believes in empowering and uplifting others and with her support, we believe you can! We loved having her on GWA and …
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This episode is so special to us. We were lucky enough to get to sit down (via the internet of course) and talk with one of our favorite human beings, Rahni Ragins. We have an open discussion about our world and the racism that permeates it. We want our community to know that we, ourselves are continuously learning, evolving, and working on being a…
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This week on GWA we talk about how your favorite host met each other (if we can even get it right!) how GWA started, and what each other is going through at the moment. We talk about how we finally got to see each other after what felt like forever. Join us here and let us know what you think by rate, reviewing, and subscribing. Happy listening lov…
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