In today's episode, Gina celebrates monumental 1000th episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Listen in to hear about Gina's own personal history with anxiety-panic and about the origins of the show. From humble beginnings in upstate New York, Gina has honed her coaching skills over many years and cultivated an intimate knowledge of how anxiety-panic arises and how it can be tamed and overcome. We are so happy to be able to share this wisdom with you the listeners and that the show has been so helpful for so many. Thanks for listening.
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What is anxiety?
Quote:
Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be.
-Wayne W. Dyer
Chapters
0:00:24 Introduction: Finding Peace and Calm
0:01:16 Sharing My Anxiety History and Story
0:02:58 Alone in New York City, waiting for grandfather's surgery
0:04:00 Navigating the busy streets and hospitals in a state of panic
0:06:32 Discovering the calming power of yoga and mindful breathing
0:08:23 Overcoming anxiety through meditation and mindfulness practices
0:09:08 Becoming a nutritionist and working with eating disorder clients
0:10:16 Taking over as co-host and eventually host of the podcast
0:11:37 Celebrating episode 1000 and the journey towards peace and calm
0:14:04 Acknowledging the Support Team and Early Days
0:15:01 Gratitude for Listeners and True Native Media
Summary
In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I, Gina Ryan, share my personal experience with anxiety and discuss the journey that brought the show to its milestone 1000th episode. I delve into the origins of my anxiety, which began in my late teens or early twenties, triggered by a specific alarming situation. While there may have been other contributing factors, anxiety was not a part of my childhood.

I recount a particularly distressing incident in New York City where a loud alarm sounded, and no one came to help, intensifying my panic. This event left me in a constant state of unease and uncertainty about how to cope with my anxiety. However, as time went on, I found solace in the realms of philosophy and spirituality, diving into books that offered guidance and understanding. Through this exploration, I discovered yoga and the practice of mindful breathing, which provided temporary relief and allowed me to catch a glimpse of hope beyond the depths of anxiety.

Meditation and mindfulness became my guiding lights, teaching me how to navigate stress and face challenges without succumbing to fear. Gradually, I found my way out of the dark abyss of anxiety. Although I struggled with anxiety for twenty years, I want you to know that you too can overcome it. Countless resources are available to assist you on your journey.

After moving to Maui and working as a nutritionist with clients suffering from eating disorders, my interest in anxiety was piqued when I stumbled upon a podcast on Stitcher dedicated to the topic. I reached out to the host and ended up being a guest on the show. Eventually, the host decided to step down, and I was offered the opportunity to take over as the host of the Anxiety Coaches podcast. Although I was filled with both fear and excitement, I embraced the challenge.
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