In this episode Kelli explores how growth of brain cells in a certain area of the brain, the hippocampus, can decrease anxiety and depression. Kelli also shares simple ways to stimulate growth of brain cells in the hippocampus.
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In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about how making small changes can ignite neuroplasticity, aka the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural pathways.
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Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about what teen anxiety was like for them. They discuss what teen anxiety is, what it isn't (it's not just "teenage angst"), and share some great resources. If you're a teen or you have a teen who is in the throws of anxiety, then this is the episode for you.
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Join Kelli and guest Brent Williams, a lawyer that spent his career protecting and advocating for vulnerable people, as he shares his journey through depression and anxiety. His book, Out of the Woods, will be available October 20th, 2017.
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Talking politics can be anxiety inducing because it’s so emotionally charged right now. Kelli and Erica don't focus so much on personal political affiliation in this episode, but rather on how to navigate hard conversations around politics - whether it be with family, friends, co-workers, or on social media.
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In this episode Kelli briefly chats about the benefits of what the Japanese refer to as forest bathing.
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Erica reluctantly agrees to participate in an exercise with Kelli to see how culture, media, and family shape our views about anxiety. If you're feeling brave, feel free to participate too!
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In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about the role expressive writing can play in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and even physical ailments.
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In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about doubt, an emotion that can easily send us spinning. But could doubt be beneficial? Tune in to find out!
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In this episode Kelli and Erica answer a listener's questions about why blood pressure readings can be higher than normal when we're feeling anxious.
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In this episode Kelli and Erica share a new (and potentially fun) version of a gratitude exercise.
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In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Dr. Amy Johnson to explore the idea that there could be a difference between the mind and brain.
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As a compliment to the last episode, Kelli shares a visualization exercise that can help us navigate our travel anxiety.
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In this episode Kelli is joined by her husband Andy to answer a listener's question about panic attacks while traveling. Kelli and Andy share some personal experiences and insights they've gained about traveling with anxiety and panic attacks (hint: anxiety is an inherent part of traveling for most people).
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In this episode Erica lets us in on her 5 minute meditation practice. If your meditation sessions look anything like hers, fear not, you're doing it right!
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In this episode Kelli shares a trick that can come in handy during moments of high anxiety or even panic attacks.
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In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about why our heart races, flutters, and even "skips a beat" when we're feeling anxious.
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In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Tara Lepore. Despite panic disorder with agoraphobia, Tara has traveled the world for both pleasure and her work as a paleontologist. While a nomadic lifestyle may look impossible for those of us in the midst of anxiety, Tara shares some helpful experiences and insights as to how and why it's 100% possible.
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In this episode Erica shares a few realizations from her recent birthday while Kelli chimes in too. If you don't look forward to a parade of waiters singing happy birthday to you at your birthday dinner celebration, then this episode is definitely for you!
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In this episode Kelli shares a mindfulness exercise that is particularly helpful when you're feeling short on willpower and finding yourself about to engage in a less-than-helpful habit.
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In this episode Kelli answers a listener's question about why we keep falling for the same fears and worries over and over again.
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In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Rachel Grant to talk about thriving, despite the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Rachel shares a lot of insights and knowledge (and personal experience) that will apply to any type of trauma.
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In this episode Kelli shares a simple and easy way to stimulate the relaxation response.
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In this episode Kelli and Erica go through the actual biology of the fight or flight response, the response that causes all those "fun" physical, mental, and emotional symptoms we experience while feeling anxious.
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In this episode Kelli answers a question from one of our listeners about a technique called "tapping" (otherwise knows as Emotional Freedom Technique) to alleviate anxiety.
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