303: The Anxiety Survival Guide with The Anxiety Sisters
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Episode Summary
Anxiety is not just something we think about. It is something we feel in the body.
In this episode, I’m joined by Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek, two soul sisters, mental health professionals, and the founders of Anxiety Sisters. Together, they have created a supportive community for people living with anxiety and are passionate about helping others understand, manage, and live full lives with anxiety.
Abbe and Maggie both share their own stories of anxiety and how, for years, they did not realize anxiety was the root of what they were experiencing. Their symptoms were so physical that they went from doctor to doctor, and even spent time in the hospital, before finally understanding that what was happening in their bodies was anxiety.
In this conversation, we talk about how anxiety can show up physically, why acceptance is such an important part of healing, the difference between anxiety and a panic attack, and why connection is key. We also talk about how to create a “spin kit” so you have tools ready when anxiety strikes, plus ways to work with phobias, agoraphobia, and the fear that can come with not knowing what is happening inside of you.
This episode is such a compassionate and validating conversation for anyone who has ever felt anxious, panicked, overwhelmed, or confused by physical symptoms. It is not about never feeling anxious again. It is about learning how to take charge, support yourself, and create your own version of a happy, peaceful, empowered life.
Key Takeaways:
Anxiety can show up as very real physical symptoms in the body
Many people live with anxiety without realizing that is what they are experiencing
Anxiety can be mistaken for physical health issues, including heart or digestive problems
Anxiety becomes debilitating when it gets into the driver’s seat
Acceptance does not mean giving up. It simply means acknowledging where you are
No two people experience anxiety or panic in the exact same way
Connection and community are important parts of healing anxiety
A “spin kit” can help you feel prepared when anxiety symptoms show up
Understanding your anxiety can take away some of its power
Anxiety and panic attacks are connected, but they are not always the same experience
Healing anxiety is not about becoming someone who never feels anxious. It is about learning how to live fully and take charge when anxiety appears
Anxiety Symptoms
Anxiety symptoms can be emotional, mental, and physical. While many people think of anxiety as fear, stress, or worry, it often shows up in the body through sensations like a racing heart, stomach issues, dizziness, shortness of breath, shaking, tightness, panic, or a sense that something is wrong.
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Resources:
Anxiety Sisters Website:
https://anxietysisters.com/
Anxiety Sisters Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/anxietysisters
The Spin Cycle Podcast:
https://anxietysisters.com/podcasts/
The Anxiety Sisters’ Survival Guide:
https://anxietysisters.com/anxiety-sisters-survival-guide/
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