EP 329: Things I Thought Were Normal (But Are Actually Anxiety) with Georgie Collinson

In this heartfelt episode, I speak with the delightful Alex Croxford, who helps women release guilt and shame so they can open themselves up to the deep love they crave at a soul level. Alex shares her powerful story of being the one who cheated - a perspective that carries so much stigma and silence, yet also offers profound lessons in healing, forgiveness, and growth. Whether you’ve been the one who cheated, the one who was cheated on, or you simply know the heavy weight of guilt and shame in your own life, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Shame and guilt are feelings every human carries at some level, and when we leave them hidden or unacknowledged, they often fester and transform into anxiety. This episode invites you to explore those deeper layers safely and compassionately - because looking at them is the key to true healing. We cover: ✅ Why so many women carry guilt and shame ✅ How self-abandonment shows up in relationships (and what it really means when we betray ourselves) ✅ The surprising connection between perfectionism, people-pleasing, and anxiety in love ✅ How to release the weight of guilt and feeling like a bad person This episode is a safe space, free from judgement, and full of laughter, depth, and healing. My hope is that it creates ripples of release and resonance for everyone who listens. Where to find Alex: Website: alexcroxford.com Instagram: @iamalexcroxford ----- Try Anxiety Masters today FREE for 7 days - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/offers/hLCNeydj Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for The Anxiety Masters Membership in FULL here: https://georgiecollinson.com/membership Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety: https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here: https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this episode, Georgie dives into the roots of self-doubt - where it really comes from and why so many women with high-functioning anxiety find themselves second-guessing everything. She breaks down the subconscious patterns and early conditioning that fuel that constant inner critic, then shares the exact steps you can take to shift out of playing small and start going after the career you want, the health you desire, and the love you truly deserve. This episode is your reminder that self-doubt isn’t the truth about you - it’s just a story your mind has learned to tell. And you can rewrite it.   Need more anxiety support?   Apply for a FREE 30-Minute Anxiety Relief Call - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/apply-for-call   Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for Anxiety Masters here - https://georgiecollinson.com/membership   Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass     Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here - https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this week’s episode, I welcome back Dr Soph - psychologist, author of A Manual for Being Human and Unstuck. With her brilliant mind and eloquent way of explaining complex ideas, Dr Soph helps us unpack some of the big questions weighing on our collective hearts right now. Are we really on the brink of societal collapse, or is there another way to view the chaos around us? Together we dive into the noise of the global news cycle, the divisive conversations online, and how all of this impacts our mental health. This is an episode about finding perspective, clarity, and a sense of sanity in uncertain times. We talked about: - A woman who slept with 1000 men in a day and what this means for society. - How the ongoing conflict in Gaza is impacting our mental health - Why the internet loves to hate women like Blake Lively and Meghan Markle - How to stay grounded and manage anxiety when the world feels overwhelming This conversation is raw, insightful, and deeply needed. I hope it helps you feel less alone in navigating the intensity of our times and offers practical wisdom to steady yourself through the noise. Please share this episode with someone who might need it too. Find Dr Soph here: Instagram: @_drsoph Substack: The Grey Zone Website: drsoph.com Resources & Next Steps Try Anxiety Masters today FREE for 7 days https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/offers/hLCNeydj Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for The Anxiety Masters Membership in FULL here https://georgiecollinson.com/membership Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this episode, Georgie uncovers the things so many of us believe are “normal” but are actually signs of anxiety and disconnection. From feeling restless whenever you’re not being productive, to living with IBS symptoms, to constantly saying yes when you want to say no, to waking up with morning dread - Georgie explores why these patterns show up, what they’re really telling us, and how you can start to shift them. If you’re ready to stop running from anxiety and start mastering it from the inside out, join Georgie inside Anxiety Masters.   Need more anxiety support?   Apply for a FREE 30-Minute Anxiety Relief Call - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/apply-for-call   Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for Anxiety Masters here - https://georgiecollinson.com/membership   Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass     Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here - https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this episode, Georgie explores the common belief that changing your outer environment -whether it’s leaving a relationship, moving cities, quitting your job, going travelling or chasing more sunshine - will finally fix anxiety. While these shifts can sometimes bring temporary relief, anxiety often has a way of following you wherever you go. Georgie shares why lasting freedom comes from doing the inner work - rewiring the subconscious, regulating the nervous system, and shifting deep beliefs - so you can feel calm and grounded no matter what’s happening around you. If you’re ready to stop running from anxiety and start mastering it from the inside out, join Georgie inside Anxiety Masters.   Need more anxiety support?   Apply for a FREE 30-Minute Anxiety Relief Call - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/apply-for-call   Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for Anxiety Masters here - https://georgiecollinson.com/membership   Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass     Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here - https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this episode, Georgie dives into the powerful connection between sunlight, vitamin D and your nervous system. Having long enjoyed lying in the sun, Georgie always wondered if the scary warnings to avoid it as much as possible was true. Here, you’ll learn how just 10 minutes of natural light can shift your mood, lower anxiety, and help regulate your circadian rhythm - plus we bust the myths about sun exposure that aren't helpful. This is your permission slip to get outside, soak it in (safely), and feel better fast.   Need more anxiety support?   Apply for a FREE 30-Minute Anxiety Relief Call - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/apply-for-call   Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for Anxiety Masters here - https://georgiecollinson.com/membership   Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass     Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here - https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this empowering episode, Georgie sits down with her dear friend and naturopath Sasha Lilford to uncover the often-overlooked connection between anxiety, stress, and women’s hair loss. If you've ever noticed more hair shedding during high-stress seasons, you're not imagining it - and you're not alone. Sasha shares her own personal journey with hair loss and how it led her to support other women in restoring healthy, vibrant hair naturally. Together, they explore the surprising links between emotional wellbeing and hair health, break down the most common (but often misunderstood) causes of hair loss in women, and bust major myths - including why expensive shampoos are rarely the answer. This episode is a must-listen for any woman who's felt the distress and confusion that hair loss can bring. You’ll learn: The surprising connection between stress, anxiety, and hair shedding Common causes of hair loss in women - and why it’s rarely just “one thing” Big myths about hair loss (and why expensive shampoos won’t fix it) How to support hair growth naturally without falling for wellness gimmicks Connect with Sasha on Instagram: @sashalilford ----- Try Anxiety Masters today FREE for 7 days https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/offers/hLCNeydj Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for The Anxiety Masters Membership in FULL here https://georgiecollinson.com/membership Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this episode, Georgie unpacks the surprising root cause behind those mysterious health symptoms - blurred vision, dizziness, light-headedness, fatigue, fainting, skin rashes, gut issues, UTIs, and headaches - that seem to have no clear explanation. What if these aren’t random at all? What if they’re messages from a dysregulated nervous system, suppressed emotions, and deep subconscious patterns? Georgie shares why unresolved stress and unprocessed feelings often show up in the body as physical symptoms - and how you can begin working with your nervous system and subconscious to release them for good. If you’ve been stuck in a loop of “nothing’s working” and feel frustrated or hopeless about your health, this episode will give you a fresh, empowering perspective.   Need more anxiety support?   Apply for a FREE 30-Minute Anxiety Relief Call - https://bit.ly/anxietyresetnow   Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for The Anxiety Masters Membership in FULL here - https://georgiecollinson.com/membership   Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass     Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here - https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this episode, Georgie shares a powerful perspective shift for the moments when life feels impossibly hard and you’re being tested again and again. She explores why these challenges often hold the key to your growth and how to navigate them in a way that leaves you feeling stronger, calmer, and more in control. If you’re in the thick of it right now, this episode is the reminder your heart needs.   Need more anxiety support?   Apply for a FREE 30-Minute Anxiety Relief Call - https://bit.ly/anxietyresetnow   Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for The Anxiety Masters Membership in FULL here - https://georgiecollinson.com/membership Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety - https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass     Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here - https://georgiecollinson.com/books

In this episode, I welcome back a long-time favourite guest, Lara Briden, making her third appearance on the podcast. Known for her work as a leading hormone expert and women’s health advocate, Lara brings something new to the table this time - a refreshing and much-needed reality check for those of us caught in the spiral of wellness overwhelm. We go beyond the usual hormone chat to explore the growing trend of turning every bodily symptom into a crisis - and how this culture of fear and perfectionism affects women, especially those with high-functioning anxiety. If you’ve ever felt pressure to reach some mythical state of “perfect health” or found yourself obsessively monitoring your symptoms, this episode is a gentle reminder that your body might actually be okay - even if it's doing something weird. Together, Lara and I explore: ✅ A leading hormone expert's powerful reminder that you might actually be okay ✅ Why there’s so much unnecessary fear around hormone health ✅ How high-functioning anxiety can drive obsessive health monitoring ✅ The dangers of wellness overwhelm - and how to come back to a more intuitive, less fear-based approach It’s honest, practical, and freeing. Let’s dive into the show. Connect with Lara Briden Website: www.larabriden.com Need more anxiety support? Try Anxiety Masters today FREE for 7 days https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/offers/hLCNeydj Ready for a deeper transformation? Sign up for The Anxiety Masters Membership in FULL here: https://georgiecollinson.com/membership Watch my FREE Anxiety Reset Masterclass for women with high-functioning anxiety: https://anxiety-reset.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety here: https://georgiecollinson.com/books