EP 381: You're Not Anxious, You're A Good Witch with Lucianne Tonti

In this episode, Georgie sits down with journalist and author Lucianne Tonti to talk about her book Good Witch - and the uncomfortable, illuminating history of the witch hunts that swept Europe and America, killing tens of thousands of women. They talk about what female authority and community leadership actually looked like before the trials, how the persecution of "witches" severed women from nature, food, medicine and each other - and why that disconnection still echoes in how capable, high-achieving women feel today. Feeling at maximum capacity, overfunctioning, afraid to slow down or take up space. Lucianne and Georgie explore what it means to reclaim the practices that were once dismissed as "women's work," and what it looks like to come back home to yourself in a world that still asks women to be smaller. The witch hunts erased female authority for centuries How ancient "women's work" is quietly making a comeback Why viral "witch" content reveals something deeper about burnout Reclaiming lost feminine power as a daily practice Where to find Lucianne: Substack: https://luciannetonti.substack.com Instagram: @luciannetonti Get her book in independent bookstores near you or order online through readings.com.au. --- For all my resources & updates: https://georgiecollinson.com/

In this episode, Georgie offers a guided meditation for the moments when life feels like it's spinning out - too chaotic, too busy, too much, like it should be some other way. You can listen with your eyes closed, or simply let the words wash over you with your eyes open - whatever feels right for you in this moment. This is a chance to pause, settle, and come back to steady ground, even in the middle of a busy or overwhelming week. For all my resources & updates: https://georgiecollinson.com/

In this episode, I welcome back James Fish Gill — heart coach, transformational facilitator, and author of How to Fall in Love with Humanity. Our last conversation completely transformed the way I think about conflict, particularly the labels we place on people when we're hurt, and I knew I had to bring James back to take this conversation even deeper. We explore what it actually takes to repair conflict, including the words you can use when emotions are running high and why rushing to resolve things isn't always the answer. We also zoom out to look at how these same principles apply to the division we see in the world around us. If you've ever struggled to find peace with someone without feeling like you're condoning their behaviour, this conversation will give you a completely different way to approach conflict. We talk about: The exact words to say in a heated argument to find peace Is it possible to repair without condoning someone's actions? Finding the right moment to repair a relationship Pop psychology misses this one understanding of every conflict Where to find James: Website: https://www.leadbyheart.com/ Instagram: @james_fish_gill Book: How to Fall in Love with Humanity --- 💫 Learn about the Anxiety Reset Practitioner Certification: Click here 💫 Apply for a free Anxiety Relief call to chat to Georgie about joining The Calm Woman Collective: Click here 💫 Discover my latest offerings: Click here 📚 Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety: Click here

In this episode, Georgie gets real about what she's going through right now - days before her wedding, in the middle of a family conflict that's turned her world upside down. It's been unsettling. It's made her angry. It's required boundaries she didn't want to have to hold, and a refusal to make herself small, at the exact moment she wanted things to feel calm. On top of it all, it's been one of her busiest weeks - client sessions, podcast interviews, even speaking on stage at an event. So she's sharing the actual steps she uses to get through when life becomes a pressure-cooker - not just what happened, but exactly how she supported herself through it. For all my resources & updates: https://georgiecollinson.com/

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Rebecca Ray, clinical psychologist and author, to explore what may really be sitting underneath perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the patterns we use to cope with life. We unpack how survival responses learned in childhood can quietly follow us into adulthood — shaping how we behave, relate to others, and respond when we feel overwhelmed. Rebecca also explains why simply understanding why you do something isn't always enough to change it, and what it actually takes to interrupt those familiar spirals. We also hear about one of Rebecca's own hardest experiences and what helped her move through it. If you've ever wondered why you keep falling back into the same patterns despite knowing better, this episode is for you. We talk about: How childhood survival responses quietly run adult life Why perfectionism, people-pleasing and numbing are trauma The reason why understanding isn't enough to break a spiral Rebecca's own hardest challenge — and what helped her through it Where to find Dr Rebecca Ray: Instagram: @drrebeccaray Website: https://rebeccaray.com.au/ Get Rebecca's book: Available in all good bookstores and online retailers across Australia International: Available on Audible (narrated by Dr Rebecca Ray) and Kindle --- 💫 Learn about the Anxiety Reset Practitioner Certification: Click here 💫 Apply for a free Anxiety Relief call to chat to Georgie about joining The Calm Woman Collective: Click here 💫 Discover my latest offerings: Click here 📚 Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety: Click here

In this episode, Georgie gets personal - sharing a life update that's been 18 months in the making. Between time in Bali, her wedding in Italy, and working through a SIBO diagnosis, something bigger has been unfolding underneath it all: a slow, sometimes painful evolution away from an old identity and into a new one. Georgie talks candidly about what it feels like to know a shift is coming long before you're ready to make it - and why clinging to the old way isn't a failure, it's part of the process. If you've ever felt yourself outgrowing a version of you that used to feel safe, this one's for you.   💫 Learn about the Anxiety Reset Practitioner Certification: Click here 💫 Apply for a free Anxiety Relief call to chat to Georgie about joining The Calm Woman Collective: Click here 💫 Discover my latest offerings: Click here 📚 Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety: Click here

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah McKay — Oxford-trained neuroscientist, educator, and author, whose work is helping us better understand the female brain through every stage of life. Together, we unpack what neuroscience actually tells us about women's brains, from motherhood and matrescence to perimenopause, while busting some of the biggest myths that still shape the way women think about themselves. If you've ever questioned your memory, your focus, or wondered whether your brain is "changing for the worse," this conversation will leave you feeling informed, reassured, and far more compassionate toward yourself. We also explore the science behind human connection and answer one of the biggest questions of all: are men's and women's brains really that different? We talk about: What we know now about women's brains The brain myths you still believe, debunked What in-person connection does to your brain Are men and women's brains different? Where to find Sarah: Website: https://drsarahmckay.com/ 💫 Ready for a deeper transformation? Apply for a free Anxiety Relief call to chat to Georgie about joining The Calm Woman Collective: Click here 📚 Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety: Click here

In this episode, Georgie shares 21 things she's noticed after a decade of anxiety work with high-achieving women - the patterns, the myths, and the truths that don't usually get said out loud. From why a diagnosis often never comes, to why successful people are so often anxious, to why "calming down" can actually backfire - this episode is a wide-lens look at what anxiety really is, and isn't. You'll hear why suppression drives more anxiety than stress does, why the goal was never to eliminate anxiety but to understand its message, and why softness - not self-criticism - is what actually works. If you're ready to go deeper, The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety are both available now. I've got you.   💫 Ready for a deeper transformation? Apply for a free Anxiety Relief call to chat to Georgie about joining The Calm Woman Collective: Click here 💫 Discover my latest offerings: Click here 📚 Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety: Click here

In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Olga Newman, whose unique approach to facial massage, fascia release, and breathwork completely changed my perspective on what's possible when it comes to ageing naturally. I was lucky enough to have one of her treatments before we recorded this conversation, and I honestly felt all the tension in my jaw and neck melt away. Together, we explore how years of anxiety and chronic stress can leave their mark on our faces, why shallow breathing and tension patterns matter more than we realise, and the powerful ways breathwork, fascia release, and self-massage can help us look and feel our best—without relying on Botox. If you've ever wondered how stress is showing up in your face, this episode is full of fascinating insights and practical tools. We talk about: What years of anxiety and stress look like on your face Why shallow breathing and pelvic tension so often show up together The way chronic tension (or release) can change how we age How self-massage, fascia release, and breathwork can work better than Botox Where to find Olga: Instagram: @olga_faceup   💫 Ready for a deeper transformation? Apply for a free Anxiety Relief call to chat to Georgie about joining The Calm Woman Collective: Click here 📚 Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety: Click here

In this episode, Georgie shares two pieces of news she's been so excited to tell you about. First, the story of how she got engaged, all of it, start to finish. And then something she never expected to be talking about here: after two years of quietly pushing through fatigue, headaches and brain fog... the kind of background noise you learn to ignore. She's finally found the root cause! She's already feeling clearer, calmer and less inflamed, and she's sharing everything: the symptoms she'd learned to push past, how she got to the bottom of it, and what's changed since - in case it helps you find your own answers too. 💫 Ready for a deeper transformation? Apply for a free Anxiety Relief call to chat to Georgie about joining The Calm Woman Collective: Click here 🎥 Join my next live FREE Subconscious Story Sessions: Click here 📚 Get my books The Anxiety Reset Method and Master Your Relationship Anxiety: Click here