The Breaking Up With Anxiety Podcast

Please note: This episode was originally published in January 2024. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.Joining us today is Elisa Kurylowicz, a body-positive, high-performance coach known for her killer instincts, big heart, strong mind, and hilarious sense of humour. She came on the pod to share with us a life-changing practice called Intuitive Awareness.After missing out on the Olympics, Elisa lost her sense of purpose. She found herself in a downward spiral: drinking alcohol daily, smoking cigarettes, overeating, gaining 85 lbs in one year, marrying an abusive man, making poor health choices, and accumulating so much debt that she couldn’t afford food.She despised her body and her life… until she discovered Intuitive Awareness. This powerful practice led to her getting a divorce, losing 85 pounds, paying off all her debt, achieving financial success, eliminating toxicity from her life, and most importantly, learning to love herself unconditionally.In this episode, Elisa and I dive into why we often don’t change even when we want to, the importance of being coachable, what discipline truly means, the art of focusing on what we pay attention to, how failure fosters resilience and emotional regulation, the belief systems we are indoctrinated with, the 5 steps to overcome self-sabotage, and so much more!You can find Elisa on Instagram @elisakurylowiczIf you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in January 2024. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.Today’s guest is Miranda Jones! Miranda is a professionally trained Registered Nurse with 8 years of practice and a Naturopathic Graduate awaiting her board exams. She holds a wide range of certifications, from meditation, reiki, and Quantum Human Design Analysis to NLP and professional life coaching. She blends them to develop unique plans tailored to each client. Her mission is to inform, educate, and empower you to tackle anything life may throw at you!In this episode, Miranda and I discuss the complexities of navigating the healthcare system, the pressures facing family doctors, common misconceptions about stress, viewing anxiety as a symptom rather than a permanent identity, embracing sensitivity as a superpower, releasing the brain and body’s learned patterns and beliefs, generational trauma, and anxiety from sensory overload.We also explore why cognitive behavioural therapy may not be the most effective approach for everyone, the distinctions between high-functioning and low-functioning anxiety, understanding the physiology of anxiety versus the psychology of anxiety, and, of course, discuss some of our favourite strategies for training the body to recover from stress faster!If you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in November 2023. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.So many concerned parents reach out to me, not because they have anxiety, but because their children or teenagers do. Although I definitely have an understanding of what might be happening, as I work with a lot of adults who have had anxiety since they were young or for as long as they can remember, I do not have the capacity at this time to expand my practice to working with children and teenagers. So I wanted a resource I could direct all these concerned parents to!Today’s guest, Dr. Cayley, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a special passion for Pediatrics and supporting the whole family in achieving optimal health through addressing the root cause of symptoms. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and evidence-based, with training in both conventional and natural medicine modalities. As a mama herself to two little ones, she brings experience as both a professionally trained medical provider and a loving parent raising young ones right alongside you!In this episode, Dr. Cayley and I discuss how environmental stressors, genetics, nutritional deficiencies, and gut health all play a role in childhood anxiety. We explore the challenges of raising children in a modern world that is not supportive of healthy habits, push back against the idea that anxiety can only be managed and not eliminated, and provide recommendations for supporting optimal development during pregnancy, picky eaters, parental influence, strategies for overcoming picky eating, and, of course, I had to ask about ideal protein intake for kids.You can message Dr. Cayley on Instagram @dr.cayleychirumbolo or check out her website at https://www.c3well.com/If you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in November 2023. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.Welcome back to Part 2, where we did things a little differently last week, and I got personal with you!Today’s episode covers how long it took to get my skin back to normal for the 4th time, what is realistic for breaking up with your anxiety in terms of timelines, my recent attempt at bringing fasting back into my lifestyle that did not go well, my current supplement stack, my current skincare routine, examples of boundaries I have set with family and friends, the dietary principles I follow that make the biggest noticeable difference in not only my skin health but also my energy, mental health, sleep, and so much more!If you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in November 2023. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.Welcome to this juicy podcast episode where we are doing things a little differently today, and things are getting personal!Today’s episode is part 1 of a glimpse into my life. It includes things I’m obsessed with lately, from podcasts to new hobbies, a life-changing book recommendation, disagreements with my partner, my daily routines, my current health focus, other health practitioners I have worked with, testing I have done, my ongoing struggles with cystic acne & how it affected my self-esteem and confidence, and so much more!If you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in October 2023. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.In this week’s episode, I am joined by another amazing Breaking Up With AnxietyⓇ Coaching Program client - Annika!Annika’s anxiety and daily panic attacks were significantly affecting her nursing career. Her doctor advised her that medication was pretty much her only option, with no guarantee of relief, and anxiety was something she would probably have to live with her whole life.Unfortunately, this bleak prognosis reflects a common perspective in the medical community. Many people don’t realize how specialized healthcare is. Your doctor, in fact, doesn’t know everything. They typically focus on treating specific symptoms or conditions within their area of expertise, prioritizing pharmacological solutions because that is what they have been trained to do. Holistic or lifestyle-based approaches to mental health struggles are not in their wheelhouse.But here, in Breaking Up With AnxietyⓇ land, we take a different approach!Annika refused to accept what her doctor told her. She stumbled upon some of my workshops and applied their principles, which dramatically reduced her panic attacks! She was blown away and decided to join the Breaking Up With AnxietyⓇ coaching program to see what else was possible.I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation, and I hope it inspires you to decide that it’s time to dive in, do the work and take control of your mental health.If you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in October 2023. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.Many people are walking around with imbalanced blood sugar and have no idea. If you are one of these people, this is one of the reasons you have chronic anxiety!Today’s guest, Jessica, is a board-certified holistic health practitioner and certified functional nutrition and lifestyle counsellor. For five years, Jessica has used her expertise to support women on their journey to optimal health. Her focus lies in assisting women diagnosed with prediabetes and those with complex health histories who have tried various approaches but have yet to achieve their desired level of well-being.In this episode, Jess and I cover how to manage your blood sugar, which is critical to improving your mental health. We discuss the blood markers you want to be monitoring, how to identify trends in blood markers, reversing blood sugar issues, the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, practical strategies to reach your health goals, the underlying reasons for cravings (hint: it has nothing to do with self-control), the hormone pyramid and the importance of addressing hormones in the right order, Alzheimer’s prevention, and much more!Message Jessica on Instagram @bebodyempowered or email her at [email protected] to learn more about her approach and support.If you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in October 2023. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.Today we are talking all about postpartum anxiety with Dr. Jenna, who, as a mom of 3, understands the whirlwind that is postpartum and motherhood.With every pregnancy, not only is a baby born, but a mother is too. This time called Matrescence (the process of becoming a mother) is a time of massive physical, mental and spiritual change. Despite how the current care of mothers is set up, healing does not end at 6 weeks postpartum. The mother needs just as much care as the baby (if not more) during those initial months. This is exactly where Dr. Jenna’s passion lies: helping women recover and thrive during such an overwhelming time of life.Postpartum depression and anxiety can occur beyond the first six weeks after giving birth, often peaking at around 6 to 9 months. Recognize this and remember these feelings don’t reflect your abilities as a mother. Instead, this is influenced by hormonal changes, increased stress levels, nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation, the demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding on the body, and the lack of support for new moms. None of this reflects a mother’s ability to cope; it’s a physiological response that proper support can address. Which is exactly what we cover in today’s episode!Dr. Jenna’s Instagram @drjennapriestapDr. Jenna’s WebsiteIf you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in September 2023. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.Welcome back to Part 5 of the Real Root Causes of Anxiety series! If you haven’t checked out the previous parts, I highly recommend starting here:Click here for The Real Root Causes of Anxiety [Pt.1]Click here for The Real Root Causes of Anxiety [Pt.2]Click here for The Real Root Causes of Anxiety [Pt.3]Click here for The Real Root Causes of Anxiety [Pt.4]Today marks the final episode in this podcast mini-series, where we'll cover the last root cause: STRESS.But stress, as you'll learn, isn't just mental and emotional. Stress wears many disguises and affects our bodies on a physical level, often resulting in the symptoms of anxiety. From diet and blood sugar imbalances to hormonal shifts, environmental toxins, digestive issues, and more, stress can show up in unexpected, multifaceted ways.If you’re ready to break free from your anxiety disorder, we must redefine stress and explore how it contributes to your anxiety. That’s precisely what we’ll be covering today! I also discuss the factors affecting stomach acid levels, the connection between hormones, gut health, and mental well-being, how to support your liver, how to overcome action paralysis, and more!If you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe

Please note: This episode was originally published in September 2023. I switched podcast hosting platforms and had to re-upload past episodes, so some links, resources, or offers mentioned in this episode may no longer be active or available.Today, you'll hear from five Breaking Up With Anxiety® program clients as they come together for the first BUA Client Roundtable to share their real-life stories of how they took control of their anxiety in 4 months!Tune in to hear Francesca, Tara, Cricket, Paige and Jess share their individual stories of living with chronic anxiety and how they overcame it.This episode is filled with gold nuggets, “aha” moments, relatable moments, inspiration, and most of all, hope. Hope that it is possible to overcome your anxiety when you go all in and make that commitment to yourself.If you have any questions, please email [email protected]: https://www.taygendron.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tay.gendron/Free Guide: https://www.taygendron.com/the-anti-anxiety-essentials-checklistFor more support, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and deeper conversations on anxiety, motherhood, hormones, gut health, and nervous system health, subscribe to my Substack here! Get full access to Breaking Up With Anxiety at breakingupwithanxiety.substack.com/subscribe