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You’re eating well. You’re doing the “right” things. So why do you still feel anxious… or even worse?

In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Nat unpack a lesser-known piece of the anxiety puzzle...how your body’s chemistry and genetics might be keeping you stuck in a constant state of “on.”

Because anxiety isn’t always coming from your thoughts.

Sometimes… it’s coming from your nervous system being overstimulated at a chemical level.

We explore how certain people are more sensitive to stimulation, and why some of the most “healthy” foods... like bone broth, fermented foods, and cheesy chips can actually make anxiety feel worse for some individuals.

Not because the foods are "bad"… but because your body’s capacity to process them is different.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• Why anxiety can feel physical, not just mental
• The “accelerator vs brake” system in your brain
• How genetics can impact how your body processes stimulation
• The role of key nutrients like magnesium and B vitamins
• Why some people feel worse eating “healthy” foods
• The concept of “load” and how overstimulation builds up
• How to start supporting your body instead of fighting it

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve been doing everything right…
but still feel wired, overwhelmed, or stuck in their body.

Because the goal isn’t to follow more rules.

It’s to understand your body.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

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Why do you feel instantly better after being outside… even when nothing in your life has changed?

In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Natalie explore the power of forest bathing and why it’s so much more than just “going for a hike.”

Because this isn’t about steps, fitness, or productivity.

It’s about your nervous system.

We unpack how modern life keeps us constantly switched on… from notifications and noise to the pressure of always doing more. And why nature might be one of the fastest, simplest ways to bring your body back to a state of calm, without forcing it.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• Why you can feel better outside within minutes (even when nothing else has changed)
• What forest bathing actually is (and why it’s not exercise)
• The connection between your environment and anxiety levels
• How overstimulation keeps your body stuck in “go mode”
• The science behind why nature calms the body (hello, trees 🌿)
• Simple ways to experience this...no hiking boots or rainforest treks required

This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t need to fix anxiety…
Sometimes, you just need to change the environment your body is in.

🌿 Your body isn’t broken… it’s just overstimulated.

Support the show

👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

Follow us @theanxietycompass

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Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

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Somewhere along the way, many of us were given a label.

Anxiety. Panic disorder. Overthinker.

And while that label can bring relief and understanding… it can also quietly become part of our identity.

In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Nat explore what happens when anxiety shifts from something you experience… to something you believe you are.

Because there’s a big difference between:
“I have anxiety” and “This is who I am”

And that difference can shape your choices, your confidence, and the size of your world.

We unpack:

✨ Why the brain loves labels (and how it uses them to keep you “safe”)
✨ How language like “my anxiety” can subtly reinforce identity
✨ The link between thought patterns, neuroplasticity, and behaviour
✨ Why over-identifying with anxiety can keep you stuck
✨ The difference between identity vs experience
✨ How to start separating yourself from the feeling without dismissing it
✨ A simple but powerful reframe that opens up possibility again

This episode is for anyone who has ever caught themselves saying:

“I’m just an anxious person”
“I can’t do that because of my anxiety”
“This is just how I am”

What if anxiety wasn’t who you are… but something your body is communicating?

Because you are not the compass. You are the one holding it.

Support the show

👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

Follow us @theanxietycompass

Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website

Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here