Have you tried all the things to help with anxiety and nothing has worked? Me too! It's not your fault.

In this short introductory episode, Jessica Richards, a counselor and coach, welcomes you into "It's Not You, It's Anxiety" — a podcast created for anyone who's tried the usual solutions for anxiety and still feels overwhelmed, stuck in constant worry, or exhausted.

Jessica shares why she started this podcast, the truth she wants you to know right from the beginning, and the compassionate framework that will guide every episode.

You'll hear how her work with clients — and her own lived experience — showed her that anxiety isn't a personal failure. It's something shaped by your biology, the messages your learned, and the wild world we're all trying to navigate.

This episode sets the tone for everything to come: warm, grounding, shame-free, and rooted in real psychological insight.

You'll learn what to expect from the show, who it's for, and how it will help you understand and work with your anxiety in a way that finally feels realistic, kind, and doable.

In this episode, Jessica talks about:

Why anxiety isn't a character flaw or personal weakness

The common myths about anxiety that make people feel worse

Her own experiences with anxiety — and how she's helped herself and her clients.

What this podcast will offer:

Insight, compassion, practical tools, brain and body education, and gentle (but powerful) shifts to help anxiety

Why healing anxiety requires understanding, not criticism

How modern life makes anxiety harder — and why it's not your fault

You'll walk away with:

A sense of safety and grounding

Permission to stop blaming yourself for being anxious

An understanding of what this podcast will give you

A feeling of being welcomed into a space where you're not alone

Episode takeaway:

Your anxiety makes sense. You're not broken or behind. And there is nothing wrong with you — even if anxiety has made you feel otherwise.

*Disclaimer* This show is for information and inspiration. It is not professional mental health counseling or medical advice. If you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health or medical professional.