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I talk with life and performance coach Matt Young about why pressure and performance anxiety spike when we tie our identity to outcomes, stats, and other external markers. We break down how to build emotional freedom so athletes, coaches, and high performers stay present, calm, and in control when the spotlight hits.
• Matt’s definition of mental and emotional blocks and how they limit performance
• Tunnel vision as presence plus freedom rather than rigid focus
• Why “anxiety means you care” is not always true
• Outcome fixation and how it tightens performance
• Separating identity from results to reduce pressure
• Emotional solutions off the field that translate on the field
• Leadership pressure that spreads through teams
• Retirement and transitions as an identity challenge
• Letting go only after building internal safety

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I talk with patient advocate Michelle Giannotto about Auto Brewery Syndrome and how a rare gut fermentation disorder can mimic alcohol intoxication and upend a family’s life. We share what helps patients get taken seriously, how caregivers survive the stress, and where to find credible resources and support. Learn:
• what Auto Brewery Syndrome is and how carbs can ferment into ethanol in the body
• common symptoms that look identical to alcohol use and why denials are often dismissed
• how ABS can lead to DUI arrests plus job loss financial strain and court battles
• stigma from family friends and even clinicians including accusations of hidden drinking
• barriers to diagnosis and why documenting breath readings and food logs can help
• caregiver burnout PTSD depression and relationship stress plus the role of therapy
• grief after sudden loss and how blame complicates mourning
• where to find support groups provider leads case studies and research updates

Visit autobrewery.org to learn more information and how to provide support.

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Sabrina sits down with licensed clinical social worker , anxiety expert and author Noelle McGuard Aquino to make anxiety feel less mysterious and more workable through a simple framework of three root causes. We also separate intuition from anxiety, then walk through concrete tools that build trust, self-compassion, and real day-to-day relief.
• Noelle’s path to writing Anxiety Unpack and what she noticed across clients
• Three anxiety types: catastrophizing, control, distorted beliefs
• How anxiety tries to protect us and why that matters
• Intuition versus anxiety and how appropriate anxiety works
• Exercises for spotting core beliefs and the behaviors they drive
• Control-based anxiety, externalizing safety, and learning internal trust
• Mindfulness as observing without judging, not emptying the mind
• Anxiety in the body, nervous system responses, and panic awareness
• Self-compassion using mindful awareness, common humanity, self-kindness
• Managing global stress by focusing on your sphere of influence
If you haven't purchased the book yet, Anxiety Unpack, Discover Your Type and Recover Your Peace, get it today! noellemcwardaquino.com

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Sabrina talks with naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Ashley Chauvin about what perimenopause really is, why symptoms can hit long before menopause, and why “normal” lab results don’t always match how you feel. We share practical ways to advocate for yourself, support mood and sleep, and build a sustainable plan that fits real life.
• defining menopause vs perimenopause and why timing varies
• common perimenopause symptoms including temperature dysregulation, sleep changes, mood shifts, vaginal and urinary changes, body composition changes
• why hormone testing can be unreliable during perimenopause and what matters more than a single snapshot
• rule-outs that can mimic symptoms, especially thyroid dysfunction and nutrient deficiencies
• mood support through iron, B12, vitamin D, nutrition, sleep and realistic movement
• when hormone therapy or other medications can help support lifestyle changes
• prevention mindset for cholesterol, blood pressure and long-term health
• making a plan sustainable through travel, stress and real-world routines
• building a circle of care with therapists and medical specialists
• how to spot medical misinformation especially in social media and push for better conversations

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We sit with the reality that miscarriage grief is layered, long-lasting, and often invisible, and we name the phrases and social pressures that quietly deepen shame. We also share ways couples can support each other through pregnancy loss, including practical coping tools, boundaries, and honest faith that makes room for anger and sorrow.
• miscarriage grief as complex and layered over time
• grief waves around due dates, anniversaries, and holidays
• why fixing language hurts and presence helps
• shame, guilt, and the “what’s wrong with me” loop
• navigating faith communities and family-centered triggers
• asking better questions that are not about kids
• boundaries around baby showers and painful events
• partners grieving differently and the caretaker trap
• daily or weekly check-ins to make space
• coping tools like walks, small wins, and breaks
• finding support through therapy, groups, and rituals
The easiest way to connect with Majo is on Instagram, Majo Birdsall Therapy

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We talk with counselor and researcher Donna Daniel about why self-worth is a steady foundation, not a moving target, and how to build it with awareness, respect, esteem, and confidence. We unpack counterfeits like importance, explore trauma-sensitive steps, and offer practical ways to make worth your base for growth.

• difference between self-worth and self-esteem
• pillars of worth as awareness, respect, esteem, confidence
• importance as a counterfeit for worth
• building blocks we share in relationships
• culture and systems that deny or affirm worth
• balancing being and becoming without burnout
• trauma-informed grounding before narrative work
• boundaries that protect dignity in hard moments
• deciding from a worth-based frame
• resources for learning worth conscious theory

Visit understandingself-worth.com.

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We map the inner world with Internal Family Systems and show how anxiety, addiction, and procrastination are protective parts trying to help. Jerome explains managers, firefighters, and exiles, why training matters, and how Self leads healing without reliving trauma.

• why parts-based thinking reduces shame and judgment
• how compassion emerges when we witness parts
• the roles of managers, firefighters and exiles
• gentle trauma work without reliving events
• self-energy, unblending and safety pacing
• IFS with kids using body cues and drawings
• pairing IFS with CBT and EMDR
• the difference between IFS-informed and IFS-trained
• how to vet therapists and find the IFS directory
• practical ways to notice which part is leading

Check out Jerome’s practice: onemindoneheartcounseling.com

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We explore how to raise capable, confident kids by shifting from rescuing to guiding. Beth Canalichio shares practical tools for validation, tech boundaries, natural consequences, and self-reflection that help families build real resilience.

• what grit looks like in everyday family life
• overhelping versus teaching kids to think
• tech limits that protect attention and social skills
• movement, play and creative identity building
• validating feelings without removing the challenge
• deciding when to step in or step back
• modeling courage, accountability and repair
• helping sensitive or anxious kids build capability
• using empathy to de-escalate conflict
• replacing lectures with curiosity and questions
• working through guilt and self-doubt as parents
• seeking support through friends, journaling and therapy

Visit raisinggrit.net to learn more, read reviews and order Beth's Book. Raising Grit: Face Your Unconscious, Deal with Your Issues, Become a Great Parent.

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