21: Unraveling Anxiety with Megan Devito, Life Coach

Welcome to Episode 21, where hosts Bea and Beth delve into the world of anxiety, loneliness, and the journey to overcome them. This week, they're joined by Megan Devito, a life coach dedicated to helping ambitious women tackle stress and build resilience. Megan shares her unique path from teaching to life coaching, revealing how her personal battle with anxiety informed her approach to guiding others. Megan discusses the current "loneliness epidemic" and its connection to anxiety, alongside the misconceptions about social skills deficits. She offers enlightening perspectives on the role of self-care and the importance of recognizing anxiety as a natural emotion, not a personal failing. This episode is an invaluable resource for anyone dealing with anxiety, seeking personal growth, or looking to better understand the complexity of human emotions in today's fast-paced world. It's a conversation rich with insights, practical strategies, and heartfelt stories, aiming to empower listeners to forge genuine connections and embrace their journeys towards mental well-being. ABOUT MEGAN: Megan Devito is a Life Coach helping high achieving women manage stress and anxiety, grow resilience and confidence and find success through personal coaching. Using her personal history of anxiety as well as coaching certifications and years of experience, Megan helps women find the thoughts and habits that are keeping them anxious, stressed and overwhelmed, teaches them how to trust their bodies instead of their anxious thoughts, and incorporates intentional fun that increases confidence, resilience, and success. Ready to ditch the stress and anxiety so you can feel calm, confident, and have more fun? Megan's coaching approach, founded in scientific evidence and fueled by personal and client successes, is guiding ambitious women towards a more joyful and fulfilling life. As the host of More Than Anxiety podcast, she shares practical strategies, honest conversations, and inspiring stories, all with a touch of humor, to empower listeners to take control of their lives. Megan's passion for inspiring others has led her to speak at various events and to be featured on podcasts around the globe. Website: megandevito.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCReIdm4t_sFg64sPOKYHIGg Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/coachmegandevito Facebook: facebook.com/coachmegandevito LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/megandevito More Than Anxiety Podcast: morethananxiety.buzzsprout.com Media Page: megandevito.com/media NEED HELP? Support is available if life is getting too hard to bear. If you feel you may harm yourself or others, please seek help immediately: Visit your local hospital emergency room. Call 9-8-8. Visit 988lifeline.org and access the online chat feature. Text HOME to 741741 to text with a live person through the Crisis Text Line. CONTACT US AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Engage with Beth Butram on social media:      Instagram: instagram.com/podcastsbybeth      YouTube: youtube.com/@PodcastsByBeth Read the FREE weekly blog and connect on Substack: substack.com/@bethbutram Want to help keep this podcast thriving? Buy host Beth Butram a coffee at ko-fi.com/bethpodcast. Never required but always appreciated!  Check out Affirmations and Micro-Meditations, a moment of calm podcast over at spreaker.com/podcast/affirmations-and-micro-meditations--6793204  Many thanks to Anthony Church, who composed the music featured for Season Two. Please check out his content here: linktr.ee/anthonychurchmusic.