79. Why You Feel Anxious (Even When Life is Good): The Holistic Root Cause Approach to Anxiety with Health Coach Colleen Ritz

Hi Listeners!  Anxiety in women is rising — and it’s often misunderstood. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, on edge, reactive, or “wired but exhausted,” this episode is for you. Sara and Colleen take a holistic look at anxiety through the lens of nervous system health, hormones, blood sugar, and gut terrain. You’ll learn why anxiety is often a body-based stress response — not just a mindset issue — and how small daily habits can begin restoring calm from the inside out. We also talk about progesterone as the calming hormone, the blood sugar rollercoaster that fuels adrenaline spikes, the gut–brain connection (including GABA production), and how chronic stress quietly depletes resilience. You’ll walk away with simple, realistic tools like breathwork, morning sunlight, journaling, grounding movement, nourishment strategies, and habit stacking — plus encouragement to release shame and trust that healing is possible. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, steady, and at peace, this episode will give you a path forward. Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com  Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724 Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!