Anxiety & Stress as Signals with Anthony Abbagnano (Part 1)

Do you ever feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, even though everything on the outside looks “fine”?In Part 1 of this thoughtful and grounding conversation, Janelle sits down with Anthony Abbagnano, author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm, to explore how anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm are often signals—not failures—and how awareness can become one of the most powerful coping mechanisms we have.This episode speaks directly to women, caregivers, and service-driven leaders who feel stuck in survival mode, constantly managing others while quietly ignoring their own inner chaos. Anthony offers a refreshing perspective on coping methods that don’t involve numbing emotions, forcing positivity, or pushing harder—but instead learning how to listen to the body and nervous system.Together, they unpack why so many high-functioning women stay in fight-or-flight, how unconscious coping mechanisms are formed, and what it looks like to gently shift toward nervous system regulation and emotional resilience.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why feeling stuck and confused is not a flaw—but a powerful moment for growthHow anxiety and stress show up in the body as signals, not problems to fixThe difference between fear-based reactions and intuitive awarenessWhy caregivers and helpers experience emotional overwhelm more frequentlyHow unconscious coping mechanisms develop—and how to bring them into awarenessSimple coping methods for stress that support nervous system regulationWhy breath awareness is one of the most overlooked stress management toolsHow failure and shame can be reframed into sources of personal powerAnthony also shares how learning to face fear—rather than avoiding it—can reduce its intensity and restore a sense of inner calm. This conversation invites you to slow down, build emotional awareness, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels supportive, not overwhelming.This is just the beginning.In Part 2, on February 18th, Anthony dives deeper into practical tools and inner practices that help cultivate tranquility, clarity, and confidence—especially during seasons of uncertainty and emotional stress.If you’ve been searching for healthy coping methods for anxiety, ways to manage stress without disconnecting from yourself, or simply permission to pause and listen inward, this episode is for you.____Find Anthony Abbagnano:www.alchemyofbreath.comBook: Outter Chaos, Inner CalmInstagram: @alchemyofbreathAsha.global____Find Janelle:Instagram: @wellnesstogreatnessYoutube: @WellnessToGreatnesswww.wellnesstogreatness.ca