If you try this, you won't die

Your host, Vanessa Gorelkin, introduces Real Over Ideal and talks about her origin story. **And guess what: since we're being real, we remastered this episode after realizing the sound needed a bit of an update.Now you will be able to hear Vanessa even better, as she discusses the challenges of health anxiety, normalizes the struggle so many people face to find their balance, and emphasizes the importance of acceptance and resilience. Vanessa introduces practical techniques for calming the nervous system, including stimulating the vagus nerve in unique ways that go beyond deep breathing to help individuals manage their anxiety more effectively. The discussion highlights the significance of living alongside anxiety rather than fighting it, promoting a healthier mindset towards mental well-being.If you love podcasts that include discussions of health anxiety, resilience, radical acceptance, vagus nerve, calming techniques, mental health, anxiety management, emotional regulation, self-acceptance, coping strategies-- you've found your new favorite listen!If you liked the show- please leave us a review- it will help people find our content and join the Real Over Ideal community. Vanessa will read reviews on the show- expect a response if you give us feedback, this show is for the audience! Got feedback about the show or a question for "Untangle This," (the part of the podcast when Vanessa will answer listener questions):Email us at: [email protected] can find Vanessa at her website: https://vanessagorelkin.com  Click here to get in touch Thanks for listening!Please share the show with anyone who may enjoy it. We'd love it if you'd leave us a 5 star review wherever you're listening- it helps listeners find the show and we read every review.If you'd like to submit an "Untangle This" question, a comment, or an episode idea-- Email us:[email protected] is available to consult professionally with individual clients. If you'd like to work with Vanessa , reach out here:https://vanessagorelkin.com/contact-us#12398ed6-3711-4e15-ae41-4711059fd6abIf you'd like to read about Vanessa's background, treatment perspective and techniques, or other handy information about her practice, check out her Psychology Today profile here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/vanessa-gorelkin-scottsdale-az/809467