The Anxiety Chicks

In this month's Healing Questions episode, we're answering some of the most common questions from our amazing community. From intrusive thoughts and health anxiety to that terrifying feeling of impending doom, we're having the honest conversations we wish more people would have about anxiety and recovery. In this episode, we discuss: • Do intrusive thoughts ever truly go away?• What should you do when a doctor dismisses your concerns or attributes everything to anxiety?• Have we struggled with anxiety our entire lives?• Why does anxiety sometimes create a feeling that death is near or something terrible is about to happen?• What can you do when none of your usual coping tools seem to be helping?• How do you stop your mind from immediately jumping to the worst-case scenario? Whether you're in the middle of a difficult season or simply looking for reassurance and practical tools, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone and that healing is possible. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with someone who may need it today. We love you all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicks sit down with hospice nurse, educator, and best-selling author Julie McFadden for an honest and compassionate conversation about death, dying, and how embracing mortality can actually help us live more fully. Julie shares her journey from ICU nursing to hospice care, why education around death reduces fear, the importance of end-of-life planning, and insights from her best-selling book Nothing to Fear. Nothing to Fear by Julie McFadden Hospice Nurse Julie - Social Media Legal planning guides for end-of-life choices Hospice and Palliative Care Resources Educational Video Series on Actively Dying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Anxiety Chicks, we’re diving deeper into the connection between anxiety and Hashimoto’s with special guest. After opening the conversation in a previous episode, we wanted to bring on an expert to help break down what Hashimoto’s actually is, how it can impact both physical and mental health, and why symptoms like anxiety, panic, depression, fatigue, brain fog, and feeling “off” shouldn’t always be dismissed as just anxiety. One thing we strongly believe in is getting properly medically evaluated and advocating for your health instead of automatically assuming every symptom is anxiety-related. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune thyroid condition that can sometimes show up in ways many people don’t expect — including mental health symptoms. In this episode, Carrie shares her own experience, discusses the root causes and common symptoms of Hashimoto’s, and explains the role nutrition, stress, hormones, and lifestyle can play in healing and supporting the body. Carrie Vitt is a Functional Nutritional Therapist at, founder of the wellness site Deliciously Organic, creator of online thyroid and adrenal health courses, and author of the cookbooks Deliciously Organic and The Grain-Free Family Table. Sponsor Notes: Go to ⁠oneskin.co⁠ with code ANXIETYCHICKS to get 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison takes you through a gentle meditation for burnout—perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, drained, or in need of a mental reset. This episode offers calming mindfulness and breathing techniques to bring peace and grounding into your day. Sponsor Notes: Go to oneskin.co with code ANXIETYCHICKS to get 15% off. The Single Sisters Circle Community for Single Women 40+ CLICK HERE 🌐 Connect With Us ⁠@theanxietychicks⁠ | ⁠@theanxietyhealer⁠ | ⁠@health_anxiety⁠ Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: ⁠https://theanxietyhealer.com/books⁠  ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: ⁠peakofpanic.com/collections/all⁠ 🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: ⁠www.theanxietyhealer.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can anxiety really affect your eyes and vision?Why do so many people with anxiety experience blurry vision, eye floaters, dizziness, light sensitivity, visual snow, eye pressure, tunnel vision, or strange visual sensations during stress and panic? In this episode of the The Anxiety Chicks, we sit down with renowned neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik to answer the anxiety-provoking eye symptom questions our community asks constantly. This conversation is incredibly validating for anyone who spirals over vision changes or worries something serious is being missed. Dr. Rani explains the science behind how stress, adrenaline, nervous system activation, inflammation, sleep, screen exposure, and hypervigilance can impact the eyes and visual system and when symptoms should actually be evaluated further. We discuss: Blurry vision and anxiety Eye floaters and flashes Light sensitivity and fluorescent lighting Dizziness and visual overwhelm Eye strain and screen fatigue Visual snow and derealization feelings Why anxiety makes you hyper-aware of visual sensations The connection between the brain, nervous system, and eyesight Integrative approaches to eye health Nutrition and lifestyle support for visual wellness When eye symptoms are usually benign vs. when to get checked Dr. Rani also shares practical tools that may help support nervous system regulation and eye comfort, along with insight into integrative and functional approaches to visual health. You can learn more about Dr. Rani Banik here:Dr. Rani Banik Official Website Follow her on Instagram:@dr.ranibanik If this episode helped you feel less alone, make sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who constantly worries about their symptoms. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding any symptoms or concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to calming your anxiety isn't a new coping tool, but a conversation with a younger version of yourself? In this episode, Alison digs into two of the most powerful (and underrated) pieces of the anxiety healing puzzle: inner child work and emotionally safe relationships. Whether you've felt stuck in anxious patterns you can't explain, or you keep showing up for people who don't really show up for you, this one's going to hit home. Alison shares practical insights on why healing the wounds of your younger self can create real, lasting relief from anxiety and why the people you surround yourself with are either helping your nervous system settle or keeping it on edge. In this episode, you'll hear about: What inner child healing actually looks like (and why it matters for anxiety) How to recognize emotionally safe vs. emotionally draining relationships The connection between self-compassion and genuine anxiety relief Small, practical ways to start this work, even if it feels uncomfortable Resources: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Neuroplasticity explanation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices