I think we could all use a little break, a deep breath, ​a mid-year check-in​... And sure, we can touch base with those goals and resolutions from January. That's not a bad idea. But I'm more interested in a mid-year return to self. We live our days, our hours, and our minutes smack dab up close to whatever's happening: what we need to do, all the stuff we have to accomplish, where we need to go, things we need to check off the list. But this week on ​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​ we're going to zoom out, get some perspective, and take the eagle view of life. The long game. The bigger picture. Sometimes we all need to hit pause and remind ourselves: we're human beings, not human doings. We need to live, breathe, and BE...not produce, go, and do.  Let's talk about it together this week. Mid-year check-in, baby. Mid-year return to self...  Full show notes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/228   Text PODCAST to +1 (816)354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

I think we could all use a little break, a deep breath, <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​a mid-year check-in​</a>... And sure, we can touch base with those goals and resolutions from January. That's not a bad idea. But I'm more interested in a mid-year return to self. We live our days, our hours, and our minutes smack dab up close to whatever's happening: what we need to do, all the stuff we have to accomplish, where we need to go, things we need to check off the list. But this week on <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​</a> we're going to zoom out, get some perspective, and take the eagle view of life. The long game. The bigger picture. Sometimes we all need to hit pause and remind ourselves: we're human beings, not human doings. We need to live, breathe, and BE...not produce, go, and do. Let's talk about it together this week. Mid-year check-in, baby. Mid-year return to self... Full show notes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/228</a> Text PODCAST to +1 (816)354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

Mid-Year Check-In

We've all had those experiences where something seemingly trivial happens and we *explode* in response. A spilled cup of coffee. A stubbed toe. A snarky comment from a tween. And we get apoplectic. Similarly (but opposite) we've completely utterly totally *shut down* when someone says the wrong thing at the wrong moment on the wrong day with the wrong stars aligned. What's up with that? We're going to explore this phenomenon in this week's episode of ​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​. We're talking about ​the window of tolerance​. How / when / why do you get thrown outside of what feels handle-able? And how do you intentionally practice widening that window so it includes more and more of life's life-y-ness?  Let's talk about it. ​Join me for this week's show​...  Full show notes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/227   Text PODCAST to +1 (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

We've all had those experiences where something seemingly trivial happens and we *explode* in response. A spilled cup of coffee. A stubbed toe. A snarky comment from a tween. And we get apoplectic. Similarly (but opposite) we've completely utterly totally *shut down* when someone says the wrong thing at the wrong moment on the wrong day with the wrong stars aligned. What's up with that? We're going to explore this phenomenon in this week's episode of <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​</a>. We're talking about <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​the window of tolerance​</a>. How / when / why do you get thrown outside of what feels handle-able? And how do you intentionally practice widening that window so it includes more and more of life's life-y-ness? Let's talk about it. <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​Join me for this week's show​</a>... Full show notes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/227</a> Text PODCAST to +1 (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

The Window of Tolerance

This week on ​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​, I want to offer a simple, but pretty profound way to practice acceptance. We're going to explore the teaching: ​right now, it's like this​. This one isn't full of practical, tactical steps that you can take. Or things you can go and DO. Nope. This is more of a quiet, meditative sort of thing. A sit-with-it-and-see-what-comes-up kind of practice. It's something I've been working with for the past couple years and I want to offer this teaching to *you* in the hope that it will serve and support you, too. It's one for when you're in it. For when things are difficult and challenging and you sometimes just want to take your skin off and get away from yourself. THAT is what this is for.  I'm with you. Let's practice together, yeah? Right now, it's like this...  Full show notes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/226   Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

This week on <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/226" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​</a>, I want to offer a simple, but pretty profound way to practice acceptance. We're going to explore the teaching: <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/226" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​right now, it's like this​</a>. This one isn't full of practical, tactical steps that you can take. Or things you can go and DO. Nope. This is more of a quiet, meditative sort of thing. A sit-with-it-and-see-what-comes-up kind of practice. It's something I've been working with for the past couple years and I want to offer this teaching to *you* in the hope that it will serve and support you, too. It's one for when you're in it. For when things are difficult and challenging and you sometimes just want to take your skin off and get away from yourself. THAT is what this is for. I'm with you. Let's practice together, yeah? Right now, it's like this... Full show notes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/226" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/226</a> Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

Right Now, It's Like This

If you've been hanging out with me for a while, then you know I'm *super* stuffy and serious about things... ...hahaha, just kidding. And this week, I'm gonna embrace it. On ​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​ we're exploring 5 high-brow mindfulness tips. You're probably already guessing these things are the exact opposite of "high-brow." Aaaand you'd be right. I've found that mindfulness and meditation seem to connote a certain formality. And it doesn't need to be that way. In fact, since most of us like fun things, we might as well make THIS fun, too. You with me?  ​Come join me for this conversation​ and let's explore how we can use these ideas to make mindfulness not only a little lighter, but something you're actually going to DO... Full show notes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/225  Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

If you've been hanging out with me for a while, then you know I'm *super* stuffy and serious about things... ...hahaha, just kidding. And this week, I'm gonna embrace it. On <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/225" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​</a> we're exploring 5 high-brow mindfulness tips. You're probably already guessing these things are the exact opposite of "high-brow." Aaaand you'd be right. I've found that mindfulness and meditation seem to connote a certain formality. And it doesn't need to be that way. In fact, since most of us like fun things, we might as well make THIS fun, too. You with me? <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/225" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​Come join me for this conversation​</a> and let's explore how we can use these ideas to make mindfulness not only a little lighter, but something you're actually going to DO... Full show notes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/225" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/225</a> Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

High-Brow Mindfulness Tips

This week's episode of ​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​ starts out with a funny story about my brother's granny-in-law...and then segues into an exploration on how we can refuel, restore, and recharge our bodies in order to create a deeper well of resilience and, ultimately, less anxiety for ourselves. In my experience, we have to consistently and continuously refill our buckets. Throughout our days we're relying on a wellspring of patience, kindness, compassion, and goodness to show up how we WANT to show up. But what happens when that well runs dry? This episode is all about filling that well up. Cultivating a sense of strength, flexility, and resilience so that you can be the most YOU possible.  ​Join me and let's talk about your charging stations​. I'll see you there...  Full show notes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/224   Text PODCAST to (816)354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

This week's episode of <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​</a> starts out with a funny story about my brother's granny-in-law...and then segues into an exploration on how we can refuel, restore, and recharge our bodies in order to create a deeper well of resilience and, ultimately, less anxiety for ourselves. In my experience, we have to consistently and continuously refill our buckets. Throughout our days we're relying on a wellspring of patience, kindness, compassion, and goodness to show up how we WANT to show up. But what happens when that well runs dry? This episode is all about filling that well up. Cultivating a sense of strength, flexility, and resilience so that you can be the most YOU possible. <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​Join me and let's talk about your charging stations​</a>. I'll see you there... Full show notes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/224</a> Text PODCAST to (816)354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

Your Charging Station

It's time for another talk about: rest. But listen, we aren't talking about rest so that you can get more done. It's not about resting so that you can go more, power through, and push harder. This isn't about overcoming a necessary evil (meaning: rest) so that you can get to the "real" part of life (meaning: productivity). Nope. This is about resting in the interest of cultivating more resilience. I think we're deeply confused about rest. I think many of us view rest as a hurdle on the way to more hustling, doing, and going. I think we resent rest. And I want to come at it from a new angle today on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast. Whaddya say? Let's talk about rest. Rest for resilience... Full show notes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/223  Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

It's time for another talk about: rest. But listen, we aren't talking about rest so that you can get more done. It's not about resting so that you can go more, power through, and push harder. This isn't about overcoming a necessary evil (meaning: rest) so that you can get to the "real" part of life (meaning: productivity). Nope. This is about resting in the interest of cultivating more resilience. I think we're deeply confused about rest. I think many of us view rest as a hurdle on the way to more hustling, doing, and going. I think we resent rest. And I want to come at it from a new angle today on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast. Whaddya say? Let's talk about rest. Rest for resilience... Full show notes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/223" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/223</a> Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

Rest for Resilience

How are we doing? It's Wednesday...again. Morning...again. Are we ready? I know - I'm not sure we're ready either. But here we are. We're in it together. Let's do this...yeah? I have a simple idea for you this week on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast. In fact, it's just 2 words: Oh. Really. Oh really. ​Oh really​...? I wanna explore using these 2 words as a way to curb our collective death grip on *being right* and invite more curiosity, inquiry, and connection. What if, when presented with a challenging conversation, we asked, "oh really...?" What if, when someone offered a conflicting opinion to our own, we approached them with an, "oh really...?" What if, when we heard a nugget of information that was brand-new, we took it in with a genuine, "oh really...?" "Oh really..." is a bridge for unity. It's a phrase to bring people together. "Oh really..." will connect you to the world around you. Let's talk about it. Join me for this week's episode... Full show notes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/222  Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

How are we doing? It's Wednesday...again. Morning...again. Are we ready? I know - I'm not sure we're ready either. But here we are. We're in it together. Let's do this...yeah? I have a simple idea for you this week on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast. In fact, it's just 2 words: Oh. Really. Oh really. <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/222" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​Oh really​</a>...? I wanna explore using these 2 words as a way to curb our collective death grip on *being right* and invite more curiosity, inquiry, and connection. What if, when presented with a challenging conversation, we asked, "oh really...?" What if, when someone offered a conflicting opinion to our own, we approached them with an, "oh really...?" What if, when we heard a nugget of information that was brand-new, we took it in with a genuine, "oh really...?" "Oh really..." is a bridge for unity. It's a phrase to bring people together. "Oh really..." will connect you to the world around you. Let's talk about it. Join me for this week's episode... Full show notes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/222" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/222</a> Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

Oh Really...?

How are you? How's summer treating you so far? Sunscreen, sweat, and late summer nights are all a *thing* over here, and I'm loving it. I went for years craving the fall and winter months; there's something so cozy about that time of year. But I tell ya what: these days, there's something about the brightness and vibrancy of summer that brings me alive in another way. And I'm here for it. I'm curious to hear how it's feeling for you... This week on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​ we're going to explore a metaphor that I hope will really bring your nervous system into color in a whole new way: we're talking about ​anxiety as an alarm​. I know many of us treat anxiety like an emergency; if we're feeling remotely anxious it means Something Has Gone Wrong. But I want to challenge that this week with a mental image that I hope will stick with you and help you reconsider the messaging behind anxiety when it shows up.  Sneak peek: are the curtains on fire? Or are we dealing with burnt toast? ​Join me for this week's episode to hear what I mean​...  Full shownotes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/221   Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

How are you? How's summer treating you so far? Sunscreen, sweat, and late summer nights are all a *thing* over here, and I'm loving it. I went for years craving the fall and winter months; there's something so cozy about that time of year. But I tell ya what: these days, there's something about the brightness and vibrancy of summer that brings me alive in another way. And I'm here for it. I'm curious to hear how it's feeling for you... This week on <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​</a> we're going to explore a metaphor that I hope will really bring your nervous system into color in a whole new way: we're talking about <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​anxiety as an alarm​</a>. I know many of us treat anxiety like an emergency; if we're feeling remotely anxious it means Something Has Gone Wrong. But I want to challenge that this week with a mental image that I hope will stick with you and help you reconsider the messaging behind anxiety when it shows up. Sneak peek: are the curtains on fire? Or are we dealing with burnt toast? <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​Join me for this week's episode to hear what I mean​</a>... Full shownotes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/221</a> Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I'll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time to time...

Anxiety as an Alarm

It seems like if we know something, we should act accordingly, right? If you know what you want or should do, then...do it! I mean, according to the 80's G.I. Joe cartoon, "knowing is half the battle" so it only makes sense that if we *know* what we want to do, we will *do* it. And yet... ...we don't. Turns out knowing is knowing and doing is doing, and the knowing actually has very little to do with the doing. 🤷‍♀️ This week on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast we're going to explore this tricky little reality...the chasm between knowing and doing. There's science behind this, good reasons why we don't just DO what we KNOW we want for ourselves, and an important link between this chasm and anxiety. Join me for this week's episode and let's talk about it. Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I’ll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time-to-time… Full shownotes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/220 

It seems like if we know something, we should act accordingly, right? If you know what you want or should do, then...do it! I mean, according to the 80's G.I. Joe cartoon, "knowing is half the battle" so it only makes sense that if we *know* what we want to do, we will *do* it. And yet... ...we don't. Turns out knowing is knowing and doing is doing, and the knowing actually has very little to do with the doing. 🤷‍♀️ This week on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast we're going to explore this tricky little reality...the chasm between knowing and doing. There's science behind this, good reasons why we don't just DO what we KNOW we want for ourselves, and an important link between this chasm and anxiety. Join me for this week's episode and let's talk about it. Text PODCAST to (816) 354-1279 and I’ll send mindfulness reminders, anxiety hacks, and little love notes your way from time-to-time… Full shownotes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/220</a>

The Chasm Between Knowing & Doing

Are you a control freak? Are you a *secret* control freak and don't want to admit it? Are you surrounded by control freaks and feeling the pressure of complying with their wishes? I'm going to guess: yes, yes, and yes. Why do we seek to control? How come control freaks get such a bum rap? What can we do instead of plugging down the same old, ill-fated, control-grabbing path? On this week's episode of The Transforming Anxiety Podcast we're going to talk about control, being a "control freak," and how to re-think this approach to life. Let's hear it for the control freaks. Full show notes are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/219 

Are you a control freak? Are you a *secret* control freak and don't want to admit it? Are you surrounded by control freaks and feeling the pressure of complying with their wishes? I'm going to guess: yes, yes, and yes. Why do we seek to control? How come control freaks get such a bum rap? What can we do instead of plugging down the same old, ill-fated, control-grabbing path? On this week's episode of <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/219" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Transforming Anxiety Podcast </a>we're going to talk about control, being a "control freak," and how to re-think this approach to life. <a href="www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/219" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's hear it for the control freaks</a>. Full show notes are located at: <a href="https://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/219" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/219</a>

Let's Hear It For the Control Freaks

Do you struggle with anxiety? Feel as if you're trapped in a Groundhog Day loop of stress, worry, and overwhelm? Are you tired of fluffy advice from well-meaning friends and experts that leave you in the same place you started with anxiety? This podcast is the resource you've been looking for.Each week, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Kelly Hanlin McCormick will guide you on the path to true transformation around anxiety. She'll walk you through specific tools and resources to support your work with this emotion. No fluff or New Age woo involved.Tune in each week for new episodes that offer practical and pragmatic steps for you to integrate into your life. Find out more about her programs and offerings at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com.

This is so helpful already, can’t wait to see what’s coming. Thank you!

Just what I was looking for...

This is exactly what I need!  Kelly is so knowledgeable and super calming.

Excellent!

Do you struggle with anxiety? Feel as if you're trapped in a Groundhog Day loop of stress, worry, and overwhelm? Are you tired of fluffy advice from well-meaning friends and experts that leave you in the same place you started with anxiety? This podcast is the resource you've been looking for. Each week, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Kelly Hanlin McCormick will guide you on the path to true transformation around anxiety. She'll walk you through specific tools and resources to support your work with this emotion. No fluff or New Age woo involved. Tune in each week for new episodes that offer practical and pragmatic steps for you to integrate into your life. Find out more about her programs and offerings at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com</a>.

The Transforming Anxiety Podcast

Unless you're living on the moon, Coronavirus is pretty much top of mind right now. And even on an ordinary day, health anxiety affects almost a quarter of the adult American population. So I thought it was time to talk about health-related anxiety on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast. Because, folks: today we’re going to take our power back. I'm teaching a really important concept on this week's podcast and I believe it'll be a game-changer for you if you're struggling with anxiety around Coronavirus, anxiety around cold and flu season, or any health-related anxiety that you're experiencing. Plus, I made a super simple guide that illustrates this concept for you, too. You can grab your guide by clicking here or by visiting me at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/58. 

Unless you're living on the moon, Coronavirus is pretty much top of mind right now. And even on an ordinary day, health anxiety affects almost a quarter of the adult American population. So I thought it was time to talk about health-related anxiety on The Transforming Anxiety Podcast. Because, folks: today we’re going to take our power back. I'm teaching a really important concept on this week's podcast and I believe it'll be a game-changer for you if you're struggling with anxiety around Coronavirus, anxiety around cold and flu season, or any health-related anxiety that you're experiencing. Plus, I made a super simple guide that illustrates this concept for you, too. <a href="https://kelly-hanlin-mccormick-llc.ck.page/02f583fd5d" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can grab your guide by clicking here</a> or by visiting me at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/58</a>.

58. Health Anxiety

How many times have you heard the advice to, "just meditate" when you're feeling anxious? How many times has that worked...? This week, we're talking about meditation, when and how to use this tool, plus breath work, which may be new to you but I have found to be *far* more impactful when you're feeling actively anxious. Plus! I made 2 audio recordings for you that go along with this podcast: a guided meditation + a recording that walks you through 3 different breath techniques to help you find relief from anxiety immediately. You can grab your recordings at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/17. 

How many times have you heard the advice to, "just meditate" when you're feeling anxious? How many times has that worked...? This week, we're talking about meditation, when and how to use this tool, plus breath work, which may be new to you but I have found to be *far* more impactful when you're feeling actively anxious. Plus! I made 2 audio recordings for you that go along with this podcast: a guided meditation + a recording that walks you through 3 different breath techniques to help you find relief from anxiety immediately. You can grab your recordings at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/17</a>.

17. Meditation & Breath Work for Anxiety

Today we are wrapping up the introductory 4-part series under the theme, "What is Anxiety?" with an important topic. Now that we know we cannot escape from anxiety (see episode #3!), we are left with this question: What is the Goal with Anxiety? We are going to talk through a goal we can *all* set around anxiety and this week's downloadable worksheet is going to help you take that work even further and really integrate it into your life. No more letting anxiety run the show. Today, we are going to set a clear goal together around this emotion. Let's do this...

Today we are wrapping up the introductory 4-part series under the theme, "What is Anxiety?" with an important topic. Now that we know we cannot escape from anxiety (see episode #3!), we are left with this question: What is the Goal with Anxiety? We are going to talk through a goal we can *all* set around anxiety and <a href="https://pages.convertkit.com/b181590eaa/3b46050d8c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this week's downloadable worksheet</a> is going to help you take that work even further and really integrate it into your life. No more letting anxiety run the show. Today, we are going to set a clear goal together around this emotion. Let's do this...

4. What Is the Goal with Anxiety?

On this episode, we're going back to the basics a bit. What is anxiety? Why is anxiety a "feature" that humans have evolved into not only having, but keeping? We're going to look at anxiety through the concept of *survival of the fittest* today. We're going to zoom in (mouse view) and zoom out (eagle view) on the role anxiety plays in your life. And ultimately reframe anxiety as the feature that it is. Join me for this episode and use it to transform your experience of anxiety...

On this episode, we're going back to the basics a bit. What is anxiety? Why is anxiety a "feature" that humans have evolved into not only having, but keeping? We're going to look at anxiety through the concept of *survival of the fittest* today. We're going to zoom in (mouse view) and zoom out (eagle view) on the role anxiety plays in your life. And ultimately reframe anxiety as the feature that it is. Join me for this episode and use it to transform your experience of anxiety...

47. Survival of the Fittest

Fierce Calm

Calm

BIG, fun stuff on this week's episode...I'm announcing my brand-new membership program: The Fierce Calm Project. If you've been interested in coaching but haven't quite felt ready to go for it yet... If you've wanted to hire your own personal coach, but were looking for a more economical option... If you had / have a private coach and want MORE coaching... ...then this is the place for you. As a group, we're going to transform anxiety and transform our LIVES. This membership program is the best thing I've ever created and I'm thrilled to be welcoming you in as we start the new year. To join with your Founding Member's discount (40% off the regular monthly rate...for LIFE!), just click here or go to www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/fiercecalmproject. See you inside the program...

BIG, fun stuff on this week's episode...I'm announcing my brand-new membership program: The Fierce Calm Project. If you've been interested in coaching but haven't quite felt ready to go for it yet... If you've wanted to hire your own personal coach, but were looking for a more economical option... If you had / have a private coach and want MORE coaching... ...then this is the place for you. As a group, we're going to transform anxiety and transform our LIVES. This membership program is the best thing I've ever created and I'm thrilled to be welcoming you in as we start the new year. To join with your Founding Member's discount (40% off the regular monthly rate...for LIFE!), <a href="https://fiercecalmproject.mykajabi.com/offers/RRNFteZN/checkout" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">just click here</a> or go to <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/fiercecalmproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/fiercecalmproject</a>. See you inside the program...

48. The Fierce Calm Project

Building on last week's episode where I introduced The Model, we are diving into Thoughts today. Where does your mind go when it's unchaperoned? And how do you create the life you want? On purpose? This is how...let's get to it. Don't forget to grab this week's worksheets over on my website: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/6. You'll want to have those handy right after you listen to today's episode so you can get to WORK! :)

Building on last week's episode where I introduced The Model, we are diving into Thoughts today. Where does your mind go when it's unchaperoned? And how do you create the life you want? On purpose? This is how...let's get to it. Don't forget to grab this week's worksheets over on my website: <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/6</a>. You'll want to have those handy right after you listen to today's episode so you can get to WORK! :)

6. The Episode About Thoughts

Oh boy, difficult people. That's the topic of this week's podcast episode. I felt this was apropos heading into the holiday season, looking at the end of the year, and well, just in general. Am I right? I separated this episode into 4 sections:  There are *no* difficult people There are *always* difficult people Difficult people are thoughts, not circumstances Believing someone is difficult affects you, not them  Plus, I made a guide for you to really walk you through the 4 lessons and apply them to your life and the difficult people around you. Grab your free downloadable worksheet by going to www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/41.

Oh boy, difficult people. That's the topic of this week's podcast episode. I felt this was apropos heading into the holiday season, looking at the end of the year, and well, just in general. Am I right? I separated this episode into 4 sections: <ul> <li>There are *no* difficult people</li> <li>There are *always* difficult people</li> <li>Difficult people are thoughts, not circumstances</li> <li>Believing someone is difficult affects you, not them</li> </ul> Plus, I made a guide for you to really walk you through the 4 lessons and apply them to your life and the difficult people around you. Grab your free downloadable worksheet by going to <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/41</a>.

41. Difficult People

There are lots of things we want to change in our lives. How we're feeling, how we're acting, or maybe an end result that we're seeing for ourselves. Whatever it is we want to change, ultimately it comes down to this: we have to change our minds. Our thoughts create our feelings, our feelings drive our actions, our actions create our results...so wherever we want to create change, it all begins with how we're thinking. What we're thinking. It all begins with our minds. In this episode, I talk about the willingness to change our minds about anxiety and walk you through my 3-step process for changing your mind. This works for anxiety, but the good news is: this works for EVERYTHING. Grab your free downloadable worksheet at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/23. See you there...

There are lots of things we want to change in our lives. How we're feeling, how we're acting, or maybe an end result that we're seeing for ourselves. Whatever it is we want to change, ultimately it comes down to this: we have to change our minds. Our thoughts create our feelings, our feelings drive our actions, our actions create our results...so wherever we want to create change, it all begins with how we're thinking. What we're thinking. It all begins with our minds. In this episode, I talk about the willingness to change our minds about anxiety and walk you through my 3-step process for changing your mind. This works for anxiety, but the good news is: this works for EVERYTHING. Grab your free downloadable worksheet at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/23</a>. See you there...

23. Changing Your Mind About Anxiety

The end of the year is known to be plenty festive; lots of celebrations, top-10 lists, and great food. But it's also a time that's rife with stress, overwhelm, worry...and anxiety. We're going to look at end-of-year anxiety using these 4 concepts:  Goals &amp; Expectations Busy Schedules Petty Tyrants Wondering  That's a fun slew of topics, right?? I promise it'll all make sense and it'll support you in getting through the end of 2019, starting 2020 off strong, and, well, turns out these are things we can use pretty much all year long. So there's no expiration date on the lessons in this episode. Plus, I made an end-of-year anxiety worksheet for you...grab your copy over at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/46. 

The end of the year is known to be plenty festive; lots of celebrations, top-10 lists, and great food. But it's also a time that's rife with stress, overwhelm, worry...and anxiety. We're going to look at end-of-year anxiety using these 4 concepts: <ul> <li>Goals &amp; Expectations</li> <li>Busy Schedules</li> <li>Petty Tyrants</li> <li>Wondering</li> </ul> That's a fun slew of topics, right?? I promise it'll all make sense and it'll support you in getting through the end of 2019, starting 2020 off strong, and, well, turns out these are things we can use pretty much all year long. So there's no expiration date on the lessons in this episode. Plus, I made an end-of-year anxiety worksheet for you...grab your copy over at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/46" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/46</a>.

46. End-of-Year Anxiety

Oh boy, this week is a biggie. Episode #5 is all about The Power of Mindset - and believe me, this is not to be missed. This knowledge has changed my life. It has changed the lives of my clients. It works whether we're paying attention or not... ...so we need to pay attention. The worksheets that go along with this episode are at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/5. C'mon over to the website and get those to support you through this work. No more wondering where the emotion of anxiety comes from. This episode will answer that question and put you back in the driver's seat of your emotions.

Oh boy, this week is a biggie. Episode #5 is all about The Power of Mindset - and believe me, this is not to be missed. This knowledge has changed my life. It has changed the lives of my clients. It works whether we're paying attention or not... ...so we need to pay attention. The worksheets that go along with this episode are at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/5</a>. C'mon over to the website and get those to support you through this work. No more wondering where the emotion of anxiety comes from. This episode will answer that question and put you back in the driver's seat of your emotions.

5. The Power of Mindset: Introducing The Model

We live in a very power-hungry time, where expectations run high, pressure is on, and we believe we have to do things the "right way" at all times. Running our minds through the lens of worst-case scenarios with all of this at stake is a ripe breeding ground for chronic overthinking. Have you noticed? But there's another way. This week, we're exploring overthinking and one simple, pragmatic tool to undo this cycle... Plus, grab your free cheatsheet by visiting www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/28. See you next week!

We live in a very power-hungry time, where expectations run high, pressure is on, and we believe we have to do things the "right way" at all times. Running our minds through the lens of worst-case scenarios with all of this at stake is a ripe breeding ground for chronic overthinking. Have you noticed? But there's another way. This week, we're exploring overthinking and one simple, pragmatic tool to undo this cycle... Plus, grab your free cheatsheet by visiting <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/28</a>. See you next week!

28. Chronic Overthinking

James Miller

This is a very special *bonus* episode of the podcast with my yoga teacher and founder of Adamantine® Yoga, James Miller. You know that I talk a lot about how important it is to move your body, every single day, on the path to transforming anxiety. And I believe yoga to be the *perfect* form of movement, since it incorporates not only strength and flexibility, but breath, concentration, and meditation as well. In this episode, James and I talk about:                                                            The importance of movement to transform anxiety The style of Adamantine® Yoga and how it differs from regular yoga classes Why people show up to yoga...and what they actually get out of the practice  Plus, there is a *very* special offer in this episode! James is launching Adamantine® Yoga to the world via a brand-new online platform. Because you're a listener of the podcast and are committed to transforming your experience of anxiety, I'm thrilled to share an incredible discount on the Basic Training program. Click here to learn more and use code KELLYMC to save $400 (!) on this incredible program. Or go to www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/bonusyoga for more info. See you there...

This is a very special *bonus* episode of the podcast with my yoga teacher and founder of Adamantine® Yoga, James Miller. You know that I talk a lot about how important it is to move your body, every single day, on the path to transforming anxiety. And I believe yoga to be the *perfect* form of movement, since it incorporates not only strength and flexibility, but breath, concentration, and meditation as well. In this episode, James and I talk about:                                                           <ul> <li>The importance of movement to transform anxiety</li> <li>The style of Adamantine® Yoga and how it differs from regular yoga classes</li> <li>Why people show up to yoga...and what they actually get out of the practice</li> </ul> Plus, there is a *very* special offer in this episode! James is launching Adamantine® Yoga to the world via a brand-new online platform. Because you're a listener of the podcast and are committed to transforming your experience of anxiety, I'm thrilled to share an incredible discount on the Basic Training program. <a href="https://www.adamantineyoga.com/basic-training-2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to learn more</a> and use code KELLYMC to save $400 (!) on this incredible program. Or go to <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/bonusyoga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/bonusyoga</a> for more info. See you there...

Bonus Yoga Episode with James Miller, Founder of Adamantine® Yoga

Last week we started talking about Emotional Decluttering. And I told you all about minimalism and how this is all great and fine for our physical spaces, but I started thinking...what about our mental and emotional spaces? And we talked about a few feelings and actions that are worth challenging and, most likely, decluttering from our lives. Things like worry, overwhelm, boredom, confusion, exhaustion, complaining, and busy-ness. This week on the podcast, we're going to take a look at truly optimizing the interior space of our minds. It's one thing to know what we need to get rid of, but I find it's super helpful to *crowd those things out* by being proactive in other areas. So we're going to look at: Setting boundaries Taking responsibility Moving your body Wanting what you want Allowing negative emotion Doing what you say you're going to do Join me for this episode as we look at each of these actions individually and consider how you can put these into action in your own life. And you know I made a guide for you for this one as well! Just go to www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/37 to download your free guide. Onwards with tidying up!

Last week we started talking about Emotional Decluttering. And I told you all about minimalism and how this is all great and fine for our physical spaces, but I started thinking...what about our mental and emotional spaces? And we talked about a few feelings and actions that are worth challenging and, most likely, decluttering from our lives. Things like worry, overwhelm, boredom, confusion, exhaustion, complaining, and busy-ness. This week on the podcast, we're going to take a look at truly optimizing the interior space of our minds. It's one thing to know what we need to get rid of, but I find it's super helpful to *crowd those things out* by being proactive in other areas. So we're going to look at: Setting boundaries Taking responsibility Moving your body Wanting what you want Allowing negative emotion Doing what you say you're going to do Join me for this episode as we look at each of these actions individually and consider how you can put these into action in your own life. And you know I made a guide for you for this one as well! Just go to <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/37</a> to download your free guide. Onwards with tidying up!

37. Emotional Decluttering, Part 2

Sometimes, we look at a change we want or need to make in our lives, and we think, well, I'll work on that someday. I'll get around to it later. Maybe next week / month / year. We keep kicking the can further down the road and we don't make the changes that we want or need to make. Transforming your experience of anxiety may be one of those "someday" things for you. But today, we're going to talk about the effects of anxiety on your body...and you're going to want to listen up and make those changes sooner than later. We're going to talk about major systems of the body today and how anxiety (the emotion *and* the physical aspects of anxiety) affects the respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, and immune systems of your body. This is one you don't want to miss...

Sometimes, we look at a change we want or need to make in our lives, and we think, well, I'll work on that someday. I'll get around to it later. Maybe next week / month / year. We keep kicking the can further down the road and we don't make the changes that we want or need to make. Transforming your experience of anxiety may be one of those "someday" things for you. But today, we're going to talk about the effects of anxiety on your body...and you're going to want to listen up and make those changes sooner than later. We're going to talk about major systems of the body today and how anxiety (the emotion *and* the physical aspects of anxiety) affects the respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, and immune systems of your body. This is one you don't want to miss...

24. The Effects of Anxiety on Your Body

"Self-care" is one of those terms that gets tossed around when a well-meaning someone encourages you to take a break, relax, and make some time for yourself. "Take a bubble bath! How about a mani-pedi? Go get a massage..." &lt;-- They lovingly say. But if these quick fixes actually did the trick, the bath bomb industry would be raking in the dough and the rest of us wouldn't be scratching our heads, wondering what the hell has gone wrong that we can't just unwind and relax in the tub already. Self-care is *much* more than bubble baths. And that's what we're going to talk about this week on the podcast. We're going to explore more meaningful self-care practices like:  Boundaries Movement Goals Sleep Unconditional love  ...and many others. Plus, I made a Self-Care Checklist for you. You can grab your copy by clicking here or visiting the show notes over at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/53. Also - come join us in The Fierce Calm Project! My brand-new, monthly coaching program is *the* place to be to take information just like this and not only study it, but LIVE it. Click here or go to www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/fiercecalmproject to learn more and get enrolled. I'll see you there...

"Self-care" is one of those terms that gets tossed around when a well-meaning someone encourages you to take a break, relax, and make some time for yourself. "Take a bubble bath! How about a mani-pedi? Go get a massage..." &lt;-- They lovingly say. But if these quick fixes actually did the trick, the bath bomb industry would be raking in the dough and the rest of us wouldn't be scratching our heads, wondering what the hell has gone wrong that we can't just unwind and relax in the tub already. Self-care is *much* more than bubble baths. And that's what we're going to talk about this week on the podcast. We're going to explore more meaningful self-care practices like: <ul> <li>Boundaries</li> <li>Movement</li> <li>Goals</li> <li>Sleep</li> <li>Unconditional love</li> </ul> ...and many others. Plus, I made a Self-Care Checklist for you. You can grab your copy by <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/53" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a> or visiting the show notes over at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/53" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/53</a>. Also - come join us in The Fierce Calm Project! My brand-new, monthly coaching program is *the* place to be to take information just like this and not only study it, but LIVE it. <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/fiercecalmproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> or go to <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/fiercecalmproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/fiercecalmproject</a> to learn more and get enrolled. I'll see you there...

53. Debunking "Self-Care"

All of us experience all kinds of relationships: romantic, friendly, working, neighborly, family, &amp; more. Relationships are all around us. Sure, some of our relationships are a wonderful source of support, love, fun, &amp; kindness. But what about the relationship dynamics that leaving us feeling drained...more anxious &amp; stressed than we showed up? That's the topic of today's episode. We all want healthy, strong relationships that nourish us &amp; that fulfill both sides. Buuuut getting there can be another story altogether. Join me as we (start) exploring relationships &amp; anxiety. How can we experience our relationships without adding more stress? How can we show up in our relationships with complete balance? This is how. C'mon over to www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/18 to grab your *free* relationships cheatsheet. It's a handy guide to have around. See ya there...

All of us experience all kinds of relationships: romantic, friendly, working, neighborly, family, &amp; more. Relationships are all around us. Sure, some of our relationships are a wonderful source of support, love, fun, &amp; kindness. But what about the relationship dynamics that leaving us feeling drained...more anxious &amp; stressed than we showed up? That's the topic of today's episode. We all want healthy, strong relationships that nourish us &amp; that fulfill both sides. Buuuut getting there can be another story altogether. Join me as we (start) exploring relationships &amp; anxiety. How can we experience our relationships without adding more stress? How can we show up in our relationships with complete balance? This is how. C'mon over to <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/18</a> to grab your *free* relationships cheatsheet. It's a handy guide to have around. See ya there...

18. Relationships & Anxiety

Have you noticed that we collectively boil down the entire emotional experience of being alive on the planet to things like: fine, busy, and anxious? How are you? Fine. How are you? Busy. How are you? (If you're really being honest...) Anxious. This week we're going to explore the superficial answers of "fine" and "busy" and reconsider how we're talking to ourselves when we constantly tell the story of anxiety. And there's a challenge to go along with this episode! Grab your downloadable copy at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/44.

Have you noticed that we collectively boil down the entire emotional experience of being alive on the planet to things like: fine, busy, and anxious? How are you? Fine. How are you? Busy. How are you? (If you're really being honest...) Anxious. This week we're going to explore the superficial answers of "fine" and "busy" and reconsider how we're talking to ourselves when we constantly tell the story of anxiety. And there's a challenge to go along with this episode! Grab your downloadable copy at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/44" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/44</a>.

44. Fine, Busy, Anxious

In my personal experience (and I share a little of my story in this episode!) and in the work that I've done for years with my clients, I have found a system for creating true freedom from anxiety. This 3-pillar system is the basis for all of my work. There are 3 integral parts, the pillars, to creating freedom. They are: - Mindset - Habits - Lifestyle This episode is an overview of the 3-pillar system and there's a cheatsheet that gives more details waiting for you at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/10. See you there...

In my personal experience (and I share a little of my story in this episode!) and in the work that I've done for years with my clients, I have found a system for creating true freedom from anxiety. This 3-pillar system is the basis for all of my work. There are 3 integral parts, the pillars, to creating freedom. They are: - Mindset - Habits - Lifestyle This episode is an overview of the 3-pillar system and there's a cheatsheet that gives more details waiting for you at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/10</a>. See you there...

10. Freedom from Anxiety: This is How

Stop calling yourself anxious. It isn't nice... If you get strep throat, do you start calling yourself strep throat? If you break your toe, do you start calling yourself broken toe? Nope. So, why do we do this with anxiety? Why do we do this with mental health? And what are the ramifications of continuously talking about yourself this way? Let's discuss. And don't forget your free worksheet! Just go to www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/9.

Stop calling yourself anxious. It isn't nice... If you get strep throat, do you start calling yourself strep throat? If you break your toe, do you start calling yourself broken toe? Nope. So, why do we do this with anxiety? Why do we do this with mental health? And what are the ramifications of continuously talking about yourself this way? Let's discuss. And don't forget your free worksheet! Just go to <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/9</a>.

9. Stop Calling Yourself Anxious

Coaching, like life, is sometimes contradictory and this episode is a good example of using complementary but opposite practices in an effort to get to know yourself better. This week we're talking about WORRY and I'm introducing you to 2 practices: - Worry Time - Worry Vacations Intentional worry time is where you schedule worrying ahead of time in a deliberate, planned way. You let yourself go all in during worry time, let your mind go wild. Get it all down and out on paper. Worry vacations are when you take a break from worrying. You kindly and gently redirect your mind whenever you find it gravitating towards worry. Unmanaged minds like to worry, so this has to be a consistent practice. Find your free, downloadable Worry Worksheet at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/38. 

Coaching, like life, is sometimes contradictory and this episode is a good example of using complementary but opposite practices in an effort to get to know yourself better. This week we're talking about WORRY and I'm introducing you to 2 practices: - Worry Time - Worry Vacations Intentional worry time is where you schedule worrying ahead of time in a deliberate, planned way. You let yourself go all in during worry time, let your mind go wild. Get it all down and out on paper. Worry vacations are when you take a break from worrying. You kindly and gently redirect your mind whenever you find it gravitating towards worry. Unmanaged minds like to worry, so this has to be a consistent practice. Find your free, downloadable Worry Worksheet at <a href="http://www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/38</a>.

38. Worry Time & Worry Vacations

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