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Q & A
Feb. 25, 2025

Q & A

Welcome back to The Anxiety Society podcast! In today’s Q&A episode, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale & Cali Werner tackle listener questions on a variety of topics related to anxiety, therapy, & life changes. Join us for a quick, fun...

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Navigating Anxiety Through Functional Medicine
Feb. 11, 2025

Navigating Anxiety Through Functional Medicine

Episode Overview: This episode explores the intricate connection between physical health, particularly gut health and hormonal balance, and its impact on anxiety and overall well-being. Dr. Elyse Martin (Cho), a certified nur...

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Life Skills Part 2: What You Need to Know for Yourself and Your Kids
Feb. 4, 2025

Life Skills Part 2: What You Need to Know for Yourself and Your Kids

This special episode of The Anxiety Society Podcast brings back Evan Weinberger, founder of Staying Ahead of the Game, to answer listener questions on executive functioning. Hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner explo...

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Couples and Anxiety: A Deep Dive into Relationship Dynamics
Feb. 3, 2025

Couples and Anxiety: A Deep Dive into Relationship Dynamics

The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the intricate dynamics of anxiety within relationships, particularly as we explore how it manifests in the lives of our guests, Callie and Tyler. As therapists who hav...

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Life Skills Part 1: What You Need to Know for Yourself and Your Kids
Jan. 28, 2025

Life Skills Part 1: What You Need to Know for Yourself and Your Kids

In this episode of The Anxiety Society Podcast, hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner sit down with Evan Weinberger, an expert in executive functioning. Together, they explore the essentials of executive functioning s...

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Q and A: Demystifying Anxiety
Jan. 21, 2025

Q and A: Demystifying Anxiety

In this Q&A episode of The Anxiety Society Podcast, hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner tackle listener questions about anxiety's root causes, diagnosis, and treatment. From understanding the differences between gen...

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Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Life and Leadership with Deborah Duncan
Jan. 14, 2025

Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Life and Leadership with Deborah D…

In this episode of The Anxiety Society Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner are joined by the dynamic Deborah Duncan, host of Great Day Houston. Deborah shares her inspiring journey through adversity, reflecting o...

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Unpacking Anxiety and Health Core Fears
Jan. 7, 2025

Unpacking Anxiety and Health Core Fears

In this thought-provoking episode of the Anxiety Society podcast, hosts Cali Werner and Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, tackle the underlying fears driving anxiety. Listen in as they dive deep into the concept of core fears—the hidd...

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Unfiltered Truths: Mindfulness and DBT Effects On Anxiety
Dec. 31, 2024

Unfiltered Truths: Mindfulness and DBT Effects On Anxiety

In this episode of the Anxiety Society podcast, hosts Cali Werner and Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale are joined by Jon Hershfield, MFT, the Director of The Center for OCD and Anxiety, for a compelling discussion on the rise of anxie...

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Navigating Grief
Dec. 17, 2024

Navigating Grief

In this heartfelt episode of the Anxiety Society podcast, host Cali Werner dives into the complexities of grief with guest Megan Jarvis, a trauma-trained psychotherapist, podcast host and author. They discuss the interplay be...

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Q and A:  Redefining Our Relationship with Anxiety
Dec. 10, 2024

Q and A: Redefining Our Relationship with Anxiety

In this episode of The Anxiety Society Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner share their personal journeys with anxiety and how it has shaped their professional paths. The duo dive into the roots of anxiety, societ...

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Building Stronger Connections: Understanding Anxiety in Relationships
Dec. 3, 2024

Building Stronger Connections: Understanding Anxiety in Relationships

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner tackle the ways loved ones can unintentionally fuel anxiety by accommodating it. They delve into practical, evidence-based strategies for reducing anxiety-supportive be...

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Holiday Anxiety: Managing Triggers and Family Conflicts
Nov. 26, 2024

Holiday Anxiety: Managing Triggers and Family Conflicts

In this holiday edition of The Anxiety Society Podcast, hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner dive into the stress, pressure, and blues that the festive holiday season can bring. From financial concerns to family dyna...

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Stop Running from Your Anxiety
Nov. 19, 2024

Stop Running from Your Anxiety

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner tackle the difficult topic of how we avoid anxiety through escapist behaviors and quick fixes. They discuss how ignoring or avoiding distress only strengthens anxiety a...

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Stop Your People Pleasing
Nov. 12, 2024

Stop Your People Pleasing

In this episode of The Anxiety Society podcast, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner dive into the pervasive issue of people-pleasing. With personal stories and professional insight, they explore the impact of prioritizing...

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Are You Depressed?
Nov. 5, 2024

Are You Depressed?

In this episode of The Anxiety Society, hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and guest clinician Ryan Judd, take a deep dive into depression. They discuss the challenges of recognizing and managing depression and share practical str...

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Anxiety Q and A
Oct. 29, 2024

Anxiety Q and A

In this episode of The Anxiety Society Podcast, hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner dive into a Q&A format, tackling a wide range of listener-submitted questions. From understanding the difference between anxiety an...

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Imposter Syndrome
Oct. 22, 2024

Imposter Syndrome

In this episode of The Anxiety Society, hosts Dr. Elizabeth Mcingvale and Cali Werner welcome special guest Rogelio Gonzalez, M.A.,Pre-Doctoral Fellow, to dive into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome. Sharing personal e...

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Mom Guilt
Oct. 15, 2024

Mom Guilt

Mom guilt—we all face it and together we can change it. In this episode of The Anxiety Society , hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner discuss this universal struggle with special guest Ericka Graham. Together, they e...

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OCD Is Not An Adjective
Oct. 8, 2024

OCD Is Not An Adjective

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner dive into the topic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), breaking down common misconceptions and explaining the difference between OCD and perfectionism. They explor...

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2024: Political Anxiety
Oct. 1, 2024

2024: Political Anxiety

In this episode, your hosts Dr. Liz McIngvale and Cali Werner dive into the intense feelings of political anxiety that often surface during election times. They explore how political beliefs, personal experiences, and the div...

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Anxiety Q & A: Navigating Post-Hurricane Stress and Anxiety
Sept. 24, 2024

Anxiety Q & A: Navigating Post-Hurricane Stress and Anxiety

Join Dr. Elizabeth McConville and Cali Werner as they return after a two-week hiatus caused by Hurricane Beryl. In this episode, we dive into a Q&A session centered around the impact of the hurricane on our lives, our mental ...

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Post-Olympic Blues - Skills for Navigating the Ups and Downs in Life
Sept. 17, 2024

Post-Olympic Blues - Skills for Navigating the Ups and Downs in Life

In this episode of The Anxiety Society podcast, Cali Werner are joined by Dr. Lennie Waite, PhD, OLY, an Olympic steeplechaser and sports psychologist, to explore the phenomenon of post-Olympic blues. The discussion delves in...

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How to Silence Your Inner Critic
Sept. 10, 2024

How to Silence Your Inner Critic

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner dive into the concept of the "inner critic" and how it fuels anxiety through cognitive distortions. They explore how negative stories we tell ourselves can shape our re...

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