In this episode, I'm taking you on a journey through your brain's anxiety pathway. As a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety treatment, I'll break down the science behind what happens when anxiety strikes and how different parts of your brain respond. You'll learn practical strategies to calm your anxious mind, including box breathing, the "name it to tame it" method, and the Rainbow Room exercise. I'll also share personal examples, including how I helped my daughter overcome camp anxiety. Whether you're dealing with chronic worry or panic attacks, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you better understand and manage your anxiety. Are you a people pleaser? Find out with this quiz. Moonbird: Get more info: https://www.carinocounseling.com

Over-functioning in relationships is more common than you think. Many perfectionistic women struggle with it, leading to resentment. Overfunctioning means taking on excessive responsibilities to manage anxiety and control situations. I'm walking through what over-functioning looks like in marriages. I'll explore its origins, often rooted in childhood roles like being a caretaker. You'll learn to identify signs of over-functioning and how to make positive changes. This will help you find balance and reduce stress in your relationships. Struggle with people-pleasing? Find out why, and how to stop it. 3 ways I can help:

• ⁠⁠6 Signs Your Perfectionism is in the Way of Your Happiness⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Reduce anxiety and stress while gaining control of your life⁠⁠.
• Therapy with me.

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Deep breathing is underrated for managing anxiety and stress. It's one of the most effective, natural ways to calm your mind and body.

In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Broes, CEO of Moonbird. She shares her journey of using breathwork to conquer insomnia and explains why it's so impactful.

Learn the science behind breathwork and how to start your own practice today.

Discover how Moonbird can be a practical tool to bring peace and calm into your daily life.

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Stephanie Broes is the CEO and co-founder of moonbird, a health tech start-up active in the well-being space.

Moonbird is the world's first handheld breath pacer and is all about making breathwork accessible to let people live healthier and happier lives. The product is used to decrease stress, manage anxiety and combat insomnia. Stefanie has a medical background, a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, and a masters in IP and data protection law.

When she discovered the effectiveness of breathing exercises to tackle her own insomnia she submerged herself in the matter. Before starting moonbird there was no company translating scientific insights into attractive end products for consumers.

This is why moonbird exists - to make breathwork accessible, cool, and convenient.

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3 ways I can help:

• ⁠Discover what kind of people pleaser you are⁠
• ⁠6 Signs Your Perfectionism is in the Way of Your Happiness⁠
• ⁠Reduce anxiety and stress while also gaining control in your life as a busy working mom⁠.

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