The Managed Mind

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enMay 10, 2022

Well, that was awkward...

We've all been there. Flushed face, feeling hot all over, we're talking about that cringe moment. Maybe you texted the wrong person, or called someone by the wrong name, or maybe you just poured an entire drink all over yourself in a crowded restaurant and all eyes are on you.

This episode is dedicated to all those awkward, cringe-worthy, "I want to crawl into a pit and never come out" moments. We feel you. But here's the thing, we all go through embarrassing moments and we're here to say we're with you.

Join us this week as we recount a few of our many blunders and offer tips to shift out of embarrassment.

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About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by internet besties, Amber Benziger (licensed therapist and anxiety coach) and Nikki Hedstrom (author and wellness coach). They have never met in person, but created this podcast to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers. Amber and Nikki share their experiences and provide tools that they use to help improve their own mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enMay 04, 2022

Life Transitions with Special Guest Rachel Havekost

We are excited to welcome Rachel Havekost. She’s a writer & mental health advocate and an all around amazing human being. She is the author of “WHERE the RIVER FLOWS” a memoir of loss, love, & life with an eating disorder, and also has published a variety of journals to help people on their mental health journey. Note, this episode does have sensitive content and is not suitable for all ages. Please note, there are mentions of eating disorders, suicide attempts and substance use. If these areas are triggering for you, feel free to skip this episode and join us next week. We are so appreciative of Rachel’s vulnerability in sharing her story. We hope you enjoy it too.

Find Rachel:

Instagram: @Rachel_Havekost

Website: https://www.rachelhavekost.com/

Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/122797804?si=tWIJSTMaRyWlukaW2ItheQ

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About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by internet besties, Amber Benziger (licensed therapist and anxiety coach) and Nikki Hedstrom (author and wellness coach). They have never met in person, but created this podcast to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enApril 27, 2022

Friendship

From our earliest years, friends are an important part of our mental health. Friends can help fill our cup, provide us with a listening ear or just make us laugh until we nearly pee our pants. There are so many types of friends and dynamics of friendships we just had to dedicate an episode to this sweet topic. We talk about why it can be harder to make new friends later in life, what being a good friend might look like, and the grief of losing a friendship.

So take a listen, and maybe share it with a friend. Because we are all about celebrating the power of friendship.

About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

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Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enApril 20, 2022

Overfunctioning & the Need for Control

Do you struggle to delegate at home or at work? Are you someone who likes to keep control of all the spinning plates? We feel you. We are works in progress when it comes to letting go of our need for control and our overfunctioning.

So all you overfunctioners, join us for ideas on how to let things go.

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About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enApril 13, 2022

Social Media & Mental Health

Oh social media! The place of cute cat videos and also comparison and internet trolls. This week we are talking about social media and how it impacts our mental health. If you're a doom scroller, you'll want to take a listen.

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The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/

Nikki’s Book

“A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/ & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enApril 06, 2022

Navigating Modern Day Relationships with Special Guest Elizabeth Earnshaw (LMFT)

This week we have special guest Elizabeth Earnshaw talking about her debut book 'I Want This to Work." Whether you are single, coupled or married, learn how you can build stronger connections with loved ones with the 3 R's. We also dive into how do we know when it's time to call it quits in a relationship and why interdependence is the gold star for healthy relationships. If you want to create a stronger connection with your partner, Elizabeth provides great tips you won't want to miss.

About Elizabeth Earnshaw:

Over the last decade, Elizabeth Earnshaw (LMFT) has become one of today's most trusted relationship teachers. Elizabeth is a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (MA), and influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. She is the author of "I WANT THIS TO WORK" a trustworthy, inclusive guide to navigating the most challenging relationship issues we face. Culturally inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and written for both married and unmarried couples, this book brings an accessible guide to healing relationships and creating enduring intimacy. For more information please visit www.elizabethearnshaw.com.

Follow Liz:

Instagram: @lizlistens

Twitter: @liz_listens

TikTok: @lizlistens

Ours: Modern Couples Counseling

Buy the book! 'I Want This to Work'

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The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this

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Follow us at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanagedmindpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/

Nikki’s Book

“A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/ & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enMarch 30, 2022

Breaking Down Mindset: Fixed or Growth?

Mindset is another one of those buzzwords everyone is talking about. This week we're talking about having a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset. Learn how to shift your thoughts from "I suck at this" to "I may not be good at this....yet." When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.

About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enMarch 23, 2022

Diet Culture & Body Shaming

In this episode we get into diet culture, body shaming and how we are actively working to fight the "never good enough" beauty standards we are faced with daily. You don't have to look far before you are served a message about dieting, or how to look more beautiful. It's no wonder we struggle to feel like we are enough. Well, we've had it with this narrative and are pushing back on it.

Join us as we talk about how we navigate healthy eating and physical movement in amongst all the dieting noise.

If you struggle with body image, this is a great episode to listen to and share. Let's talk about it.

References:

Micheal Hobbes & their podcast Maintenance Phase and article "Everything You Know about Obesity is Wrong"

Hey Tiffany Roe - Therapist @heytiffanyroe

About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enMarch 16, 2022

Habits & Our Mental Health

Habits... In this episode we breakdown how to have habits, discuss if we even need them, and if we think they good for our mental health. We talk about our experience in creating habits, where we have struggled and where we've found the most success with sticking with it.

If you are looking for ideas to make practicing your helpful habits easier, help in understanding the pressure we put ourselves under when a habit doesn't stick, or if you just need some validation that forming habits is hard... you've come to the right place.

About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enMarch 09, 2022

That's a Wrap!

It's the end of Season 1 but don't worry, we'll be back with Season 2 in 2022. We've learned a lot through this process of creating a podcast together. In this episode, we recap our experience, learn a little about each other and have a ton of fun. Join us for the final episode of Season 1 and we'll see you in 2022!

And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss Season 2!

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About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enDecember 01, 2021

Navigating Negativity

We are all exposed to negativity, whether it's internal or external. From that troublesome neighbour, exposing yourself negative content, to that inner critic, negativity is all around us. This week we talk about how we cope with negativity, and tips we find helpful to help reduce negativity's impact on our minds and bodies.

References:

Q-Tip It - "Quit taking it personally"

Song - Jake Wesley Rogers - "Pluto"

Navigating Negativity Spotify Playlist featuring a few of our favourite songs to reset our moods.

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About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enNovember 24, 2021

Let's Talk Boundaries

Boundaries. We know we need them, but we can have a hard time setting them. Amber and Nikki define boundaries, where they struggle with them and how to set them.

References:

Nedra Tawwab's instagram and book

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About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enNovember 17, 2021

Why We Struggle With Self-Care

We all know it's important. We all feel better when we make space for it. So why do we have such a hard time making time for it? Amber and Nikki get into the different types of self-care, how to evaluate your self-care practice and why we can struggle with it.

References:

Book - The Artist's Way - by Julia Cameron in reference to "Morning Pages"

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The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this

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Follow us at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanagedmindpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/

Nikki’s Book

“A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/ & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enNovember 10, 2021

Relationship Anxiety & Attachment Styles

Whether you're in a relationship or single (and ready to mingle), we breakdown relationship anxiety and how your attachment style might be impacting how you're showing up in your relationships. We know relationships can be hard, and that's why we wanted to talk about how you can navigate them from date one to celebrating your tenth wedding anniversary.

Side note: Sorry for the funny sound quality. Let's call it a little blip along the way. We hope you understand and enjoy the episode!

Exercise: Attachment Style Quiz

Additional Helpful Resources:

Book: "Attached" by psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller.

Book: "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman

Mindfulmft (Instagram)

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About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enNovember 03, 2021

Fear of Change

We talk about why we don't like change, what stops us from getting ourselves out of a bad situation and how to move forward even when we're feeling afraid. If you'd rather stick with what you know, then take a chance on something new, take a listen. There's so much to gain for being able to leap into the unknown.

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About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enOctober 27, 2021

Difficult Conversations

We've all had to have them. And a lot of us like to avoid them. We're talking about difficult conversations. This week Amber and Nikki chat about why difficult conversations are so hard and what we can do to make them more manageable.

Resources Referenced:

Jen Sincero - You Are a Badass at Making Money

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The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this

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Follow us at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanagedmindpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/

Nikki’s Book

“A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/ & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enOctober 20, 2021

difficultconversations

Perfectionism

Join Amber and Nikki as they talk about their struggles with perfectionism and the tools they use to see the forest through the trees. If you like things to be perfect, this is the episode for you.

About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enOctober 13, 2021

Burnt Out... Let's Talk About Burnout

Ever experienced burnout? You're not alone. In this episode Amber and Nikki breakdown the three key types, what to watch for, and tips that might help keep you from hitting the wall. If you struggle with making time for rest, this is the episode for you.

About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Follow us at:

Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast

Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast

More about Amber & Nikki:

Amber’s Anxiety Membership

Website: The Anxiety Lab

Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral

Nikki’s Book

Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

enOctober 06, 2021

What’s Up With All That Worry?

Amber and Nikki breakdown what makes them worry and the strategies they use to when they are overthinking things. From reframing, to finding the right person to talk to, to fear-setting, this episode is full of tools to help tame those worries.

About the Managed Mind Podcast:

The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.

Subscribe for more content like this episode.

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Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast