Support for Anxiety

Feelings of anxiety can show up in the body and mind in all kinds of ways. Here you’ll find holistic, compassionate approaches to calming the nervous system, supporting emotional balance, and finding steady ground in uncertain times.

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Anxiety Series #6: Creating a Calm Home Environment: Simple Changes That Reduce Anxiety

Your environment affects your mood more than you might realize.

November 29, 2025

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Anxiety Series #5: Self-Compassion for Anxiety: Why Being Kind to Yourself Actually Works

Being hard on yourself doesn’t fix anxiety. It actually makes it worse. A lot worse.

November 29, 2025

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Anxiety Series #3: Natural Remedies for Anxiety in Seniors: Herbs That Actually Work

For mild to moderate anxiety, natural remedies can be genuinely effective.

November 29, 2025

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Anxiety Series #4: Gentle Exercise for Anxiety Relief: Movement Practices for Women Over 60

Exercise is one of the most powerful anxiety treatments available, and it’s especially important for women over 60.

November 29, 2025

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Anxiety Series #2: Breathing Techniques for Anxiety: A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide for Women 60+

Breathing really is one of the fastest ways to calm anxiety.

November 29, 2025

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Anxiety Series #1: Why Anxiety Gets Worse After 60 (And What to Do About It)

If you’ve noticed your anxiety getting worse as you’ve gotten older, you’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not alone. After 15 years as a psychiatric nurse practitioner working primarily with women over 60, I can tell you: anxiety in this stage of life is incredibly common—and widely misunderstood. Many of my patients come to […]

November 29, 2025

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From Panic to Peace: My Journey Through Fear of Flying (And How You Can Find Peace Too)

You know that feeling when your heart starts racing at the mere mention of boarding a plane? When even the sight of an aircraft crossing the sky makes your chest tighten and your palms sweat? If you’re nodding along right now, I want you to know something important: you’re not alone, and more significantly—this fear […]

November 10, 2025

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The Gentle Power of Body Scan Meditation

You know that moment when you finally climb into bed, exhausted from the day, and your body sighs with relief?

November 5, 2025

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The B12 Mystery: Why Your Mood, Energy, and Memory Might Be Screaming for Attention

Has this ever happened to you? You wake up exhausted, even though you slept eight hours. Your brain feels foggy—like you’re moving through the world behind a pane of glass. Small tasks feel overwhelming. And maybe there’s a heaviness to your mood that doesn’t quite match your life circumstances. If this sounds familiar, you’re not […]

October 28, 2025

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Put Down Your Phone (or Tablet, or Computer) and Pick Up Your Life: A Real Talk About Screen Time

You know that moment when you sit down to relax after a long day, thinking you’ll just check one thing on your phone… and suddenly an hour has disappeared? Or maybe you’ve noticed yourself reaching for your phone during every quiet moment—waiting for the tea kettle to boil, sitting in the waiting room, even during […]

October 2, 2025