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May 22, 2025 12 mins

Your host, Vanessa Gorelkin, introduces Real Over Ideal and talks about her origin story. 

**And guess what: since we're being real, we remastered this episode after realizing the sound needed a bit of an update.

Now you will be able to hear Vanessa even better, as she discusses the challenges of health anxiety, normalizes the struggle so many people face to find their balance, and emphasizes the importance of acceptance and resilience. 

Vanessa introduces practical techniques for calming the nervous system, including stimulating the vagus nerve in unique ways that go beyond deep breathing to help individuals manage their anxiety more effectively. 

The discussion highlights the significance of living alongside anxiety rather than fighting it, promoting a healthier mindset towards mental well-being.

If you love podcasts that include discussions of 
health anxiety, resilience, radical acceptance, vagus nerve, calming techniques, mental health, anxiety management, emotional regulation, self-acceptance, coping strategies-- you've found your new favorite listen!

If you liked the show- please leave us a review- it will help people find our content and join the Real Over Ideal community. Vanessa will read reviews on the show- expect a response if you give us feedback, this show is for the audience! 

Got feedback about the show or a question for "Untangle This," the part of the podcast when Vanessa will answer listener questions?

Email us at: Realoveridealpod@gmail.com

Or send a text/ leave a voice note at: 602-753-7020

You can find Vanessa at her website: https://vanessagorelkin.com 

Check out our Instagram:  htttps://www.instagram.com/realoveridealpodcast

Join Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/5dMAVudj




 







Vanessa Gorelkin, MA, OTR/L is a licensed Occupational Therapist with 30 years of experience. She is in private telehealth practice-- providing therapy and coaching services nationally and internationally.

To get in touch -- email us at realoveridealpod@gmail.com


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