More Than Anxiety
Welcome to the More Than Anxiety Podcast. I’m Megan Devito, and I’m a life coach for high achievers. I help people with big dreams and big anxiety, learn to calm their bodies so they can think clearly, make brave choices, and do big things. You’re going to get so much information about stress and anxiety here, but it doesn’t stop there. Anxiety worms its way into the nooks and crannies of your life so let’s talk about all of it! Not just the typical stuff. Let’s talk about work, connecting with your kids, your partner, or reconnecting with your friends. Let's talk about the world, food, sleep, sex, vacations…because when you’re anxious, anxiety will be a part of all of your decisions, in every area of your life. As someone who lived with overwhelming anxiety for nearly 30 years, I know how it feels to be trapped in the cycle of fear - constantly overthinking everything with your body backing up all those scary thoughts with uncomfortable and sometimes terrifying symptoms. I know what it is like to feel stuck, and hopeless, and to frantically try all the things to fight off how you feel. That’s in the past for me now and it can be for you too. Here’s how I know. Today…I’m on the other side… I’m living a life that I never thought was possible. I’ve gone from insane health anxiety, complete with anxiety and panic attacks, compulsive thoughts and checking, to helping people just like you and me, break free from the cycle of anxiousness. Here, I’m sharing powerful true stories of anxiety and recovery, the skills I use myself every day and that teach my clients that will challenge and inspire you to take action and create the life you’ve been dying to live, and so much more. And, at the end of each episode, you’ll be one step closer to knowing you are completely normal, you are safe, and you totally have what it takes to live life without anxiety calling the shots for you - all this with some humor and major A-Ha moments mixed in. You won’t want to miss a thing so be sure to subscribe and if you like what you hear, leave a five-star review so others can find this podcast and get the help and support they want and need too. Thanks for listening. Listen to a new episode every Tuesday morning at 5:00 am EST.
Episodes
Do you ever trust your gut feeling in a snap but you have no idea why you're so sure you're right? This week on More Than Anxiety, I'm giving some spoilers for anyone who hasn't read Malcolm Gladwell's book, Blink.
I'll explain the idea of thin slicing - how our brains can make surprisingly good decisions based on tiny bits of information and how you can use that intuition to help you when you're ...
In this episode, I'm chatting with Pilates instructor Tabitha Green about how Pilates can help you regulate your nervous system and reduce anxiety.
Tabitha explains how Joseph Pilates, the founder of Pilates, designed the method to create a more breathable body, and how this can tap into your nervous system and promote relaxation.
We also discuss how breathwork is an integral part of Pilates and how to use...
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and completely confused about life as a 40 or 50 something woman?
This episode of the More Than Anxiety Podcast tackles perimenopause, the transitional stage leading up to menopause, that we think lasts just a little too long!
In this episode I'm talking about the confusing physical & emotional changes you might be experiencing, including:
- Hot flashes
- Irregular periods
- Anxiety & ...
In episode 95 I'm talking with Elle Key, a therapist who specializes narrative transformational coaching.
She shares how she uses group therapy sessions and storytelling to help her clients create coping mechanisms and find out where they're stuck, by noticing their body language, emotions and reactions.
And, if you've been wondering if therapy or coaching is right for you, we're also clari...
Can you really rewire your brain to manage anxiety and stress? I’m Megan DeVito, and in this episode, we’ll uncover the remarkable science of neuroplasticity and how it can help you feel calmer and more in control of your life. You’ll learn how your brain, much like muscles in the gym, can be trained to form new neurons and synapses, offering a powerful tool for overcoming anxiety.
We’ll explore how habitual thoughts and b...
What if you could relieve anxiety in just one session?
In this week's episode of The More than Anxiety Podcast, I'm talking with Niomi Hurley, founder of Get Up and Grow Consulting and host of the Catching the Octopus podcast.
Niomi shares her experience in hypnosis, past life regression, and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and how she helps men and women in business leadership and others recover from a...
In this episode I'm talking about one of my favorite tools I use to help the people I coach lower anxiety and stress and grow their confidence. You'll learn how to use guided imagery and/or future pacing , what it is, and why it works.
Be sure to stay until the end or pause and come back when you're in a place where you can relax and feel comfortable. I'm taking you through a quick relaxation imagery s...
When you're an ambitious woman trying to balance your work life and personal life, it's a slippery slope into feeling burnt out. In this week's episode of the More Than Anxiety Podcast, I'm talking with Teisha Gillespie from the Not Your Average GOAT podcast. We're diving deep into strategies for achieving work-life balance without sacrificing your goals.
From taking time to care for your mental h...
Welcome Niki McGlynn to the podcast. Niki is a neurodevelopment therapist and ADHD coach, and in this episode she shares her wisdom on how retained primitive reflexes, like the Moro reflex, play a huge role in adult anxiety.
Niki talks about how integrating these involuntary movement patterns can lead to incredible relief for people struggling with anxiety, ADHD, etc.
Niki also shares how each individual experienc...
Join me in Episode 89 as I talk about how you're sabotaging your career, your growth, and giving up on your dreams when you let anxiety make your decisions for you.
I'm sharing how you can use the feeling of anxiety in your body to check and challenge your thoughts,
find evidence that you're already succeeding,
and take steps forward even and especially when you feel anxious - on purpose.
Join Jemma Blythe and me inside episode 88. Jemma is a life coach in the UK who helps her clients work through perfectionism to see themselves as perfect as they are.
In this episode, Jemma and I talked about her struggles with everything from PCOS to ADHD and how the key to loving yourself more is loving the not so perfect parts of yourself. Jemma also talks about how she uses journaling as a primary coaching method ...
In this episode, I'm talking about uncertainty in the workplace and how everything from AI to layoffs and unclear expectations left one of my clients feeling anxious and grasping for anything she could control. I'll walk you through the process she and I used to help her step back, find what is working for her, and to feel safety and confidence in her career - even in an industry that has drastically changed in recent y...
In Episode 86 of the More Than Anxiety podcast, I'm talking with Pam Covarrubius, an alignment coach, podcaster on Café con Pam, and recovering procrastinator. She shares the process and benefits of EFT, a blend of traditional Chinese medicine, NLP, and energy psychology, to rewire the brain's response to stress and how using advanced EFT in her coaching, she helps her clients heal themselves and previous generations.
You're not in school anymore and you're not sure if the people at work are your friends or coworkers... or are they both? Episode 85 is all about how to find and make friends in your 30's and 40s. In this episode, I'm covering,
- Why it can feel hard to find friends when you're not in school and your kids start to grow up and have their own lives.
- The importance of knowing your values to help you connect wi...
I recently saw thread by @shanila.sattar who said, “Unpopular healer reality is that many folks get addicted to healing (aka always finding something to fix, improve, change) Although self-inquiry is amazing , a constant state of “not good enoughness” is really a trap"
And it got me thinking.
Last year I was in a cycle of trying to fix myself - not just the 2023 version of me, but past me as well, all in an...
Join Jeremy and Zach from the Fit Mess podcast as they talk about how guys deal and DON'T deal with their mental health, and what you can do to encourage and support them as partners, parents, and friends.
In Episode 83, we're looking at
▪️ The loneliness and pressure men feel that can lead to anxiety and depression,
▪️ How to recognize and communicate emotional needs, and
▪️ How to model emotions and...
In this episode, I'm talking about never having enough time for everything you need or want to do.
How a never-ending 'To-Do' list and flimsy boundaries can make you feel overwhelmed, stressed out and anxious,
And I’ll share with you how a few simple changes in how you make lists and what you think about saying YES or NO will help you get more done at work so you can be present and enjoy your time...
Whatever you tell yourself, especially when you start with the words, 'I am' becomes your truth.
When you say things like,
"I'm always anxious"
"I'm so bad at ____."
"I'm worthless"
even when you don’t want to believe them, and even when you have evidence that it’s not true,
your brain believes it.
And it will ignore the proof you have
91% of nurses,
55% of teachers,
75% of overall employees experience burnout - women more than men.
Working moms experienced burnout at 68% while working dads experience burnout at a rate of 42% - neither of which is a small number!
In this episode, I'm talking about the issue of burnout among high achievers.
Burnout is a serious problem that affects your physical, mental, and emotional health ...
If you've ever felt like you're in a relentless battle with anxiety, you're not alone. Anxiety doesn't switch from 'chaos' to 'calm' overnight; it's slow change and growth that happens over time. But along the way, there are signs to show you things are getting better and you need to celebrate them!
In this episode, I'm sharing 10 different signs that you're doing bet...
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