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The Empowered and Free Podcast10 Holiday Boundaries Scripts: How to Say “No” Nicely Without Feeling Guilty ☺️ Ep 67If you feel mentally overloaded every holiday season, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Today we’re talking all about holiday boundaries, saying “no” nicely, and letting go of the guilt that keeps you overwhelmed.Inside this episode, we cover: ✨ How to say “no” to holiday events without guilt ✨ Scripts for setting boundaries with family ✨ How to handle passive-aggressive or toxic relatives calmly ✨ What to do when you’re the “family therapist” every Christmas ✨ How to stop feeling responsible for everyone else’s mood ✨ How to tell...
2025-12-0125 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastHoliday Overwhelm Tips: How to Feel Less Overwhelmed During the Holidays 🎁 Ep 66If the holidays make you feel anxious, stressed, or secretly resentful because you’re the one doing everything… this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about holiday overwhelm, mental load, emotional labor, burnout, and how busy women can feel calmer, lighter, and more supported this season.In this episode, we dive deep into WHY the holidays feel so overwhelming for women — and how to feel less overwhelmed, less responsible for everyone else, and more present so you can actually enjoy Christmas instead of powering through it.What You’ll L...
2025-11-2639 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastThe Real Reason You Can’t Relax with High Functioning Anxiety (And How to Finally Start) 🙌 Ep 65If you’ve ever tried to take a day off or just sit down to relax… and immediately felt restless, guilty, or like you should be doing something, you’re not alone.This isn’t laziness or a lack of discipline. It’s a sign your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. When you live with high-functioning anxiety, your body can learn to believe that calm = unsafe, which makes true rest feel uncomfortable.In today's episode, I’m breaking down:Why you can’t relax even when you want...
2025-08-1125 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastYour Body Is Stuck in Fight-or-Flight 😱 Here’s How to Break Free 🙌 Ep 64You tell yourself there’s nothing to worry about… but your body doesn’t believe you. In this episode, we’ll talk about what it means to be stuck in a “fight-or-flight” state, even when life looks calm on the outside. If your mind says “I’m fine,” but your chest is tight, your shoulders are tense, and you can’t seem to relax, this is for you.You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of nervous system dysregulation, what it’s doing to your anxiety, and most importantly how to start breaking free.✨...
2025-08-0429 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastWhy You’re Always Anxious, Even When Life is Going Well 😰 Ep 63Ever wonder why you still feel anxious, even when nothing’s technically wrong? In this episode, we’ll explore the hidden reasons high functioning anxiety sticks around, even when your life looks “good” on paper. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be happy right now…so why do I still feel this way?”, this one’s for you.✨ We’ll talk about the root causes of your constant worry, how your nervous system plays a role, and how to finally start feeling calm and in control from the inside out.What You’ll Learn...
2025-07-2928 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast7 Sneaky Signs of High Functioning Anxiety 🤫 Ep 62If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just a little stressed… this is normal, right?” , this episode is for you. Today we’re uncovering 7 subtle, easy-to-miss signs of high functioning anxiety that might be running the show in your life (without you even realizing it).High functioning anxiety is tricky...from the outside, you probably look like you’ve got it all together. But on the inside? Your mind is buzzing, your body is tense, and you can’t seem to turn it off.🔍 What you’ll learn:The 7 sneaky ways h...
2025-07-1419 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast10 Things You Think Are Normal (That Are Actually High Functioning Anxiety) 😱 Episode 61If you’ve ever wondered why you catch yourself replaying a conversation for the 100th time or feeling guilty for taking a break, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about 10 things you might think are just "quirks" or normal personality traits, but are actually signs of high functioning anxiety. We’ll dive into why these patterns happen, how they impact your mental health, and what you can start doing today to ease the pressure. Get cozy, and let’s unpack it all together!What You’ll Learn:10 surprising ways high funct...
2025-07-0726 min
Ready To FightFull Episode #008 Brandon BettisSummaryIn this episode of the Ready to Fight podcast, host Bruce Kimbrell interviews Brandon Bettis, a former infantry officer and current holistic financial planner. Brandon shares his journey from a conservative childhood in Phoenix, Arizona, to his decision to join the Army, influenced by his father's military background. He discusses his experiences in Officer Candidate School, the challenges of leading troops in combat, and the impact of his military service on his family life. The conversation also touches on Brandon's transition to civilian life and his ongoing commitment to serving veterans through the...
2025-03-311h 23The Empowered and Free PodcastHow to Stop Overthinking: Simple Ways to Clear Your Mind 🧘♀️ Ep 60In this episode, we’re tackling something we ALL do—overthinking! 🤯 Whether it’s replaying awkward moments from five years ago or stressing over things we can’t control, overthinking can be exhausting. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Today, we’re breaking down why we overthink, how it affects us, and, most importantly, practical tips to quiet that noisy brain. So grab a cup of coffee (or tea ☕), sit back, and let’s talk about how to stop overthinking and start living!What You’ll Learn:Why we overthink and how it im...
2025-03-1740 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast6 Everyday Habits Making Your Anxiety Worse (And What to Do Instead!) 😩 Ep 59As a busy woman, your to-do list is never-ending, and anxiety can feel like an unavoidable part of your day. But what if some of your daily habits were actually making your anxiety worse without you even realizing it? In this episode, Erin breaks down 6 common habits that are secretly fueling your anxiety and how to shift them so you can feel calmer, more in control, and less overwhelmed. You’ll learn: ☕ How overloading on caffeine affects your anxiety (and what to drink instead) 📱 Why late-night soc...
2025-02-1032 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastThe Top 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Sooner About Healing Anxiety: Mindset Shifts & Practical Tips ✅ Ep 58In this episode, I’m sharing *The Top 10 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Anxiety Healing Journey.* You’ll learn the mindset mistakes I didn’t realize were fueling my anxiety, the most important mindset shifts to make that changed everything, and practical steps to start healing anxiety naturally today. Whether you're just beginning or have been on this path for a while, these insights can make a big difference in how you approach healing.
What You’ll Learn:
✨ **5 Mindset Shifts** that might be keeping you stuck in the cycle of an...
2025-02-0336 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastHow your exercise routine could be making your anxiety WORSE with Molly McNamee 🏃♀️ Ep 57Could your exercise routine be making your anxiety WORSE?! You’ll find out in today’s episode! Erin is joined by Molly McNamee, a fitness coach also known as "the moving therapist" by her clients. Molly designs fitness programs tailored to alleviate stress, anxiety, and chronic pain. As someone who struggled with high-functioning anxiety her whole life, Molly found that traditional exercise routines worsened her anxiety symptoms. This led her to create MFit Workouts, a platform that promotes both physical and mental well-being. Tune in to today’s episode to learn the best and worst exercises for anxiety!
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2025-01-2931 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastThe WORST 🙅♀️ and BEST 👍 anxiety advice to follow in 2025 🤩 Ep 56This empowering episode offers a fresh, hopeful perspective that moves beyond outdated, surface-level anxiety advice. Erin shares the WORST and BEST anxiety advice to follow in 2025. Tune in to learn proven strategies to achieve healing, growth, and peace of mind—starting today.
Why You Should Listen:
Get clarity on the common myths about anxiety.
Learn why traditional “anxiety solutions” alone may not be enough for true healing.
Understand how lifestyle changes and a strategic plan can help you regain control and transform your mental health.
Let...
2025-01-2325 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastHow 2025 Will Be The Year You Overcome High Functioning Anxiety🤩 [HUGE Announcement Inside 🎉] Ep 55In this profoundly encouraging episode, Erin takes you behind the scenes to explore the stark difference between life ruled by high-functioning anxiety and the freedom of living without it. If you've ever wondered how your days might feel without the constant overthinking, pressure, and emotional exhaustion, this episode is for you. Here’s what you’ll discover: A detailed comparison of your life before and after healing from high-functioning anxiety The daily struggles you might be facing in your current life, which will soon be your “before”The transformation and roadmap that will help you create a calmer...
2025-01-0620 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 12 Anxiety Affirmations for Fast Anxiety Relief - Ep 54🎉Welcome to Day 12 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 1...
2024-12-1213 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 11:11 Moments and Glimmers: Finding Joy in the Little Things - Ep 53🎉Welcome to Day 11 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 1...
2024-12-1211 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 10 Minutes of Holiday Self-Care: Making Time for You Amid the Festivities - Ep 52🎉Welcome to Day 10 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 12 mi...
2024-12-1010 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 9 Seconds of Visualization to Lessen Fear, Worry, and Anxiety - Ep 51🎉Welcome to Day 9 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 1...
2024-12-1012 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 Aim for 8: How Better Sleep Can Reduce Anxiety - Ep 50🎉Welcome to Day 8 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety. In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than...
2024-12-0814 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 7 Seconds of Gratitude: Shift Your Mindset and Combat Negative Thinking - Ep 49🎉Welcome to Day 7 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety. In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than...
2024-12-0708 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 6 Best Coffee Substitutes for Less Anxiety and More Energy - Ep 48🎉Welcome to Day 6 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety. In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than...
2024-12-0616 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 5 Quick Steps to Instantly Release Stress and Relax Your Body - Ep 47🎉Welcome to Day 5 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 1...
2024-12-0506 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 4 Minutes to Calm Your Nervous System: A Simple Mindfulness Breathing Technique - Ep 46🎉Welcome to Day 4 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 1...
2024-12-0409 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 Pick 3: Clear Your Mind and Take Control of Your To-Do List to Stress Less - Ep 45🎉Welcome to Day 3 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 1...
2024-12-0307 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄 [12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 Set 2 Realistic Holiday Expectations to Reduce Anxiety and Beat Perfectionism - Ep 44🎉Welcome to Day 2 of our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 1...
2024-12-0211 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast🎄[12 Days of Mental Wellness] 🎁 The #1 Mental Block Fueling Your High Functioning Anxiety and How to Overcome It for Good🎉Welcome to our *12 Days of Mental Wellness* series! 🎄✨
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and heightened anxiety—especially for those of us navigating high-functioning anxiety.
In this special holiday series, you’ll hear 12 days of holiday tips for high functioning anxiety. I’ll be sharing practical tools and quick tips to help you maintain your mental health and stay grounded during this busy time. I know your time is precious, especially during the holiday season, so these episodes are less than 12 minutes...
2024-12-0208 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastHow to Overcome Holiday Stress, Overwhelm, and Anxiety: Practical Tips for a Peaceful Holiday Season That You Actually Enjoy 🎄 Ep 42The holiday season can be a magical time of year, but for those dealing with high functioning anxiety, it can also be a source of stress, overwhelm, and constant anxiety. Whether it's the pressure of family gatherings, the rush of gift shopping, or the endless to-do lists, the holidays often bring a mix of emotions that can leave you feeling frazzled. But it doesn’t have to be this way! In this episode, we’re diving into practical strategies that will help you ditch the overwhelm and truly enjoy the holidays—without letting stress and anxiety take over.
2024-12-0131 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast3 MORE Quick Anxiety Hacks to Ease Anxiety Immediately - Try these now! ⚡️Ep 41Want to feel less anxious fast? Try 3 MORE quick anxiety hacks to ease anxiety immediately! This episode is a sequel to my TOP episode ever, episode 29: 3 MORE Quick Anxiety Hacks to Ease Anxiety Immediately. Both of these episodes will be your GO TO episodes when you’re feeling anxious and want to feel lighter.
Tune in as Erin walks you through 3 more of her client-favorite anxiety hacks to get rid of anxiety!
In today’s episode, you will learn:
The exact hacks and tools to reduce anxiety fast...
2024-10-1420 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastHow To Create Your Anti-Anxiety Morning Routine ☀️ Ep 40Do you struggle with anxiety from the moment you wake up? Want to feel less anxious fast? Wish you could start your day with a morning routine that lowered your anxiety and set your day up for success? Look no further!
In today’s episode, Erin shares how to create your anti-anxiety morning routine! She outlines step-by-step everything she does in her mornings to drastically decrease anxiety. Erin shares her favorite products, hacks, and tools to feel calm, grounded, and confident to start your day.
Tune in to learn how to...
2024-09-0546 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastI'm quitting. 😱 Ep 39In this episode, Erin shares straight from her heart about quitting. She drops some major truth bombs about what is not working in her life and business as she vulnerably talks about her recent struggles. Erin lets you inside her head as she shares how to know when to quit and what to do about it. She openly shares about how she went from feeling stuck and out of whack to confident, eager, and excited for what’s next! Join Erin in this episode to learn what it’s like to create a life full of intention and purpose. Yes, you...
2024-07-3031 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastWhat life WITHOUT high functioning anxiety looks like 🤩 Real-life before and after comparison 😱 Ep 38In response to an Instagram comment that said, “It’s hard to imagine life without anxiety”, Erin gives you a real-life behind-the-scenes view of her life. She compares her daily experiences BEFORE healing her high functioning anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder to her present-day reality AFTER. She lets you inside her head as she shares exactly what it’s like to live without high functioning anxiety and how much different her life is now 😍
In this episode, Erin teaches you what YOUR life can really look like without high functioning anxiety.
You’ll learn:
Erin’s exact...
2024-04-0331 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastWhy Free From Anxiety™️ is DIFFERENT than any other anxiety help out there 👀 Peeling back the curtain on the mental health industry secrets 🤫 Ep 37Free From Anxiety™️ is intentionally created to be DIFFERENT than anything else out there!
Erin is teaching you everything she DIDN’T learn in therapy or when she was in school getting her counseling degree. You’re not going to learn about boring (and unproductive) anxiety tips, tricks, and tools that don’t work. These are the mental health secrets that aren’t often shared 🤫
Free From Anxiety™️ clients have previously seen therapists, counselors, doctors, psychiatrists, and even received inpatient support, but they never truly learned how to feel less anxious. Multiple clients have told Erin that they learned...
2024-03-2818 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastYour natural anxiety solution is here! The doors to Free From Anxiety™️ are OPEN for 2024…but only for a short time! ⏰ Ep 36👀 If you’ve been looking for a natural way to feel less anxious, your search is over! Free From Anxiety™️ is your holistic anxiety solution to heal your anxiety naturally and feel less anxious for good!
🚪 The doors to my exclusive Free From Anxiety™ program are now OPEN for the one and only live round of 2024!! We only open the doors to this program once a year, and it’s finally time! Head over to the Free From Anxiety™️ page at erinkimbrell.com/free to jump in at the lowest price ever offered! This is happening during the...
2024-03-2626 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastAre anxiety and high functioning anxiety CONTROLLING your life? 😩 Watch out for these sneaky signs! Plus, Erin shares more of her never-before-shared anxiety story 💗 Ep 35Be on the lookout for these sneaky signs of anxiety and high functioning anxiety! Anxiety is controlling your life, and you need to know what to watch out for! Take a look inside your anxious brain: real-life anxious thoughts, worries, fears, worst-case scenarios, and intrusive thoughts. Learn the signs of anxiety, common anxiety symptoms, and how to get help for your anxiety!
In this episode, Erin teaches you what red flags and anxiety warning signs to watch out for!
You’ll learn:
Sneaky signs of anxiety and high fun...
2024-03-2244 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastHow to feel less anxious about holiday gatherings - Holiday Anxiety Series Part 2 🎄 Ep 34WHEW…the holidays can be a super stressful time! The most joyful time of the year also brings the most anxiety. Join Erin in a 2-part series on holiday anxiety so you can learn how to feel less anxious this holiday season.
Part 2 in the series is all about how to feel less anxious during holiday gatherings. Work parties, family dinners, and even celebrations with friends and your friends’ friends can send even the calmest person over the edge. Erin shares with you how to handle family, acquaintances, and coworkers that tend to push your butto...
2023-12-1822 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastGot festive holiday anxiety? Here's 3 tips to help when you’re feeling anxious around the holidays - Holiday Anxiety Series Part 1 🎄 Ep 33WHEW…the holidays can be a super stressful time! The most joyful time of the year also brings the most anxiety! Join Erin in a 2-part series on holiday anxiety so you can learn how to feel less anxious this holiday season.
Part 1 in the series is all about the mindset blocks that hold you back from having the calm, peaceful holiday season that you really want. Erin also shares how to balance your packed holiday schedule so that you fit in what’s MOST important and forget the rest (without guilt). Grab a journal and work through w...
2023-12-1330 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastAre you anxious about the next time you’ll be anxious? Here’s how to STOP! 🛑 Ep 32Ever catch yourself stressing about when the anxiety is going to HIT you out of nowhere? Are you anxious about the next time you’ll be anxious? When you’re feeling good (for once), do you wonder when you’ll be flooded with worry again?
That’s no way to live! But it’s exactly how so many of us living with anxiety feel every day.
In this episode, Erin breaks it down and teaches you what to do and what NOT to do when you’re struggling with anxiety.
2023-09-2120 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast7 Signs You’re A Perfectionist (and how it's making your life harder) 💯 Ep 31Are you a perfectionist? Maybe you just want things exactly *perfect* like you like them and don’t see it as a problem.
Here's the not-so-good news: Perfectionism is making your life harder.
Tune in to learn about the dark side of perfectionism and how to know if your overachieving Type A personality is really perfectionism in disguise.
In this episode, Erin (a recovering perfectionist) walks you through the 7 signs that you’re a perfectionist!
You'll learn:
How you...
2023-08-1623 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastWhat to do when you’re overwhelmed 😩 3 tips to help! Ep 30Want to feel less overwhelmed fast? Try these 3 quick tips to stop feeling overwhelmed immediately! This episode will be your GO TO episode when you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to feel lighter.
Tune in as Erin walks you through her 3 favorite tips to get rid of overwhelm!
In today’s episode, you will learn:
The exact steps to take when you feel overwhelmed
How to overcome overwhelm fast
The best paper and pencil tool to sort out your overwhelmed thoughts
2023-08-0911 minThe Empowered and Free Podcast3 Quick Anxiety Hacks to Ease Anxiety Immediately - Try these now! ⚡️Ep 29Want to feel less anxious fast? Try these 3 quick anxiety hacks to ease anxiety immediately! This episode will be your GO TO episode when you’re feeling anxious and want to feel lighter.
Tune in as Erin walks you through her 3 client-favorite anxiety hacks to get rid of anxiety!
In today’s episode, you will learn:
The exact hacks and tools to use in an anxious moment to reduce anxiety fast
The practical steps to follow when you’re anxious
How to get out of y...
2023-07-2629 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastThe top 5 things I wish I would’ve known sooner (about anxiety) 🧐 Ep 28After struggling with anxiety for over 30 years and then FINALLY learning how to feel free from anxiety, Erin has learned a thing or two along the way.
Tune in to hear the top 5 things she wishes she would have known sooner about anxiety.
In today’s episode, you will learn:
The absolute worst thing you can do for anxiety
What makes you feel more anxious long term
How the anxiety cycle starts
Why anxiety is more than just a “chemical imbalance”
2023-07-1922 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastAnxiety 101 - All about anxiety in a way that totally makes sense to you 🙌 Ep 27Stop making anxiety complicated.
It’s already overwhelming enough to try to figure out how to deal with anxiety all while feeling super anxious. You search Google to get some advice and are flooded with hundreds of thousands of websites, advice, and ads. Feeling immediately overwhelmed, you shut down. That’s a path to disaster.
It doesn’t have to be this way!
Tune in now to learn how to deal with anxiety in a simple way.
In today’s episode, you will learn:
What anxiet...
2023-07-1223 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastAnxiety is LYING to You! Anxious thoughts are NOT true 🚫 Ep 26Stop believing the lies! Anxiety is a LIAR.
Do worst case scenarios and intrusive thoughts swirl around in your mind? Do you feel like bad things are going to happen and that your worst fears will come true? Do you catch yourself going down the rabbit hole of anxious thoughts?
It doesn’t have to be like this!
Tune in now to learn how to deal with anxiety and stop anxiety thoughts.
In today’s episode, you will learn:
2023-06-1917 min
The Purpose ShowEp 311: How Is This Benefitting Me?Recently I had a moment where I said enough was enough. It came after I did one of my incredible breathwork sessions with Erin Kimbrell (she is amazing). I reazlied I was holding onto something that was NOT benefiting me. Want to know what it was?? Listen in babe, because I know this wasn't just a moment for me, but for you too. Please carry this episode with kindness as I open up in vulnerable ways to you ❤️ In this episode Allie discusses: 💛 What self-puni...
2023-06-1922 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastAre you constantly feeling overwhelmed? 5 Tips for Overwhelmed Working Moms with High Functioning Anxiety 💗 Ep 25Are the demands of work, motherhood, and relationships in your life feeling like too much? It can be SO overwhelming to do it all 😩
But don’t lose hope just yet!
Today, Erin is sharing 5 easy ways to reduce anxiety and cope with overwhelm.
In today’s episode, you'll learn:
How to get rid of overwhelming anxiety
Why you feel anxious and overwhelmed
Where your overwhelm is coming from
Practical tips, reminders, and quotes to overcome overwhelm
How high functioning anxiety i...
2023-05-1130 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 24: High Functioning Anxiety’s 3 BFFs: perfectionism, people pleasing, overwhelmWhat do Regina George and high functioning anxiety have in common? Sounds like an unlikely match, right?! Think again!
In any stereotypical 2000’s movie about high school girls (especially the one titled Mean Girls), the main character always has a posse following her. Let’s chat about the posse following your high functioning anxiety.
RIght behind your high functioning anxiety is a posse that includes perfectionism, people pleasing, and overwhelm. Tune in to learn how that’s impacting you and how to help yourself ditch the posse of high functioning anxiety!
In today...
2023-05-0327 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 23: SHHH...5 Things People With High Functioning Anxiety Secretly DoWelp, the secret’s out! Struggling with high functioning anxiety is something you’ve kept secret for far too long. In today’s episode, Erin pulls back the curtain on hidden high functioning anxiety signs and symptoms. Are you doing any of these 5 things?
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
Why being “productive” isn’t the ultimate flex, and how it’s actually hurting you
Why anxiety keeps you in your busy brain
Why you always seem to have a packed schedule, even when you want a break
Why organ...
2023-04-1024 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 22: How An Unhappy Marriage Causes Anxiety with Elizabeth Soto-BaezIs your unhappy marriage causing you to feel anxious? Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around your partner, you have to be careful what you say, and you’re constantly trying not to set him off? Do you feel like you can’t breathe, rest, or fully be yourself?
Feeling anxious isn’t normal in a relationship, and it can be a sign of an unhealthy marriage. Learn what to do when your partner or spouse is creating more anxiety in your life. Tune in to hear how to move forward in your life...
2023-03-2740 min
The Empowered and Free PodcastEp 21: Why You Need to STOP “Managing” Your Anxiety😳 Ooooooh, Erin is stepping on toes today! This is a controversial topic because so many mental health professionals are talking about how to manage your anxiety. Erin breaks it down to explain why that is NOT what you should be doing. Tune in to learn why managing your anxiety ISN'T the way to go and what to do instead.
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
Why managing your anxiety is a waste of time (literally)
Why most mental health professionals don’t truly understand how to heal your anxiety (hint: it’s not really their...
2023-03-1717 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 20: 3 Hard Truths You’ve Been Avoiding (and Why They’re Hurting You)Erin is dropping 3 truth bombs that you NEED to hear! 💣 These things are hurting you and keeping you stuck. Tune in today to hear these 3 hard truths.
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
How you get stuck in a cycle of suffering
What to do when you’re in a tough situation
How to reach out for the life raft so you can stop struggling
Join us in Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ to finally feel free from your anxiety!
Check it out at https://www.erinkimbrell.com/free 🎉
2023-03-1612 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 19: Do THIS to Stop Anxious ThoughtsDo you struggle with anxious thoughts? Does it feel impossible to stop your worries, overthinking, and intrusive thoughts? Tune in today to learn what to do!
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
How to stop anxious thoughts
What anxious thoughts really are
How to lean into your anxiety instead of running away from it
Why you shouldn’t fear your anxiety
How to deal with anxiety in a healthy way
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2023-03-1520 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 18: Break Free From Anxiety - Is that really possible?Break free from anxiety…what does that mean? Is it really possible, or is it a bunch of baloney?! Erin gives real life examples of how her clients have changed their lives and feel free from anxiety. Tune in to hear what your life could be like with less anxiety!
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
How feeling free from anxiety and having an anxiety-free life are different
Why managing your anxiety and learning to cope with anxiety are too much work
How healing your anxiety at the root is the key to feeling...
2023-03-1423 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 17: Anxiety Is Stealing From You!It’s time for a truth bomb: Anxiety is stealing from you. Thankfully, all hope isn’t lost! Tune in to learn what anxiety is stealing from you and how to take it back!
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
Real life experiences, signs and symptoms of high functioning anxiety
How to deal with anxiety
An exciting announcement: ENROLLMENT IS OPEN for Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ 🤩
Join us in Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ to finally feel free from your anxiety!
Check it out at https://www.erinkimbrell.com...
2023-03-1417 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 16: Why Avoiding Anxious Thoughts Doesn’t WorkDo you find yourself trying to shove away or ignore your anxiety? Quick anxiety self-help tip: Avoiding anxious thoughts doesn’t work. Tune in to learn why avoiding anxiety isn’t a coping skill and what to do instead.
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
Two tricks your anxious brain plays on you
Why avoiding anxiety makes you focus on it more!
How to stop anxious thoughts (hint: it’s the opposite of avoiding)
A helpful anxiety technique that will reduce anxiety immediately
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2023-03-1022 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 15: The Vicious Cycle of Anxiety ExplainedLet’s slowwww down the cycle of anxiety and help you learn how to deal with anxiety. No more avoidance anxiety! Tune in to learn how to break the anxiety cycle and feel free from your anxiety!
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
The step-by-step cycle of anxiety
How to notice anxiety triggers
Why avoiding your anxiety is the worst thing you could do
How to stop anxiety thoughts in their tracks
Tips to break the anxiety cycle
Join us in Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ to finally feel free from...
2023-03-0921 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 14: What Anxiety Really Is and Why Anxiety HappensErin is pulling back the curtain on what anxiety REALLY is! This isn’t your basic boring definition of anxiety that you could find on Google. Tune in to learn why anxiety happens to you and what to do about it!
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
What your anxiety and her home alarm system have in common
Why avoiding or ignoring your anxiety is the worst thing to do
What you need to do to calm down your body’s anxiety signals
Join us in Empowered and Free From Anx...
2023-03-0810 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 13: 3 Massive Mistakes Anxious People MakeAre you making these 3 massive mistakes?! YIKES!! Tune in today to learn what NOT to do if you’re anxious!
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
The exact thought that will keep you stuck with anxiety forever
Why “managing anxiety” or “coping with anxiety” isn’t helpful
Why mindset tools don't always work for anxiety
How your search for the “perfect anxiety tool” is holding you back
What you need to truly heal your anxiety and reduce anxiety naturally
Join us in Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ to finally feel free from your anxiety!
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2023-03-0710 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastBONUS: The Empowered and Free From Anxiety Program is Officially Here!🎉The Empowered and Free From Anxiety™️ Program is Officially Here! 🎉
You can finally feel FREE from anxiety!
I know that you’re ready to…
Feel less anxious
Live your life as that carefree version of yourself that you used to be
Release control and and feel free from the death grip you’ve had on life
Be present in life’s little moments that you can’t get back
Have energy, joy, and excitement in your life
Have the courage to go for your secret dreams and goals that you’ve been too scared to sha...
2023-03-0616 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 12: 2 Steps You Need To Take to Finally Stop Feeling Anxious & Huge Announcement!“How do I stop feeling anxious?” Erin is asked this question on a weekly basis, so she’s opening up and sharing the 2 steps you need to take to finally deal with anxiety and reduce anxiety naturally.
Plus, don’t miss her HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT today on the podcast! 🎉
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
What doesn’t work for anxiety
Why anxiety quick fixes aren’t helpful
The step-by-step process to take back your life from anxiety
Connect with Erin:
Website: https://www.erinkimbrell.com...
2023-03-0119 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 11: The 3 Biggest Differences Between High Functioning Anxiety and Regular AnxietyHow do you know if you have high functioning anxiety or regular (AKA low functioning) anxiety? Tune in today to learn the 3 biggest differences!
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
The key question to ask yourself
What is normal anxiety vs. abnormal anxiety
5 signs you have low functioning anxiety
How your body’s natural response is a telltale sign of what’s going on
What your fears can uncover for you
Connect with Erin:
Website: https://www.erinkimbrell.com
Book a 1:1 coaching session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/coaching
2023-02-2727 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastHow to Reduce Anxiety Naturally - Hear Courtney’s Anxiety Success StoryWant to reduce your anxiety naturally? Tune in to hear Courtney’s success story in overcoming her anxiety!
Courtney shares how she struggled with severe anxiety and depression to the point that she couldn’t work and had a breakdown. Her anxiety was crippling and she was in a deep depression, so unhappy in her day-to-day life. Courtney had tried conventional therapy, several medications, acupuncture, yoga, and every other anxiety solution she could get her hands on. After many failed attempts to help her anxiety, she was left feeling like anxiety was her life sentence...
2023-02-2214 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 9: 15 Simple Things Nobody Tells You Can Make Anxiety WorseDid you know THIS could be making your anxiety worse?!
Erin is pulling back the curtain on simple things nobody tells you can make anxiety worse 😱
Tune in to learn quick changes you can make to lower your anxiety!
Connect with Erin:
Website: https://www.erinkimbrell.com
Breathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathe
Book a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathwork
Podcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcast
Private Podcast Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunity
Instagram: instagram.com/heyerinkimbrell
TikTok: https://www...
2023-02-2035 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 8: The Tricky Difference Between Stress and Anxiety with Stress Coach, Elizabeth AndreyevskiyNot sure if you’re stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? How do you know the difference when it all feels like too much?! Tune in to find out the tricky difference AND practical tips and tools to help!
In today’s conversation, Erin chats with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, a stress coach for moms.
In this episode, Erin and Elizabeth share:
The tricky difference between stress and anxiety (it’s not what you think)
Personal stories of their struggles with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
Practical tips and tools to help you feel better
REMINDER: Whether you're feeling s...
2023-02-1339 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 7: Breathwork Session - Clear Your MindIn episode 5, Erin released her most popular breathwork session: Release Stress and Anxiety. It was a HUGE HIT, topping the charts at one of her most played episodes. Erin decided to give you more of what you want with another incredible breathwork session that’s a client favorite: Clear Your Mind 🤩
These powerful breathwork sessions are straight from Erin’s breathwork membership, Release Relax Breathe. Inside Release Relax Breathe, there are dozens more sessions, perfect for that moment when you need a quick reset or time to destress. Make sure you check it out at erinkimbrell.com/breathe!
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2023-02-0813 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 6: 5 Controversial Truths About AnxietyErin is stepping on toes in this episode as she shares 5 controversial truths about anxiety. As a former people pleaser, she never would have tackled such a touchy subject. Now, after working with dozens of people who struggle with anxiety as a counselor and certified coach, it’s time for her to talk about the unspoken truths she’s uncovered about anxiety.
In this episode, Erin shares:
Why medication, years of therapy, and “tips and tools” are NOT the only ways to help your anxiety
How micro-managing your anxiety is exhausting
Why using t...
2023-02-0622 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 5: Breathwork Session - Release Stress and AnxietyIn episode 4, Erin shared all about WHY breathwork is her go-to tool to relieve anxiety. Now, you get to try it for yourself!
As a special gift, Erin has uploaded her most popular breathwork session: Releasing Stress and Anxiety.
If you want more where that came from, check out Erin’s breathwork membership, rrb at erinkimbrell.com/breathe.
Connect with Erin:
Website: https://www.erinkimbrell.com
Breathwork Membership: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathe
Book a 1:1 breathwork session: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/breathwork
Podcast: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/podcast
Private Podca...
2023-01-3015 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 4: Relieve Anxiety in 3 Minutes - Sharing My Go-To Tool for AnxietyErin is telling you about her absolute FAVORITE way to relieve anxiety in 3 minutes or less. She’s sharing her go-to tool for anxiety, why she’s obsessed, and how it’s changed her life. Wanna try it for yourself? She will tell you how!
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
Why meditation didn’t work for her, and what did
How she got hooked on breathwork
Why breathwork with Erin is different than “taking deep breaths”
The 2 types of breathwork and why they both work
How you can feel lighter, less stressed, and more calm in...
2023-01-3016 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 3: Surprising Ways High Functioning Anxiety Affects All Areas of Your Life - Work, Home, Motherhood, Relationships, and MoreErin is spilling the tea on surprising ways high functioning anxiety affects ALL areas of your life! Learn how your work, home, motherhood, relationships, and more are sabotaged by this mental mess. Erin has lived it, so she’s sharing from personal experience all the ways high functioning anxiety has a hold on your life and how to take back control.
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
Your vulnerable and potentially cringe-worthy thoughts living with high functioning anxiety
Why you feel all of the stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion that comes with high functi...
2023-01-3028 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 2: How Do You Know If You Have High Functioning Anxiety?Erin pulls back the curtain on high functioning anxiety in today’s episode. She lays out exactly what high functioning anxiety is, how it feels, and whether or not it’s an actual mental health diagnosis. Tune in to learn how you will know if you struggle with high functioning anxiety.
In today’s episode, Erin shares:
How high functioning anxiety feels in your mind and body
What the “mask” of high functioning anxiety is
How high functioning anxiety affects your behaviors
The differences in how high functioning anxiety feels to you on th...
2023-01-3019 minThe Empowered and Free PodcastEp 1: How I Ditched the Mental Mess of High Functioning Anxiety - Erin's StoryErin gets asked a lot about her struggle with high functioning anxiety, and she’s spilling the beans today! She shares it all, from crying basically non-stop as a kid to feeling her anxiety ramp up when she became a mom and started worrying about ALL THE THINGS (hello, intrusive thoughts 👋). In this episode, she really opens up and lets you into her beautiful, messy story.
Erin’s hope in sharing this is that you can feel seen and understood because you’ve both gone through many of the same struggles. She also wants you to learn that ditchin...
2023-01-3028 minThe Purpose ShowEp 285: The Power of Breathwork with Erin KimbrellLet's talk about breath work. It has been a powerful tool in my healing journey and I just know it is going to help you — which is why I brought my breath coach on for this conversation. Breath work is an active, meditative practice where you control your breath using different breath patterns. It is really powerful, guys! Erin Kimbrell is a certified breathwork facilitator, anxiety coach, and counselor who helps women heal their anxiety holistically. She empowers women who are struggling with high functioning anxiety to ditch the mental mess and find inner peac...
2023-01-2539 min
The Empowered and Free PodcastIntroducing: The Empowered and Free Podcast!Living with high-functioning anxiety is, well… exhausting. But thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way anymore.
Each week on The Empowered and Free Podcast, counselor, certified life coach, and breathwork coach Erin Kimbrell helps you break free of your mental mess!
Tune in to learn all about anxiety, perfectionism, overthinking, constant worrying, and never feeling good enough.
Erin shares her real-life struggles with people pleasing, self-doubt, and an inner critic that’s meaner than Regina George. Learn how to rest without guilt, set boundaries like a pro, and say “no” when you need to...
2022-12-2803 min
Dreamer To Entrepreneur23. WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN: Motivational Advice to Get Started & Keep GoingAt the end of every interview, we always ask our guest to share one piece of advice for our listeners. This episode is a compilation of all of their answers. If you're feeling stuck, unmotivated, uninspired, or even alone in your entrepreneurial journey, know that every single one of us has felt that too. You're not alone. You can accomplish ANYTHING you set your mind to. If you need a little pep talk to get you started or help you continue moving forward, this is it. *Ep. 02 with Brittany...
2022-12-2211 minDreamer To Entrepreneur22. OVERCOMING HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY | with Anxiety Coach, Erin KimbrellDoes fear of the "what if's" hold you back? Do you have a list of things you would love to achieve but self-doubt, perfectionism, and FEAR get in the way? Trust us, we get it! One of our biggest goals for the show is to hopefully help you realize that you are fully capable of going after your dreams. In this episode, Erin Kimbrell shares her personal journey of healing her high functioning anxiety and choosing to not let fear win. After years of struggling, she decided to take control of her life and heal he...
2022-12-0838 min
Emotionally Healthy Legacy- Anger management for Christian moms, mom rage, angry mom, christian parenting, patient mom, calm mom, Christian motherhood, Christian motherhood mindset, parenting triggers, mom guilt, controlling anger71. Anxiety taking over your life? Learn effective and practical coping skill w/ anxiety coach Erin KimbrellOvercome mom guilt Training Sign upAnxiety can mess with you big time! It will drain your mental, emotional and even physical energy! It can totally consume you to the point where its hard to function. I've had anxiety attacks in my life. I remember that as a Christian- I would pray for God to take my worry away. It helped me yet I wish I also had some practical tools to calm my mind and body in the moment. Your mind is SO powerful. Your thoughts are what create the threat in yo...
2022-08-1028 min
The Wealth Witch Podcast#35 WTF Does it Even Mean to Vibe High?!Hello Confident Soul! Think of yourself like a guitar. Guitars regularly need tuning if you want them to produce a harmonious sound. If you are an avid guitar player, then you know it’s totally normal and natural for a guitar to drift out of tune with or without use. In fact you can even intentionally change the tuning of the strings to reach other depths of sound, because guitars are flexible that way, right? Like drop D for example. There are so...
2021-12-0656 min
The Wealth Witch Podcast#21: Combatting Anxiety & Cultivating Safety in Your Body with Erin KimbrellAre you ready to combat your anxiety and feel confident in your own skin? Join me and my friend Erin, as we have a conversation about breath work and “unhooking” your conscious from your unconscious. Erin shares so much beautiful insight, you’re not going to want to miss it! Email Erin: heyerinkimbrell@gmail.com Erin’s TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@heyerinkimbrell http://instagram.com/heyerinkimbrell http://facebook.com/erin.kimbrellhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredandfreecommunity http://facebook.com/erin.kimbrell
2021-05-2448 min
The Coach's CornerEpisode 13: Interview with Erin KimbrellThis week, Lindsey sits down with Erin Kimbrell to talk about harmful beauty and body image standards, her journey with intuitive eating, inner child and belief change work, and so much more. Erin is an emotional freedom coach who helps high achievers release stuck emotions, experience freedom + inner peace, and heal their relationship with food & their bodies. Find her at @heyerinkimbrell on Instagram! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @coachscornerpodcast @drmorganmeese @intimatelylindsey | Production By: Katee Meese @kateemeese | MUSIC: Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-10-1550 min