115 I’ve Always Known I was Anxious with Biz Cush, LCPC
04/13/21 • 54 min
I’ve Always Known I was Anxious
GUEST
Elizabeth Cush, LCPC
EPISODE OVERVIEW
Elizabeth shares her story and why she decided to specialize in anxiety. She then defines anxiety, and we talk about the different ways that anxiety can present for people. Elizabeth talks about common myths, and we talk about tools to use to manage anxiety and what type of lifestyle changes can also help to reduce anxiety. We talk about the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), and Depth of Processing and how this can relate to anxiety.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tools for managing anxiety
-
- Self-compassion
- Mindfulness
- Therapy or Coaching
- Meditation
- Moving Meditation
- Yoga
- Qigong
- Dancing
- Social support
- Exercise
- Repeating, “In this moment, I am safe.”
- Breathwork
- Lifestyle Changes
-
- Getting enough sleep
- Nutrition that honors your body
- Gut/brain connection
- Drinking less alcohol
- Exercise
- Time with pets
- Being in nature
- Getting good support
- Schedule that honors your rhythms
GUEST
Elizabeth Cush (LCPC) is a licensed clinical professional counselor, business owner and blogger in Annapolis, MD where she hosts Woman Worriers, a podcast for anxious women. In her private practice, Progression Counseling, she helps men and women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed out find more connection with themselves and others, allowing them to live their lives with more ease, intention, and purpose. She’s worked in the mental health field for over 10 years, is a certified clinical trauma professional and she incorporates mindfulness and meditation into her psychotherapy work with individuals and groups. Elizabeth is a featured guest on these podcasts: Sacred Psychology, Women In Depth, The Practice Of Being Seen , and Selling The Couch, the Soul-filled Sisterhood, The Therapy Show, and Hypnotize Me, and A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. She’s also an expert contributor for Good Therapy, a guest contributor to the Happily Imperfect Blog on Psych Central and has been quoted in articles for The List, Teen Vogue, Tonic, Best Life, Bustle Thriveworks, UpJourney and The Paper Gown.
PODCAST HOST
Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other HSPs know that they aren’t alone, and that being an HSP has amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for HSPs that focus on understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us.
LINKS
Elizabeth’s Links
Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/womanworriers/
Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/WomanWorriers
Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/elizabethcushlcpc
Website-- https://www.progressioncounseling.com/blog
Podcast-- https://www.progressioncounseling.com/woman-worriers
The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo-- https://www.amazon.com/Book-Awakening-Having-Being-Present/dp/1573241172
Patricia’s Links
HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/
Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/
Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/
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I’ve Always Known I was Anxious
GUEST
Elizabeth Cush, LCPC
EPISODE OVERVIEW
Elizabeth shares her story and why she decided to specialize in anxiety. She then defines anxiety, and we talk about the different ways that anxiety can present for people. Elizabeth talks about common myths, and we talk about tools to use to manage anxiety and what type of lifestyle changes can also help to reduce anxiety. We talk about the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), and Depth of Processing and how this can relate to anxiety.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tools for managing anxiety
-
- Self-compassion
- Mindfulness
- Therapy or Coaching
- Meditation
- Moving Meditation
- Yoga
- Qigong
- Dancing
- Social support
- Exercise
- Repeating, “In this moment, I am safe.”
- Breathwork
- Lifestyle Changes
-
- Getting enough sleep
- Nutrition that honors your body
- Gut/brain connection
- Drinking less alcohol
- Exercise
- Time with pets
- Being in nature
- Getting good support
- Schedule that honors your rhythms
GUEST
Elizabeth Cush (LCPC) is a licensed clinical professional counselor, business owner and blogger in Annapolis, MD where she hosts Woman Worriers, a podcast for anxious women. In her private practice, Progression Counseling, she helps men and women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed out find more connection with themselves and others, allowing them to live their lives with more ease, intention, and purpose. She’s worked in the mental health field for over 10 years, is a certified clinical trauma professional and she incorporates mindfulness and meditation into her psychotherapy work with individuals and groups. Elizabeth is a featured guest on these podcasts: Sacred Psychology, Women In Depth, The Practice Of Being Seen , and Selling The Couch, the Soul-filled Sisterhood, The Therapy Show, and Hypnotize Me, and A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. She’s also an expert contributor for Good Therapy, a guest contributor to the Happily Imperfect Blog on Psych Central and has been quoted in articles for The List, Teen Vogue, Tonic, Best Life, Bustle Thriveworks, UpJourney and The Paper Gown.
PODCAST HOST
Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other HSPs know that they aren’t alone, and that being an HSP has amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for HSPs that focus on understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us.
LINKS
Elizabeth’s Links
Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/womanworriers/
Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/WomanWorriers
Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/elizabethcushlcpc
Website-- https://www.progressioncounseling.com/blog
Podcast-- https://www.progressioncounseling.com/woman-worriers
The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo-- https://www.amazon.com/Book-Awakening-Having-Being-Present/dp/1573241172
Patricia’s Links
HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/
Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/
Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/
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114 Complex Childhood Trauma and Healing for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Kina Wolfenstein
TITLE
Complex childhood trauma and healing for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
GUEST
Kina Wolfenstein
EPISODE OVERVIEW
Kina defines trauma (and it may surprise you), and how the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) responds to trauma. We talk what may not be considered trauma (but is), and how it impacts the person in adulthood (including attachment systems). Kina talks about trauma responses as they relate to polyvagal theory, and why a bottom-up approach is highly effective, and which modalities work from a bottom-up approach. Kina also provides examples of things we can do heal as well as the importance of co-regulation.
GUEST
Kina Wolfenstein is a graduate student in her final semester of school. She will be graduating with her Master’s degree in social work in May, and pursuing clinical trauma counseling. She has worked as a trauma counselor at a domestic violence center, and as a developmental specialist for at-risk children. She focuses her work on Complex PTSD and helping people understand and heal from complex traumas. She also has a podcast called Complex Trauma Recovery.
PODCAST HOST
Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other HSPs know that they aren’t alone, and that being an HSP has amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for HSPs that focus on understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us
LINKS
Kina’s Links
Linktree-- https://linktr.ee/complexptsd
Patreon-- https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery
Complex Trauma Recovery Podcast-- https://open.spotify.com/show/3XQnvWFYVyjilIpbT51QEv
Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrzTZdOOFAN30hNctp2cEoA
Patricia’s Links
HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/
Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/
Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/
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Bonus Episode 89 Taking a Podcast Pause; Self-Care
TITLE
Taking a Podcast Pause; Self-Care
GUEST
Solo episode
EPISODE OVERVIEW
I’m taking a pause from the podcast. Not sure if it’s temporary or permanent. COVID has been brutal, but it has given us opportunities to redefine what we value. I initially had thoughts of failure when I decided to take a break, but now I see it as an act of self-love. We all should have joy, laughter and creativity in our lives! I share how I’m working on getting back in balance, and I pose questions for you to reflect on to assess where you’re at. Thank you SO MUCH for being a listener! I am grateful.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Total of 207 episodes
- Close to 310,000 downloads
- I’m demonstrating self-care and self-love. I’m choosing me so I can flourish, have joy and reignite my creativity.
- I can model that for you
- Covid brutal
- Tired
- Lack of creativity
- Didn’t read a book for a year
- No crafts, sewing, zentangle
- Slogging along like many of you
- We’re so used to pushing through and doing whatever it takes
- I didn’t see the toll it was taking on me
- 57 life more than 1⁄2 over—what’s important to me?
- Joy
- Family
- Changes I’m making:
- Decided what my work hours are
- Autoresponder on e-mail
- Social media
- Ask myself if I want to post
- Notice I’m posting more pics of flowers and kayak clips
- Opportunity to trust
- Can I show up in a way that honors me, and still provide meaningful content and engagement instead of posting out of fear
- Reposting things others are creating—thrilled to promote other creators
- If I do anything out of fear of lack (money, downloads, follows, engagement, clients) I’m perpetuating lack, and I’ll never know whether or not I can truly be me and have what I want.
- When we’re not authentic in relationships—we hide our messy parts out of fear—we always have to pretend- we can’t settle into who we are
- Actively thinking about what I want more of
- Joy
- Play
- Kayaking
- Being in my body
- Water balloons hit them with a bat
- Reading
- In my hammock
- Sitting on the front porch
- Swimming
- Looking for groups that have a sense of safety and connection (what I provide)
- Time with family
- Connection with friends (more in person time)
- Looking for other couples we can spend time with
Not sure if the podcast is on a temporary or permanent pause
- Clients—continuing to see clients
- Taking all holidays off, and I’ll probably be taking a few weeks off/year (every few months)—haven’t figured this out yet
- Fresh for myself and for my client (and family and friends) we all deserve to have the best of me--privilege
- Plan is to continue the Online HSP Course
- June, September
- Sign up for my newsletter (unapologetically sensitive.com—subscribe to newsletter)
- Will send one out before the next Course
- If I release more episodes, it would make sense to put it in the newsletter
- Pause on the monthly newsletters
- May be recording some episodes with previous participants who took the Online HSP Course because it’s powerful work
- Not sure about the podcast
- May write a book—was asked by a publishing company—offer may not be good now
- Need to create space
- Closed fb group
- Social media on my website
- Merchandise patriciayounglcsw.com
- [email protected]
- podcast--Highly Sensitive Human Jules de Vitto
- questions to you:
- How are you sleeping?
- What’s your level of joy?
- What do you enjoy in your life?
- Are you doing things that help you feel connected?
- Time with friends
- Time in nature
- Quiet time
- Reading
- Creative time
- Moving your body
- Learning & education
- Play, joy, laughter
- Entertainment
- What changes would you like to make?
- We have different seasons in our lives
- If you can’t make all the changes now, can you think about what you’d like to change
- What would result in making changes
- Can you get some of that now?
- I’ve grown up on this podcast
- Transformative
- Found my voice
- I have valuable things to share and offer
- Covid has contracted us
- Wondered if I was an introvert
- Wondered if I had social anxiety
- Felt isolated, lonely, disconnected, relationships suffered
- Hypervigilance—OCD,
- Sense of justice, fairness
- Safety, empathy
- Collective trauma, uncertain, prolonged, no end in...
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