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			<title>Things We Would Tell Our Younger Anxious Selves</title>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;getting&nbsp;reflective&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;as&nbsp;we&nbsp;talk&nbsp;about&nbsp;what&nbsp;we&nbsp;would&nbsp;say&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;younger&nbsp;anxious&nbsp;selves.</p><p>You&nbsp;know&nbsp;those&nbsp;moments…&nbsp;lying&nbsp;awake&nbsp;at&nbsp;night,&nbsp;overthinking&nbsp;everything&nbsp;you’ve&nbsp;ever&nbsp;said?&nbsp;Or&nbsp;those&nbsp;shower&nbsp;realizations&nbsp;that&nbsp;hit&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;too&nbsp;hard?</p><p>We&nbsp;explore&nbsp;what&nbsp;it&nbsp;felt&nbsp;like&nbsp;growing&nbsp;up&nbsp;with&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;before&nbsp;we&nbsp;had&nbsp;the&nbsp;language&nbsp;for&nbsp;it,&nbsp;when&nbsp;everything&nbsp;felt&nbsp;like&nbsp;a&nbsp;catastrophe,&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;quietly&nbsp;wondered&nbsp;if&nbsp;something&nbsp;was&nbsp;wrong&nbsp;with&nbsp;us.</p><p><br></p><h3>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we&nbsp;discuss:</h3><ul><li>The&nbsp;anxious&nbsp;thought&nbsp;spirals&nbsp;we&nbsp;had&nbsp;growing&nbsp;up&nbsp;(and…&nbsp;still&nbsp;have&nbsp;sometimes)</li><li>The&nbsp;belief&nbsp;that&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;else&nbsp;had&nbsp;life&nbsp;figured&nbsp;out&nbsp;except&nbsp;us</li><li>How&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;can&nbsp;make&nbsp;everything&nbsp;feel&nbsp;urgent,&nbsp;overwhelming,&nbsp;and&nbsp;permanent</li><li>Learning&nbsp;to&nbsp;replace&nbsp;self-criticism&nbsp;with&nbsp;self-compassion</li><li>Understanding&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;protective&nbsp;(but&nbsp;overactive)&nbsp;system</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</h3><h3>@twoanxiousgirlspodcast</h3><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title> The Depression Diet (and Anxiety Diet)</title>
			<itunes:title> The Depression Diet (and Anxiety Diet)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;inspired&nbsp;by&nbsp;<em>Shrinking</em>,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;exploring&nbsp;the&nbsp;idea&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;“depression&nbsp;diet”…&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;calling&nbsp;the&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;version&nbsp;of&nbsp;it&nbsp;too.</p><p>Not&nbsp;a&nbsp;diet&nbsp;with&nbsp;food&nbsp;but&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;patterns&nbsp;that&nbsp;lead&nbsp;to&nbsp;restrictions.&nbsp;Because&nbsp;when&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;struggling,&nbsp;something&nbsp;starts&nbsp;to&nbsp;shift.&nbsp;You&nbsp;might&nbsp;begin&nbsp;pulling&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;things&nbsp;that&nbsp;once&nbsp;felt&nbsp;easy.&nbsp;Or,&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;flip&nbsp;side,&nbsp;trying&nbsp;to&nbsp;control&nbsp;everything&nbsp;just&nbsp;to&nbsp;feel&nbsp;okay.</p><p><br></p><h3>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we&nbsp;discuss:</h3><ul><li>What&nbsp;a&nbsp;“depression&nbsp;diet”&nbsp;really&nbsp;looks&nbsp;like</li><li>How&nbsp;depression&nbsp;can&nbsp;slowly&nbsp;shrink&nbsp;your&nbsp;world,&nbsp;your&nbsp;energy,&nbsp;your&nbsp;joy,&nbsp;your&nbsp;connection</li><li>The&nbsp;“anxiety&nbsp;diet”,&nbsp;overthinking,&nbsp;overanalyzing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;trying&nbsp;to&nbsp;control&nbsp;uncertainty</li><li>Why&nbsp;are&nbsp;both&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;and&nbsp;depression&nbsp;actually&nbsp;protective&nbsp;responses</li><li>How&nbsp;these&nbsp;patterns&nbsp;quietly&nbsp;reinforce&nbsp;themselves&nbsp;over&nbsp;time</li><li>The&nbsp;difference&nbsp;between&nbsp;a&nbsp;temporary&nbsp;low&nbsp;mood&nbsp;and&nbsp;something&nbsp;deeper</li></ul><p><br></p><h4>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</h4><p>@Twoanxiousgirlspodcast</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trying, Waiting, Hoping... Anxiety & Fertility Struggles]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;having&nbsp;a&nbsp;more&nbsp;vulnerable&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;reality&nbsp;of&nbsp;trying&nbsp;to&nbsp;conceive,&nbsp;the&nbsp;waiting,&nbsp;the&nbsp;uncertainty,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;quiet&nbsp;grief&nbsp;that&nbsp;often&nbsp;goes&nbsp;unseen.</p><p>Dabby&nbsp;shares&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;personal&nbsp;journey&nbsp;with&nbsp;infertility,&nbsp;opening&nbsp;up&nbsp;about&nbsp;how&nbsp;excitement&nbsp;slowly&nbsp;shifted&nbsp;into&nbsp;anxiety,&nbsp;questions,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;deep&nbsp;loss&nbsp;of&nbsp;control.&nbsp;Together,&nbsp;we&nbsp;explore&nbsp;what&nbsp;it&nbsp;means&nbsp;to&nbsp;hold&nbsp;hope&nbsp;while&nbsp;also&nbsp;navigating&nbsp;disappointment,&nbsp;triggers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;to&nbsp;“stay&nbsp;positive.”</p><p>We&nbsp;talk&nbsp;about:</p><ul><li>The&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;weight&nbsp;of&nbsp;uncertainty&nbsp;and&nbsp;waiting</li><li>Grieving&nbsp;a&nbsp;timeline&nbsp;that&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;unfold&nbsp;as&nbsp;expected</li><li>The&nbsp;loss&nbsp;of&nbsp;control&nbsp;and&nbsp;identity&nbsp;shifts&nbsp;that&nbsp;can&nbsp;come&nbsp;with&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;struggles</li><li>Navigating&nbsp;triggers&nbsp;like&nbsp;pregnancy&nbsp;announcements&nbsp;and&nbsp;social&nbsp;situations</li><li>How&nbsp;to&nbsp;hold&nbsp;hope&nbsp;without&nbsp;falling&nbsp;into&nbsp;toxic&nbsp;positivity</li></ul><p>Infertility&nbsp;is&nbsp;often&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;in&nbsp;silence,&nbsp;but&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;not&nbsp;alone&nbsp;in&nbsp;this.</p><p>If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;season&nbsp;of&nbsp;trying,&nbsp;waiting,&nbsp;or&nbsp;hoping,&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;space&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;it:&nbsp;the&nbsp;hope,&nbsp;the&nbsp;grief,&nbsp;the&nbsp;anger,&nbsp;and&nbsp;everything&nbsp;in&nbsp;between.</p><p>Your&nbsp;feelings&nbsp;are&nbsp;valid.&nbsp;Your&nbsp;story&nbsp;is&nbsp;still&nbsp;unfolding.</p><br><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;Although&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;therapists,&nbsp;this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;therapy&nbsp;and&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;replace&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;your&nbsp;own&nbsp;therapist.&nbsp;This&nbsp;episode&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;educational&nbsp;and&nbsp;conversational&nbsp;purposes&nbsp;only.</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><p>@Twoanxiousgirlspodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;having&nbsp;a&nbsp;more&nbsp;vulnerable&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;reality&nbsp;of&nbsp;trying&nbsp;to&nbsp;conceive,&nbsp;the&nbsp;waiting,&nbsp;the&nbsp;uncertainty,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;quiet&nbsp;grief&nbsp;that&nbsp;often&nbsp;goes&nbsp;unseen.</p><p>Dabby&nbsp;shares&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;personal&nbsp;journey&nbsp;with&nbsp;infertility,&nbsp;opening&nbsp;up&nbsp;about&nbsp;how&nbsp;excitement&nbsp;slowly&nbsp;shifted&nbsp;into&nbsp;anxiety,&nbsp;questions,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;deep&nbsp;loss&nbsp;of&nbsp;control.&nbsp;Together,&nbsp;we&nbsp;explore&nbsp;what&nbsp;it&nbsp;means&nbsp;to&nbsp;hold&nbsp;hope&nbsp;while&nbsp;also&nbsp;navigating&nbsp;disappointment,&nbsp;triggers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;to&nbsp;“stay&nbsp;positive.”</p><p>We&nbsp;talk&nbsp;about:</p><ul><li>The&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;weight&nbsp;of&nbsp;uncertainty&nbsp;and&nbsp;waiting</li><li>Grieving&nbsp;a&nbsp;timeline&nbsp;that&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;unfold&nbsp;as&nbsp;expected</li><li>The&nbsp;loss&nbsp;of&nbsp;control&nbsp;and&nbsp;identity&nbsp;shifts&nbsp;that&nbsp;can&nbsp;come&nbsp;with&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;struggles</li><li>Navigating&nbsp;triggers&nbsp;like&nbsp;pregnancy&nbsp;announcements&nbsp;and&nbsp;social&nbsp;situations</li><li>How&nbsp;to&nbsp;hold&nbsp;hope&nbsp;without&nbsp;falling&nbsp;into&nbsp;toxic&nbsp;positivity</li></ul><p>Infertility&nbsp;is&nbsp;often&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;in&nbsp;silence,&nbsp;but&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;not&nbsp;alone&nbsp;in&nbsp;this.</p><p>If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;season&nbsp;of&nbsp;trying,&nbsp;waiting,&nbsp;or&nbsp;hoping,&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;space&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;it:&nbsp;the&nbsp;hope,&nbsp;the&nbsp;grief,&nbsp;the&nbsp;anger,&nbsp;and&nbsp;everything&nbsp;in&nbsp;between.</p><p>Your&nbsp;feelings&nbsp;are&nbsp;valid.&nbsp;Your&nbsp;story&nbsp;is&nbsp;still&nbsp;unfolding.</p><br><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;Although&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;therapists,&nbsp;this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;therapy&nbsp;and&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;replace&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;your&nbsp;own&nbsp;therapist.&nbsp;This&nbsp;episode&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;educational&nbsp;and&nbsp;conversational&nbsp;purposes&nbsp;only.</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><p>@Twoanxiousgirlspodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Anxious Attachment in Real Life!</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Disclaimer:&nbsp;Although&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;therapists,&nbsp;this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;therapy&nbsp;and&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;replace&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;your&nbsp;own&nbsp;therapist.&nbsp;Everything&nbsp;shared&nbsp;here&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;general&nbsp;education&nbsp;and&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;only.</p><br><p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;breaking&nbsp;down&nbsp;anxious&nbsp;attachment,&nbsp;not&nbsp;from&nbsp;a&nbsp;textbook,&nbsp;but&nbsp;from&nbsp;real-life&nbsp;experiences.</p><p>We&nbsp;are&nbsp;discussing:</p><ul><li>Overthinking&nbsp;texts</li><li>Assuming&nbsp;someone&nbsp;is&nbsp;mad&nbsp;at&nbsp;you</li><li>The&nbsp;urge&nbsp;to&nbsp;ask,&nbsp;<em>“Are&nbsp;we&nbsp;okay?”</em></li><li>And&nbsp;what&nbsp;healing&nbsp;actually&nbsp;looks&nbsp;like&nbsp;(it’s&nbsp;not&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;a&nbsp;chill,&nbsp;unbothered&nbsp;person)&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If&nbsp;this&nbsp;resonates&nbsp;with&nbsp;you,&nbsp;please&nbsp;consider&nbsp;listening&nbsp;to&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode!&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlsgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Disclaimer:&nbsp;Although&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;therapists,&nbsp;this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;therapy&nbsp;and&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;replace&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;your&nbsp;own&nbsp;therapist.&nbsp;Everything&nbsp;shared&nbsp;here&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;general&nbsp;education&nbsp;and&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;only.</p><br><p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;breaking&nbsp;down&nbsp;anxious&nbsp;attachment,&nbsp;not&nbsp;from&nbsp;a&nbsp;textbook,&nbsp;but&nbsp;from&nbsp;real-life&nbsp;experiences.</p><p>We&nbsp;are&nbsp;discussing:</p><ul><li>Overthinking&nbsp;texts</li><li>Assuming&nbsp;someone&nbsp;is&nbsp;mad&nbsp;at&nbsp;you</li><li>The&nbsp;urge&nbsp;to&nbsp;ask,&nbsp;<em>“Are&nbsp;we&nbsp;okay?”</em></li><li>And&nbsp;what&nbsp;healing&nbsp;actually&nbsp;looks&nbsp;like&nbsp;(it’s&nbsp;not&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;a&nbsp;chill,&nbsp;unbothered&nbsp;person)&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If&nbsp;this&nbsp;resonates&nbsp;with&nbsp;you,&nbsp;please&nbsp;consider&nbsp;listening&nbsp;to&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode!&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlsgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Postpartum Anxiety…What It Feels Like and Why Moms Stay Silent</title>
			<itunes:title>Postpartum Anxiety…What It Feels Like and Why Moms Stay Silent</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Disclaimer:&nbsp;Although&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;therapists,&nbsp;this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;therapy&nbsp;and&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;replace&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;your&nbsp;own&nbsp;therapist.&nbsp;Everything&nbsp;shared&nbsp;here&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;general&nbsp;education&nbsp;and&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;only.</p><br><p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;<strong>postpartum&nbsp;anxiety,&nbsp;</strong>what&nbsp;it&nbsp;actually&nbsp;feels&nbsp;like,&nbsp;why&nbsp;it&nbsp;often&nbsp;goes&nbsp;unnoticed,&nbsp;and&nbsp;why&nbsp;so&nbsp;many&nbsp;moms&nbsp;suffer&nbsp;in&nbsp;silence.</p><p>We&nbsp;explore&nbsp;the&nbsp;difference&nbsp;between&nbsp;normal&nbsp;new-parent&nbsp;worry&nbsp;and&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;that&nbsp;feels&nbsp;constant,&nbsp;intrusive,&nbsp;and&nbsp;overwhelming.</p><p>This&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;about&nbsp;<strong>invisible&nbsp;struggles,&nbsp;intrusive&nbsp;thoughts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;“perfect”&nbsp;mom,&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;why&nbsp;none&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;means&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;failing.</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlispodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Disclaimer:&nbsp;Although&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;therapists,&nbsp;this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;therapy&nbsp;and&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;replace&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;your&nbsp;own&nbsp;therapist.&nbsp;Everything&nbsp;shared&nbsp;here&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;general&nbsp;education&nbsp;and&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;only.</p><br><p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;<strong>postpartum&nbsp;anxiety,&nbsp;</strong>what&nbsp;it&nbsp;actually&nbsp;feels&nbsp;like,&nbsp;why&nbsp;it&nbsp;often&nbsp;goes&nbsp;unnoticed,&nbsp;and&nbsp;why&nbsp;so&nbsp;many&nbsp;moms&nbsp;suffer&nbsp;in&nbsp;silence.</p><p>We&nbsp;explore&nbsp;the&nbsp;difference&nbsp;between&nbsp;normal&nbsp;new-parent&nbsp;worry&nbsp;and&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;that&nbsp;feels&nbsp;constant,&nbsp;intrusive,&nbsp;and&nbsp;overwhelming.</p><p>This&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;about&nbsp;<strong>invisible&nbsp;struggles,&nbsp;intrusive&nbsp;thoughts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;“perfect”&nbsp;mom,&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;why&nbsp;none&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;means&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;failing.</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlispodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Motherhood, Mental Load, and Quiet Spirals</title>
			<itunes:title>Motherhood, Mental Load, and Quiet Spirals</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Motherhood can bring love, purpose, and connection, but it can also come with&nbsp;<strong>mental load, postpartum overwhelm, mom guilt, and quiet caregiver burnout</strong>&nbsp;that few people talk about openly. In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Two Anxious Girls</em>, we explore the emotional realities of&nbsp;<strong>modern motherhood, postpartum identity shifts, and the invisible labor that many mothers carry every day.</strong></p><p>This honest conversation normalizes the emotions that many parents experience but rarely say out loud.</p><p><strong>We explore:</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;<strong>mental load of motherhood and invisible labor</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Postpartum emotions, anxiety, and identity changes</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Mom guilt, resentment, and caregiver burnout</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why many parents experience&nbsp;<strong>quiet emotional spirals</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of&nbsp;<strong>support, rest, and shared caregiving</strong></p><p><em>Two Anxious Girls</em>&nbsp;is a therapist-led podcast exploring anxiety, relationships, mental health, and the messy reality of being human.&nbsp;Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Motherhood can bring love, purpose, and connection, but it can also come with&nbsp;<strong>mental load, postpartum overwhelm, mom guilt, and quiet caregiver burnout</strong>&nbsp;that few people talk about openly. In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Two Anxious Girls</em>, we explore the emotional realities of&nbsp;<strong>modern motherhood, postpartum identity shifts, and the invisible labor that many mothers carry every day.</strong></p><p>This honest conversation normalizes the emotions that many parents experience but rarely say out loud.</p><p><strong>We explore:</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;<strong>mental load of motherhood and invisible labor</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Postpartum emotions, anxiety, and identity changes</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Mom guilt, resentment, and caregiver burnout</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why many parents experience&nbsp;<strong>quiet emotional spirals</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of&nbsp;<strong>support, rest, and shared caregiving</strong></p><p><em>Two Anxious Girls</em>&nbsp;is a therapist-led podcast exploring anxiety, relationships, mental health, and the messy reality of being human.&nbsp;Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Anxiety vs. Intuition… Can We Talk About It?</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>Two&nbsp;Anxious&nbsp;Girls</strong>,&nbsp;we&nbsp;unpack&nbsp;a&nbsp;topic&nbsp;that&nbsp;hits&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;home:&nbsp;the&nbsp;confusing&nbsp;overlap&nbsp;between&nbsp;body&nbsp;wisdom&nbsp;and&nbsp;fear&nbsp;responses.</p><p>Because&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;and&nbsp;intuition&nbsp;both&nbsp;show&nbsp;up&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;body,&nbsp;it&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;incredibly&nbsp;hard&nbsp;to&nbsp;tell&nbsp;the&nbsp;difference.</p><br><p>We&nbsp;explore:</p><p>•&nbsp;Why&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;feels&nbsp;urgent,&nbsp;loud,&nbsp;and&nbsp;catastrophic</p><p>•&nbsp;How&nbsp;intuition&nbsp;tends&nbsp;to&nbsp;feel&nbsp;calm,&nbsp;steady,&nbsp;and&nbsp;clear&nbsp;(even&nbsp;when&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;inconvenient)</p><p>•&nbsp;How&nbsp;trauma&nbsp;and&nbsp;past&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;can&nbsp;train&nbsp;your&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;system&nbsp;to&nbsp;label&nbsp;growth&nbsp;as&nbsp;danger</p><p>•&nbsp;Why&nbsp;over-analyzing&nbsp;can&nbsp;actually&nbsp;drown&nbsp;out&nbsp;your&nbsp;inner&nbsp;voice</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>Two&nbsp;Anxious&nbsp;Girls</strong>,&nbsp;we&nbsp;unpack&nbsp;a&nbsp;topic&nbsp;that&nbsp;hits&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;home:&nbsp;the&nbsp;confusing&nbsp;overlap&nbsp;between&nbsp;body&nbsp;wisdom&nbsp;and&nbsp;fear&nbsp;responses.</p><p>Because&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;and&nbsp;intuition&nbsp;both&nbsp;show&nbsp;up&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;body,&nbsp;it&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;incredibly&nbsp;hard&nbsp;to&nbsp;tell&nbsp;the&nbsp;difference.</p><br><p>We&nbsp;explore:</p><p>•&nbsp;Why&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;feels&nbsp;urgent,&nbsp;loud,&nbsp;and&nbsp;catastrophic</p><p>•&nbsp;How&nbsp;intuition&nbsp;tends&nbsp;to&nbsp;feel&nbsp;calm,&nbsp;steady,&nbsp;and&nbsp;clear&nbsp;(even&nbsp;when&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;inconvenient)</p><p>•&nbsp;How&nbsp;trauma&nbsp;and&nbsp;past&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;can&nbsp;train&nbsp;your&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;system&nbsp;to&nbsp;label&nbsp;growth&nbsp;as&nbsp;danger</p><p>•&nbsp;Why&nbsp;over-analyzing&nbsp;can&nbsp;actually&nbsp;drown&nbsp;out&nbsp;your&nbsp;inner&nbsp;voice</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Therapists Who Spiral </title>
			<itunes:title>Therapists Who Spiral </itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;of&nbsp;Two&nbsp;Anxious&nbsp;Girls,&nbsp;we&nbsp;unpack&nbsp;a&nbsp;topic&nbsp;that&nbsp;hits&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;home:&nbsp;what&nbsp;happens&nbsp;when&nbsp;you&nbsp;understand&nbsp;the&nbsp;psychology&nbsp;but&nbsp;still&nbsp;spiral&nbsp;anyway.</p><p>We&nbsp;explore&nbsp;why&nbsp;insight&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;equal&nbsp;regulation,&nbsp;how&nbsp;the&nbsp;amygdala&nbsp;hijacks&nbsp;even&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;knowledgeable&nbsp;brains,&nbsp;and&nbsp;why&nbsp;knowing&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;safe&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;always&nbsp;stop&nbsp;your&nbsp;body&nbsp;from&nbsp;spiraling.</p><br><p>If&nbsp;this&nbsp;topic&nbsp;speaks&nbsp;to&nbsp;you,&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;not&nbsp;alone.</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;of&nbsp;Two&nbsp;Anxious&nbsp;Girls,&nbsp;we&nbsp;unpack&nbsp;a&nbsp;topic&nbsp;that&nbsp;hits&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;home:&nbsp;what&nbsp;happens&nbsp;when&nbsp;you&nbsp;understand&nbsp;the&nbsp;psychology&nbsp;but&nbsp;still&nbsp;spiral&nbsp;anyway.</p><p>We&nbsp;explore&nbsp;why&nbsp;insight&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;equal&nbsp;regulation,&nbsp;how&nbsp;the&nbsp;amygdala&nbsp;hijacks&nbsp;even&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;knowledgeable&nbsp;brains,&nbsp;and&nbsp;why&nbsp;knowing&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;safe&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;always&nbsp;stop&nbsp;your&nbsp;body&nbsp;from&nbsp;spiraling.</p><br><p>If&nbsp;this&nbsp;topic&nbsp;speaks&nbsp;to&nbsp;you,&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;not&nbsp;alone.</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Imposter Syndrome, Our Anxiety Resumes & When It All Started]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Imposter Syndrome, Our Anxiety Resumes & When It All Started]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we are diving into imposter syndrome, not the “lack of confidence” version, but the deeper, quieter fear of being&nbsp;<em>found out</em>. The version that shows up as over-preparing, overthinking, , and wondering if your success is just really well-timed luck.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>• What imposter syndrome actually feels like in real life</p><p>• Our “anxiety resumes”&nbsp;</p><p>• How anxiety often starts way earlier than we realize (and sometimes looks like personality traits, not panic)</p><p>• The moment anxiety shifts from protection… to exhaustion</p><p>• The reality of being therapists who know the tools and still struggle sometimes</p><p>We also share parts of our own stories, including the moments when anxiety became impossible to ignore and how it reshaped the way we understand ourselves.</p><br><p>Plus, as always, we end with our guilty pleasures and anxiety wins of the week.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re faking your way through life, questioning your own success, or wondering why anxiety feels so tied to who you are, you are not alone.</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we are diving into imposter syndrome, not the “lack of confidence” version, but the deeper, quieter fear of being&nbsp;<em>found out</em>. The version that shows up as over-preparing, overthinking, , and wondering if your success is just really well-timed luck.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>• What imposter syndrome actually feels like in real life</p><p>• Our “anxiety resumes”&nbsp;</p><p>• How anxiety often starts way earlier than we realize (and sometimes looks like personality traits, not panic)</p><p>• The moment anxiety shifts from protection… to exhaustion</p><p>• The reality of being therapists who know the tools and still struggle sometimes</p><p>We also share parts of our own stories, including the moments when anxiety became impossible to ignore and how it reshaped the way we understand ourselves.</p><br><p>Plus, as always, we end with our guilty pleasures and anxiety wins of the week.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re faking your way through life, questioning your own success, or wondering why anxiety feels so tied to who you are, you are not alone.</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>When the “Strong One” Stops Holding It Together</title>
			<itunes:title>When the “Strong One” Stops Holding It Together</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>What&nbsp;happens&nbsp;when&nbsp;the&nbsp;person&nbsp;who&nbsp;always&nbsp;holds&nbsp;it&nbsp;together…&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;anymore?</p><p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;coping&nbsp;stops&nbsp;working,&nbsp;when&nbsp;the&nbsp;planners&nbsp;are&nbsp;full,&nbsp;the&nbsp;to-do&nbsp;lists&nbsp;stop&nbsp;helping,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;version&nbsp;of&nbsp;you&nbsp;that&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;depends&nbsp;on&nbsp;is&nbsp;suddenly&nbsp;exhausted.&nbsp;We&nbsp;mean&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;system&nbsp;tired.&nbsp;Soul&nbsp;tired.&nbsp;Done&nbsp;carrying&nbsp;everything&nbsp;tired.</p><br><p>We&nbsp;dive&nbsp;into:</p><p>•&nbsp;Why&nbsp;breakdowns&nbsp;often&nbsp;happen&nbsp;after&nbsp;the&nbsp;crisis</p><p>•&nbsp;The&nbsp;fear&nbsp;and&nbsp;identity&nbsp;shift&nbsp;that&nbsp;comes&nbsp;when&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;no&nbsp;longer&nbsp;“the&nbsp;strong&nbsp;one”</p><p>•&nbsp;What&nbsp;spiraling&nbsp;actually&nbsp;looks&nbsp;like&nbsp;in&nbsp;real&nbsp;life&nbsp;(hint:&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;not&nbsp;always&nbsp;dramatic)</p><p>•&nbsp;The&nbsp;grief&nbsp;of&nbsp;losing&nbsp;the&nbsp;version&nbsp;of&nbsp;you&nbsp;who&nbsp;could&nbsp;handle&nbsp;everything</p><p>•&nbsp;What&nbsp;actually&nbsp;helps&nbsp;when&nbsp;you&nbsp;hit&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;-without&nbsp;toxic&nbsp;positivity</p><p>If&nbsp;you’ve&nbsp;ever&nbsp;wondered,&nbsp;<em>“Why&nbsp;am&nbsp;I&nbsp;falling&nbsp;apart&nbsp;now?”</em>&nbsp;...&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;you.</p><br><p>Because&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;not&nbsp;failing.</p><p>Sometimes&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;just&nbsp;tired&nbsp;of&nbsp;holding&nbsp;things&nbsp;that&nbsp;were&nbsp;never&nbsp;meant&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;carried&nbsp;alone.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>What&nbsp;happens&nbsp;when&nbsp;the&nbsp;person&nbsp;who&nbsp;always&nbsp;holds&nbsp;it&nbsp;together…&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;anymore?</p><p>In&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;coping&nbsp;stops&nbsp;working,&nbsp;when&nbsp;the&nbsp;planners&nbsp;are&nbsp;full,&nbsp;the&nbsp;to-do&nbsp;lists&nbsp;stop&nbsp;helping,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;version&nbsp;of&nbsp;you&nbsp;that&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;depends&nbsp;on&nbsp;is&nbsp;suddenly&nbsp;exhausted.&nbsp;We&nbsp;mean&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;system&nbsp;tired.&nbsp;Soul&nbsp;tired.&nbsp;Done&nbsp;carrying&nbsp;everything&nbsp;tired.</p><br><p>We&nbsp;dive&nbsp;into:</p><p>•&nbsp;Why&nbsp;breakdowns&nbsp;often&nbsp;happen&nbsp;after&nbsp;the&nbsp;crisis</p><p>•&nbsp;The&nbsp;fear&nbsp;and&nbsp;identity&nbsp;shift&nbsp;that&nbsp;comes&nbsp;when&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;no&nbsp;longer&nbsp;“the&nbsp;strong&nbsp;one”</p><p>•&nbsp;What&nbsp;spiraling&nbsp;actually&nbsp;looks&nbsp;like&nbsp;in&nbsp;real&nbsp;life&nbsp;(hint:&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;not&nbsp;always&nbsp;dramatic)</p><p>•&nbsp;The&nbsp;grief&nbsp;of&nbsp;losing&nbsp;the&nbsp;version&nbsp;of&nbsp;you&nbsp;who&nbsp;could&nbsp;handle&nbsp;everything</p><p>•&nbsp;What&nbsp;actually&nbsp;helps&nbsp;when&nbsp;you&nbsp;hit&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;-without&nbsp;toxic&nbsp;positivity</p><p>If&nbsp;you’ve&nbsp;ever&nbsp;wondered,&nbsp;<em>“Why&nbsp;am&nbsp;I&nbsp;falling&nbsp;apart&nbsp;now?”</em>&nbsp;...&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;you.</p><br><p>Because&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;not&nbsp;failing.</p><p>Sometimes&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;just&nbsp;tired&nbsp;of&nbsp;holding&nbsp;things&nbsp;that&nbsp;were&nbsp;never&nbsp;meant&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;carried&nbsp;alone.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twoanxiousgirlspodcast@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>High-Functioning Anxiety Is Still Anxiety!</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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